Is my psu enough ?

[prettyflvcko]

I was just wondering if my 675watt psu was enough to run two radeon r9 270x ?

Thanks

 

[Gallarian]

Unfortunately, this is never an easy answer. You cant just look at wattage when deciding whether a PSU is good enough for your system.


What is the make and model of your PSU? If you could provide a full PC spec list that would help.

 

[prettyflvcko]

My system is

i5 3570k stock speed
Diablotek 675w
asrock pro3 z77 mobo
corsair 2*8gb 1600mhz ram
120gb kingston ssd
500gb hdd
zalman performa x5 cooler
and 5 case fans !

Thanks for helping me

 

[prettyflvcko]

Unfortunately, this is never an easy answer. You cant just look at wattage when deciding whether a PSU is good enough for your system.


What is the make and model of your PSU? If you could provide a full PC spec list that would help.

My system is

i5 3570k stock speed
Diablotek 675w
asrock pro3 z77 mobo
corsair 2*8gb 1600mhz ram
120gb kingston ssd
500gb hdd
zalman performa x5 cooler
and 5 case fans !

Thanks for helping me

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You need to upgrade Raidmax and Diablotek make some of the worst power supplies on the market.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezk9OA7aKOE

 

[prettyflvcko]

Unfortunately, this is never an easy answer. You cant just look at wattage when deciding whether a PSU is good enough for your system.


What is the make and model of your PSU? If you could provide a full PC spec list that would help.

If I cant run it then I'll for a single card, do you have something to propose me, knowing that i'd like to go amd, since I hade a lot of issues with my old gtx 670 from evga...

 

[Gallarian]

Im going to have to say that that PSU is not something I would advise you power two graphics cards with. In fact I wouldnt advise using it at all.

PSU's are arguably the most undervalued component of a PC. If you buy a cheap one, chances are your not getting anywhere near the power output that it says it can do. Also, the materials and manufacturing process used to build it will most likely be as cheap as it is.

A cheap and poorly made PSU can kill an entire system if it fails. Just looking at some the reviews for that PSU:

- "Pretty much worst thing I've ever spent money on. Cost $60, and within seconds took out $400 dollars worth of equipment."
- "I hate giving such a low review but I'm being honest. The price is tempting I know but I got two DOA's back to back so don't waist your time."
- "Fan was broke when i opened it, did not support high end cards and cheaply made"

If I were you, Id be staying well clear of that PSU and brand in general.

Some good brands to choose are: Antec, Seasonic, Corsair and XFX

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Watch the video above , that's what can happen to cheap quality power supplies.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You want a quality 700w - 750w PSU.

 

[prettyflvcko]

You need to upgrade Raidmax and Diablotek make some of the worst power supplies on the market.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezk9OA7aKOE

Wow thanks, good to know... I think i'll put my old corsair back in

 

[Gallarian]

Yes, please do!

 

[prettyflvcko]

Then I think i'll go for a single card and buy another psu.... Do you have some proposition for what psu should I get, and graphics card ?

 

[Gallarian]

What is your budget?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Get a XFX 550W.

 

[prettyflvcko]

hum... maybe 500 for the gpu and 100 for the psu, I'd like to go amd for the gpu

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ NCIX)
Total: $58.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-08 13:40 EST-0500

 

[Gallarian]

I assume your talking in dollars here?

 

[prettyflvcko]

I assume your talking in dollars here?

yes ! cad $ ahaha sorry

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Canadian sites.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($398.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ NCIX)
Total: $457.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-08 13:42 EST-0500

 

[Gallarian]

Well as Blackbird so helpfully linked above, an XFX 550w will be a fine choice for a single GPU set up.

Though you said that you'd rather go AMD for your graphics, I would have to agree with Blackbird and suggest a GTX 970, its definitely the best graphics card for the money right now.

 

[prettyflvcko]

Canadian sites.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($398.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ NCIX)
Total: $457.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-08 13:42 EST-0500

i'm not sure about nvidia.. got a LOTTTTTT of problems with my two last gpu's (gtx 670 evga) (gtx 570 asus)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The 970 is a great value.

The MSI and Gigabyte 970's are also decent.

 

[prettyflvcko]

I guess then I'll go for the gtx 970.... 550W will be enough ???? and wich version of the gtx 970 should I get ?

 

[Gallarian]

I have only ever owned Nvidia cards and never had a problem, I actually owned a 670 from EVGA and it was brilliant. I currently own a 970 from EVGA and couldnt be happier.

I wouldnt base your choice on previous experience, I would have to say you just got unlucky!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes it's more than enough.

Great fit for the 970.