GTX 570 Power consumption help !!!

[Edgars]

Hello everyone. I would like to know if its possible for me to run and play games with Geforce GTX 570 video card without having power problems or burning anything.

My specs are:
Intel Core 2 quad q6600 @ 2,4 GHz,
4 gb ram (1,3k Mhz I think)
Asus P5W64 WS PRO motherboard
550W HEC Win PSU
For now I'm running GTX 550TI with no problems

And also my PSU doesnt have 8 pin connector which is needed but I think I could replace with adapter.

 

[HiTechObsessed]

550w is more than enough, but it depends on the amps on the +12v rail. Can you find that? Looking on what I assume it is on their website you should be fine with that.

 

[Edgars]

550w is more than enough, but it depends on the amps on the +12v rail. Can you find that? Looking on what I assume it is on their website you should be fine with that.

If found this if it's what you meant. Are these indicators good ? Im kinda scared of burning anything because many forums say that I need atleast 600w psu
+12V1 28A
+12V2 20A

 

[HiTechObsessed]

The power supply wattage calculators are usually way overstated. That is sufficient amperage for the GPU you are talking about.

For reference, your entire setup will maybe pull a max of 300w at full CPU and GPU load.

 

[Edgars]

The power supply wattage calculators are usually way overstated. That is sufficient amperage for the GPU you are talking about.

For reference, your entire setup will maybe pull a max of 300w at full CPU and GPU load.

Thanks. Another question. About that 8 pin connector. The gtx570 card needs one 6 pin and one 8 pin connectors. If I dont have the 8 pin, is it ok to simply use 6 to 8 or 4 to 8 pin adapter ?

 

[HiTechObsessed]

Yeah that'll be fine. Most GPUs come with adapters. It isn't ideal, and I wouldn't recommending doing some crazy overclocking, but it won't hurt the GPU in any way. Don't worry about it, it'll do just fine