Patches O'Houlihan
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Processor | Intel i7-860 |
Motherboard | Asus P7P55D Evo |
Cooling | Thermalright Venomous-X, 2x AC-F Fans in Push/Pull |
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3-1600 8GB (F3-12800CL9D) |
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Power Supply | Seasonic X750 |
Software | Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit |
Sooo, first time, long time. I hope this is the right forum for this type of question. I know I'm going to catch crap for this but...
I've been trying to find info on the intranets regarding my PSU and if it'll be able to handle a non-overclocked 470GTX (non-SLI). My system specs:
PSU in question: Corsair 520HX - about 2 years old and going strong.
i7-860 (stock)
Asus P7P55D Evo
9800GTX+ (to be replaced with a 470GTX)
2 sticks G.Skill DDR3 (stock)
3x 7200rpm WD drives
3x 120mm Fans (low-medium speed)
1x 140mm Fan
2x 92mm fans (medium speed)
Calculated Current draw via eXtreme PSU Calculator: 352watts
Calculated Current draw with 470GTX: 431watts
The reason I ask is because I don't want to have to shell out more cash for a PSU when the one I have is still pretty good so far. Also, I don't plan on on OC'ing the 470GTX when I get it. I've read reviews on the 520HX and how it can dish out more power, but I just wanted to be on the safe side and ask you fine folks of TPU for your expertise.
Thanks for your input!
I've been trying to find info on the intranets regarding my PSU and if it'll be able to handle a non-overclocked 470GTX (non-SLI). My system specs:
PSU in question: Corsair 520HX - about 2 years old and going strong.
i7-860 (stock)
Asus P7P55D Evo
9800GTX+ (to be replaced with a 470GTX)
2 sticks G.Skill DDR3 (stock)
3x 7200rpm WD drives
3x 120mm Fans (low-medium speed)
1x 140mm Fan
2x 92mm fans (medium speed)
Calculated Current draw via eXtreme PSU Calculator: 352watts
Calculated Current draw with 470GTX: 431watts
The reason I ask is because I don't want to have to shell out more cash for a PSU when the one I have is still pretty good so far. Also, I don't plan on on OC'ing the 470GTX when I get it. I've read reviews on the 520HX and how it can dish out more power, but I just wanted to be on the safe side and ask you fine folks of TPU for your expertise.
Thanks for your input!
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