Jump to content

How much W i need

xBonedogx
By xBonedogx
in Graphics Cards
 Share
Posted

I'd say about 500 watts (if everything is kept at sock (not overclocked?))

 

What PSU do you have at the moment? (you may be able to get away with 450watts)

"I try to put good out into the world...that way I can believe it's out there." --CKN                  “How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.” --Wayne Dyer            

[Needs Updating] My PC: i5-10600K @TBD / 32GB DDR4 @4000MHz / Z490 AORUS Elite AC / Titan RTX / Samsung 1TB 960 Evo / EVGA SuperNova 850 T2

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/335681-how-much-w-i-need/#findComment-4579516
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I dont know what PSU is sorry.. and no im not gonna overclock it

Where can i see what Powersupply i have?

and btw ive got a i5 3300 processor

( sorry im new to all this.. )

 

The power supply should have the power rating on it.

 

Did you buy the P.C. pre-built? From a store?

 

If so, you have to be careful, since it may have a cheap power supply that can fail and destroy the components (if you overload it).

 

If you quote my post, the forum will tell me that you've replied.  d  :) b

"I try to put good out into the world...that way I can believe it's out there." --CKN                  “How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.” --Wayne Dyer            

[Needs Updating] My PC: i5-10600K @TBD / 32GB DDR4 @4000MHz / Z490 AORUS Elite AC / Titan RTX / Samsung 1TB 960 Evo / EVGA SuperNova 850 T2

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/335681-how-much-w-i-need/#findComment-4582066
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

get a good psu with at least 550-600 watts. even though the average power draw is good, the 970 can spike a good bit higher than the average, and cheapy psu's might not like that too much.

R9 3900XT | Tomahawk B550 | Ventus OC RTX 3090 | Photon 1050W | 32GB DDR4 | TUF GT501 Case | Vizio 4K 50'' HDR

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/335681-how-much-w-i-need/#findComment-4582713
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

I found out i have a 450W Power Supply and a i5 3330 3ghz and a Geforce gtx 970 4gb ( msi )  ||| I DONT want to overclock anything and i DONT want to upgrade anything in the near future ( beside powersupply if really needed )..oh and its a prebuild if this matters

Got no money left for a new power supply, is it possible to play ?

What could happen? just freezes and blackscreens or something more dangerous?

 

Can you post a good power supply with about 500-600 W? I heard to much Watt with a weak system as mine is bad too

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/335681-how-much-w-i-need/#findComment-4643592
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I have a 500w power suppy with an i7 4790 and a highly overclocked GTX 970 and it works just fine.

CPU i7 4790 - GPU Gigabyte GTX 970 Windforce 3x OC - RAM 2x 8GB Kingston HyperX Fury - MOBO Asus B85M-E - Case CM Silencio 550 - Storage 2x 1TB WD Red - OS Windows 8.1 OEM - Phone OnePlus One 64GB Sandstone Black

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/335681-how-much-w-i-need/#findComment-4643813
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I have a 500w power suppy with an i7 4790 and a highly overclocked GTX 970 and it works just fine.

CPU i7 4790 - GPU Gigabyte GTX 970 Windforce 3x OC - RAM 2x 8GB Kingston HyperX Fury - MOBO Asus B85M-E - Case CM Silencio 550 - Storage 2x 1TB WD Red - OS Windows 8.1 OEM - Phone OnePlus One 64GB Sandstone Black

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/335681-how-much-w-i-need/#findComment-4643815
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I found out i have a 450W Power Supply and a i5 3330 3ghz and a Geforce gtx 970 4gb ( msi )  ||| I DONT want to overclock anything and i DONT want to upgrade anything in the near future ( beside powersupply if really needed )..oh and its a prebuild if this matters

Got no money left for a new power supply, is it possible to play ?

What could happen? just freezes and blackscreens or something more dangerous?

 

Can you post a good power supply with about 500-600 W? I heard to much Watt with a weak system as mine is bad too

 

Can you take a picture of the power supply? Wattage rating is one thing, power supply quality and efficiency is another...

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/335681-how-much-w-i-need/#findComment-4644350
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Graphics Cards

×