PSU to match new Video Card

[wxduff]

I'm upgrading my graphics card from a gt 520 to a gtx 460. I was hoping for a power supply recommendation that will work with the new card.

The exact card: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1781467&sku=M452-0469

My System: http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03028604&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=101&contentType=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId=5146418&prodTypeId=12454

Budget: Around 50 bucks if possible.

 

[amuffin]

Corsair CX500W: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=422168&CatId=5431

 

[nna2]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171060 this will work well

edit:if you can get the rebate ^^ that will be better

 

[amuffin]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171060 this will work well

I would not get this power supply, the CX500W is cheaper and performs much better.

Cooler Master PSU are infamous for their failures!

 

[wxduff]

The CX doesn't have two 6 pin though, which I need right?

 

[nna2]

I would not get this power supply, the CX500W is cheaper and performs much better.

Cooler Master PSU are infamous for their failures!

really? they seem like a trustworthy company, but i'd take your word for it

and yeah i changed my post afterwards


and even if it dosent have 2 6 pin connectors, you can use a Molex adapter which will work fine

 

[wxduff]

Still looking for a good options here.

Must be 550W
Must have 2 6 pin connectors
Reliable

Thanks

 

[Rugger]

A system with a single GTX 460 requires a 450W PSU with a minimum of 24A on the 12V rail and two 75W 6-pin PCIe power connectors.

The CX500 has 34A on the 12V rail and two 6+2pin PCIe power connectors; it is more than sufficient for your system.

The CX430 has 28A on the 12V rail and one 6+2pin PCIe power connector; it is electrically sufficient for your build. The 6+2pin PCIe power connector on the CX430W is capable of providing 150W; an 8-pin splitter like this will provide sufficient power and connectors for the GTX460: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812706022

For a few dollars more, I would highly recommend either:
1. Seasonic M12II-520: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093
2. Antec Neo-Eco 520: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030
Both are made by Seasonic and are based on the exact same platform. The M12II is modular and has a 5 yr warranty; I have one running my rig with an HD6950 in it and it is rock solid and quiet.

 

[wxduff]

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