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Do I need a new PSU for this graphics card?

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March 22, 2013 8:29:25 AM

I'm looking at getting a new graphics card for my computer, a GIGABYTE GV-R787OC-2GD, and it says that it needs a 500W PSU. My PSU is 500W, but I'm wondering, does the card alone need 500W, meaning that I would need a larger PSU, or is that 500W specification for the system as a whole? Also, I have five LED fans and a fan controller in my computer (yes, it's because I'm immature and I like bright colorful lights :D ), do those draw enough power that I would need to either remove them, or get a larger PSU to power them and the card? Thanks in advance for any responses!

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a c 182 U Graphics card
March 22, 2013 8:42:44 AM

500w is enough.but tell us +12v ratings on sticker of psu
March 22, 2013 8:47:26 AM

ASHISH65 said:
500w is enough.but tell us +12v ratings on sticker of psu


Thanks for your response! It has two, (if I'm looking at the right thing), one says +12V sub script 1, 16A, the other says +12V sub script B, 18A. I can't find what those sub scripts are referring to :/ 
a c 182 U Graphics card
March 22, 2013 9:15:41 AM

no that psu is low.you need new psu.

i suggest get corsair cxv2 500w.it is perfectly sufficient
March 22, 2013 9:26:47 AM

ASHISH65 said:
no that psu is low.you need new psu.

i suggest get corsair cxv2 500w.it is perfectly sufficient


Okay, thanks for your help!
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