Will the GeForce GTX 970 work with a 450W PSU?

heisenfgt · Nov 3, 2015

The title says it all I guess. Will the 970 work with my 450W PSU?

getochkn · Nov 3, 2015

Depends on other components like MB, CPU, and what psu it is. A good top tier gold 450w is better than a crappy no-name 1000w. Watt's mean something but they're not everything.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 3, 2015

A decent 550w is a better choice.

heisenfgt · Nov 3, 2015

But do I NEED it? I'm already spending a ton on money on the graphics card so I don't want to buy a new PSU unless I really HAVE to.

rgd1101 · Nov 3, 2015

heisenfgt :

You will need to post your full system spec. Include the make and model of the PSU

heisenfgt · Nov 3, 2015

getochkn :

My motherboard is an h61m-d2-b3 ... or something like that. And my CPU is an i7-2600K. I'm going to have to check the model of the PSU later since I got a bunch of stuff going on on my computer atm so I can't check.

heisenfgt · Nov 3, 2015

plz halp

bignastyid · Nov 3, 2015

We need the make and model of the psu as mentioned a couple times already. Bumping posts is against forum rules.

heisenfgt · Nov 4, 2015

Boy do I feel stupid... I opened up the case to take a look at the model, and it clearly said 550W on the side xD. Looks like I don't need a new one after all.....

getochkn · Nov 4, 2015

If it's a crappy 550W then you still may blow up, but since you STILL refuse to give the name and model of the PSU, good luck and hope you don't blow up your new graphics. It was a simple question that proves too difficult to answer. We've explain that a crappy PSU is crappy regardless if it's 1053454353453 watts.

heisenfgt · Nov 4, 2015

getochkn :

Didn't think it was needed since it's above the limitations... But it's a OCZ Z5... Good or nah?

bignastyid · Nov 4, 2015

heisenfgt :

There's more to a PSU that its advertised wattage. Many low quality psus flat out lie on their advertised size and will literally blowup if you get near it. PSU build quality is just as important as the psus rated wattage.

getochkn · Nov 4, 2015

heisenfgt :

It's a bit older PSU but seems to use Japanese caps and gets good reviews online, so should be good.

Understand, watt's aren't the end of it all when it comes to a PSU. Whats inside matters more. A 400w Gold rated PSU will be better than a 1000w crappy no name PSU. The PSU is backbone of your whole PC. If it's crappy and your PC tries to draw too much power, things can short out, it can fry components, or worse, can actually catch fire and cause injury.

The OCZ Z-series is a decent Tier 2 and should be fine.

heisenfgt · Nov 4, 2015

getochkn :

heisenfgt :

It's a bit older PSU but seems to use Japanese caps and gets good reviews online, so should be good.

Understand, watt's aren't the end of it all when it comes to a PSU. Whats inside matters more. A 400w Gold rated PSU will be better than a 1000w crappy no name PSU. The PSU is backbone of your whole PC. If it's crappy and your PC tries to draw too much power, things can short out, it can fry components, or worse, can actually catch fire and cause injury.

The OCZ Z-series is a decent Tier 2 and should be fine.

That's why I'm here, because I basically don't know anything about computers... But thanks. ^^

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 4, 2015

ZT and ZS series are decent , only drawback can be a loud fan in most cases.

junkeymonkey · Nov 4, 2015

threads like this is why I can recommend anything under a quality 750w ?

just get a psu with plenty of power and your not back here wondering if... or finding you now have to re-buy twice on what you could of had well covered buying once

[opinion]

just invest in something that gives you peace of mind/more worry free regardless of what you intend to upgrade to [more opinion]

heisenfgt · Nov 4, 2015

junkeymonkey :

If only I had the money mate.

junkeymonkey · Nov 4, 2015

don't know whats offered where you are but here this is now 89 bucks after rebate ??

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438017

ok this is 45 bucks

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

then you find its not good enough for you new upgrade then you back paying another 45 -70 bucks for one that maybe is ??

wheres the savings ??? but that's just me and I can wait a week or 3 to find that extra cash and get the one that better has things covered for most any upgrade now or tomorrow

but that's just me

good luck

''But do I NEED it? I'm already spending a ton on money on the graphics card so I don't want to buy a new PSU unless I really HAVE to''

you got to pay to play with the big boys and that statement just don't add up

heisenfgt · Nov 4, 2015

junkeymonkey :

Since I have a monthly income of around 100 bucks, I like to focus on only buying the most important stuff..

junkeymonkey · Nov 4, 2015

'' I like to focus on only buying the most important stuff '' really ??

the psu is the hart and life blood of the computer so how can that be considered non important ?? every thing hangs on to and requires it ,right ???

your fooling your self now

good luck

heisenfgt · Nov 4, 2015

junkeymonkey :

I didn't say it wasn't important. But when I'm sitting here with a GTX 560ti and Fallout 4 is around the corner, a better graphics card is my top priority. Especially when my PSU already meets the requirements for it.

junkeymonkey · Nov 4, 2015

ok

enjoy
all you can do is what you feel is best for you and live with it

it will work out or it will not

you see it here all the time at toms

thing is you can get a ''get by'' that just covers the power requirements butn when your gaming and things are at full load its huffing and puffing getting hot trying to keep up and may start to fall short or fail??

or one that has all you need plus some and never breaks a sweat to do so and keeps full clean supplied power to all components of the build 24/7

do you want a strong athletes type hart in your body or one like a 90 year old smokers and then have to run 1 mile up hill with a load on your back ??

heisenfgt · Nov 4, 2015

junkeymonkey :

I'm pretty sure my PSU will do just fine... It's even above the recommended requirements (Yes I know watts aren't everything, but still...)..

getochkn · Nov 4, 2015

junkeymonkey :

The original question has been answered, you have made you point. No sense in going back and forth. We get it, you think getting a good PSU bigger than you'll ever need is your point. There is also a 20% threshold for PSU's too as well that they DON'T run as efficent under 20% usage, so you can't just say buy a big huge PSU, because in the case of a 15w low TDP CPU, you'd be below the 20% usage and end up worse off. It's about getting the right PSU for your current needs and usually adding a 2nd video card, not just bigger is better.

The OP's PSU is a good quality, tier 2, japanese cap's PSU and will be fine for their GPU.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 4, 2015

Where's a link to the PSU?

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