460gtx

[ste2005]

Hi guys a mate of mine has just upgraded his gfx to a 460gtx. However he did not check his psu and he is now having stability issues.

I have asked him to check his Psu and its 350watt dell one.

Does anyone know if these dell psu's are good enough, and if not what should he look at getting that issub £50

Cheers.

 

[xsistor]

A 350w dell(or OEM) PSU probably can't source enough power on the 12v rail for a GTX 460. He'll need a new PSU ASAP. Tell him to take that 460 out and use his old card until he gets a new PSU.

 

[Stoner81]

^^ +1,000,000 get that card out ASAP!

A PSU like this would be fine (could probably get away with a 500 watt) ---> http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-117-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1088

Stoner81.

 

[ste2005]

A 350w dell(or OEM) PSU probably can't source enough power on the 12v rail for a GTX 460. He'll need a new PSU ASAP. Tell him to take that 460 out and use his old card until he gets a new PSU.

Aye thats what I have told him to do for now, just needs to order the right psu. I was thinking of telling him to get this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-055-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

 

[xsistor]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-007-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497 something like this will be more than enough and last him through a few uprades. But even a good 400w-450w PSU will do.

 

[Hyburnate]

Your only gunna need about 450W.

 

[ste2005]

Your only gunna need about 450W.

ah ok, cheers i will ring him and let him know so he can order 1.

 

[xsistor]

ah ok, cheers i will ring him and let him know so he can order 1.

GOOD 450w. Or close to it.

GOOD. Important. Make sure it can do at least 24 Amperes on the 12v rail.

 

[ste2005]

would the one I linked be good, as its on TWO. I know its a 550watt but that should last him a while?

 

[xsistor]

It will do but I've heard ppl complain about ocz branded PSUs. The xfx one I linked will be top notch if he can stretch. Or maybe a 450w antec or a corsair