Is my PSU good enough for a GTX 970?

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Nadav Erez

Nadav Erez

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It's a Seasonic S12II Bronze 520W. Additional specs:
*i5 3470 (stock speeds, not overclocked)
*Mobo: Gigabyte H77-DS3H
*8 (2x4) GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM.

I couldn't check with an online PSU calculator, since the 970 is so new. My PSU is classified as a Tier Two Class A .
 
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Nadav Erez

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I don't have a budget (or room) for any of those, my screen is very good anyway. Thanks, you two really helped me out!

 
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Killbomb

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Make sure you check the manufacturer's website for the recommended PSU before choosing a brand. For example, for an MSI 970 they recommend a 500w PSU while GIGABYTE says theirs REQUIRES a 550w.
 
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tambeshakunt

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They always say the on the safe side though. Usually 30-50W over what is actually needed. And they base it on the cheaper PSUs to be sure- since they don't output their advertised wattage. A good quality unit like the Seasonic shouldn't be a problem.
 
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