Zotac Geforce 470 PSU Req.

Megadave1994 · Jun 27, 2013

I just got a Zotac Geforce 470 for a good price and comes to find out the power supply in my computer doesn't match the requirements for the 470. The point where I get confused is that it says, "Minimum system power requirements based on a PC configured with an Intel Core i7 3.2 GHz processor". I have an Intel Q6600 2.4ghz. I am looking at a 650watt power supply with 30 amps on a single +12V rail. Any hope that it will even run the card?

If not, what other good below $30 power supplies for the right voltage are there?

toyftw · Jun 27, 2013

Megadave1994 :

Hi - It looks like you have a very old, or a very low quality PSU if it's amps +12v rail are only 30.
Most 650w PSU's avail +12v rail amps in the 50-54a range. Are you sure it has only 1 +12v rail?

Plz list the PSU brand & model so I can evaluate.

A system with that GPU needs a quality 550w unit with 38a(45 if you stress test) on +12v rail.
Which you won't finf for $30.

Megadave1994 · Jun 27, 2013

I was looking at a Powork one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PoWork-RED-X-650W-Max-ATX-Power-Supply-w-12cm-Fan-20-24-Pin-SATA-NEW-Fast-Ship-/140965873286?pt=PCA_UPS&hash=item20d2388686

However, I can't find anything on it, so it is probably a crappy brand.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 27, 2013

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Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 27, 2013

Don't forget to choose a Best Solution when opening a question thread , the forum members will appreciate that

Thanks for posting!

ko888 · Jun 28, 2013

Megadave1994 :

Buy it if you like exploding power supplies.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 28, 2013

LOL , Nice visual , but true!!!!!!!!

Megadave1994 · Jun 28, 2013

Yeah, I'm really scared about scimping out on power supply. Think I'll wait til I get a little more money to get that one.

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