Hello,I have a OCZ Modxtream-pro 500W PSU, is PNY GTX 470 gonna work?

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I posted this question on the wrong forum before. so I am posting it here again.

Hello,I have a OCZ Modxtream-pro 500W PSU, is PNY GTX 470 gonna work?



geofelt Replied with
The GTX470 requires a 550w psu with 38a on the 12v lines, according to EVGA.
Your psu is 500w, with 36w on the 12v lines.

It is close enough to give it a shot. Nothing really bad will happen if it is barely not enough. Look for display anomalies particularly under load while gaming.

I would be prepared to change the psu out if you get any indication of trouble.
My short list of quality replacements would come from PC P&C, XFX,Corsair, Seasonic, And Antec, to name a few.

What kind of anomalies will I get?
 
whats the peak output it always marked on the PSU and or box
for example I have a 585 OCZ Modxtream-pro peak power is 685watts

if your peak is 600 it may be enough depending on the rest of your setup and its power usage

also if you start seeing what looks like patches of red plaid on the screen that would be another