Best graphics card on a 500w power supply?

[2nddimension]

Just wondering what (in your opinion) is the best graphics card that can run comfortably on a 500w PSU?

No fanboy-ism please 😛

 

[Chairman Ray]

It depends on what your other components are. Most graphics cards should be able to run on 500W though.

 

[delluser1]

ATI x1950 pro > or get a bigger power supply

That's frikkin hilarious :lol:

 

[rolli59]

GTX670 recommended PSU from EVGA "Minimum of a 500 Watt power supply."

 

[PresidentSwag]

To be safe get a psu with 600w.

 

[DavidY]

Depends on the quality of your 500 watt PS.

Dave

 

[Onus]

As DavidY just said, it depends on the quality of the "500W" PSU. If it is truly capable of 500W (e.g. a Seasonic, Antec, or Corsair), you could run a HD7950 or GTX570 on it. If it is a CM, Logisys, Apevia, or Diablotek, the label is a lie, and it is probably capable of no more than 430W (CM) or 300W (the others). On the CM, you'd be able to run a HD7770. On the others, nothing more than a HD7750.

 

[Simplexity88]

http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

 

[panwala95]

you can run agtx 680 comfortably on a good 500 watter

 

[2nddimension]

Thanks for the responses guys. I'm currently running a single GTX 460 with no issues. Which card would offer me the greatest increase in performance?

 

[Onus]

Once again, it depends on the quality of your PSU; whether it is truly capable of providing 500W. Please provide its brand and model.

 

[2nddimension]

Once again, it depends on the quality of your PSU; whether it is truly capable of providing 500W. Please provide its brand and model.

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/rocketfish-rocketfish-500-watts-power-supply-rf-500wps2-rf-500wps2/10143676.aspx?path=b8835fc620230e2ee3588b009c5fe557en02

 

[Onus]

Although HardwareSecrets found a number of Rocketfish PSUs that burned well under their labelled rating, that appears to be a newer one. I confirmed on 80plus.org that it is 80+ certified, which means it was tested at 100% of its label. You could safely run a HD7870 or even a HD7950 on it.

 

[2nddimension]

Although HardwareSecrets found a number of Rocketfish PSUs that burned well under their labelled rating, that appears to be a newer one. I confirmed on 80plus.org that it is 80+ certified, which means it was tested at 100% of its label. You could safely run a HD7870 or even a HD7950 on it.

Yeah that seems to be the general opinion. While some Rocketfish can be janky this one has rather nice reviews. I've been running it for a year with no problems. I'll probably go with the Radeon 7950.

 

[DavidY]

Hope that you didn't pay $129 for that Rocketfish PS. OUCH!!!

Dave

 

[2nddimension]

Hope that you didn't pay $129 for that Rocketfish PS. OUCH!!!

Dave

I know right? I believe I price matched it and got it for like $100, and that was a year ago. Still, could have gone a lot cheaper. But I got major discounts on the rest of the lot so I'm not too fussed 😛

 

[2nddimension]

Best answer selected by 2nddimension.

 

[Onus]

Thanks. Post another thread if you'd like assistance choosing the actual card based on your budget, resolution, and the games you play.

 

[2nddimension]

Thanks. Post another thread if you'd like assistance choosing the actual card based on your budget, resolution, and the games you play.

Yup, I plan on it!