500w power supply

[Timmy5under]

I'm looking at buying a computer that has a 500w bronze efficiency power supply but then I see the recommendations are for 750w in the computer forum sticky. Will I have an issue? Everything else seems to be above recommended requirements so not sure if that plays a part. Thanks

[jasonreg]

Really depends on the components. You can refer to this or any other calculator: Power Supply Calculator – PSU Wattage Calculator | Newegg

Personally I go with at least a 30% buffer - I use 850W to support I9, RTX2080 and 32GB RAM. My sense is 500W is pretty light - 650-750 likely the min for reliable power coverage. YMMV

[Timmy5under]

Thanks, I really appreciate the quick feedback.

[Timmy5under]

This is what I'm looking at, any thoughts?

[preludesam]

Yes and I edited it to give you the link to something similar in the post above. Both companies offer free support and warranties which is much better than a third-party purchase from Amazon. Also, that one listed gives you a free mouse and keyboard lol.

[Timmy5under]

Great, the one I linked was a recommendation but they don't really know these simulators so I don't have ties attached to that particular brand or anything. Just looking to get something that runs the Eye XO with BenQ700STI well. Really do appreciate your help, this has come up faster than I expected and now I'm scrambling to get a computer so I'm not staring at all my other components haha.

[preludesam]

What you linked spec-wise is enough to run your setup just you were paying way too much and from a third party with would be a huge hassle if it arrived broken. Shipping damage does happen but the big Prebuilt retailers like iBuypower and CyberPower are accustomed to it and have measures in place to make sure you get a great product.