Is my PSU enough to power a gtx 470

[mvitkun]

I have a thermaltake tr2 500 watt
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0365237
the rest of my components being powered by this are

i5 2500k at 3.5ghz(stock cooler)
8gb ram (4gbx2)
biostar tz77a mobo
dvd drive
320gb hitachi deskstar
2x 120mm fans,2x 80m fans,1x 140mm fan

I'm just wondering if it would run a gtx 470 by ASUSTek
http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/NVIDIA_Series/ENGTX4702DI1280MD5/
if so, would it be safe?

 

[JamesSneed]

The gtx 470 has pretty high power requirements have you considered other options like say an AMD 7850 which needs about 150 watts less?

Was using Anand's bench tool to look up something similar performance but much less power needs:

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/519?vs=549

 

[mvitkun]

Why just don't you upgrade to a true quality PSU? It will cost you $60-$80 for all your upcoming future needs.

I have about $80 that I could spend,I was thinking of using it for something else.What power supply would you say I should buy that could handle any 1 video card up to a 7950 or a gtx 480,or a gtx 560 sli,without any issues at all.because if I'm gonna buy a new psu I want to know that I will never have issues with it.that I will keep it for up to 5yrs without need for upgrade.if at all possible id like this item to be in stock at a microcenter in colorado

 

[ilysaml]

If you buy a true Quality 650W PSU you'll be able put up to HD 6990/GTX 590 or the newer GTX 690, newer cards are based on the 28nm which reduces power consumption drastically, newer cards in the upcoming future will be more efficient.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020
Pay extra $30 to get a modular one.

 

[mvitkun]

If you buy a true Quality 650W PSU you'll be able put up to HD 6990/GTX 590 or the newer GTX 690, newer cards are based on the 28nm which reduces power consumption drastically, newer cards in the upcoming future will be more efficient.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020
Pay extra $30 to get a modular one.

and the 7 series,you listed the 6990,what about 7950 and such?would I be able to sli two 560's on it without problems?

 

[ilysaml]

Yes there won't be any problem, HD 7xxx series are less power hungry than HD 69xx series.

 

[mvitkun]

Yes there won't be any problem, HD 7xxx series are less power hungry than HD 69xx series.

okay I'll look into it,thanks

 

[mvitkun]

Best answer selected by mvitkun.

 

[mvitkun]

If you buy a true Quality 650W PSU you'll be able put up to HD 6990/GTX 590 or the newer GTX 690, newer cards are based on the 28nm which reduces power consumption drastically, newer cards in the upcoming future will be more efficient.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020
Pay extra $30 to get a modular one.

I've been looking at the tx650 and it looks great,but there are alot of people saying that under load the psu's noise level is beyond reasonable.....do you know by any chance if this is just a issue a few people experience,or if it's a flaw in the product design? I keep seeing that the v1 didnt have this issue and that its only the v2 model

 

[ilysaml]

Little expensive, but the best out there
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095
Also, I see there's no problem with the TX 650 V2

 

[mvitkun]

Little expensive, but the best out there
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095
Also, I see there's no problem with the TX 650 V2

lol its out of stock and i just ordered the tx650.thanks for all your help. fingers crossed hoping nothing goes wrong