Is my PSU capable of running high end graphics cards please help

[Tom_100]

I have an assembled pc having the following spec:

Processor: iCore3 2100 3GHZ

Motherboard: Intel DH61WW

RAM: 8 GB DDR 3

PCIE x16 version 2.0 slot card : xfx 9400GT 1GB

Hard Disk : 1 TB Western Digital SATA

DVD Writer

MY 500 Watt PSU has got two 12V rails as printed on the side of the PSU's cover

+12V1 => 22 A

+12V2 => 22 A

(If you need other voltage or ampere values printed on the side of the PSU, please let me know)

And 1 PCIE 6 Pin connector ( 6 pin + optional 2 pin ) - wattage of this connector is unknow to me.


Can I run any of the following cards without upgrading my PSU and damaging any of the existing components ?

HD 7750, HD 7770, HD 6790 , HD 6850, GTX 550 ti, GTX 560, GTX 560 SE, GTX 560 ti

 

[knightdog56]

Depends on make and model of power supply. Not all power supplies use the same grade of components.

 

[Tom_100]

So there is no surety of running any of those cards ? Not even HD 7750 or GTX 550 ti ?

 

[JKatwyopc]

According to the Specs of your power supply you should be able to run any graphics card that requires no more than 1 PCIe power connector. However, as others have stated, we have no way of knowing whether your PSU actually supplies the current and wattage that it is rated for. Tell us the brand and model number of the PSU and then we can look it up and make a better assessment of it's quality.

 

[variokas]

All these cards have a requirement of 500W PSU...As far as I have had experience with this: if you have good PSU AND you will not OC, your current setup will allow these cards. However, if you have bought one of those 5 cents per watt PSUs... Results may wary

 

[Tom_100]

It is a local brand -

E-Spectrum - model: ES - PSU - 500 W

This is their website: http://www.e-spectrum.in/

My model is not listed in the website. Instead there is another 500 Watt model on display -

http://www.e-spectrum.in/products/power-supply/es-psu-p500.html

Hope this helps.

EDIT: The model on display in the website is the same as my model. Only difference is that my 12V rails have 22 A instead of 20 A

 

[Tom_100]

ALSO NOTE : I am currently running xfx 9400 GT 1 GB which requires a 20 Amperes rating on the 12V rail ( as printed on the side of the card's box ). So I guess we can be sure that the 12V rail at least has the capacity to deliver 20 Amperes.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

 

[Smeg45]

Its a cheap no name PSU whose quality is all over the place, I would not run a new GPU on it. A better choice would be a Corsair CX600.

 

[Tom_100]

Will brands like - Cooler Master or iBall work as an alternative ? If so which models ?

Secondly - I see that crossair CX600 has a extra fan on it top (in the picture).

http://www.corsair.com/builder-series-cx600.html

Will it fit into my existing cabinet or do I have to buy a new cabinet too ?

 

[Smeg45]

Coolermaster and iBall don't make decent PSU's. Some of the Coolermaster's are OK but most aren't. What case do you have?

 

[amuffin]

^^
They don't make PSU's at all.

 

[Smeg45]

^^
They don't make PSU's at all.

They both do, iBall looks Indian. What are you going on about?

 

[KaiGaming]

you can use 5770/6770/7770.

 

[Tom_100]

If I can use HD 5770/6770/7770 with my existing PSU. Then why not HD 7750 ?

Secondly , do the rear end of the top cover of the cabinet needs to be open to allow air flow from the cross air PSU CX 600 which has a fan on the top as shown in the picture - http://****/api/click?format=go&key=984ed3ed6aa9a69986f88d56d10e7616&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomshardware.com%2Fforum%2F367683-33-capable-running-high-graphics-cards-help%23t2766666&v=1&libid=1346146992349&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corsair.com%2Fbuilder-series-cx600.html&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomshardware.com%2Fforum%2Fbdd.php%3Fconfig%3Dtomshardwareus.inc&title=Is%20my%20PSU%20capable%20of%20running%20high%20end%20graphics%20cards%20please%20help&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corsair.com%2Fbuilder-series-cx600.html&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13461475498311

 

[KaiGaming]

you can use the 7750. Is there any other way to post the picture? I cannot access the link from here. Thanks

 

[Tom_100]

Here is the link for the picture of crossair PSU - http://www.corsair.com/builder-series-cx600.html

 

[Raid Z3ro]

I think none of these cards burn more than 300W so you should be fine with any of them honestly. Don't go SLI/Crossfire though.

 

[Tom_100]

Can you guys confirm if I buy this model of crossair CX 600 - http://www.gadgets.in/corsair-builder-series-cx600-cmpsu-600cx-600w-atx12v-v2-3-active-pfc-power-supply.html

Will I be able to run any of these cards without any worry ?-

HD 7750, HD 7770, HD 6790 , HD 6850, GTX 550 ti, GTX 560, GTX 560 SE, GTX 560 ti

 

[Tom_100]

Coolermaster and iBall don't make decent PSU's. Some of the Coolermaster's are OK but most aren't. What case do you have?

Normal ATX tower cabinet with a chassis fan on the side.

 

[Tom_100]

They both do, iBall looks Indian. What are you going on about?

If I go for iBall, it will cost me a little less than CrossAir CX 600 or Cooler Master.

Is Cross Air CX 600 a stable choice for running any of the high end cards ? Please confirm.

 

[Sunius]

Yes, CORSAIR is a decent choice and it will work with either of those cards. I personally have it powering up my GTX 560 Ti.

 

[Tom_100]

Yes, CORSAIR is a decent choice and it will work with either of those cards. I personally have it powering up my GTX 560 Ti.

Are you using this model - http://www.corsair.com/builder-series-cx600.html

Or can you confirm if this model is good enough for running gtx 560 ti ?

 

[hellboy11]

Do NOT buy iBall (Personal Experience).. They are cheap and unreliable. Go for Corsiar or Seasonic, if you can manage to find one for a good price in India

 

[hellboy11]

Do NOT buy iBall (Personal Experience).. They are cheap and unreliable. Go for Corsiar or Seasonic, if you can manage to find one for a good price in India

 

[Tom_100]

Do NOT buy iBall (Personal Experience).. They are cheap and unreliable. Go for Corsiar or Seasonic, if you can manage to find one for a good price in India

Thank you for your advice. I will keep it in mind while buying the PSU.