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CX500 Power Supply with a GTX 660 GPU, will it be ok?

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August 26, 2014 2:21:44 PM

I recently built a computer and I didn't check what the GPU needed for power until I read the manual and it calls for 50w more than I have... (First build - derp moment) I just want to know if my power supply will be enough just to stream and do some light video editing. I wont be overclocking anything. Thank you!

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August 26, 2014 2:29:44 PM

It should be okay
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August 26, 2014 2:30:48 PM

I doubt any single GPU card requires more than 500W by itself.
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August 26, 2014 2:31:29 PM

No. 2 reasons.
1. What the manual says.
2. The Corsair CX series uses cheap capacitors that can't output the amount of power they state they can(500W in this case) for a long period of time. To cut a long story short,you will need a new PSU. XFX TS 550W or Rosewill Capstone 550M are my recommendations. The 660 is similar with the 270X,which also requires a 550W PSU.
All the best. ;) 
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August 26, 2014 2:34:31 PM
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August 26, 2014 2:35:01 PM

How about an EVGA 550W bronze?
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August 26, 2014 2:53:54 PM

Jay and Legend - I thought it'd be okay too, as long as I'm not overclocking my CPU.
Jay - I already bought all my stuff and the computer is set up... /: Just have to download the OS/GPU/Motherboard.
Again I wont be doing any HEAVY duty stuff like gaming on the computer at the same time as streaming and if I do I'll put the game on a lower setting.
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