Can my build support a variant of the gtx 970?

[Kaleesh2012]

My current build is as follows :

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FmwsMp

Knowing that actual power draw can be higher than TDP, I'm wondering how close to my PSUs limits a 970 would push it, even if it's only running stock frequencies. I'd rather not have to upgrade the power supply as I got it for a steal at $30.

Everyone's thoughts would be much appreciated.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

No, it cannot, the recommended is 500 at least.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $59.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 20:27 EDT-0400

 

[kapitalistas]

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[Kaleesh2012]

My understanding is that they recommend 500 because many lower quality PSUs labeled for 500 only produce 400 or lower, so they're just making sure that the card will work with anything rated around 500 even if it can only produce ~70% of its rated wattage.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Get the 550w I posted and your all set , made by the best Super Flower.

 

[james1988]

@ SR-71 : Is Super Flower a good brand? Better than Seasonic or Corsair? I have a 650W Silver but I initially bought it due to price not because of quality necessarily.

 

[Kaleesh2012]

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8356/best-desktops-for-under-a-grand

I based my build mostly on this, and here they reccomend either a 270x or a 750 ti.
The 270x has a tdp of 180, quite a bit more than the 970, so I'm thinking I should theoretically be okay....