[SOLVED] Can Chieftec CFT-600-14CS 600W PSU power GTX 690?

[Gondvanaz]

Can Chieftec CFT-600-14CS 600W PSU power GTX 690?

 

[AcGee]

Per the below, the recommended power supply is 650W so this is a little on the low-end. I've not personally heard of the power supply brand but depending on the other components, you might be ok.

Recommended Power Supply

650W

 

[Archaic59]

Can Chieftec CFT-600-14CS 600W PSU power GTX 690?

GTX 690 only uses PCIe slot power (75 watts max), but the Chieftech model you listed is an unrated unit and not a good choice for any computer. It's a lower quality unit with low efficiency. IMO it would be better if you used something newer and of higher quality since the power supply is considered a safety device for your system.

 

[AcGee]

GTX 690 only uses PCIe slot power (75 watts max), but the Chieftech model you listed is an unrated unit and not a good choice for any computer. It's a lower quality unit with low efficiency. IMO it would be better if you used something newer and of higher quality since the power supply is considered a safety device for your system.

According to this website (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-gtx-690.c361), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 draws power from 2x 8-pin power connectors, with power draw rated at 300 W maximum. I could be massively wrong here though so apologises if so!!

 

[Archaic59]

According to this website (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-gtx-690.c361), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 draws power from 2x 8-pin power connectors, with power draw rated at 300 W maximum. I could be massively wrong here though so apologises if so!!

Thanks for the correction. I looked up the wrong card. The point I made remains the same. The Chieftech is an unrated unit and should not be used. It doesn't have the power cabling needed either.

 

[AcGee]

Thanks for the correction. I looked up the wrong card. The point I made remains the same. The Chieftech is an unrated unit and should not be used.

Complete agree! Only references I could see for this PSU were on Eastern European sites and questionable at best

 

[Archaic59]

Complete agree! Only references I could see for this PSU were on Eastern European sites and questionable at best

Pretty sure it's 230 volt only so no reference needed for it in the states since it would not be sold here.

 

[Gondvanaz]

According to this website (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-gtx-690.c361), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 draws power from 2x 8-pin power connectors, with power draw rated at 300 W maximum. I could be massively wrong here though so apologises if so!!

Is a PSU with 2x8-pin connectors a must to run this GPU?

 

[Archaic59]

Is a PSU with 2x8-pin connectors a must to run this GPU?

Depends on the specific brand and model you intend to buy. Most likely, yes and I think your PSU only has a single 6-pin which is not going to do the job.

 

[hang-the-9]

Is a PSU with 2x8-pin connectors a must to run this GPU?

If you want the system to be stable, yes. Adapters are not a good idea to use, and the PSU you have is a lower quality one. Chieftec PSUs are not very good, the brand name is a clone of Antec for cases, but they PSUs are worse than many Antec PSUs.

 

[Gondvanaz]

Any suggestions for a PSU with 2x8-pin connectors?

CPU - Intel Pentium G3220 (will get a better one after Christmas)
motherboard - AS ROCK H81M DG4
8 GB RAM
1 SSD
1 HDD
1 external hard drive

 

[thefxgamingrules]

Any suggestions for a PSU with 2x8-pin connectors?

CPU - Intel Pentium G3220 (will get a better one after Christmas)
motherboard - AS ROCK H81M DG4
8 GB RAM
1 SSD
1 HDD
1 external hard drive

Considering that is a fairly low power build, I'd personally suggest a Corsair CX550/CX650 [GREY LABEL ONLY]. Overspending on a PSU for components fairly low powered doesn't make a lot of sense to me, but I'd like to hear what others have to say.