[SOLVED] 980ti on 550w PSU

[Virtusfuz]

So I want to buy a GTX 980ti for my system with:
I5 2500k @ 4.2ghz
msi p67a gd65
2x4gb DDR3 1333MHZ
XFX 550w 80+ Bronze
1x Corsair Fan
2x HDD
1x SSD
I'm wondering if my pc will be suitable to run it, currently I'm using an OC R9 280 so I think it shouldn't be a problem

 

[Metal Messiah.]

Nvidia recommends a min 600W or greater PSU for the 980 Ti. Your current PSU might also work, but it would be much better if you upgrade it. The card has a TDP of 250 Watts.

 

[Virtusfuz]

The card I currently has a tdp of 225w I believe it should be Ok but are there any other choices for a gpu that offers the same performance at a lower tdp? The Gtx 980ti is around 210 dollars / 190 pounds

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Exact model of XFX PSU?

You may be able to squeeze by as the rest of your system shouldn't draw too much power.

BTW your 2500k will hold a 980ti back in some scenarios. The 980ti does perform like a 1070 after all.

 

[Virtusfuz]

XFX: XPS-550W-SEW

 

[NightHawkRMX]

are there any other choices for a gpu that offers the same performance at a lower tdp?

A 1070 would be another option but costs much more.

XFX: XPS-550W-SEW

https://www.exxactcorp.com/XFX-P1550SXXB9-E119878
Seems pretty ok, but older.

I would consider upgrading it to a newer PSU,

 

[NightHawkRMX]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hR...old-certified-atx-power-supply-100-gd-0700-v1

 

[King_V]

I would be hesitant to do that with an older design of power supply. The R9 280 was a 200W card (maybe the OC version a little more). Jumping to 250W is over a 20% increase in draw from the video card. I'd advise against risking it.

A GTX 1660Ti would perform about in the same range, and draws around only 120W, but will cost more.