Power the gpu

[prabhatroxx]

my dual core 3.2 ghz proc with 6 gb ram (650 watt psu) would be able to power which gpu ???

 

[clarkjd]

my dual core 3.2 ghz proc with 6 gb ram (650 watt psu) would be able to power which gpu ???

Exactly what PSU (make and model) do you have? A good 650 watt PSU should be able to power any single video card system...Emphasis on the good!

 

[Max1s]

+1 what he said

650 watts isn't a bad wattage at all. You should be able to run very high end single gpu cards. Make sure your psu is "80+" meaning it puts out at least 80 percent of the 650w it draws at the wall.


Here, this site measures how much wattage your comp will take. Put in the graphics card of your choice to see how you end up.
http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

 

[deadlockedworld]

I want to clarify that while the 80+ part is great, when Clark said "good" he meant and quality reputable brand with a strong warranty and reputation.

There are lots of bad sellers that stick performance numbers on the outside of crappy psus.

 

[clarkjd]

I want to clarify that while the 80+ part is great, when Clark said "good" he meant and quality reputable brand with a strong warranty and reputation.

There are lots of bad sellers that stick performance numbers on the outside of crappy psus.

Exactly! Most around here would recommend Corsair, Seasonic, Antec, Enermax, PCP&C, some OCZ, &some XFX.

Check for reviews on sites like JonnyGuru, HardOCP, etc.

 

[mactronix]

I suspect that You wont have an issue with powering a nice GPU for your system as long as the points posted above are all covered.
Let us know which CPU exactly and what games at what resolution you want to play and we can give you some suggestions.

Mactronix

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Can power anything but the 590 / 6990.

 

[prabhatroxx]

its 80+ certified (corsair tx 650 )
which is maximum gpu can i run without a bottleneck ???

 

[egilbe]

its 80+ certified (corsair tx 650 )
which is maximum gpu can i run without a bottleneck ???

Should be able to run anything, Although the GTX590 is on the edge of what I feel comfortable. Your PSU has 53 amps on the 12volt rail and a GTX590 wants 50 amps. Not much wiggle room, but certainly doable.

 

[prabhatroxx]

i am not about the psu i wantto know about the processor
which graphic card will it be able to power

 

[egilbe]

i am not about the psu i wantto know about the processor
which graphic card will it be able to power

cpu's and gpu's are separate components that work together. One does not power the other, although one can limit the other. CPU's don't power graphics cards.

 

[prabhatroxx]

i was asking the same thing
my cpu will able to drive which gpu without a bottleneck

 

[mactronix]

Your resolution and what games you intend to play will still be a factor.

Mactronix

 

[prabhatroxx]

Your resolution and what games you intend to play will still be a factor.

Mactronix

res 1440x900
i play all the games

 

[mactronix]

6870 or 6950 would be the max I would look at.

Mactronix

 

[sunnk]

+1 hd 6870 or maximum hd 6950 2gb for your prosecer and mobo.

buy hd 6870 its good for its price.

 

[prabhatroxx]

6870 or 6950 would be the max I would look at.

Mactronix

so a dual core wont be bottleneck ???(plz be sure)

 

[prabhatroxx]

+1 hd 6870 or maximum hd 6950 2gb for your prosecer and mobo.

buy hd 6870 its good for its price.

so a dual core wont be bottleneck ???(plz be sure)

 

[sunnk]

not that much most of the games uses 2cores only get an hd 6870 instead of 6950 for that setup you will be fine with that setup and hd 6870 will be my choice you should go with hd 6870 goodluck.

 

[prabhatroxx]

will do it surely

 

[prabhatroxx]

Best answer selected by prabhatroxx.

 

[sunnk]

yes it will be good and try to do some overclock for more better performance and it will give you a good performance boost goodluck.