Would you change the PSU?

JaseUK · 4 Feb 2009 at 21:57

Guys just wondering if it is worth me changing my psu. Currently using an enermax 620w modular. I have just replaced the 2 x 4870's with a gtx 295 and would like a psu with dedicated 6 and 8 pin.
I have 4 hardrives in Raid 0 & 1.
1 x WC pump
1 x cathode
Fan controller
And what's in my sig.
My PC runs fine but just conscious that it's not got enough juice or stressing it somewhat.

chuck990 · 4 Feb 2009 at 22:06

i wouldn't have thought you really needed a new one, if you get a second gtx then you will need a new one but aatm you should be fine

Kennysevenfold · 4 Feb 2009 at 22:09

yeah should be fine mate unless you sli that card

EsaT · 5 Feb 2009 at 09:12

GTX295 needs ~50W less than 4870 CF. (be it separate cards or X2)

ChrisLX200 · 5 Feb 2009 at 09:17

You get a true continuous 620w out of that PSU, and a peak about 800. You don't need anything more right now.

JaseUK · 5 Feb 2009 at 12:12

Only problem I have now guys is tidying up those cables. Due to the fact I am using the adapters that came with the EVGA gtx 295 it looks shoddy.

I could either strip out the plugs joining all the cables and braid them or find somewhere that sells an 8 pin and a 6 pin cable that runs directly to the PSU.

However I see that the 8 pin plug is powered by a splitter with 6 pin plugs and the 6 pin is powered by two molex's. I am assuming this is how its meant to be.

JaseUK · 6 Feb 2009 at 19:08

I was looking at the EVGA packaging today and read the following: -

This graphics card requires:

680 watt or greater power supply with a minimum of 46 amps on the +12 volt rail.

Worth pondering I suppose