GTX 560 Ti and GTX 560

[td0615vfx]

Hello im looking to buy a new video card and i have my mind set on one of these but i have a 485w power supply when the gtx 560 ti needs 500w minimum can i still run the ti on the 485w? or will it just not work?

 

[Arachnotronic]

It might work, depending on the power draw you're subjecting that PSU to. But you're risking stability and even the safety of your components. Get a beefier PSU -- it's worth it.

 

[td0615vfx]

so should i get a better power supply and get the ti? or should i just get a 560 and stick with this power supply? is it worth the extra money?

 

[toyota]

please always list ALL of your current specs in detail when asking for video card advice. a psu powers a whole system so without all of that pc info, we are just guessing here. also the exact model of that psu needs to be known as 485 watts really does not mean much because it could be a no name overrated psu.

 

[FalseChristian]

You need a 600w PS for 1 GPU and a 700w for 2 in SLI. I'm currently running eVGA GTX 460 1GB in SLI overclocked to 870/1740/4200 at 1.0875v using a OCZ GameXtream 700w PS and am having no problems at all!

 

[-Slacker-]

^Actually, a good 500w psu would be ideal for the gtx 560ti, unless, maybe, you're going to overclock.

OP can you check out the full name of your psu? (brand and model)

 

[birthdaymonkey]

A quality 485 watt PSU could be classified as more than sufficient for a 560. A crappy one could take out your computer in a puff of magic smoke. Must know name and model of PS!

 

[td0615vfx]

oh my bad im new here. the computer for the gpu is yet to be built but the parts i have in mind are:
NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX case
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T CPU
Asus M4N68T-M V2 Socket AM3 630a mATX Motherboard
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB 240 Pin DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)
and im planning on using the same 485 watt power supply i have now unless i should get a better one and get the 560 ti which is Noisetaker Enermax...but never mind i never looked at the box but now that I did i found out it only supports pentium for and athlon. So i guess all there is to do is buy another power supply and if i do i might as well get a good one. So now the question remains the GTX 560 (non ti) which is 197$ or the GTX 560 Ti which is 225$. Is the extra 25$ really worth it for the ti?

 

[dpodblood]

To my knowledge there is no non-Ti version of the GTX 560. It may be just the way your vendor is labeling the card. I would recommend getting at least a good 500W PSU. You're current PSU may do the job, but it's not worth the risk.

 

[td0615vfx]

To my knowledge there is no non-Ti version of the GTX 560. It may be just the way your vendor is labeling the card. I would recommend getting at least a good 500W PSU. You're current PSU may do the job, but it's not worth the risk.

really? It could be the ti version is here
and the non ti version is here
I think the differences seem pretty small? But I don't know.

 

[Sunny129]

...but never mind i never looked at the box but now that I did i found out it only supports pentium for and athlon. So i guess all there is to do is buy another power supply and if i do i might as well get a good one. So now the question remains the GTX 560 (non ti) which is 197$ or the GTX 560 Ti which is 225$. Is the extra 25$ really worth it for the ti?

well since you now know you're going to have to get a new PSU, the next question to be asked regarding which GPU to buy is what will you be using it for? games, graphics editing, video encoding, distributed computing, some combination thereof, etc?

To my knowledge there is no non-Ti version of the GTX 560. It may be just the way your vendor is labeling the card.

there most definitely is a GTX 560 non-Ti, though it was just released. AnandTech just posted a review of it HERE back on the 17th.

 

[td0615vfx]

I do gaming alot but my main use on this computer is Visual Effects using 3ds Max

 

[birthdaymonkey]

To my knowledge there is no non-Ti version of the GTX 560. It may be just the way your vendor is labeling the card. I would recommend getting at least a good 500W PSU. You're current PSU may do the job, but it's not worth the risk.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4344/nvidias-geforce-gtx-560-top-to-bottom-overclock

OP, your Enermax PSU sounds like a high quality unit, but it seems that it's a bit old. It would probably be fine, but it only has one PCI-E power connector. If you're on a tight budget, give it a try (most video cards come with molex->PCI-E power adapters) but if you can afford a new one, it might be time to invest in a new Seasonic, Antec, or Corsair model.

 

[td0615vfx]

yeah i probobly will upgrade maybe to 700w because later in the future i may to do sli

 

[dpodblood]

Ah guess I haven't been paying enough attention to the Anand mainpage.

 

[Arachnotronic]

I highly, highly suggest the Antec TruePower 750W. It's powered the rig in my sig for over a year now, subject to crazy GF100 power draw, overclocking, and all sorts of crazy things, without a hitch. It's kinda pricey, but worth it.

 

[birthdaymonkey]

yeah i probobly will upgrade maybe to 700w because later in the future i may to do sli

If you're planning to buy from newegg, this Corsair 750TX is on sale right now...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...7&AID=10440897

Use promo code EMCKEGJ36 for $80 total (after rebate).

According to this thread, it's a Seasonic-made unit. Should be a good choice for the money:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2166353

 

[td0615vfx]

hmmm would how much would it affect if i just bought a cheapy 700w like these?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148040
or this if that one is just to crappy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018

 

[dpodblood]

Don't cheap out on your PSU, and definitely don't go with OCZ.

 

[birthdaymonkey]

hmmm would how much would it affect if i just bought a cheapy 700w like these?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817148040
or this if that one is just to crappy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341018

The Corsair I linked above is the same price as the OCZ and much much better. The Apex is probably a POS. If you want to spend less, get a lower wattage model from a reputable brand.

 

[td0615vfx]

yeah thats what i would do but a person who posted earlier said for sli i need to have 700w is that true?

 

[digitaldurandal]

No, I am running 2x570 oced with an i7 oced (not SB either which uses less power) and I only have a 750w. You could probably run 2x560 with a 650 if you buy a quality power supply.

But to be honest that Corsair 750 for 80 bucks is the best deal you are going to get so there is no reason not to purchase it.

Your powersupply is the lifeline of your system, if you buy a cheap powersupply in my experience it leads to 20 dollars of savings up front and 200 dollars of damage down the line.

 

[skipsneeky2]

While i hate being the one to suggest another product , perhaps the OP might be on a budget if so he could go with a gtx550 ti it requires 400 watts and 24 amps.

Don't know the real world difference between the two but it MIGHT warrant him not needing another psu .

If he could afford a new psu and a gtx560 ti by all means go for it but if on a budget perhaps that card might be the better of the two.

 

[birthdaymonkey]

yeah thats what i would do but a person who posted earlier said for sli i need to have 700w is that true?

Most cheap power supplies that claim they are capable of 700 watts will actually die a fiery death before they ever get to that level of output. For SLI with midrange GPUs, you need a minimum of a 600-650 watt QUALITY power supply. For a generic PSU to say it's a 700 watt is meaningless.

 

[td0615vfx]

hmmm well then i guess the best thing to do would be to get that corsair ok thansk very much!