CoolerMaster Elite v2 550w it is enough to use a GTX 1070?

Leonardo28

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Would it be safe to use a GTX 1070 with that PSU? It doesnt have any 80+ Certification,but i wouldn't like to buy another PSU for the moment unless it is really necessary.
 
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The Elite line is their econo-line of PSUs. Not very good. But it does have the +12V specs to handle the power-sipping GTX 1070. And a 500W is the recommended minimum for that gfx card. So you should be OK.
But if you are going to spend that kind of money on a card like the GTX 1070, please start saving for high quality PSU next.
My one and only venture into the CM Elite line ended with a dead PSU after running it at heavy load. My motherboard died soon after the PSU died. Coincidence?
The Elite line is their econo-line of PSUs. Not very good. But it does have the +12V specs to handle the power-sipping GTX 1070. And a 500W is the recommended minimum for that gfx card. So you should be OK.
But if you are going to spend that kind of money on a card like the GTX 1070, please start saving for high quality PSU next.
My one and only venture into the CM Elite line ended with a dead PSU after running it at heavy load. My motherboard died soon after the PSU died. Coincidence?
 
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