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Will i be able to use GTX 580?

Kub

Kub

Kub

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Hello guys.
I'm planning on buying
Asus GeForce GTX DirectCU II, but my PSU has only 400W of power and according to nvidia, GTX 580 needs 600W, on the other hand in the description of Asus' i can read that
Lower power consumption compared to GTX 480, only 244 watts
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I'm confused, i don't know whether i need new PSU or i can run that card with my current one, it would be nice if i had my answer today.

Cheers!
 
Its
FSP GROUP INC.
FORTRON/SOURCE
Model no. FSP400-40EMDN

I dont think that google will even know about existence such PSU
 
To give you a idea my system in my sig pulls 500w from the mains with Furmark and prime running.

What is the rest of your system.
 
My pc is a Medion something that i got almost 2 years ago, i upgraded it to 6GDDR2 ram and 9800gt since card that was in there burnt. So new PSU is a must have, any ideas for a good one for around 100 euro?

My system in more details:

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I would take a look at the corsair hx and tx range. Get the best you can afford from those. I think u will b able to get a hx850 for ur budget.

No doubt someone will correct me soon. Lol

You really cant go wrong with corsair
 
Never, ever, buy a cheapo psu. If it goes it could take out the rest of the system. Thumbs up for Corsair, you won't be sorry if you add one of those to your rig. :)
 
Is the CPU overclocked at all? If not the 580 will be held back considerably, and still would with a decent overclock. You are unlikely to notice much if any difference compared to a 460GTX as already suggested which would probably run of your current PSU (although I have never heard of the brand).
 
overclock that cpu to at least 3 ghz, get a new psu and then maybe get a new gfx, although the gtx 580 is overkill atm and costs too much for what it is
 
The CPU is not overclocked at all, i'm not that advanced hardware guy, pretty much, i'm a gamer and i'm not quite sure how to do it, besides, i guess i have basic CPU Fan set.

About the PSU, what about this one, Corsair TX 750W ATX?

Also, i feel ashamed showing my pc and all that when its not overclocked or anything, i feel like i'm dumb...
 
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Not worth buying a GTX580, you can't even overclock the CPU if you wanted to, it's a Medion PC, I'm pretty sure they have bios options for overclock disabled.
 
The way i'm planning to do this is to get that gtx580 with new PSU, roll with it on my current set up for some time while i get money for MOBO and CPU upgrades, i'm NOT going to stick to that pc, for now its just a temporary thing untill i get better stuff. I'm an university student so the cash gets short for me quite often so i have to take everything bit slower.
 
nayan89 said:
Not worth buying a GTX580, you can't even overclock the CPU if you wanted to, it's a Medion PC, I'm pretty sure they have bios options for overclock disabled.
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+1, you be bottlenecked by the CPU. Get a 460 instead and buy this PSU: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-042-BQ&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1083

If you want to have a more future proof PSU that can handle cards like the 580 then this one: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-003-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

EDIT: Just saw your reply, then if that's the case, go for it :p. How is the airflow within the case though? You want to make sure the 580 is getting enough air.
 
Orcvader said:
+1, you be bottlenecked by the CPU. Get a 460 instead and buy this PSU: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-042-BQ&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1083

If you want to have a more future proof PSU that can handle cards like the 580 then this one: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-003-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

EDIT: Just saw your reply, then if that's the case, go for it :p. How is the airflow within the case though? You want to make sure the 580 is getting enough air.
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The one you showed is actually cheaper, even better! So if it is as i say, i can go for it with green light? I'm basicly building PC for Battlefield 3 <3! I want DICE love at it's best.
 
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