ASUS GTX750TI-OC-2GD5 real watts?

[MilkyMilkMan]

I'm really confused with the minimum psu watts of the ASUS GTX750TI-OC-2GD5. I have seen 400 watts on some size and 150 on others.I have 300 watts so I want to know.Also it's say
" additional 6 pin PCIe power required"
What does that mean?

link to gpu ; https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-GTX750TI-OC-2GD5-1150MHz-DUAL-LINK-GRAPHICS/dp/B00IB9P1KG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478715098&sr=8-2&keywords=asus+geforce

 

[clutchc]

The reference model of that card is spec'd by Nvidia at 60W requiring a system PSU of 300W min.
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-750-ti/specifications

But the factory OC'ed versions can exceed that. And the addition of a 6-pin header usually means that the card is capable of more with user OC'ing. The other aspect is the quality of the PSU. Not all 300W PSUs are created equal with the same +12V rail specs.

I have a mildly factory OC'ed GTX 750 Ti running fine on a Dell Optiplex 790's small 240W PSU. But I do so at my own risk, knowing the PSU could die at any time and take something else out with it. It boils down to 'if you want to take the chance'.

 

[MilkyMilkMan]

The reference model of that card is spec'd by Nvidia at 60W requiring a system PSU of 300W min.
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-750-ti/specifications

But the factory OC'ed versions can exceed that. And the addition of a 6-pin header usually means that the card is capable of more with user OC'ing. The other aspect is the quality of the PSU. Not all 300W PSUs are created equal with the same +12V rail specs.

I have a mildly factory OC'ed GTX 750 Ti running fine on a Dell Optiplex 790's small 240W PSU. But I do so at my own risk, knowing the PSU could die at any time and take something else out with it. It boils down to 'if you want to take the chance'.

Thank you very much for your answer,it's more clear now,I'm planning on buying a new psu later,so my current psu is temporary but how do I find out the quality of my psu,and psu's in general?

 

[clutchc]

The reference model of that card is spec'd by Nvidia at 60W requiring a system PSU of 300W min.
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-750-ti/specifications

But the factory OC'ed versions can exceed that. And the addition of a 6-pin header usually means that the card is capable of more with user OC'ing. The other aspect is the quality of the PSU. Not all 300W PSUs are created equal with the same +12V rail specs.

I have a mildly factory OC'ed GTX 750 Ti running fine on a Dell Optiplex 790's small 240W PSU. But I do so at my own risk, knowing the PSU could die at any time and take something else out with it. It boils down to 'if you want to take the chance'.

Thank you very much for your answer,it's more clear now,I'm planning on buying a new psu later,so my current psu is temporary but how do I find out the quality of my psu,and psu's in general?

This page has a tiered PSU listing that you can use if the PSU is a retail model: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html#xtor=EPR-8886
If yours isn't on there (probably not), send a photo of the PSU's nameplate and we can let you know the capabilities of it.

 

[MilkyMilkMan]

The reference model of that card is spec'd by Nvidia at 60W requiring a system PSU of 300W min.
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-750-ti/specifications

But the factory OC'ed versions can exceed that. And the addition of a 6-pin header usually means that the card is capable of more with user OC'ing. The other aspect is the quality of the PSU. Not all 300W PSUs are created equal with the same +12V rail specs.

I have a mildly factory OC'ed GTX 750 Ti running fine on a Dell Optiplex 790's small 240W PSU. But I do so at my own risk, knowing the PSU could die at any time and take something else out with it. It boils down to 'if you want to take the chance'.

Thank you very much for your answer,it's more clear now,I'm planning on buying a new psu later,so my current psu is temporary but how do I find out the quality of my psu,and psu's in general?

This page has a tiered PSU listing that you can use if the PSU is a retail model: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html#xtor=EPR-8886
If yours isn't on there (probably not), send a photo of the PSU's nameplate and we can let you know the capabilities of it.

couldn't find mines in the link
but here is a link of mine
http://microdream.co.uk/review/product/list/id/16989/#.WCXk87IrIdU
http://images.esellerpro.com/2131/I/137/065/014.JPG <<< specs of psu
AcBel HBA005 (350w)

also it only has a 4pin connector to it,and there quite a few of them jumbled up,could I see add a 6pin one to this psu?

 

[clutchc]

The +12V rail is the important one for this discussion. It handles all the heavy loads of the system. Your PSU's +12V rail has a weak 216W capacity. I would call it marginal for that card depending on the CPU you have. Definitely do not OC anything. Yes, you can use an adapter from one or two of the free Molex 4-pin connectors. But it would be better to just choose a different GTX 750 Ti that does not require a 6-pin connector.

 

[MilkyMilkMan]

The +12V rail is the important one for this discussion. It handles all the heavy loads of the system. Your PSU's +12V rail has a weak 216W capacity. I would call it marginal for that card depending on the CPU you have. Definitely do not OC anything. Yes, you can use an adapter from one or two of the free Molex 4-pin connectors. But it would be better to just choose a different GTX 750 Ti that does not require a 6-pin connector.

Thank you very much for all your answers,you have been very helpful,I'm sorry to nag,but what psu that is 500-550 watts would you recommend,if it is energy efficient that will be even more amazing.
oh and my cpu is intel i3-3240T 2.9ghz

 

[clutchc]

The +12V rail is the important one for this discussion. It handles all the heavy loads of the system. Your PSU's +12V rail has a weak 216W capacity. I would call it marginal for that card depending on the CPU you have. Definitely do not OC anything. Yes, you can use an adapter from one or two of the free Molex 4-pin connectors. But it would be better to just choose a different GTX 750 Ti that does not require a 6-pin connector.

Thank you very much for all your answers,you have been very helpful,I'm sorry to nag,but what psu that is 500-550 watts would you recommend,if it is energy efficient that will be even more amazing.
oh and my cpu is intel i3-3240T 2.9ghz

Any Seasonic 500-550W would be nice.
This Gold efficiency rated one is modular and will outlast your system: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/lm8/Seasonic-G550-550W-Certified-Modular-Power-Supply/B00918MEZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478900089&sr=8-1&keywords=seasonic+g+series+550w+80+plus+gold
This Bronze efficiency model is less expensive and not modular, but a high quality unit: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/tdd/Seasonic-S12-II-Bronze-Certified-Wired-Power-Supply/B00390P1NO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1478900245&sr=8-9&keywords=seasonic+power+supply

 

[MilkyMilkMan]

The +12V rail is the important one for this discussion. It handles all the heavy loads of the system. Your PSU's +12V rail has a weak 216W capacity. I would call it marginal for that card depending on the CPU you have. Definitely do not OC anything. Yes, you can use an adapter from one or two of the free Molex 4-pin connectors. But it would be better to just choose a different GTX 750 Ti that does not require a 6-pin connector.

Thank you very much for all your answers,you have been very helpful,I'm sorry to nag,but what psu that is 500-550 watts would you recommend,if it is energy efficient that will be even more amazing.
oh and my cpu is intel i3-3240T 2.9ghz

Any Seasonic 500-550W would be nice.
This Gold efficiency rated one is modular and will outlast your system: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/lm8/Seasonic-G550-550W-Certified-Modular-Power-Supply/B00918MEZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478900089&sr=8-1&keywords=seasonic+g+series+550w+80+plus+gold
This Bronze efficiency model is less expensive and not modular, but a high quality unit: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/tdd/Seasonic-S12-II-Bronze-Certified-Wired-Power-Supply/B00390P1NO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1478900245&sr=8-9&keywords=seasonic+power+supply

Thanks a lot you are the real MVP
(what's the difference between modular psu's and non modular ones)

 

[clutchc]

Modular: all cables unplug from the PSU allowing the builder to leave out cables he doesn't need. Makes for a less cluttered, neater build with better air flow.
Semi-Modular: Same as above except the main cables* that all builds require are hard wired.
Non-Modular: All cables are hard wired. Nothing unplugs.

*Usually the 24-pin, 4+4 pin, and one of the SATA power daisy chains. Sometimes a single PCIe cable is hard wired as well.

 

[MilkyMilkMan]

Modular: all cables unplug from the PSU allowing the builder to leave out cables he doesn't need. Makes for a less cluttered, neater build with better air flow.
Semi-Modular: Same as above except the main cables* that all builds require are hard wired.
Non-Modular: All cables are hard wired. Nothing unplugs.

*Usually the 24-pin, 4+4 pin, and one of the SATA power daisy chains. Sometimes a single PCIe cable is hard wired as well.

Thank very much for the information again,I don't think I can thank you enough with all you are teaching me hahaha
so does that mean the non modular one you sent me,I won't be able to connect the 6 pin adapter to it?

 

[clutchc]

There's no need for a 6-pin adapter with either of those two Seasonics I linked to above. They both have the necessary 6-pin PCIe power connectors.

 

[MilkyMilkMan]

There's no need for a 6-pin adapter with either of those two Seasonics I linked to above. They both have the necessary 6-pin PCIe power connectors.

Amazing thank you again
You sir are a legend