Gtx 660 and my Power Supply

Aftershockjr · Apr 6, 2013

Hello everyone,

I am going to be upgrading graphics cards from a "Nvidia GT 320" to a "Nvidia GTX 660":

http://www.txcomputer.com.au/gigabyte-gtx-660-oc-pcie-2gd5-dvi-hdmi-gigabyte-gv-n660oc-2gd-4.html

and am unsure if my current power supply unit is enough. I have a "FSP450-60EP" PSU with the listed max wattage 450W and peak wattage 500W. The graphics card is listed as requiring a minimum of 450W. The newegg calculator estimated 445W for my system but that seems too close. Screenshot: http://puu.sh/2viMt

If needing to upgrade, will this be sufficient? http://www.txcomputer.com.au/power-supplies/branded-atx/corsair-550w-vs550-atx-120mm-fan-2x-6-2-corsair-cp-9020050-ww-3.html

Thanks for your help.

mclovits · Apr 6, 2013

You could probably get away with that PSU but I doubt it would last long. If you can afford it, go for that Corsair PSU just to be on the safe side, plus that Corsair PSU will last for years to come.

henydiah · Apr 6, 2013

already advise Mcclovits,
uhhmm ... the CORSAIR 550W VS550 ATX i can't find this review but everday in 4 years still use CORSAIR 550W VX 550 ATX .. if VX series is OK

tenaciousk · Apr 6, 2013

Yeah i agree it might run it. But if i were you i would play it safe. You have 2 +12v 18 amp rails with a combined max power of 360 watts.
If you look here.
http://forum-en.msi.com/faq/article/printer/power-requirements-for-graphics-cards
The GTX 660 need 24 Amps and 450 watt minimum.

For around that price i would suggest.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&Tpk=xfx%20550&IsVirtualParent=1

Upgrades · Apr 6, 2013

Your current PSU should be sufficient unless it's very old (4 years or more) and you're not overclocking the GPU highly. That 550W Corsair PSU would be a good replacement, in my opinion. There are many alternatives, though.

Aftershockjr · Apr 6, 2013

henydiah :

Thanks everyone for the responses. Okay, with the corsair I listed, will it fit inside because it is "ATX" or not necessarily? I have this case: http://panam.acer.com/acerpanam/desktop/2010/acer/Aspire/AspireM5910/AspireM5910sp2.shtml

Should I open the case and measure the dimensions of the PSU space or is the corsair the same size as the FSP450-60EP?

mclovits · Apr 6, 2013

They're the same size, don't worry, just make sure a 660 will fit, which it should.

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