GTX 480 PSU question

[schulmanworks]

Is a Corsair Builder 500W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= enough to power a GTX 480? I have the opportunity to buy the 480 used for $150 and I want to make sure I can power it.

 

[maxalge]

Is a Corsair Builder 500W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= enough to power a GTX 480? I have the opportunity to buy the 480 used for $150 and I want to make sure I can power it.

You need a good 600w or better, with +12v that is at least rated at 42 amps.

 

[schulmanworks]

I"m operating on a pretty tight budget... Any recommendations with $50?

 

[ASHISH65]

Raise your budget and get corsair cx 600w at newegg

 

[schulmanworks]

So... this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= ?

 

[ASHISH65]

yes that one it is perfect for your gpu.

 

[schulmanworks]

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