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Can my 430W Corsair Handle GTX 980 or 970

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September 21, 2014 10:13:47 AM

Can My CX430 handle the new GTX900s? Im currently running a GTX 650 and would like to upgrade.
If not can you tell me the most powerful Nvidia GPU my PSU Can handle?
Link to PSU:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092ML1SC/ref=oh_aui_...

Athlon 750K (Not oc)
Msi Fm2-a55m-e33
8gb Patriot Memory
2 Case fans

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September 21, 2014 10:39:49 AM

They recommend a 600 Watt minimum. And the corsair CX series are not great PSU's. Get an EVGA Supernova B2 750W PSU and you could use either card.
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September 21, 2014 10:43:16 AM

I definitely recommend against it.
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September 21, 2014 10:44:59 AM

So what is the strongest card i could get?




jty0yt said:
They recommend a 600 Watt minimum. And the corsair CX series are not great PSU's. Get an EVGA Supernova B2 750W PSU and you could use either card.

The CX Series is very good. One of the best 430w PSU you can get.
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September 21, 2014 10:55:15 AM

GTX750ti
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September 21, 2014 6:48:44 PM

Could it handle at 760ti?
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September 21, 2014 7:02:54 PM

A 750ti yes.
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September 21, 2014 8:12:44 PM

Then 750ti it is.
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September 22, 2014 9:51:44 PM

NVIDIA recommends a 500 watt PSU, but obviously that's a general estimate. Theoretically you get around 344 watts from the CX430 after accounting for only 80% efficiency (20% of the power is wasted, naturally). A GTX 970 alone needs 145w. The Athlon 750k needs 100w. That leaves around 100w to account for the remaining components, any overclocking by the OEMs, or any reduction in PSU efficiency.

In short, a CX430 could pull this off, but why take the risk? My humble opinion is that you consider upgrading to a CX500 for under $50, especially if you're considering the GTX 980, which draws 20 more watts than the GTX 970.
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September 23, 2014 5:00:52 PM

This is a light gaming htpc so i will not be upgrading to a bigger or louder PSU.
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September 23, 2014 5:03:02 PM

I doubt that PSU is any louder. And not any physically bigger.

But a small system a 750ti is perfect.
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