So I decided to upgrade my GPU since I have a fairly high end system, but I bought it used/new from someone who snagged the card from it and replaced it with a really low end GT.
I did a little research regarding this particular card being ran on a Dell XPS of my model without installing a aftermarket PSU, and I found that many people have successfully ran GTX 580's without any issues ever on the stock PSU.
So I went against a gut feeling and went ahead and installed the new GPU I acquired with the stock PSU and haven't had any issues at all. GPU is running at max 69 degrees C after game play sessions.
Keeping in mind.. I am a casual gamer, and a web designer so I needed this card for multiple purposes. I decided that I did not need anything higher like a 650 TI that I almost bought but I got such a great deal on the one I have now that I couldn't justify paying more for 13% increase in performance.
So my main question is..
Everything seems to be going smooth, and according to plan.
..but I have 3x 23" monitors in my office. For now until I can get professional advice on what I am capable of doing am only using 1 display at the moment.
I'm no rocket scientist, but I know that 2 more monitors should jump the Watts, but how much? Will this take me into the red zone with this PSU?
A little extra info from my research:
Current PSU: 525w
GPU: Max 150w
Manufacture recommends 450w PSU for this card.
Your thoughts, comments, concerns are all welcome, and appreciated!
Thank you
-- BTW first post here
I did a little research regarding this particular card being ran on a Dell XPS of my model without installing a aftermarket PSU, and I found that many people have successfully ran GTX 580's without any issues ever on the stock PSU.
So I went against a gut feeling and went ahead and installed the new GPU I acquired with the stock PSU and haven't had any issues at all. GPU is running at max 69 degrees C after game play sessions.
Keeping in mind.. I am a casual gamer, and a web designer so I needed this card for multiple purposes. I decided that I did not need anything higher like a 650 TI that I almost bought but I got such a great deal on the one I have now that I couldn't justify paying more for 13% increase in performance.
So my main question is..
Everything seems to be going smooth, and according to plan.
..but I have 3x 23" monitors in my office. For now until I can get professional advice on what I am capable of doing am only using 1 display at the moment.
I'm no rocket scientist, but I know that 2 more monitors should jump the Watts, but how much? Will this take me into the red zone with this PSU?
A little extra info from my research:
Current PSU: 525w
GPU: Max 150w
Manufacture recommends 450w PSU for this card.
Your thoughts, comments, concerns are all welcome, and appreciated!
Thank you
-- BTW first post here
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