Question Can my PSU handle GTX 1070

unknownmercyy

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Oct 28, 2017
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I ordered GTX 1070 yesterday, but I own a Corsair CX450 450W PSU.
I used a PSU calculator to calculate the usage of my parts and i got 453W.

Should I stick with my current PSU (can I use it for a month or two) , or should I upgrade immediately

Thats my current setup and the info of the calculator:
https://outervision.com/b/44OOvf
 
Feb 25, 2019
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ALWAYS try to stick around 100W above what the calculator estimates.
Also the official NVIDIA website states that the 1070 has to have a minimum 500W system requirement:
https://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-1070/specifications

In my opinion you should go for a 650 W or better a 750 W, they don't cost a lot more but that will allow you more upgrade-ability in the future (if you're planning some day) without needing to swap the PSU again.
However, if you're on a budget, that's fine too a 550W will do just fine.