Power Supply Requirements for Nvidia GTX 970 4gb?

[Elf_Knight]

So the other day I got the Nvidia GTX 970 4gb graphics card and I was wondering what power supply to get. Is a 500w psu enough? Also which one (I am on a slight budget) should I get? Which brand is good and what is a good retailer? Many thanks in advance!!

 

[Clicky999]

The Minimum is 500w so yeah you should be fine but a 600w would be better so you have more if it or you ever need it thanks

 

[Havo_k]

You would need a really good 500W psu eg Seasonic 520, XFX 550 or Antec HCG 520M.

Good brands: Seasonic (the best) , XFX , antec and corsair.
Good online retailers : newegg and amazon

Which one you should get:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139048

or
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

 

[Elf_Knight]

If I get a 600w PSU what model should I get? Many thanks!

 

[Elf_Knight]

P.S. By the way I live in the UK so it would have to be a UK retailer. Many thanks!! I will go for 600 watts I think just to be safe. Also in case I ever want to upgrade in the future as most other cards use 600 watts.

 

[toyftw]

If I get a 600w PSU what model should I get? Many thanks!

Hi - What is your budget for the PSU?

 

[Havo_k]

P.S. By the way I live in the UK so it would have to be a UK retailer. Many thanks!! I will go for 600 watts I think just to be safe. Also in case I ever want to upgrade in the future as most other cards use 600 watts.

I've listed the brands you should go for in my previous reply. Try amazon.co.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seasonic-M12-II-Bronze-Power-Supply/dp/B00HHH8AA6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416662297&sr=8-1&keywords=SeaSonic+M12II+620

or

http://www.amazon.co.uk/sair-CX600M-Series-Power-Supply/dp/B00ALYORPO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416662344&sr=8-1&keywords=CORSAIR+CXM+series+CX600M

 

[Clicky999]

Pretty much a corsair one this is a good one a middle range which will do you we'll for many years

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/corsair-cx600m-600w-atx-80-bronze-pc-power-supply-n34nu

 

[Elf_Knight]

Thanks! I will try one of the brands mentioned by top budget would be around 50 quid max. I don't really want to go higher than that but I want to get a cheaper one if possible since I got a pretty expensive GPU and processor.

 

[Havo_k]

Thanks! I will try one of the brands mentioned by top budget would be around 50 quid max. I don't really want to go higher than that but I want to get a cheaper one if possible since I got a pretty expensive GPU and processor.

If you are on a tight budget, here is one that fits your budget: EVGA is also quite a good brand.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-600W-Bronze-Power-Supply/dp/B00EN3FD20/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416662481&sr=8-1&keywords=EVGA+600+B+80

 

[Clicky999]

I have a question if anyone can help

 

[toyftw]

Thanks! I will try one of the brands mentioned by top budget would be around 50 quid max. I don't really want to go higher than that but I want to get a cheaper one if possible since I got a pretty expensive GPU and processor.

Hi - The best deal under £50, more than enough power, and a step up in quality over the CX series:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazonuk/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

 

[Elf_Knight]

Thanks toyftw!! I will get that PSU.

 

[toyftw]

Thanks toyftw!! I will get that PSU.

Enjoy! Good choice, OEM'd by Seasonic and Japanese capcitors.