PSU for GTX 260 Core 216

[Jader88]

I'm trying to decide between these power supplies for a single GTX 260 core 216.


PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W

CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W

CORSAIR CMPSU-1000HX 1000W


I have a 500 watt PSU currenty but i dont think that will be enouph for a GTX 260, Can I get by with a 750 watt or do I need a higher watt PSU.

My system specs

P965 mobo
current video card 8800 GTS
2 gb ram
Xtreme gamer sound card

 

[yh125d]

Your 500W should have no problem running your system, depending on the quality of said PSU. Could you link us to the one you have?


If you buy a new PSU any quality 750w would power that rig even with 2 GTX260s and a bunch of peripherals. No need to step up to a 1000w

 

[magreen]

Agreed. A quality 500W with a recent design, so that most of its power is delivered to the 12V rails, would easily be sufficient.

 

[OCNewbie]

Thirdededed on the 500w PSU, depending on which one you have you should be fine for a single GTX 260.

 

[Jader88]

but isn't the minimum power supply for a GTX 260 500 watts ? I thought these cards needed a lot of power especially during gaming but if not I'll just buy the video card.
I don't know what kind of power supply it is, because it came with a pre-built system.

 

[OCNewbie]

Not all 500w PSU's are created equal. You'll have to find out what brand/model your PSU is. If you were going to install a new PSU you'd have to dig that far in anyway so might as well find out what it is and what the +12V rail says for amps/A.

 

[Alptraum]

/agree with the others.

I'm using a Corsair 520HX and running a GTX260 core 216. Its running great. Even if it turns out your current PS is not that great and you want/need to replace it you can get something in the 500 watt range as long as its a good quality one.