Will My PSU Be Able To Handle an Nvidia Titan?

[Kyriptonite]

Hey all. I was wondering if my OCZ 650W PSU will be able to handle a Titan? I read that 650W PSU's should be able to but I am still nervous so I thought I would ask here.

My PSU: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-056-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098

The Titan: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-303-AS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1576

 

[Kaapstad]

Yes you should be fine, a stock Titan uses about 250watts.

Having said that though do you really want to get a Titan when there are cheaper faster options available.

 

[Jamezinho]

I'd get the 780. If you're prepared to spend big on a Titan then the 780 looks like good value in comparison.

 

[tommybhoy]

It's the wrong time to purchase Titan, there could be a price cut coming(be it new or second hand) with release details-performance/price of AMD's 290X on Tuesday.

You could save your self a fair few £'s by waiting for Nvidia's response-if any.

 

[MooMoo444]

Titan is madness full stop. For not much more dosh you can get SLI 780 over a titan, or even SLI 770 with cash to spare, and that would annilate a Titan. I know which I'd prefer.

 

[rolypolyman]

Hope you have a good reason for buying a Titan because they are very poor value for money, that aside your psu should be ok.

 

[Gregster]

Your PSU will be fine for a Titan Kryptonite

If you intend on massive over volting it won't though,as a Titan can pull near 500W by doing this. Just a heads up

 

[Kyriptonite]

I didn't know the Titan was that bad for value. What card would you all recommend then. I would do some Fraps recording for Youtube which would be my main reason for upgrading. I would rather lean towards AMD than Nvidia but I think thats just because I have an AMD CPU, price point and they are all I have ever used?

P.S. If you think this needs a new topic then I will make one.

 

[Gregster]

The Titan is bad value for money and so is the 780 in truth but and a big BUT, they are the fastest single core cards out, so you decide if you want VFM or power.

What is the rest of your spec bud?

 

[MooMoo444]

If you have the budget for a Titan, then go for a 780. It's got a premium, but does have enough of a boost over a 700 to justify itself. A titan doesn't differentiate itself enough from a 780 however.

 

[Vertiginous]

Get 770 Sli, Better performance and that psu should be able to power them as well, whilst saving money!

 

[shadow_boxer]

Titan is terrible value for money. Wait for the release of the 290X and see how it compares to a 780.

 

[ArchAndroid]

Titan is terrible value for money. Wait for the release of the 290X and see how it compares to a 780.

This. You said you would prefer an AMD GPU anyway. When the Radeon R9 290X comes out, at worst, it will save you a chunk of money buying an nVidia card or at best, it will provide you with a better option.