Gigabyte 970 XTREME PSU requirements

[schray]

Hi all!

I'm looking for a new gpu, my plan is to buy a gtx970, but I'm not sure, my PSU meets the requirements.

I have the following system:
i7-4771
3x SSDs
1x HDDectly and politely (no short text mess
3x12cm + 2x14cm fans

...and a be quiet straight power 10 500W PSU - they say it has four 12V rails, up to 18A, and the label on the psu says it's maximum combined 12V power is 40A/480W.

So, my candidates are
Asus Strix 970
Gigabyte XTREME 970

My question is about the last one, because they say it needs a 600W PSU, but in some online reviews it seems it consumes even less power than the strix. I know, that 600W means that some cheapest PSU is also able to run this, so that is why I'm asking:
Is it safe to run this graphics card with my current PSU, or I should go with the Strix?

Also as side note: being quiet is also somewhat important to me, If you have experience with one of these cards how noisy they are, please tell

 

[aces19]

I'd stick with that gigbyte graphics card, as the strix cards usually can run hot and load at times.

As for your PSU, I would personally want a 650w PSU. I am somewhat of an extremist, however at 650w you have enough room to upgrade at any time.

 

[schray]

I'd stick with that gigbyte graphics card, as the strix cards usually can run hot and load at times.

As for your PSU, I would personally want a 650w PSU. I am somewhat of an extremist, however at 650w you have enough room to upgrade at any time.

I read some reviews, but I never read that the strix would be too hot. Intresting.
Also the question is not, that I should or should not replace my PSU... yes, the ideal would be that, I may do that in time, but not right now. The question is, 500W can run this graphics card safely, at least without OC, or not?

 

[aces19]

I'd stick with that gigbyte graphics card, as the strix cards usually can run hot and load at times.

As for your PSU, I would personally want a 650w PSU. I am somewhat of an extremist, however at 650w you have enough room to upgrade at any time.

I read some reviews, but I never read that the strix would be too hot. Intresting.
Also the question is not, that I should or should not replace my PSU... yes, the ideal would be that, I may do that in time, but not right now. The question is, 500W can run this graphics card safely, at least without OC, or not?

To me, this is really tough. You should be able to run it without failure, but I would be sure to get a decent PSU lickity split.

So yes, you should be able to pull it off.

 

[schray]

I'd stick with that gigbyte graphics card, as the strix cards usually can run hot and load at times.

As for your PSU, I would personally want a 650w PSU. I am somewhat of an extremist, however at 650w you have enough room to upgrade at any time.

I read some reviews, but I never read that the strix would be too hot. Intresting.
Also the question is not, that I should or should not replace my PSU... yes, the ideal would be that, I may do that in time, but not right now. The question is, 500W can run this graphics card safely, at least without OC, or not?

To me, this is really tough. You should be able to run it without failure, but I would be sure to get a decent PSU lickity split.

So yes, you should be able to pull it off.

Now I had to google what "lickity split" means. 😀 I learned something today... 😀

I go with the card, and I bought a watt meter also, I'll monitor the usage of the whole system, and if it's not going over 400W, the PSU will stay, since it can almost all of it's power deliver in 12Volts, so basically it'll operate almost in it's most efficient state.
But I won't overclock the card, only if I encounter something that can't run with decent settings over 30fps in HD. Wich I doubt I will in the next three years. And then, I'll change the PSU also, It has 5 years warranty, so that time will be a good one to sell it.

 

[aces19]

I'd stick with that gigbyte graphics card, as the strix cards usually can run hot and load at times.

As for your PSU, I would personally want a 650w PSU. I am somewhat of an extremist, however at 650w you have enough room to upgrade at any time.

I read some reviews, but I never read that the strix would be too hot. Intresting.
Also the question is not, that I should or should not replace my PSU... yes, the ideal would be that, I may do that in time, but not right now. The question is, 500W can run this graphics card safely, at least without OC, or not?

To me, this is really tough. You should be able to run it without failure, but I would be sure to get a decent PSU lickity split.

So yes, you should be able to pull it off.

Now I had to google what "lickity split" means. 😀 I learned something today... 😀

I go with the card, and I bought a watt meter also, I'll monitor the usage of the whole system, and if it's not going over 400W, the PSU will stay, since it can almost all of it's power deliver in 12Volts, so basically it'll operate almost in it's most efficient state.
But I won't overclock the card, only if I encounter something that can't run with decent settings over 30fps in HD. Wich I doubt I will in the next three years. And then, I'll change the PSU also, It has 5 years warranty, so that time will be a good one to sell it.

The more you know.

Perfect idea, though, and if you ever feel you need an upgrade for that graphics card for any reason, I would first opt for a 650-700w PSU. That will last you for a very long time.

I personally recommend the EVGA PSUs, they are very nice and have long warranties.

 

[schray]

I'd stick with that gigbyte graphics card, as the strix cards usually can run hot and load at times.

As for your PSU, I would personally want a 650w PSU. I am somewhat of an extremist, however at 650w you have enough room to upgrade at any time.

I read some reviews, but I never read that the strix would be too hot. Intresting.
Also the question is not, that I should or should not replace my PSU... yes, the ideal would be that, I may do that in time, but not right now. The question is, 500W can run this graphics card safely, at least without OC, or not?

To me, this is really tough. You should be able to run it without failure, but I would be sure to get a decent PSU lickity split.

So yes, you should be able to pull it off.

Now I had to google what "lickity split" means. 😀 I learned something today... 😀

I go with the card, and I bought a watt meter also, I'll monitor the usage of the whole system, and if it's not going over 400W, the PSU will stay, since it can almost all of it's power deliver in 12Volts, so basically it'll operate almost in it's most efficient state.
But I won't overclock the card, only if I encounter something that can't run with decent settings over 30fps in HD. Wich I doubt I will in the next three years. And then, I'll change the PSU also, It has 5 years warranty, so that time will be a good one to sell it.

The more you know.

Perfect idea, though, and if you ever feel you need an upgrade for that graphics card for any reason, I would first opt for a 650-700w PSU. That will last you for a very long time.

I personally recommend the EVGA PSUs, they are very nice and have long warranties.

First I bought an EVGA G1 650W, I was sold to the advertising and good reviews and opinions on sites like this. No one talked about how noisy it is, but hell, it had no fan-temp control, continuous loud wind noise... lots of people said, yeah, they hear it, but it's not that loud. It is a very subjective question, for me it was unbearable. The PSU itself was nice, and good quality, except the fans... Now I own a sound dampened fractal case, and be quiet fans, also my PSU is a be quiet straight power 10. Somewhat newer construction, FSP insides, maybe not the highest quality, but it also has 5years warranty, and I find it a pretty reliable product. I lost money on the EVGA, since I could only sell it for a lower price, and since I can't tell how quiet it is, only just if I buy one, I'd prefer be quiet in the future, it's sound is close to nonexistenz

 

[aces19]

I'd stick with that gigbyte graphics card, as the strix cards usually can run hot and load at times.

As for your PSU, I would personally want a 650w PSU. I am somewhat of an extremist, however at 650w you have enough room to upgrade at any time.

I read some reviews, but I never read that the strix would be too hot. Intresting.
Also the question is not, that I should or should not replace my PSU... yes, the ideal would be that, I may do that in time, but not right now. The question is, 500W can run this graphics card safely, at least without OC, or not?

To me, this is really tough. You should be able to run it without failure, but I would be sure to get a decent PSU lickity split.

So yes, you should be able to pull it off.

Now I had to google what "lickity split" means. 😀 I learned something today... 😀

I go with the card, and I bought a watt meter also, I'll monitor the usage of the whole system, and if it's not going over 400W, the PSU will stay, since it can almost all of it's power deliver in 12Volts, so basically it'll operate almost in it's most efficient state.
But I won't overclock the card, only if I encounter something that can't run with decent settings over 30fps in HD. Wich I doubt I will in the next three years. And then, I'll change the PSU also, It has 5 years warranty, so that time will be a good one to sell it.

The more you know.

Perfect idea, though, and if you ever feel you need an upgrade for that graphics card for any reason, I would first opt for a 650-700w PSU. That will last you for a very long time.

I personally recommend the EVGA PSUs, they are very nice and have long warranties.

First I bought an EVGA G1 650W, I was sold to the advertising and good reviews and opinions on sites like this. No one talked about how noisy it is, but hell, it had no fan-temp control, continuous loud wind noise... lots of people said, yeah, they hear it, but it's not that loud. It is a very subjective question, for me it was unbearable. The PSU itself was nice, and good quality, except the fans... Now I own a sound dampened fractal case, and be quiet fans, also my PSU is a be quiet straight power 10. Somewhat newer construction, FSP insides, maybe not the highest quality, but it also has 5years warranty, and I find it a pretty reliable product. I lost money on the EVGA, since I could only sell it for a lower price, and since I can't tell how quiet it is, only just if I buy one, I'd prefer be quiet in the future, it's sound is close to nonexistenz

Interesting. I've had nothing but good experiences with EVGA PSUs, but maybe I will try a be quiet one for a future build.