Can i run a GTX 970 on 300w psu?

[dthomp87]

Im building a Mini ITX computer with limited space, i have a flex atx psu that has 300 watts

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104145

other items running

SSD 240gb
2 Ram sticks (2 x 8gb 1600 DDR3)
about 5 fans total
i5 3750
ASUS p8h77-i (37.5watts?)

what do you guys think?

 

[Mr5oh]

I doubt it. My 3570K machine, with a GTX 570 at the time was drawing 330 watts roughly at full load. That's actually measured draw too, not calculated.

Doesn't the 970 "require" a 500 watt PSU anyways if you look at the specifications?

 

[Archaic59]

Not a good idea. GTX 970 requires 500 watts.

 

[rolli59]

Not that one.

 

[TechyInAZ]

Nope, that is the minimum requirement for even the GTX 750 ti to operate! Much less a gtx 970 with 3x more wattage.

 

[dthomp87]

then whats with this?

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8568/the-geforce-gtx-970-review-feat-evga/15

total system consumption under load is 280w

 

[Pramain Fernando]

yeh it might work when your pc is on idle. but if you overload the cpu you might face unexpected shut downs/restarts.. thats because your psu cant provide enough power for 970GTX

 

[rolli59]

then whats with this?

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8568/the-geforce-gtx-970-review-feat-evga/15

total system consumption under load is 280w

Look at the gaming load with Crysis, PSU running at max will end in tears!