gtx960 GTX960 power requirements

[Kaspar]

Hi guys, so basically im getting a new gpu that is a gtx960. but i have a very terrible power supply that has enaugh wattage but i dont think enaugh amperage on the 12v rail. The psu is codegen qori 550w i will link a photo of its specs : 

So will i be able to run the gtx960 full load without any problems? btw i have an i5 4440 and an asus h81m-k mobo

ty guys

[Lethal Seraph]

That's plenty of room. Not sure how reliable is that PSU though.

[Starelementpoke]

2 minutes ago, Kaspar said:

Hi guys, so basically im getting a new gpu that is a gtx960. but i have a very terrible power supply that has enaugh wattage but i dont think enaugh amperage on the 12v rail. The psu is codegen qori 550w i will link a photo of its specs : 

So will i be able to run the gtx960 full load without any problems? btw i have an i5 4440 and an asus h81m-k mobo

ty guys

@STRMfrmXMN This a bad grey unit?

[Kaspar]

Just now, Lethal Seraph said:

That's plenty of room. Not sure how reliable is that PSU though.

well i dont think theres plenty of room  in terms of wattage yes, but look at 12v amperage.... its its plenty then im very stupid

[Kaspar]

Just now, Starelementpoke said:

@STRMfrmXMN This a bad grey unit?

what do you mean grey unit?

[Starelementpoke]

Just now, Kaspar said:

what do you mean grey unit?

We just refer to no name/unknown brand PSUs, similar to the ones you find in pre-builts, as grey units. At least I do.

[m0k]

500-600 watt should be more than enough for your new video card

 

If you are on a tight budget this should do well for you:

 http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-BRONZE-Continuous-Warranty-100-B1-0500-KR/dp/B00DZ6R9GE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461595109&sr=8-1&keywords=evga+500watt+bronze

 

[Kaspar]

Just now, Starelementpoke said:

We just refer to no name/unknown brand PSUs, similar to the ones you find in pre-builts, as grey units. At least I do.

oh never knew that  i just refer to them as sh*t

[Kaspar]

again its not bout the wattage im worried about the amperage...

[Paralectic]

It will definitely work fine, I've had bullshit crappy ass chinese PSUs on *60 cards without any issues.

[Kaspar]

Damn  i go on one forum people say it will burn my house. I go on here and you people really calmed me down. Welp i guess i will have to go and see. Anyway im still waiting for replies to see more opinions

[don_svetlio]

24 minutes ago, Kaspar said:

Hi guys, so basically im getting a new gpu that is a gtx960. but i have a very terrible power supply that has enaugh wattage but i dont think enaugh amperage on the 12v rail. The psu is codegen qori 550w i will link a photo of its specs : 

So will i be able to run the gtx960 full load without any problems? btw i have an i5 4440 and an asus h81m-k mobo

ty guys

DO NOT USE THAT. The +12V rails can only output around 230W - and that's split unevenly - you are HIGHLY likely to burn out the system

[don_svetlio]

17 minutes ago, Kaspar said:

Damn  i go on one forum people say it will burn my house. I go on here and you people really calmed me down. Welp i guess i will have to go and see. Anyway im still waiting for replies to see more opinions

Don't use it man, the others are right....

 

19 minutes ago, Paralectic said:

It will definitely work fine, I've had bullshit crappy ass chinese PSUs on *60 cards without any issues.

That PSU has less than 150W for the GPU total

 

22 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

We just refer to no name/unknown brand PSUs, similar to the ones you find in pre-builts, as grey units. At least I do.

8A on the +12V1 and 14A on +12V2 - dangerous as fuck

[don_svetlio]

25 minutes ago, Lethal Seraph said:

That's plenty of room. Not sure how reliable is that PSU though.

That is in no way a 550W PSU - it's more like 300W at best

[Lethal Seraph]

4 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

That is in no way a 550W PSU - it's more like 300W at best

That's the thing, if it was rated from a reliable brand, then yes- I'd go for it. 

[don_svetlio]

Just now, Lethal Seraph said:

That's the thing, if it was rated from a reliable brand, then yes- I'd go for it. 

But it's not and looking at the power listings it won't even be able to power a 950 fully without danger. The OP is running a VERY high risk

[Kaspar]

See the thing is 960 is already ordered and i have no way of knowing what to do now

 

[don_svetlio]

2 minutes ago, Kaspar said:

See the thing is 960 is already ordered and i have no way of knowing what to do now

 

Either order a new PSU or return the 960.

[Kaspar]

but are you sure i wouldnt be able to run it? my cpu isnt the most hungry one either.

[don_svetlio]

24 minutes ago, Kaspar said:

but are you sure i wouldnt be able to run it? my cpu isnt the most hungry one either.

A system without a GPU uses around 100-120W. The 960 uses 120W at stock and 140W in the real world due to GPU Boost 2.0
Your PSU can provide around 230W before giving in. 230 < 240

[xAcid9]

Only 96watts on the V1 rail? Totally reliable, much safe.

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, xAcid9 said:

Only 96watts on the V1 rail? Totally reliable.

Best Fire cracker NA

[xAcid9]

 

[STRMfrmXMN]

2 hours ago, Kaspar said:

oh never knew that  i just refer to them as sh*t

Well your PSU appears to be shit I'd replace it with something in yellow in my signature.