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How many watts in a power suppy do I need for this video card? - deemoni - 04-05-2014 12:03 AM
This is my desktop setup so far:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=602037
I was wondering how many watts do I need for a power supply (that is, if I need to upgrade my current) for this GeForce 660 GTX video card:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4501133&CatId=7387&SRCCODE=TIGFBK2&cm_mmc_o=lgkCjCd-2HPRRsCjCkbLwCjCuzgw_BBLfyzuub&fb_action_ids=176541489153653&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=timeline_og&action_object_map=%7B%22176541489153653%22%3A143618805781997%7D&action_type_map=%7B%22176541489153653%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D
A side note: Can somebody give me feedback for this video card, is it good? or is there anything better for the price? My limit is 300 dollars and under.
- i.am.vj - 04-05-2014 12:13 AM
Well, the PSU of the PC you provided a link for says it is 500Ws. The card you provided a link to states a minimum of a 450W PSU is required. Personally, I would upgrade to a 600W PSU to be on the safe side as PSUs that come with a case generally are less efficient and do not provide the the wattage that they advertise which will cause stability issues.