GeForce GT 430 and 430w psu?

[gumpatch]

Hi,

I have a fair amount of computer knowledge, but I'm not sure if a thermaltake tr2 430w psu would be compatible with my pny geforce gt430 pci-e graphics card.

Thermaltake tr2 w0070ruc 430w specification links:
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/ProductHtml/W0070RUC__Feature.htm
http://www.outletpc.com/c0850.html#axzz1W73jeAqh


PNY GeForce GT 430
-Minimum 300w or greater system power supply (with a minimum 12 v current rating of 22A)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133356

Thanks in advance! If you need me to add some more information, I'd be more than happy to.
P.S. sorry if this is in the wrong section

 

[gumpatch]

Usage: Mostly HD video editing and Maybe some mild gaming

Computer HP p71010:
Processor AMD Athlon II 645 Quad-Core Processor
Memory (RAM) 6GB
Type of Memory DDR3
Memory Expandable to 16GB
Hard Drive Size 1TB
Hard Drive Type SATA
Optical Drive SuperMulti DVD Burner
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Network Card Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
Video Graphics ATI Radeon HD 4200 integrated graphics
Original PSU: 250 W
Wanting to upgrade to thermal take tr2 listed above: 430w

OVERCLOCKING: No
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Not sure
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Needed for HD video editing and maybe gaming in the future.

 

[iam2thecrowe]

yes your psu will handle it, no it is not any use for gaming. An ati 6670 would be a lot better and should run on that PSU. And just FYI, those thermaltake psu's are prone to blowing up and are not actually 430w, closer to 300w, you can do a LOT better. Stick to PSU brands like Antec, Seasonic, XFX or corsair and you will be getting a power supply that can deliver its rated power.

 

[gumpatch]

thanks for your help. I was looking into an antec 500w and will most likely get that. I have read stuff about thermaltake's and just wanted a second opinion. thanks.

 

[gumpatch]

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[Mousemonkey]

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