Minimum psu requirement for a 580?

Matt84 · 25 Sep 2011 at 12:09

I am using the Be Quiet, PP L7 530W, and i'm just wondering if it will be enough to run a gtx 580, i5, 1 hdd and a dvd drive. I don't plan on overclocking anything yet, just BF3 and rift will be the games i use on it.

would that psu be enuff, or fail/dmg it...

CinderzFTW · 25 Sep 2011 at 13:41

I very much doubt a 530W will run a GTX580 with an i5 processor.

Get a 600/650W to be on the VERY safe side:

Corsiar PSU: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-037-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

BeQuiet PSU: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-051-BQ&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1083

Both support 80 plus technology so you know your getting the power you need, and that heat and electricity is not being wasted hence increasing your electricity bill.

Anyone of these will do nicely.

CinderzFTW

Lemin · 25 Sep 2011 at 13:46

Id get...

Lepa B-Series 750W '80 Plus Bronze' Modular Power Supply
£74.98 inc VAT

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-LA&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=2057

CinderzFTW · 25 Sep 2011 at 13:49

No point in a 750W if you ask me! He isn't going to overclock and there is no Sli involved, so a 650W will do just fine. PLUS the cheaper BeQuiet 650W is "80 Plus Gold". Which is better, yes?

Jony27 · 25 Sep 2011 at 13:54

I agree with Lemin's suggestion.
its not needed, but its nearly the same price as the corsair you suggested, plus the Lepa is modular too.

olivier renault · 25 Sep 2011 at 14:09

the Lepa 750W has 650W on 12V, so really, it's a 650W as far as gaming goes

cammy5477 · 25 Sep 2011 at 14:19

isn't the Lepa a re-badged enermax?
if so id get this....

ExecutorKevin · 25 Sep 2011 at 14:43

yes it is.

olivier renault · 25 Sep 2011 at 14:44

The B-series are Sirtec / CWT, not Enermax. The 'Gold' are Enermax, but it is produced in collaboration with Enermax, IMO the best PSUs around after Seasonic. Good PSU anyway.