I'm working with a Nextron RX580 8GB graphics card paired with an Intel i3 6100 processor. I have a Zebronics Zeb-N450W power supply and I'm wondering if it will effectively power my RX580.
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Yeah, technically, 450W should be enough to power that setup. But honestly, the Zebronics brand is pretty sketchy, and I've heard low-quality PSUs can fail regardless of their rated wattage. Just be careful with it!
Absolutely! My RX580 ran fine with an i5-7500 using a decent EVGA 450W PSU. Just remember, the RX580 is power-hungry, so you really want a reliable power supply for it to avoid issues down the road.
450W can work, but your power supply is suspect—15A on the 12V rail means you're looking at around 180W max from that. Definitely not ideal. Double-check the PCI-e power cables, though, because this PSU doesn't even have those!
I wouldn’t put your RX580 on that PSU. It's from an unknown brand, so it's better to play it safe and replace it with something more reliable. How about the Cooler Master MWE V2? It's a solid choice!
No worries, it should run! If you want to be extra careful, you could undervolt it. It might help with temps while still giving you a decent FPS boost!
Wow, that's crazy. It's wild how these lower-end PSUs get rated so high without the necessary cables. It shouldn't even be marketed that way!