450w power supply enough for gtx 260

[rmboransing]

Hello,

I have a Silverstone 450W PSU and I was wondering if it can support the GTX 260 if I buy one. Im hoping it can coz i cant afford to buy a new power supply atm.

Here is my current setup:
Gigabyte EP43-US3L
Intel 4400 (not OCed)
2 80GB seagate baracuda(IDE)
1 500GB seagate baracuda(SATA)
1 9600 GT XT 680mhz

I also got 3 120mm led fans and 1 200mm led fan(it came w/ the cpu case)

Thanx!

 

[shubham1401]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256047&cm_re=silverstone_450w-_-17-256-047-_-Product

IS this the PSU you have?
If yes then it will run a GTX 260.

However, GTX 260 is an overpriced card.
Instead you should get a HD 5770 which performs comparable to 260.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102858&cm_re=hd_5770-_-14-102-858-_-Product

This card has DX11 and Way low Power consumption!!

 

[rmboransing]

thank you for the fast reply!

anyway, i made a mistake, im running on 400w, the SILVERSTONE ST40F-ES 400W.
will it still run?

and yes, ive considered the 260 vs 5770 debate.
i play games that run physx, so i decided to buy the 260.

 

[shubham1401]

Yes it will still run but you'll be pushing your PSU to its limits.


But since you have only 400W PSU I would strongly recommend you a 5770 over a 260 because of the lower power consumption. 5770 will also dissipate lesser heat . And with more mature drivers it will perform better.

 

[rmboransing]

What is the downside of pushing my PSU to the limit?
If it break how will it affect the rest of my PC?

The games I play are: COD4:MW, COD4:MW2, Devil May Cry 4.
Is the 5770 Gonna be able to run these games on par w/ the 260?


I think I will go w/ the 5770 since Ill be saving a lot by not needing a new PSU. But I would still really love to hear the answers to the questions above.

TNX!!!

 

[rmboransing]

Best answer selected by rmboransing.

 

[shubham1401]

If it runs at its limits its components may be stressed. It might generate more heat thus reducing its lifespan.

Moreover PSU are most efficient at 50-60% load.

If it breaks there are very less chances it will take other components with it cuz its a quality PSU.

Here's a review of HD 5770 that compares it with GTX 260.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-5770,2446.html

5770 can easily max out those games you mentioned.

But as I said earlier...
Both cards will run fine with your PSU.

 

[rmboransing]

thank you very much!

btw, im still torn betwen 5770 and 260 T_T
ill think about it and buy later next week

 

[shubham1401]

What monitor do you have?

Search Google 'GTX 260 vs HD5770' and you'll have number of threads regarding the same topic.


See these:
http://www.google.co.in/#hl=en&source=hp&q=GTX+260+vs+HD+5770&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&oq=GTX+260+vs+HD+5770&fp=58ffa43166db4145

 

[rmboransing]

CMV 948D
AOC 913FW

i only use 1 when i play... but i use two when i study.

 

[rmboransing]

Ive finally decided to go w/ the 5770. Im buying the XFX one
This is my first time i use a non-nvdia card, hope i wont be disappointed.

Btw, the one im buying looks like the 5750, and not the 'batmobile look'
Is there a difference between these models?

Thnx a lot for your help, till next time

 

[rmboransing]

This one:
http://www.xfxforce.com/ecms.ashx/949f2a52-bdb5-4895-b8ff-6902c4c06480/RelatedGraphicCardSeries_RelatedGraphicCardModels1/HD577AZHFC1354x312.jpg.

Not this one:
http://www.xfxforce.com/ecms.ashx/44ef6f89-bcbc-4be1-8ec7-f563650d245c/RelatedGraphicCardSeries_RelatedGraphicCardModels1/HD577AZNFC1

 

[shubham1401]

First one seems to have a bigger fan so probably it will run on lower RPM and produce lesser noise.

Both looks good to me

All the best... Enjoy Gaming bro

 

[JackNaylorPE]

The 260 is about 10% faster than the 5770 on average in DX9/10 games and both fare well at resolutions up to 1920 x 1200. The 260 does not support DX11 ... the 5770 can do Dx11 up to about 1650 x 1050 resolution

The 260 pulls 119 watts

See if your pus can handle it by using this calculator to 'do the math" for you

http://www.antec.outervision.com/PSUEngine

 

[rmboransing]

I want the batmobile look, but they dont sell em here anymore T_T

For the 5770:
Recommended Minimum PSU Wattage: * 377W

For the 260
Recommended Minimum PSU Wattage: * 424W

tnx!!