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Hello there. So i just bought a new graphic card which needs 400 w and on my psu is written "total 500w max" . Is that compatible or should i change my psu? Any info could be helful.


ok lets see.. The card is here http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/palit-geforce-gtx-650-2gb-250...
and my psu dont know his model or anything it just says in a label : MODEL: DR-8500BTX

SUPPORT PRESCOTT 24 PIN PASSIVE PFC (R)

| VOLTAGE | CURRENT | FREQUENCY |

V~ INPUT | 115v/230V~ | 10A/6A | 60Hz/50Hz |
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
V |+3.3V +5V +12V1 | +12V2 -12V +5VSB | PS-ON POK COM |
OUTPUT | 22A 16A 15A | 16A 0.8A 2.5A |REMOTE P.G RETURN |
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| 130W | 180W |192W | 0.8 A | 2.5A |
MAX | 480 W | 9.6W | 12.5W | TOTAL 500 W MAX |
 
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Well it will run your gpu but also might catch fire in your pc, so that's something to think about. You really should try to get a name brand 80+ bronze psu

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Yeah, he probably has a entry lever GPU which can run even on a cheap 500W PSU. But It would be good if we can give him an advice to get a better PSU, in case the current one is generic.
 
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ok lets see.. The card is here http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/palit-geforce-gtx-650-2gb-2500mhz-gddr5-2gb-5000mhz-graphics-card-n88nn
and my psu dont know his model or anything it just says in a label : MODEL: DR-8500BTX

SUPPORT PRESCOTT 24 PIN PASSIVE PFC (R)

| VOLTAGE | CURRENT | FREQUENCY |

V~ INPUT | 115v/230V~ | 10A/6A | 60Hz/50Hz |
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
V |+3.3V +5V +12V1 | +12V2 -12V +5VSB | PS-ON POK COM |
OUTPUT | 22A 16A 15A | 16A 0.8A 2.5A |REMOTE P.G RETURN |
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| 130W | 180W |192W | 0.8 A | 2.5A |
MAX | 480 W | 9.6W | 12.5W | TOTAL 500 W MAX | |


 
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r3yn01ds

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really? Should i worry about any damage?

 
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A name brand 80+ bronze is the minimum that will ever be recommended. Generic PSUs are not built well and while not as common as people make it out to be they can catch fire, power surge, etc which could damage every other component. PSUs aren't even very expensive either so it's an upgrade you should strongly consider.
 
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It's hard to tell, but I wouldn't recommend using it for a longer period. Save money in the meantime and buy a better one.

However, the good thing is that GTX 650 has a TDP of only 64W. So, 64W/12V = 5.3A. I'd say you picked the perfect card for your PSU, but this shouldn't encourage you. Your PSU can still damage your PC.
 
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r3yn01ds

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that are some usefull information sir!
Would that psu be good enough for the job?
http://www.inter-tech.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=674%3Acobapower-550w-80-bronze&Itemid=590&lang=en
 
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Then look for brands like Antec, Seasonic, Corsair, XFX with 80+ bronze certification and at least 450W.

 
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thank you sir that helped a lot :bounce:
 
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