Will my system handle a GTX 480?

[axional]

Hey there I'm here to ask whether or not my system can handle the GTX 480.

Here are my specs: Ram 8GB, AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE 3.4GHZ GTX 260, 500 Watts PSU.

 

[mcnumpty23]

nvidia website says 600w psu for gtx 480 though its also about the amps on the 12v rails as well--is it a good quality psu? as theres a big difference between a cheap 600w and a good 600w like corsair etc

why not a gtx 570 as its essentially a newer 480 but cooler-quieter and needs less wattage--nvidia website says 550w

link to 480 http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/product_geforce_gtx_480_uk.html

link to 570

http://uk.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-570/specifications

minimum psu requirements obviously include all your other components taken in to consideration--not saying you cant run it on a 500w but the psu is the most important part of your pc and a quality psu is a must as far as i am concerned

 

[lowriderflow]

PSU definately may be an issue... I have the same system you described above but with a OCZ 700watt PSU. Its also not just the watts, if your PSU is older it may not have all the required connections... i dont remember what connections the GTX260 required but it may be different than the 480.

Also dont forget to consider your case size. Mine was a superclocked with upgraded/bigger cooling unit and it barely fit in my Raidmax Quantum case (which is one of hte bigger mid-towers on the market)