Will my PSU handle a 980Ti

Statikk12

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Hey, im looking to see if my cooler master rs 700 pcaa e3 PSU could run and support a 980Ti GPU. Looking at reviews there seem to be mixed opinions, i would look to upgrade my PSU in the future but if my current one can support the 980Ti i would like to hold off the upgrade for 2-3 months.
 

maxalge

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no, terrible model


It is most likely not actually a 700w unit either

the "600w" version should be labeled as 450w


"Why manufacturers like Cooler Master are still carrying power supplies with fake wattages is a mystery to us. We know that this is a very low-end power supply, but this doesn’t give the manufacturer the right to lie. This unit should be labeled as a 450 W unit and sold for half of its price. Being labeled as a 600 W product and sold for USD 70, it is a complete rip-off."



http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/cooler-master-extreme-power-plus-600-w-power-supply-review/9/


 

maxalge

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no it won't


low tier manufacturers LIE about the wattage rating of their trash


the 600w version of that psu is an actual 450w unit, with bad components to boot

 

Gamer1985

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Also not sure why the recommendation for an 850-1000W PSU for a single 980TI. It is absolutely not necessary unless you will be adding a 2nd card down the road. OP look into an efficient tier 1 PSU like the EVGA G2 series, XFX, Seasonic etc. You only need a 650W PSU and as long as it is a tier 1, you will get the rated power it is advertising.