a little help!

[James1954]

ok was just about to click buy on a new bfg gtx 275 ocx but then ive suddenly realised about the psu required to power it!
on the bfg website its saying that a minimum of a 680 psu is needed.

i have a 530 psu but ive seen some people running gtx 275s with 500 psu's

whats going on? do i need to upgrade my psu aswell?

 

[Wizardskills]

It should be fine. What PSU do you have?

 

[mcalladine]

should be ok, depending what make it is

 

[Locke]

530? Is that a Tagan one?

If so, I have the same one and I'm running a GTX280 with lots of other bits absolutely fine.

 

[James1954]

its not the most expensive psu on the market but this : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-012-HP&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1097

 

[Wizardskills]

Should be fine

 

[jigger]

A decent 400 watt would do it.

You should be fine but you may need to use a molex-PCI-E cable. Make sure you connect it up properly and you will be OK. I am pritty sure the card will come with two, but it may be worth checking.