GTX 580 PSU Question

[jamesy]

Just obtained a GTX580 for free and want to know if my hx520 will be enough to power it?
My specs are in my sig.
Ty

 

[andybird123]

should be just about... the 580 is 244w TDP so you won't have any room for overclocking but then your Q processor won't make full use of any overclocking anyway

 

[jamesy]

So even though Nvidia recommend 600w my HX520 should be ok provided I don't OC my cpu or gpu?
If I was going to upgrade my psu which one would you recommend? I have a budget of around £70 Modular would be prefered.

 

[andybird123]

I would definitely OC your CPU to drive the 580

cheapish one (not modular);
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-052-XG&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

this is the cheapest modular one I can find over 600w and just happens to be on special ad 750w so would out last your current system too;
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-055-AK&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

edit; or this one;
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-046-XG&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

 

[Zitron]

I run a i5 750 @ 4GHz and GTX 580 off a HX 520 and it's been fine thus far. Take from that what you will.

 

[jamesy]

I run a i5 750 @ 4GHz and GTX 580 off a HX 520 and it's been fine thus far. Take from that what you will.

Sounds good.

 

[Kaapstad]

I run a i5 750 @ 4GHz and GTX 580 off a HX 520 and it's been fine thus far. Take from that what you will.

You may get away with doing that but if you push a PSU too much you run the risk of damaging and causing problems for your other components.

The PSU is one of the less expensive parts of a PC for peace of mind I would upgrade.