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so the power it uses is around 150w and when i calculated how much power i use its around 300w w/ a gpu,cpu, fans and hdd/ssd's. but it is recommended that you get above a 550w power supply for that card. i dont understand if that card will still work with my 500w psu or i should go and upgrade sooner than later. do you guys think the card can work on a 500w psu or should i go upgrade? 

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i would get something like a 650 or 750w if you ever want to SLI, but for just the sungle GPU get at least 450/550 and make sure its a good power supply.

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It's basically the manufacturer overestimating to cover themselves from complaints since not all PSUs are built the same. My theory is they are compensating for really crappy PSUs that don't deliver the advertised rating so they give a liberal number when it comes to wattage recommendations. 

 

If a Titan can work on a high end 550w unit, a quality 500w unit has no problem powering a GTX 970.

 

 

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It's basically the manufacturer overestimating to cover themselves from complaints since not all PSUs are built the same. My theory is they are compensating for really crappy PSUs that don't deliver the advertised rating so they give a liberal number when it comes to wattage recommendations. 

 

If a Titan can work on a high end 550w unit, a quality 500w unit has no problem powering a GTX 970.

thanks for that answer man. i have a corsair cx and am definitely upgrading regardless, just saved enough money for the 970 and dont wanna spend like 90 bucks on a evga supernova that im going to buy later than sooner. 

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thanks for that answer man. i have a corsair cx and am definitely upgrading regardless, just saved enough money for the 970 and dont wanna spend like 90 bucks on a evga supernova that im going to buy later than sooner. 

 

I wouldn't worry of upgrading that unit unless you plan to SLI later. But for a single GTX 970, you're fine.

 

 

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I wouldn't worry of upgrading that unit unless you plan to SLI later. But for a single GTX 970, you're fine.

i dont plan on SLI, i just thought it be pointless that i just saved for something. but have to spend a fraction of that money on something else in order to make that other something work . 

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