Rennn Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have a new GPU, as some of you may already know. My psu is just horrible, and it's going to cause big problems if I run anything that puts my GPU under stress. I need a new psu that can support this stuff: AMD Phenom II x4 at 3.2GhzGTX 460 768MB GC My maximum price is $130, but less is preferred. I've looked myself, but I can't figure out what I should be looking for or what price range I should be in, and I'm worried about overpaying. What do you think is the best deal for a reliable psu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 My GTX 560 TI needed minimum 650 watts so I got a 700 watts PSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davofwater Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 check out newegg and search under power supplies and filter by most reviews and that will give you the most popular ones that people are buying and reviewing. Has always worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisban0 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have a new GPU, as some of you may already know. My psu is just horrible, and it's going to cause big problems if I run anything that puts my GPU under stress. I need a new psu that can support this stuff: AMD Phenom II x4 at 3.2GhzGTX 460 768MB GC My maximum price is $130, but less is preferred. I've looked myself, but I can't figure out what I should be looking for or what price range I should be in, and I'm worried about overpaying. What do you think is the best deal for a reliable psu? There is a PSU calculator you can find at the link below.http://educations.newegg.com/tool/psucalc/index.html Just enter in your rigs info and it will tell you what kind of psu you need. You should easily be able to find a psu that fits your needs for under $130 at newegg.com. Also, you might want to make sure its 80+ certified. Some dubious manufacturers sell psu with fake inflated ratings. This shouldn't be a problem as long as its not some super cheap brand. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted1572091User Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) I'm running a Phenom II x4 3.4Ghz and a Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 on the Antec 380D 380w PSU. It was only $50. I haven't had any issues that I'm aware of. I think the two GPUs are the same TDP, as are the processors, so I'd say you'd be fine with it. If you're a little paranoid about 380w not being enough though, you might try the 500D (currently $60 on newegg after rebate). Both have good reviews and are fairly inexpensive, and ought to be fine unless you're thinking of multiple cards at some point. EDIT: Also, a tip. The "Minimum PSU" number given by the video card manufacturer isn't a straight up fact. They (from what I understand) give higher values based on what less efficient PSUs would need. If you're getting an 80 Plus certified then that number will come down a good deal. Just look around on google for people with the GTX 460 using whichever PSU you're looking to buy. That will let you know if people run it fine or have problems. Edited October 31, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rennn Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Will a 6+2 pin PCI-E connector work with a 6-pin connection? Why don't they just call it 8 pin if it's 6+2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tem1980 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 They call it 6+2 because the two are separate from the 6, so you can use it with 6 pin connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderiii Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022 $45 after Rebate.... all you need and then some actually. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilllamas Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I got an OCZ 850w for £70 ish, over 2 years ago.And it's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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