Gtx 970 Gigabyte G1 Gaming on a 500w power supply

[Trulluzion]

Is it possible? My cpu isnt overclocked anyways.

[nj4ck]

yes, no problem as long as the PSU is of good quality.

[KayTees]

Is it possible? My cpu isnt overclocked anyways.

Yeah, 970s consume very less power even when overclocked.

[Trulluzion]

what if my 500w isnt that good?

 

its an aerocool vp 500w.

[slightlyjaded]

what if my 500w isnt that good?

 

its an aerocool vp 500w.

Can you get a read on power in/ power out? If not, check a reputable tech site for their efficiency ratings. It should give you an idea of what your max power really is.

 

Edit: okay you're looking at a max load of 408W

 

Gigabyte recommends 550W (I figure they expect your PSU to be woefully inefficient) You could get away with 408W, but I don't think anyone would ever recommend it. It will boot up, and run fine. the only times you should have issues with it are when you're CPU and GPU are under heavy load. It's at that point you get to find out what happens in a modern PC when it doesn't have enough power.....

 

ZOT!!!!!

[Lays]

Yeah, 970s consume very less power even when overclocked.

 

 

A few 970's have 250W Bios's on them out of the box, they actually consume more than people think, especially when voltage is added.

[Aniallation]

what if my 500w isnt that good?

 

its an aerocool vp 500w.

I would only run a 970 off that at stock speeds. Since the G1 Gaming is designed for overclocking, you're either defeating the purpose of the card or looking for a new PSU.

[TheKDub]

Is it possible? My cpu isnt overclocked anyways.

 

It will be just fine, you could even get away with a 430w psu.

[blackadder]

whats the amp of the 12 v rail? how old is it?

[Trulluzion]

here's their website

http://www.aerocool.com.tw/index.php/power-supply/value-series/48-power-supply/value-series/695-vp-pro-500w-information

[KayTees]

A few 970's have 250W Bios's on them out of the box, they actually consume more than people think, especially when voltage is added.

Im guessing the HoF models or the ones that come from Overclockers.co.uk.

[Trulluzion]

whats the amp of the 12 v rail? how old is it?

[mrmonmon2]

yes

[Trulluzion]

Can you get a read on power in/ power out? If not, check a reputable tech site for their efficiency ratings. It should give you an idea of what your max power really is.

 

Edit: okay you're looking at a max load of 408W

 

Gigabyte recommends 550W (I figure they expect your PSU to be woefully inefficient) You could get away with 408W, but I don't think anyone would ever recommend it. It will boot up, and run fine. the only times you should have issues with it are when you're CPU and GPU are under heavy load. It's at that point you get to find out what happens in a modern PC when it doesn't have enough power.....

 

ZOT!!!!!

so should i buy a better psu? or just buy from another brand?

 

[blackadder]

here's their website

http://www.aerocool.com.tw/index.php/power-supply/value-series/48-power-supply/value-series/695-vp-pro-500w-information

yes, its was 32 amps at just over 400 watts. i believe it will work. if all else fails a 600 watt psu can be found for a fraction of the cost of g1 and you have the piece of mind know its not being abused.

[slightlyjaded]

so should i buy a better psu? or just buy from another brand?

 

A G1 gaming 970 is slightly overclocked, so it's bound to have a slightly higher power demand than the reference card. For piece of mind I'd recommend a replacement PSU, much like Blackadder above. Although your current could possibly run it, you'd be demanding your PSU run at max almost constantly which isn't good for it. A 600W, or if you can find a good deal on a 750W might be on the cards for you.

[Lays]

Im guessing the HoF models or the ones that come from Overclockers.co.uk.

 

 

The G1 has one as well, I think the HoF has a 290w bios on it, and the Strix has something like a 245 or 265, something like that.

[Trulluzion]

A G1 gaming 970 is slightly overclocked, so it's bound to have a slightly higher power demand than the reference card. For piece of mind I'd recommend a replacement PSU, much like Blackadder above. Although your current could possibly run it, you'd be demanding your PSU run at max almost constantly which isn't good for it. A 600W, or if you can find a good deal on a 750W might be on the cards for you.

my brother has xfx proseries 650w power supply, will that suffice?

[slightlyjaded]

Yup, should do

 

Edit: sorry had just finished work, and was typing on a mobile touchscreen.

Okay xfx power supplies (depending on the spec) can be very efficient, anything up to 636W out of the pro series. (9/10, johnnyguru)

Anything reasonably recent at 650W+ is also certified at bronze standard or better (So you're not going to be giving your electricity provider your first born child)

It'll probably be cheaper to run than your current PSU, even at your current voltage requirements.

[Trulluzion]

Yup, should do

thanks for the answer