PSU Adequate for an upgrade?

[TheSkateyBird]

Hey all,

Recently started getting parts together for an upgrade to my CPU/MB/RAM from my sig spec to a Ryzen 5 1600 based system. I'm going to be looking into moving to a GTX1060 or 1070 in the near future too.

I hadn't considered any other parts in my system but I was wondering if my PSU could give me any potential issues with this new hardware? I'm currently running a Cooler Master Silent Pro 700W that I bought when OCUK were having a sale back in 2011. It has all the connectors that I'd need, just not sure what the lifespan of this PSU is like.

Don't want to end up with any dead parts due to an older PSU.

Thanks for any insights!

 

[TheSkateyBird]

Yeah I have the 700W M version, not the gold. I'll look into getting an upgrade there before installing the new parts.

As I picked up the a Superflower 350W last week and haven't had any issues, just looked through OCUKs selection of higher wattage units and picked out these.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Super Flower Platinum King 550W 80 Plus Platinum Power Supply - Black= £74.99
• 1 x Super Flower Leadex GOLD 550W Fully Modular '80 Plus Gold' Power Supply - Black= £89.99

Total: £176.08 (includes shipping: £11.10)​

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Firstly, will 550W be adequate for a R5 1600 + GTX1070 with overclocks applied?

Secondly, I just want to clarify that the only difference between these two PSUs is that one is platinum rated and hard-wired and the other is gold rated and modular?

 

[TheSkateyBird]

The Seasonic Focus looks to be a good unit and the JonnyGuru review has me sold on it. I'll definitely get that sorted out before installing my new parts.

Thank you both for your answers, much appreciated!