GTX 960 on dual 18A rails

[Vyom21]

Hello

I recently got rid of my GTX750ti and now have enough money to buy either a brand new GTX1050 or a used GTX960 4GB, now they both cost the same, the 1050 however has just 2GB of VRAM. I would like to know if the PSU that I have (Seasonic 430W ECO, 18A dual 12V rails, one 8 PIN connector) is sufficient for the 960. I was told by a friend to get rid of the PSU ASAP, I am not willing to change my PSU anytime soon, he reasoned that since the 960 requires 20A minimum on the 12V rail, the dual 18A setup would be too dodgy to provide the GPU with sufficient amps....

Here's a link to the PSU that I have:
https://seasonic.com/product/eco-430/

My system specs are:

Core i5 4460 (stock speeds, obviously hhueheu)
2*4GB RAM 1600mhz
Samsung 850 EVO + WD 7200rpm

 

[JWoody]

Hello

I recently got rid of my GTX750ti and now have enough money to buy either a brand new GTX1050 or a used GTX960 4GB, now they both cost the same, the 1050 however has just 2GB of VRAM. I would like to know if the PSU that I have (Seasonic 430W ECO, 18A dual 12V rails, one 8 PIN connector) is sufficient for the 960. I was told by a friend to get rid of the PSU ASAP, I am not willing to change my PSU anytime soon, he reasoned that since the 960 requires 20A minimum on the 12V rail, the dual 18A setup would be too dodgy to provide the GPU with sufficient amps....

Here's a link to the PSU that I have:
https://seasonic.com/product/eco-430/

My system specs are:

Core i5 4460 (stock speeds, obviously hhueheu)
2*4GB RAM 1600mhz
Samsung 850 EVO + WD 7200rpm

You Will be fine most likely, go for it.

 

[Vyom21]

The card is a Zotac 960, also the zotac 1050 is on sale in my area and is now slightly cheaper than the used 960. Is Zotac a reliable brand? People seem split, I am confused.

 

[JWoody]

Ive never heard anything particularly bad about them, ones on newegg seem to get decent customer ratings.

 

[Vyom21]

I've just ordered the Zotac 1050, waiting for it to be delivered, will post my view should anyone stumble upon this thread looking for answers. thanks for your time Woody

 

[JWoody]

Anytime Man. Been doing for years. Holler on Steam, if you want anymore pointers.

 

[Vyom21]

Well, the 1050 was a bad decision, should have saved for the 1060 really. I'm planning on getting a used gtx1060 6GB, I would imagine that my seasonic 430w ECO would be good enough for it right?