Is this power supply good enough for a gtx 970?

Joey Plaskett · May 28, 2015

other specs- i5 4590 8gb ram. IDC HOW BAD THE PSU IS WILL IT RUN my gtx 970??http://www.frys.com/product/7970500?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

senseijtitus · May 28, 2015

Better not go with That PSU. I would strongly suggest to go for a better one from either Seasonic or Antec.

Try Antec EA 650.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044

Whateverworks_19 · May 28, 2015

You got the right wattage amount but poor quality. Made by Solytech, who frankly are awful.

Here's a review: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=386

Get this:

http://www.frys.com/product/7947110?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Or if you care to spend a little extra:

http://www.frys.com/product/8297996?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

ptrickono · May 28, 2015

I am currently running a PSU with 550W 80+ gold with a gtx 970 and it runs great! That PSU should be fine as well its just not good quality!

senseijtitus · May 28, 2015

Antec Earthwatt 650 would be perfect for you. It is one of the best PSUs and is of high quality as well as reasonably priced. Go for it without a doubt.

senseijtitus · May 28, 2015

Antec EA 550 will also do in this case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371087&cm_re=Antec_EA550-_-17-371-087-_-Product

But I would say better give headroom for any future upgrade as well and go with the 650Watts PSU.

GhosT_Hv · May 28, 2015

Your Build needs atleast 500W of power supply. You can choose any one from the following list.
Corsair RM 550
Seasonic S12-II 520
If you want modular power supply then you can go for Seasonic M12-II 520.

sizzling · May 28, 2015

The PSU is the one component that can kill other or all parts of your PC if it fails. Please spend a little more and get a good quality one.

senseijtitus · May 29, 2015

PSU supplies all the power required for your computers components. If is it not capable of delivering required power, system will not work. It it is not capable of controlling over power surges, it will destroy your system. If it has poor quality components, it will die before its expected life time is up.

Dont try to save money on someting that will be the most important part in the longevity and efficiency of your computer.

senseijtitus · May 29, 2015

I would still suggest Antec EA 550 will also do in this case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371087&cm_re=Antec_EA550-_-17-371-087-_-Product

Or

Antec EA 650.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044

As I personally have very good experience with Antecs PSUs.

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