GTX 660 for 350 watts?

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yonatandeneke1

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Hey guys, I am interest into upgrading my graphics card. And I was suggesting getting a GTX 660.
I'm guessing from googling, the GTX 660 requires 450+ watts to handle the video card. My PSU is 350 watts on it. I'm really not looking to upgrade my PSU unless I really have too.

Do I need to upgrade my power supply unit or can I run it just fine?
If not, is there any other card that will support my power supply and has almost the same performance as the GTX 660?

Thanks. :pt1cable:
 
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You are risking it by going below the minimum.

Let me make something clear, NEVER EVER SCRIMP ON THE POWER SUPPLY.

The gtx 660 ftw is a great card for the cash and is nearly on par with a 760. http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-GeForce-Signature2-Graphics-Surround/dp/B00AB7LSEO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387827662&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+660+ftw
I always go above 50w than the recommended just to be sure.
This is psu is by a great company and have more than enough power: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Modular-Certified/dp/B00ALK1GFC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387828125&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+500w+power+supply

Happy Gaming :D
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You are risking it by going below the minimum.

Let me make something clear, NEVER EVER SCRIMP ON THE POWER SUPPLY.

The gtx 660 ftw is a great card for the cash and is nearly on par with a 760. http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-GeForce-Signature2-Graphics-Surround/dp/B00AB7LSEO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387827662&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+660+ftw
I always go above 50w than the recommended just to be sure.
This is psu is by a great company and have more than enough power: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Modular-Certified/dp/B00ALK1GFC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387828125&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+500w+power+supply

Happy Gaming :D
 
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^ +1

Last thing you want is an overtaxed PSU frying your card (or something else like your motheboard). PSU can become unstable (and make other components unstable too) when pushed to their limit (or above).

 
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yonatandeneke1

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Thanks! I might buy that psu!
 
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