530W PSU fpr GTX 970?

[Shouvik Ghosh]

Hi,

I recently bought Thermatech 530W PSU for my PC and planning to buy a GTX 970 gpu soon.

I am wondering is my PSU good enough for the Nvidia GTX 970.

Pls give your feedback.

 

[HomerThompson]

and how about superflower golden green 80+ 450watt PSU??

I wish these sold in the US. Looks like a hell of PSU.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=250

But I would still go a little higher:
http://www.super-flower.com.tw/products_detail.php?class=2&sn=8&ID=42&lang=

Not because I don't think that PSU won't meet its wattage (it easily will), but because I think Nvidia isn't being totally honest when they call the 970 a 145W card. I have seen reviews that show it can spike a lot higher, and that the power consumption difference between it and the R9 290 are overblown. I run my 970 on a 620W PSU myself (Antec Neo Eco 620C), which is definitely a little overkill (but I got a crazy deal on it).

 

[Shouvik Ghosh]

Sorry for the spelling mistake..Its Thermaltake and following is the model,

http://www.ryanscomputers.com/Thermaltake-3085
.

If he's looking here it it well possible that he can't buy from newegg.

Thanks another issue. I live in Bangladesh, on the other half of the world where New Egg doesn't ship.

Can I get anything from this list for the 970

http://www.ryanscomputers.com/Power-Supply-Unit/All-Brands

 

[herrwizo]

Yes, you can:

http://www.ryanscomputers.com/Thermaltake-3961

Also, that CoolerMaster V550 you posted before is a *top quality* PSU. V series are truly remarkable.

 

[Vic 40]

I agree with what's said above,but still think you could try with the psu you already have.Heat is probably it's biggest enemy so be sure it has enough breathing room i.e. don't put it on a carpet.

What is the cpu you use btw?

LIke i said haven't read of much troubles with it,but don't really know it either.It has enough power and seems to be decent enough.It's a pitty the PSU Master doesn't reply anymore,he seems to know more.Maybe see if the Admin reply's to a p.m?

 

[Shouvik]

I use i5 4690k with 16GB 1600bus ram

 

[Vic 40]

Not overclocked? Maybe when overclocking look for a different psu,at this moment is overclocking not really going to make a huge difference anyway.
I asked because intels use less power compared to amd so not pushing the psu even more.I still think you could try it,but the opinions are divided.

 

[herrwizo]

They are actually not.

Noone is telling that his PSU cannot run the 970 (it likely can, at least for a few seconds), but that it shouldn't, unless he wants to burn some stuff inside his case.

 

[Shouvik]

Not OC

 

[Vic 40]

Not OC

That's alright.

Which gpu do you have at this moment?

 

[Shouvik]

R7 260x

 

[Vic 40]

Can't compare that with the gtx 970 when it comes to power draw.So in the end it it up to you,if you have doubts buy a different psu too,or try with this one.I think we all made our point.

 

[HomerThompson]

Yes, you can:

http://www.ryanscomputers.com/Thermaltake-3961

Also, that CoolerMaster V550 you posted before is a *top quality* PSU. V series are truly remarkable.

Enhance power supplies are a good OEM? I usually stick to Seasonic for personal rigs since they have always lasted me forever.

 

[Shouvik]

Yeah..thanks a lot guys..

 

[Shouvik Ghosh]

considering all your thoughts, I will change my PSU with any of the following,

http://ucc-bd.com/xfx-pro-550w-core-edition-full-wired-80-bronze-psu.html
http://www.ryanscomputers.com/Thermaltake-3961

I think either of these will serve purpose, right?

 

[herrwizo]

It will. I would go with XFX.

 

[Cza Caesar]

i have amd phenom II X6 1055T and if want to buy gtx 970 and upgrade the procie to i7 4790 do i get lower wattage consumption? then do i still need to change my superflower GG 450w? i just bought the PSU last year

my current cpu spec is :
amd phenom II X6 1055T
6GB RAM
AMD RADEON 5570
Super Flower Golden Green 80+ Gold 450W

If i want to upgrade my rig to:
i7 4790
ASRock B85M-Pro3
Zotac GTX 970
Corsair DDR3 Vengeance Black 16GB

do i need to change my PSU? or you can give advise to maybe lower the price with similar performance to the list i mentioned above, thanks

 

[Vic 40]

i have amd phenom II X6 1055T and if want to buy gtx 970 and upgrade the procie to i7 4790 do i get lower wattage consumption? then do i still need to change my superflower GG 450w? i just bought the PSU last year

Well imo no.

It would be better to start your own thread.

 

[Cza Caesar]

ah no thanks, that's all i need

 

[Shouvik]

Guys, I got another option. Can you please let me know if this one fits 970? Can't find it in the PSU tier list -

http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00000973

 

[Vic 40]

You probably won't find it because it's an older model,i would still go for the XFX.This thermaltake just is to old of a design.Your current psu is imo a better choice to stick with..

 

[LegoDan]

I'm really pleased with my Silverstone Nightjar 520 watt 80+ Platinum psu.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/LegoDan/saved/JLv323

 

[Shouvik]

I got my solution. Thanks guys