can my psu can power gtx 760?

[abuzz]

hey guyz i am about to buy a graphic card that is ASUS GRAPHICS CARD GTX 760 DC II OC EDITION but i wanted to know that can my psu can power this gpu or not?

my current specs:

i5 2500k
intel dh67bl motherboard
500gb hardisk
8gb ram
32inc lcd tv 1080p
PSU- coolermaster thunder 500w

so, my psu is coolermaster thunder500w can it power 760?

 

[oczdude8]

yes, it has 45A on the 12v rail, so it should be fine. I would consider upgrading in the future though.

 

[abuzz]

yes, it has 45A on the 12v rail, so it should be fine. I would consider upgrading in the future though.

thanks for your kind reply, but my psu has 1x6pin is it safe to use molex?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's not a very good PSU , but it can run a 760 , for how long will be the issue.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $44.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 10:57 EDT-0400)

 

[abuzz]

It's not a very good PSU , but it can run a 760 , for how long will be the issue.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $44.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 10:57 EDT-0400)

so, should i try gtx 760 with my psu or not?

 

[oczdude8]

yes, it has 45A on the 12v rail, so it should be fine. I would consider upgrading in the future though.

thanks for your kind reply, but my psu has 1x6pin is it safe to use molex?

yes, use a 2xmolex to 1x 6pin connector. like this: http://www.amazon.com/HDE-PCI-Express-Pin-Molex/dp/B002CZANA8

don't use a 1molex to a 6pin connector, it may melt.

 

[abuzz]

so i should carry on with this psu right?

 

[oczdude8]

I would say, yes, try it out. If anything, you can always replace it if it doesn't work out.

If you want to be super safe, get a new psu. The one link by Blackbird is a good one.

 

[abuzz]

Should I buy a new psu or not ?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I would buy a new one , to run the 760.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 11:47 EDT-0400)

 

[abuzz]

Ohk so I have made my mind to buy a new psu because I can't take a risk! .
So these are my choices:

Corsair cx 600w
Or
Seasonic sii s2 520 w

So which one ?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Corsair cx 600w

Normally I'd take the SEASONIC , but you need the wattage.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $57.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 12:06 EDT-0400)

 

[ko888]

For a system using a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 500 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 30 Amps or greater and that has at least two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors.

Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) rated at 45°C - 50°C ambient temperature, is the most critical factor.

Overclocking of the CPU and/or GPU(s) may require an additional increase to the maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current ratings, recommended above, to meet the increase in power required for the overclock. The additional amount required will depend on the magnitude of the overclock being attempted.

The Cooler Master Thunder 500W (RS-500-ACAB-M3) power supply unit, with its maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 34 Amps and with one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector, is sufficient to power your system configuration with a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card.

Since one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector is able to supply the same amount of power as two 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connectors you can use a PCIe Y-splitter cable like the following: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812198018

 

[abuzz]

For a system using a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 500 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 30 Amps or greater and that has at least two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors.

Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) rated at 45°C - 50°C ambient temperature, is the most critical factor.

Overclocking of the CPU and/or GPU(s) may require an additional increase to the maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current ratings, recommended above, to meet the increase in power required for the overclock. The additional amount required will depend on the magnitude of the overclock being attempted.

The Cooler Master Thunder 500W (RS-500-ACAB-M3) power supply unit, with its maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 34 Amps and with one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector, is sufficient to power your system configuration with a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card.

Since one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector is able to supply the same amount of power as two 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connectors you can use a PCIe Y-splitter cable like the following: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812198018

Again confused! So I should stay with this psu ?

 

[abuzz]

For a system using a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 500 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 30 Amps or greater and that has at least two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors.

Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) rated at 45°C - 50°C ambient temperature, is the most critical factor.

Overclocking of the CPU and/or GPU(s) may require an additional increase to the maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current ratings, recommended above, to meet the increase in power required for the overclock. The additional amount required will depend on the magnitude of the overclock being attempted.

The Cooler Master Thunder 500W (RS-500-ACAB-M3) power supply unit, with its maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 34 Amps and with one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector, is sufficient to power your system configuration with a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card.

Since one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector is able to supply the same amount of power as two 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connectors you can use a PCIe Y-splitter cable like the following: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812198018

Again confused! So I should stay with this psu ?

 

[oczdude8]

YES just use it!

 

[ko888]

As I've already said, the PSU is electrically sufficient.

If you don't trust it, then buy a new one.

 

[abuzz]

ok so i think i will try out my 760 with this psu. but in future i will change it!

 

[abuzz]

so i wll be getting molex connector with my asus gtx 760 isn't it or i need to buy that?

 

[ko888]

The ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2 GB [GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5] only has one 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector on the card.

You don't need to buy or use any adapter cables.

That single 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector from the PSU can be plugged directly into the graphics card.

From your original description I thought you needed two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors from the PSU but that isn't the case. I looked at several reviews of the ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2 GB [GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5] and they all show that the card has a single 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector.

 

[abuzz]

The ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2 GB [GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5] only has one 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector on the card.

You don't need to buy or use any adapter cables.

That single 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector from the PSU can be plugged directly into the graphics card.

From your original description I thought you needed two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors from the PSU but that isn't the case. I looked at several reviews of the ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2 GB [GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5] and they all show that the card has a single 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector.

so its a good news for me isn't it?
so how to know that my psu is having 8pin or 6pin? sorry but iam little noob in all this

 

[ko888]

so its a good news for me isn't it?
so how to know that my psu is having 8pin or 6pin? sorry but iam little noob in all this

Yes it's good news.

I just went to Cooler Master's website and looked up the Thunder 500W RS-500-ACAB-M3. It actually says that your PSU has PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2. that means that your PSU has two (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors. Originally, when I checked RealHardTechX's specs for that PSU, it said that specific model only had one.

 

[abuzz]

so its a good news for me isn't it?
so how to know that my psu is having 8pin or 6pin? sorry but iam little noob in all this

Yes it's good news.

I just went to Cooler Master's website and looked up the Thunder 500W RS-500-ACAB-M3. It actually says that your PSU has PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2. that means that your PSU has two (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors. Originally, when I checked RealHardTechX's specs for that PSU, it said that specific model only had one.

no my psu is only having one 6+2 pin i just checked so , then also its fine to power asus gtx 760 ?

this one what iam actually having:

http://www.coolermaster.in/product.php?product_id=6735

and the asus websites says that we need 'up to 225W1 additional 8 pin PCIe power required' what that means??

 

[ko888]

no my psu is only having one 6+2 pin i just checked so , then also its fine to power asus gtx 760 ?

this one what iam actually having:

http://www.coolermaster.in/product.php?product_id=6735

Yes, it's fine.

On Cooler Master's Global website the main web page for the product says one (6+2)-pin and when you click on the Specs tab it says that the PSU has two (6+2)-pin.

 

[oczdude8]

the asus 760 ONLY has 1 8pin power input. So in your case, you already have 1 8pin connector from your psu.

So you don't even need an adaptor.

As you stated, the asus website says you need 1 8pin connector (which is a 6+2pin)

To clarify, the 225W is under total power consumption; meaning your card will draw a MAX of 225W (150W from 8pin and 75w from pcie on your motherboard).