MSI GTX 680 Lighting Power Supply

[Marcuskac]

Hello
Im wondering, how much is enough for this card.
I planning on buying a 600W, but im not sure if it's enough...

Oh, and so i dont have to make another thread, is this PC case
good: Coolermaster USP 100
Im planning on putting a Noctua NH-D14 Fan in there with this graphics card and im
wondering will it fit?

Thanks in advance

 

[geofelt]

The msi lightning requires two 8 pin pci-e connectors. A good quality psu may well have that.

But, that is an expensive card @$600.
It has a boost clock of 1176.

A less expensive top GTX680 might be the EVGA Superclocked, Signature 2 @$520.
It also has a boost clock of 1163, and only requires a 6 and an 8 pin connector.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130797

If price is no object, and you want the strongest single gpu card, then look at the EVGA GTX680 classified@$660.
It is built for maximum overclocks. It needs two 8 pin connectors.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130801

You should have no problem with the Noctua NH-D14. It is about the same height as any other tower cooler, 160mm.
With the two fans and towers, it will cover lots of the motherboard, so plan on using low profile ram.

As I understand it, the cm USP case comes bundled with a 550w psu that you can't use.
Is there something about the case that you really want?
I suspect that there are better options for you.

 

[TheBigTroll]

your build seems unbalanced with that case

 

[Marcuskac]

But if i buy better case, i have no money for the psu.
What case do you recommend?
Maybe i could save some more for the HAF 912.

And what PSU do you recommend?

Btw i bought this card because i could get it really cheap for like $600.
(In my country its usually 800$ !!! )

 

[Marcuskac]

Ok, i found this:
OCZ ModXtream 700W.

Its cheap and i could use the 6 to 8 Pin power cable that i get with the card.
Is that ok?

 

[TheBigTroll]

if you cant afford a good case, why are you getting the 680 lightning? you should be getting something like a gtx670 power edition and a good case like a corsair 500r. a 680 lightning in a cheap case is completely out of place

please fill out the how to ask for build advice template so we can help you configure a balanced system

 

[Marcuskac]

Ill just get the HAF 912.
What about the PSU ?

 

[TheBigTroll]

as i said, fill out the form so we can build a better configuration for you

as for the psu, this is my recommendation
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005IUVYA2/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

[Marcuskac]

Can you find a good one here?
http://www.nabava.net/napajanja__310

Because Amazon wont ship to my country :/
For the price in USD divide by 6.

where can i fill that form?
I already bought the cpu, gpu and the mbo.

 

[Marcuskac]

thats pretty expensive, anything cheaper?
(Btw the site doesn't seem to work for me right now, maybe it works for you)

 

[TheBigTroll]

id suggest the silverstone strider 750w

 

[TheBigTroll]

well if you are not to do SLI, get the xfx 550w. cheaping out on your power supply is a pretty big mistake.

 

[cgner]

Which 600w power supply? Make sure it puts out at least 60 amps. I would also suggest stepping up to 700-750 watts.

 

[Marcuskac]

Which one of these do you recommend:

http://www.nabava.net/napajanja__310/xfx-napajanje-black-edition-750-w-135mm-vent__1756381
http://www.nabava.net/napajanja__310/corsair-napajanje-gaming-series-gs-800-w-140mm-vent__1763921
http://www.nabava.net/napajanja__310/ocz-napajanje-fatal1ty-750-w-135mm-vent__1756081
http://www.nabava.net/napajanja__310/corsair-napajanje-gaming-series-gs-700-w-140mm-vent__1763911
http://www.nabava.net/napajanja__310/ocz-napajanje-modxstream-pro-700-w-135mm-vent__1754041
http://www.nabava.net/napajanja__310/silverstone-napajanje-strider-essential-st70f-es-700-w-aktivni-pfc__1756881

 

[Marcuskac]

Ofcorse, the first one is the most expensive
Why not the Corsair or the OCZ, i heard they are god PSU-s

 

[TheBigTroll]

the first one but the silverstone strider is cheaper

 

[Marcuskac]

I think this one is pretty neat:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018

Yea, i mentioned it before.
Its not TOO Expensive, and very good quality.

 

[cgner]

I think this one is pretty neat:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018

Yea, i mentioned it before.
Its not TOO Expensive, and very good quality.

It does not show ampers on +12 rail.

 

[Marcuskac]

I think its 25 amps or something like that...
So...not enough?
Well i guess i will have to save a little more :/

 

[cgner]

25 amps won't cut anything above GTX 560ti. Shoot for at least 40 amps. AT LEAST.

 

[Marcuskac]

Ok, thanks for the help
Now i know more about what PSU to choose.
I guess it's better to save for better PSU then regret about not buying it.

 

[Marcuskac]

Best answer selected by Marcuskac.

 

[delluser1]

I think its 25 amps or something like that...
So...not enough?

It's 2 x 25 that combined equal 46a
Not what I would choose for such an expensive card, it's basically a budget grade psu

Power consumption
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/07/23/msi_geforce_gtx_680_lightning_video_card_review/10

Plenty for a single card system
http://www.nabava.net/napajanja__310/ocz-napajanje-silencer-mk-iii-series-600-w__1755971

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=263

 

[cgner]

Ok, thanks for the help
Now i know more about what PSU to choose.
I guess it's better to save for better PSU then regret about not buying it.

I cheaped out on 25 amp PSU and had to upgrade later. Better do it the right way once

 

[Marcuskac]

I decided to go for the XFX 750W Black Edition.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207003

Thanks for the help guys.
I really didnt know much about PSU-s.