Can my PSU handle a GTX 760?

[Shina]

I just bought a Gigabyte GTX 760 and was wondering if i need to buy a new psu or not.

AMD FX-6100 3.32 GHz
8GB Kingston Hyperx DDR3
GA-970A-D3 GIGABYTE S.AM3+ AMD 970 ATX 4D .DDR3,2PCIE 16X/3PCIE 1X/2PCI
Orion HP650D 650w

 

[EntropicTempest]

I couldn't find any specific information on that PSU. The wattage is plenty, does it have the required connectors and do you know the amps it can delivery down those rails?

 

[Shina]

Not sure but i wrote down everything that is written on the PSU.

Model no. HP650D
AC input: 100-240ac 50-60 Hz
DC ouput: +3.3v, +5v, +12v1, +12v2, -12v, +5vsd
Max.A: 24a, 24a, 19a, 0.8a, 3a

 

[Lagomorph]

Orion is an OEM often used by HEC. It's not the best PSU, but it should be adequate, as long as you don't try to heavily overclock.

 

[EntropicTempest]

That doesn't necessarily tell me what kind of connectors you have though (at least, I don't know how to interpret them in that way!)

Anyway, usually video cards will come with adapters in case you lack a 6 pin or two, but bear this in mind. Visually inspect your PSU and look for the connectors that are 6 pins (2 rows of 3). If you only have 1, or 0, then you will need an adapter that connects to two molex for every 1 6 pin. So that means, if you have no 6 pins, you will need 4 spare molex connectors, or 2 if you have one 6 pin already.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I would get a new PSU , don't risk your components with a low quality unit.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

XFX Core Edition PRO550W (P1-550S-XXB9) 550W ATX12V 2.2 & ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

JonnyGuru.com Recommended & KitGuru.com Award Winner

Great PSU.

 

[Shina]

I don't know anything at all about PSUs, isn't 550w a bit low?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It will run your specs.

 

[Lagomorph]

Your PSU is probably really only a 500 watt unit, if not lower. The XFX is an excellent PSU; however this one will probably function for your needs, for a bit less money.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Don't run a GTX 760 on a underpowered CX budget PSU.

 

[Shina]

Should i get the 650w now if i decide to upgrade the rest of my pc in the future or it's not necessary?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014

XFX Core Edition PRO650W (P1-650S-NLB9) 650W ATX12V 2.2 & ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

For future upgrades.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Don't forget to choose a Best Solution when opening a question thread , the forum members will appreciate that.Thanks for posting on the forum.

 

[Shina]

Thanks alot

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Glad to help.