Is this psu capable of running a gtx 970?

[ben 9902]

As I said in the title

Psu: http://www.xigmatek.com/product.php?productid=179

[connorpiper]

500W is just enough. 

But that is not a quality product at all. I would suggest another PSU.

[ERSCreeper]

As I said in the title

Psu: http://www.xigmatek.com/product.php?productid=179

I personally wouldn't get a multirail PSU. What are your system specs?

[DarthBaggins]

w/ a 970 you're fine, they're not power hogs like the previous models

[Rodneyg87]

seems so but what are the specs of the rest of your build that would really be what determines it since a 970 only uses 145 watts the rest of your system would be limited to 355 watts of total usage so if you can please post your specs so that someone can tell you for sure.

[ben 9902]

seems so but what are the specs of the rest of your build that would really be what determines it since a 970 only uses 145 watts the rest of your system would be limited to 355 watts of total usage so if you can please post your specs so that someone can tell you for sure.

Processor: Intel Core i5 3570k

CPU cooler : Arctic Cooling Freezing 7 Pro Rev 2

GPU : Gigabyte GTX 660

Mobo : Asus p8z77-v LX

[91wow]

honestly just buy a corsair cx 500m or a evga 500w 80+ bronze. They both use seasonic PCB's and really high quality parts. 

[Rodneyg87]

Processor: Intel Core i5 3570k

CPU cooler : Arctic Cooling Freezing 7 Pro Rev 2

GPU : Gigabyte GTX 660

Mobo : Asus p8z77-v LX

i would think your good then as long as you dont do any extreme overclocking. Is this a current build and your just looking to upgrade or are you looking to purchase this psu?

[ben 9902]

honestly just buy a corsair cx 500m or a evga 500w 80+ bronze. They both use seasonic PCB's and really high quality parts.

I will when I get the money it's just I'm getting the 970 for Christmas and just wondered if it could handle it for now

[Guest Philosophy]

Yes, but it may be close. I would say if you have bought it yet. You should get an EVGA, Corsair of Sesonic 80+ Bronze or higher, with 550+ Watts. 

[ben 9902]

i would think your good then as long as you dont do any extreme overclocking

Yeah I'm not looking to oc, so I'll be ok?

[ben 9902]

Yes, but it may be close. I would say if you should get an EVGA, Corsair of Sesonic 80+ Bronze or higher, with 550+ Watts.

I will soon

[MountainDrew]

Definitely get a different 500w PSU.

 

I would suggest: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

It's semi-modular and is 80+ Bronze certified.

[helpingaskewcokemansarcasm]

Yes it will run it very easily.

[ben 9902]

Ok thanks for putting my mind at ease guys!

[Guest Philosophy]

Definitely get a different 500w PSU.

 

I would suggest: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

^ Not that. Thoes are real bad. I had two and they were loud and  had terrible whining sound. 

[MountainDrew]

^ Not that. Thoes are real bad. I had two and they were loud and  had terrible whining sound. 

Oh, I didn't know that.

 

Then I retract my recommendation.  I've had good experiences with Corsair PSUs before so I just assumed.

[Guest Philosophy]

Oh, I didn't know that.

 

Then I retract my recommendation.  I've had good experiences with Corsair PSUs before so I just assumed.

You have to get the pretty expsensive ones before they are any good. I have an Ax860i and it is good. 

[Rodneyg87]

Just go with a EVGA 750w G2 they are only $89.99 right now and will give you plenty of headroom for anything you want to do in the future. It is just as good as most of those $150+ psu's out there.

 

EVGA 220-G2-0750-XR

[RazrLeaf]

honestly just buy a corsair cx 500m or a evga 500w 80+ bronze. They both use seasonic PCB's and really high quality parts. 

You're actually mistaken. All but one model of the Corsair CX line is manufactured by Channel Well Technology. The one model that isn't is a Seasonic, but it's discontinued.  The EVGA one you mention is made by HEC.

 

@ben 9902, I don't know where you live, but in the US, some of the old XFX PSUs have had really good deals as of late. Their entire line-up is made of rebranded Seasonic PSUs, and there will be a sale on Newegg later tonight. Price TBA.  I got one of their TS 550 in June for $26 for another build I did.

 

And make sure you plug you GPU and CPU+Mobo on separate rails.  Your current Xigamatek PSU only has 20A on each of it's 2 12V rails.  A 970 will want ~12A at stock speed. If you plug it all in to the same rail, you may run into problems.

[FireFox]

Processor: Intel Core i5 3570k

CPU cooler : Arctic Cooling Freezing 7 Pro Rev 2

GPU : Gigabyte GTX 660

Mobo : Asus p8z77-v LX

 

You'll be fine, that GTX 660 uses more power than the GTX 970 and also I was running a GTX 780 on a 550w PSU and it was fine.

 

For the brand I would look around mate, look into Seasonic, XFX or Corsair. Something like that.