can my psu can power gtx 760?
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abuzz
September 9, 2013 7:38:36 AM
hey guyz i am about to buy a graphic card that is ASUS GRAPHICS CARD GTX 760 DC II OC EDITION but i wanted to know that can my psu can power this gpu or not?
my current specs:
i5 2500k
intel dh67bl motherboard
500gb hardisk
8gb ram
32inc lcd tv 1080p
PSU- coolermaster thunder 500w
so, my psu is coolermaster thunder500w can it power 760?
my current specs:
i5 2500k
intel dh67bl motherboard
500gb hardisk
8gb ram
32inc lcd tv 1080p
PSU- coolermaster thunder 500w
so, my psu is coolermaster thunder500w can it power 760?
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abuzz
September 9, 2013 7:55:29 AM
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It's not a very good PSU , but it can run a 760 , for how long will be the issue.
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Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $44.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $44.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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abuzz
September 9, 2013 8:01:41 AM
SR-71 Blackbird said:
It's not a very good PSU , but it can run a 760 , for how long will be the issue.PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $44.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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so, should i try gtx 760 with my psu or not?
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abuzz said:
oczdude8 said:
yes, it has 45A on the 12v rail, so it should be fine. I would consider upgrading in the future though.thanks for your kind reply, but my psu has 1x6pin is it safe to use molex?
yes, use a 2xmolex to 1x 6pin connector. like this: http://www.amazon.com/HDE-PCI-Express-Pin-Molex/dp/B002...
don't use a 1molex to a 6pin connector, it may melt.
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abuzz
September 9, 2013 8:06:39 AM
abuzz
September 9, 2013 8:32:56 AM
I would buy a new one , to run the 760.
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Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 11:47 EDT-0400)
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Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 11:47 EDT-0400)
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abuzz
September 9, 2013 9:04:16 AM
Corsair cx 600w
Normally I'd take the SEASONIC , but you need the wattage.
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Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $57.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 12:06 EDT-0400)
Normally I'd take the SEASONIC , but you need the wattage.
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Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $57.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-09 12:06 EDT-0400)
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For a system using a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 500 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 30 Amps or greater and that has at least two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors.
Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) rated at 45°C - 50°C ambient temperature, is the most critical factor.
Overclocking of the CPU and/or GPU(s) may require an additional increase to the maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current ratings, recommended above, to meet the increase in power required for the overclock. The additional amount required will depend on the magnitude of the overclock being attempted.
The Cooler Master Thunder 500W (RS-500-ACAB-M3) power supply unit, with its maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 34 Amps and with one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector, is sufficient to power your system configuration with a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card.
Since one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector is able to supply the same amount of power as two 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connectors you can use a PCIe Y-splitter cable like the following: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) rated at 45°C - 50°C ambient temperature, is the most critical factor.
Overclocking of the CPU and/or GPU(s) may require an additional increase to the maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current ratings, recommended above, to meet the increase in power required for the overclock. The additional amount required will depend on the magnitude of the overclock being attempted.
The Cooler Master Thunder 500W (RS-500-ACAB-M3) power supply unit, with its maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 34 Amps and with one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector, is sufficient to power your system configuration with a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card.
Since one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector is able to supply the same amount of power as two 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connectors you can use a PCIe Y-splitter cable like the following: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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abuzz
September 9, 2013 9:36:30 AM
ko888 said:
For a system using a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 500 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 30 Amps or greater and that has at least two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors.Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) rated at 45°C - 50°C ambient temperature, is the most critical factor.
Overclocking of the CPU and/or GPU(s) may require an additional increase to the maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current ratings, recommended above, to meet the increase in power required for the overclock. The additional amount required will depend on the magnitude of the overclock being attempted.
The Cooler Master Thunder 500W (RS-500-ACAB-M3) power supply unit, with its maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 34 Amps and with one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector, is sufficient to power your system configuration with a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card.
Since one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector is able to supply the same amount of power as two 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connectors you can use a PCIe Y-splitter cable like the following: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Again confused! So I should stay with this psu ?
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abuzz
September 9, 2013 9:36:31 AM
ko888 said:
For a system using a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card NVIDIA specifies a minimum of a 500 Watt or greater system power supply that has a maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 30 Amps or greater and that has at least two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors.Total Power Supply Wattage is NOT the crucial factor in power supply selection!!! Sufficient Total Combined Continuous Power/Current Available on the +12V Rail(s) rated at 45°C - 50°C ambient temperature, is the most critical factor.
Overclocking of the CPU and/or GPU(s) may require an additional increase to the maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current ratings, recommended above, to meet the increase in power required for the overclock. The additional amount required will depend on the magnitude of the overclock being attempted.
The Cooler Master Thunder 500W (RS-500-ACAB-M3) power supply unit, with its maximum combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of 34 Amps and with one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector, is sufficient to power your system configuration with a single GeForce GTX 760 graphics card.
Since one 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector is able to supply the same amount of power as two 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connectors you can use a PCIe Y-splitter cable like the following: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Again confused! So I should stay with this psu ?
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abuzz
September 9, 2013 10:30:38 AM
abuzz
September 9, 2013 10:38:49 AM
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The ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2 GB [GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5] only has one 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector on the card.
You don't need to buy or use any adapter cables.
That single 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector from the PSU can be plugged directly into the graphics card.
From your original description I thought you needed two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors from the PSU but that isn't the case. I looked at several reviews of the ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2 GB [GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5] and they all show that the card has a single 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector.
You don't need to buy or use any adapter cables.
That single 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector from the PSU can be plugged directly into the graphics card.
From your original description I thought you needed two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors from the PSU but that isn't the case. I looked at several reviews of the ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2 GB [GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5] and they all show that the card has a single 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector.
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abuzz
September 9, 2013 11:00:02 AM
ko888 said:
The ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2 GB [GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5] only has one 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector on the card.You don't need to buy or use any adapter cables.
That single 150W (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector from the PSU can be plugged directly into the graphics card.
From your original description I thought you needed two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors from the PSU but that isn't the case. I looked at several reviews of the ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II OC 2 GB [GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5] and they all show that the card has a single 8-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector.
so its a good news for me isn't it?
so how to know that my psu is having 8pin or 6pin? sorry but iam little noob in all this
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abuzz said:
so its a good news for me isn't it?so how to know that my psu is having 8pin or 6pin? sorry but iam little noob in all this
Yes it's good news.
I just went to Cooler Master's website and looked up the Thunder 500W RS-500-ACAB-M3. It actually says that your PSU has PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2. that means that your PSU has two (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors. Originally, when I checked RealHardTechX's specs for that PSU, it said that specific model only had one.
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abuzz
September 9, 2013 11:19:26 AM
ko888 said:
abuzz said:
so its a good news for me isn't it?so how to know that my psu is having 8pin or 6pin? sorry but iam little noob in all this
Yes it's good news.
I just went to Cooler Master's website and looked up the Thunder 500W RS-500-ACAB-M3. It actually says that your PSU has PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 2. that means that your PSU has two (6+2)-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors. Originally, when I checked RealHardTechX's specs for that PSU, it said that specific model only had one.
no my psu is only having one 6+2 pin i just checked so , then also its fine to power asus gtx 760 ?
this one what iam actually having:
http://www.coolermaster.in/product.php?product_id=6735
and the asus websites says that we need 'up to 225W1 additional 8 pin PCIe power required' what that means??
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abuzz said:
no my psu is only having one 6+2 pin i just checked so , then also its fine to power asus gtx 760 ?this one what iam actually having:
http://www.coolermaster.in/product.php?product_id=6735
Yes, it's fine.
On Cooler Master's Global website the main web page for the product says one (6+2)-pin and when you click on the Specs tab it says that the PSU has two (6+2)-pin.
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the asus 760 ONLY has 1 8pin power input. So in your case, you already have 1 8pin connector from your psu.
So you don't even need an adaptor.
As you stated, the asus website says you need 1 8pin connector (which is a 6+2pin)
To clarify, the 225W is under total power consumption; meaning your card will draw a MAX of 225W (150W from 8pin and 75w from pcie on your motherboard).
So you don't even need an adaptor.
As you stated, the asus website says you need 1 8pin connector (which is a 6+2pin)
To clarify, the 225W is under total power consumption; meaning your card will draw a MAX of 225W (150W from 8pin and 75w from pcie on your motherboard).
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abuzz
September 9, 2013 12:06:14 PM
oczdude8 said:
the asus 760 ONLY has 1 8pin power input. So in your case, you already have 1 8pin connector from your psu. So you don't even need an adaptor.
As you stated, the asus website says you need 1 8pin connector (which is a 6+2pin)
To clarify, the 225W is under total power consumption; meaning your card will draw a MAX of 225W (150W from 8pin and 75w from pcie on your motherboard).
so i don't need to change my psu right?
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Julian Ant
November 5, 2013 1:36:28 PM
Hello guys.
Can anyone help me with this PSU 8 - 6 Pin issue?
1) Can I use my PSU (OCZ StealthXStream 2 Power Supply, 500W, 80 PLUS) with "Asus gtx760 CUII oc" ?
2) Can i Use my PSU with "Asus p8z77-v PRO"
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8Z77V_PRO/#specificat...
It says : Mob need
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
My OCZ PSU has these Specs :
http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_parts.asp?PRID...
400W - 500W Connectors
20+4-pin ATX
4-pin CPU
6-pin PCI-E
4 x Peripheral
1 x Floppy
3 x SATA
Thank you for your time.
Can anyone help me with this PSU 8 - 6 Pin issue?
1) Can I use my PSU (OCZ StealthXStream 2 Power Supply, 500W, 80 PLUS) with "Asus gtx760 CUII oc" ?
2) Can i Use my PSU with "Asus p8z77-v PRO"
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8Z77V_PRO/#specificat...
It says : Mob need
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
My OCZ PSU has these Specs :
http://www.avadirect.com/product_details_parts.asp?PRID...
400W - 500W Connectors
20+4-pin ATX
4-pin CPU
6-pin PCI-E
4 x Peripheral
1 x Floppy
3 x SATA
Thank you for your time.
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