Page 1 of 2
1
2
LastLast
  1. #1
    Deleted

    Would 500Watts be enough?

    So my setup now is:

    Asrock DE/S3 mobo
    GTX460 GPU
    i5 2500 CPU
    Corsair 500W PSU
    8GB G.Skill Ripjaws ram 1333
    Cooler Master Hyper 212+ Cooler for the CPU





    I am thinking about upgrading to a better GPU (GTX570 or something in that range, HOWEVER, I don't think the wattage will be enough, if I do that, will I also need to upgrade the PSU?


    I UPDATED, Read my last post.
    Last edited by mmoc13485c3c3f; 2012-08-27 at 07:35 PM.

  2. #2
    An HD 7850 uses about half the power of that 460.

  3. #3
    Deleted
    Quote Originally Posted by Butler Log View Post
    An HD 7850 uses about half the power of that 460.
    Yes, but would it be enough if I upgrade to a GTX 570. :P I just pref the Nvidia GPU's, their card series and numbers make more sense and I trust them more.

  4. #4
    The Lightbringer MrPaladinGuy's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Wherever the pizza is
    Posts
    3,277
    For a 460, If it's at least mid-end yes, I'd avoid a low end one though, esp if you're taking that 2500k to 4.5


    Simply paying attention to the wattage of PSU isn't enough anymore, that was fine in the AGP days.

    What matters is wattage + the maintained ampage on 12v rail(s)
    Last edited by MrPaladinGuy; 2012-07-25 at 11:22 PM.
    10850k (10c 20t) @ all-core 5GHz @ 1.250v | EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming | 32GB DDR4 3200 | 1TB M.2 OS/Game SSD | 4TB 7200RPM Game HDD | 10TB 7200 RPM Storage HDD | ViewSonic XG2703-GS - 27" IPS 1440p 165Hz Native G-Sync | HP Reverb G2 VR Headset

  5. #5
    Making several assumptions about the rest of your hardware and your case.
    I plugged that hardware and some assumed ones into two online calculators which suggested 547W minimum (not taking into account fans and non-graphics expansion cards), and 600W minimum.
    So it would seem that a 650W minimum would be a good idea.

  6. #6
    Deleted
    Quote Originally Posted by MrPaladinGuy View Post
    If it's at least mid-end yes, I'd avoid a low end one though, esp if you're taking that 2500k to 4.5


    Simply paying attention to the wattage of PSU isn't enough anymore, that was fine in the AGP days.

    What matters is wattage + the maintained ampage on 12v rail(s)
    Oh no, it is not a 2500k, just a 2500.

  7. #7
    The Unstoppable Force DeltrusDisc's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Illinois, USA
    Posts
    20,085
    Quote Originally Posted by ComputerNerd View Post
    Making several assumptions about the rest of your hardware and your case.
    I plugged that hardware and some assumed ones into two online calculators which suggested 547W minimum (not taking into account fans and non-graphics expansion cards), and 600W minimum.
    So it would seem that a 650W minimum would be a good idea.
    Which calculator was that? >_>

    Seems kind of high on wattage, imo.
    "A flower.
    Yes. Upon your return, I will gift you a beautiful flower."

    "Remember. Remember... that we once lived..."

    Quote Originally Posted by mmocd061d7bab8 View Post
    yeh but lava is just very hot water

  8. #8
    Deleted
    Quote Originally Posted by ComputerNerd View Post
    Making several assumptions about the rest of your hardware and your case.
    I plugged that hardware and some assumed ones into two online calculators which suggested 547W minimum (not taking into account fans and non-graphics expansion cards), and 600W minimum.
    So it would seem that a 650W minimum would be a good idea.
    Awww man!!

    Would this one be good then?

    http://www.alternate.nl/html/product.../?tk=7&lk=3892

    Means, I have to save up 370 euros in total to get the GPU and PSU....



    My parents WILL bitch why I am not taking driving lessons instead of these things. :P

  9. #9
    The Lightbringer MrPaladinGuy's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Wherever the pizza is
    Posts
    3,277
    Quote Originally Posted by coolkingler1 View Post
    Awww man!!

    Would this one be good then?

    http://www.alternate.nl/html/product.../?tk=7&lk=3892
    No, that's overkill, a mid range 500 will be fine, but if you have the money you might as well aim for a high-end 650 to future-proof for SLI.

    Online calculators for power consumption show more than what a system would actually use, you're honestly fine with a mid range 500 for a single 460 with that hardware, but it never hurts to have a buffer, aim for a 550 psu esp if you're going for a generic/obligatory 2500k 4.5 OC.
    10850k (10c 20t) @ all-core 5GHz @ 1.250v | EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming | 32GB DDR4 3200 | 1TB M.2 OS/Game SSD | 4TB 7200RPM Game HDD | 10TB 7200 RPM Storage HDD | ViewSonic XG2703-GS - 27" IPS 1440p 165Hz Native G-Sync | HP Reverb G2 VR Headset

  10. #10
    Deleted
    Quote Originally Posted by MrPaladinGuy View Post
    No, that's overkill, a mid range 500 will be fine, but if you have the money you might as well aim for a high-end 650 to future-proof for SLI.

    Online calculators for power consumption show more than what a system would actually use, you're honestly fine with a mid range 500 for a single 460 with that hardware, but it never hurts to have a buffer, aim for a 550 psu
    But what if overkill is not a problem for my wallet too much? Because I am willing to buy it, just to future proof it some more.

  11. #11
    The Lightbringer MrPaladinGuy's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Wherever the pizza is
    Posts
    3,277
    Quote Originally Posted by coolkingler1 View Post
    But what if overkill is not a problem for my wallet too much? Because I am willing to buy it, just to future proof it some more.
    Then future proof it for SLI, as in a high quality 600+ PSU.

    Will be unable to reply for a while, about to raid.
    10850k (10c 20t) @ all-core 5GHz @ 1.250v | EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming | 32GB DDR4 3200 | 1TB M.2 OS/Game SSD | 4TB 7200RPM Game HDD | 10TB 7200 RPM Storage HDD | ViewSonic XG2703-GS - 27" IPS 1440p 165Hz Native G-Sync | HP Reverb G2 VR Headset

  12. #12
    Deleted
    Quote Originally Posted by MrPaladinGuy View Post
    Then future proof it for SLI, as in a high quality 600+ PSU.
    Okay then, what about a
    http://www.alternate.nl/html/product...50TXV2/816002/

  13. #13
    The Lightbringer MrPaladinGuy's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Wherever the pizza is
    Posts
    3,277
    Quote Originally Posted by coolkingler1 View Post

    That's the exact PSU I have and It's rated as to handle 570 SLI with plenty of power to spare.

    Edit - Had a derpy moment, I have the 850.

    Regardless, the 650 would be a better choice.
    Last edited by MrPaladinGuy; 2012-07-26 at 01:35 AM.
    10850k (10c 20t) @ all-core 5GHz @ 1.250v | EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming | 32GB DDR4 3200 | 1TB M.2 OS/Game SSD | 4TB 7200RPM Game HDD | 10TB 7200 RPM Storage HDD | ViewSonic XG2703-GS - 27" IPS 1440p 165Hz Native G-Sync | HP Reverb G2 VR Headset

  14. #14
    Deleted
    Quote Originally Posted by MrPaladinGuy View Post
    That's the exact PSU I have and It's rated as to handle 570 SLI with plenty of power to spare.
    :O Ok, 650 TX, you will be mine next month... I swear you will....

  15. #15
    The Unstoppable Force DeltrusDisc's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Illinois, USA
    Posts
    20,085
    Quote Originally Posted by coolkingler1 View Post
    Great choice.

    In terms of the Corsair lines, let me learn you some infos:

    AX > TX => HX > GS > CX.

    That's the gist I get from them after seeing reviews and reading peoples' responses on using them. Personally would not use the GS or CX lines and the HX line isn't a SeaSonic OEM, unlike AX and TX, so I don't trust it quite as much.
    "A flower.
    Yes. Upon your return, I will gift you a beautiful flower."

    "Remember. Remember... that we once lived..."

    Quote Originally Posted by mmocd061d7bab8 View Post
    yeh but lava is just very hot water

  16. #16
    The Lightbringer MrPaladinGuy's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Wherever the pizza is
    Posts
    3,277
    Quote Originally Posted by coolkingler1 View Post
    :O Ok, 650 TX, you will be mine next month... I swear you will....
    Re-read the post, edited it.

    I have to raid now, but I might have down time as we wait for people to log.
    10850k (10c 20t) @ all-core 5GHz @ 1.250v | EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra Gaming | 32GB DDR4 3200 | 1TB M.2 OS/Game SSD | 4TB 7200RPM Game HDD | 10TB 7200 RPM Storage HDD | ViewSonic XG2703-GS - 27" IPS 1440p 165Hz Native G-Sync | HP Reverb G2 VR Headset

  17. #17
    Anandtech have a 570 @ ~412W with a cpu which draws ~20w more at stock then an i5-2500k (They have it oc at 4.3Ghz in the test) so your probably safe if you don't go bonkers with fans + Hdds. p.s Wouldn't waiting for a 660ti be wiser?

    http://www.anandtech.com/show/5818/n...w-feat-evga/17

  18. #18
    Deleted
    Quote Originally Posted by Lyaral View Post
    Anandtech have a 570 @ ~412W with a cpu which draws ~20w more at stock then an i5-2500k (They have it oc at 4.3Ghz in the test) so your probably safe if you don't go bonkers with fans + Hdds. p.s Wouldn't waiting for a 660ti be wiser?

    http://www.anandtech.com/show/5818/n...w-feat-evga/17
    Really?....so should I upgrade or not?...

    You know what..I am just going to do it, simply to futureproof.
    Last edited by mmoc13485c3c3f; 2012-07-26 at 12:16 AM.

  19. #19
    Deleted
    UPDATE:

    I ordered an HD 7870 and it will come in tomorrow, could I possibly run it on my 500 watt PSU? Somebody said I probably could.
    Last edited by mmoc13485c3c3f; 2012-08-27 at 07:35 PM.

  20. #20
    The Lightbringer
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Europe
    Posts
    3,745
    Quote Originally Posted by coolkingler1 View Post
    UPDATE:

    I ordered an HD 7870 and it will come in tomorrow, could I possibly run it on my 500 watt PSU? Somebody said I probably could.
    OFC.. a 500 watt will be able to run almost two 7870. Probably a 650 watt would be required but ye.. You're fine with one, and don't look for SLI options, usually they're not worth it so getting a PSU future proof is not stupid proof. Buy a better single GPU and you're GG.
    Last edited by Kezotar; 2012-08-27 at 07:40 PM.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •