Deathitis

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Hello,
I'm thinking of buying this card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130604
I currently have the GTX 560 (not Ti) and I have a chance to upgrade my card very cheaply.
My question is, will I have to upgrade my PSU from http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-

and is there a better value for this price range (up to $300 USD)?
 
That's actually one of the more expensive GTX 560 Ti's that I can see on Newegg. There is even an identical EVGA for $200 after rebate and free shipping:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130623
(I didn't check, but i assume the warranties are different.)

I would take a closer look at Newegg and be sure to get one of less expensive models. The other choice for under $300 would be the GTX 560 Ti 448 cores model, which would be an even better upgrade for your 560.

A good 500 watt PSU is sufficient, so you are good with that Corsair unit.
 
Well, you don't run CX500 with 560 SLI. I know the 560 SLI only won't take 400 Watts of power (sorry for not saying this before), but the system wattage will be needing ~500-600W when everything is fully stressed. You get a better PSU, because running CX500 is too risky and even maybe will not suffice. I know you can get some TX650, but you don't have the future proof of the TX750 which has 4 PCI-E connector.