how can i know that PSU i am using is sufficient for my pc..

[jasdeep]

Hi all,
I am new at this..actually few months back i assembelled my pc on my own..my pc configration is:
graphic card:ATI radeon 5660
1 TB HD
8GB RAM
eXtreme Power Plus 460W (120mm fan) PSU.
Windows 7
i7 processor...
DVD writer
The problem i facing is now whenever i turn ON my pc...my room light starts fluctuating...
What does this mean???? Why it is happening after So many months...
When i listen at the back of PSU, while my pc turned ON... A very low flickring sound is coming..which i assume is the reason for this fluctuation...how can it be verify or corrected.




i have also used eXtreme Outer Vision - eXtreme tools for computer enthusiasts - this google calculator...

and after filling some of its feilds known to me.. it gives me recommended power-435 watts and minimum PSU watt-385watts...

is this results fine???

i am already using 460 watts PSU...

If it is fine then whymy room lights keep fluctuating while i work on my pc...
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[Diogenes2]

The PSU seems adequate, but your flickering lights indicates your PC is overloading your local power circuit.

Probably not dangerous, but if you plug in other appliances, it might trip a circuit breaker.

 

[sunny4691]

The psu you have is not a good one, it has many bad reviews, so try changing your psu to a good one and see if it still happens.

 

[Joshatdot]

The lights fluctuating/flickering because of you are drawing ALOT power from the circuit breaker. If anything else gets turned on you could trip the breaker.