Buying a gtx 970 4gb graphics card need help with psu

Harry_10 · Nov 27, 2015

I have seen other threads like this but i have not found one that has a recomenned power supply to buy right now i have a power supply that does not have the 6 and 8 pin cables to connect to the graphics card. This means i need a new one but i want one that will have these and be usable for this graphics card Click me to see it

Thanks for the help just leave a suggestion below on what power supply i should buy also bare in mind this graphics card is a 500w minimum

glamdringfh · Nov 27, 2015

This would be a strong choice and would provide everything you need to run the MSI GTX 970 reliably: XFX ATX 550

- Correct wattage and 12V rail
- Correct PCIe cables
- Made with quailty components from SEASONIC

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Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£51.36 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £51.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-27 20:39 GMT+0000

Harry_10 · Nov 27, 2015

Thanks alot and also so right now i have a power supply in the pc is it easy to change them around ?
and if i do change them around can there be consequences ? i also feel that a modular one would be better

glamdringfh · Nov 27, 2015

No problem.

Changing out PSU's really isn't that bad difficult, especially as you noted if you have a modular unit. If you have the budget for a little bit more then the EVGA 550w G2 below would be a fantastic choice. It's one of the best PSU's in the entire wattage range and is fully modular:

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£66.96 @ Aria PC)
Total: £66.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-27 21:01 GMT+0000

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The 550w G2 recieved a perfect 10/10 from Johnny Guru, one of the best PSU reviewers around: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=440

Harry_10 · Nov 27, 2015

glamdringfh :

This should do the trick do you have any turtorials on doing these power supplies as my one right now has wires that go under the case then up into the mother board

Math Geek · Nov 27, 2015

here is the xfx in semi modular form for a few bucks more. cheapest quality unit i see on partpicker that is modular

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£62.98 @ Aria PC)
Total: £62.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-27 21:13 GMT+0000

edit: the g2 above is even better and just a few dollars more than this one

Harry_10 · Nov 27, 2015

Math Geek :

I think im going to use the one above as it may cost more but seems easier to use

Math Geek · Nov 27, 2015

not hurting my feelings

i was looking at price mostly so missed the g2 at only a few bucks more. i'd go for it as well myself. modular is noce to keep the case clutter free. only have to connect the cables you actually need. feel free to come back and ask any questions you may have as you do the psu swap. but i'm sure you will see it is pretty easy once you get in there and get started. make note of everything you remove a cable from and be sure to put one back on in its place. pretty much that easy

glamdringfh · Nov 27, 2015

Here is an example of a PSU installation with pictures on how to run PSU cables effectively: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1936217/install-power-supply-including-basic-cable-management.html

If your current rig has cables threaded behind the motherboard that you can't get out easily you might have to take the motherboard out, but hopefully you will be able to avoid that.

Each PSU cable run is a little different due to the case and component differences. If a video tutorial is what you're after the best thing to search for is your case type and watch folks on youtube building into it.

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