Psu help with gtx 460

skylix · Oct 18, 2015

Hello i recently ordered a gtx 460 palit and i am wondering if my psu is compatible and if not is their any adapters i can buy
PSU: Powercool x-viper 550w 12v rails
i also have a 4 to 6pin adapter if that helps.

Darkbreeze · Oct 18, 2015

No, replace that PSU. It's a VERY poor Tier 5 unit and is probably dangerous for use with a discreet card, or any system really.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

This would work fine:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $55.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-18 14:59 EDT-0400

skylix · Oct 18, 2015

Ok thank you but is their any other cheaper PSU thanks

Darkbreeze · Oct 18, 2015

There's lots of cheaper PSUs. But I don't recommend any of them. If you want a unit that's reliable and can actually supply the capacity required, that's what I'd go with. Anything low down the food chain that that unit is either going to be below the recommended capacity or have questionable reliability and potential for an early failure. The power supply is the primary component you don't EVER want to skimp on.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-cost-psu-pc-power-supply,2862.html

skylix · Oct 18, 2015

Okay thank you one more thing is this a reliable psu: 600W EVGA 100-W1-0600-K3

skylix · Oct 18, 2015

or this thanks http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Corsair-VS550-550W-PSU-80-Plus-Rated-ATX-PC-Power-Supply-CP-9020097-UK-/221907808591?hash=item33aabc714f:g:iC0AAOSwA4dWFjXF

Darkbreeze · Oct 18, 2015

No. Avoid the EVGA W1, B1, G1 and NEX units. EVGA units that are recommended would be any of the B2, G2, P2, T2, GS and PS models. Any unit listed in a position of Tier 1 or Tier 2 on the tier list linked to above.

skylix · Oct 18, 2015

okay thank you i am gonna hold on to the gpu and buy the recommended psu
i think im going to sell my gamecube :_) thank you

Darkbreeze · Oct 18, 2015

Probably a good plan. Good luck to you Skylix.

skylix · Oct 19, 2015

Appreciate it

Search

Psu help with gtx 460

skylix

Reputable

Darkbreeze

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod

skylix

Reputable

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod

skylix

Reputable

skylix

Reputable

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod

skylix

Reputable

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod

skylix

Reputable

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page