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Can I use this graphics card using this PSU?

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So according to the following website:
http://www.fsp-group.com/english/1 [...] &proid=541
my power supply says the following:
Model Number: FSP450-60EP
Form factor: ATX12V & EPS12V
Wattage: 450
Rating: Bronze

Here's a picture I took of the label:
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg8 [...] res=medium

So I've asked a couple of questions and some say its 500w and others say its 360w.
I got this answer from a previous question I asked:
"Concentrate on the wattage coming from the 12V rail as that's what your motherboard really uses to convert it to lower voltages:
http://www.playtool.com/pages/psur [...] rails.html
Therefore, I would consider your sample PSU to be rated at 360W."


The video card I want to buy is a GeForce GTX 560
Here's a link to it:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PNY+-+ [...] &cp=1&lp=2
"Additional System Requirements
Minimum 450W or higher system power supply;"

I meet all the other specifications, but I want to be sure my supply can handle it.

I believe I have two PCI-e 6-pin power connectors.
These are the connects
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg8 [...] res=medium


Message edited by Armani_59 on 02-03-2012 at 04:19:14 PM
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nVidia specifies that maximum power draw for the GTX 560 is 150W. FSP is a quality OEM PSU mfr and your specific PSU is bronze certified. With 36A over two rails, your PSU is sufficient.

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Reply to Rugger

I forgot to mention that these are the two PCI-e 6-pin power connectors I'd probably be using.
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg8 [...] res=medium

Reply to Armani_59

That PSU should be sufficient to run your system. I'd be surprised if your actual system power usage ever exceeded 300W.

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Reply to Rugger

What CPU is being used and is it being overclocked?

The GeForce GTX 560 will typically draw a maximum of 13.6 Amps from the +12V rails during gaming.

If you were to run Furmark or OCCT GPU stress testing the current draw from the +12V rails will increase to 17.7 Amps. That's almost at the 18 Amp limit specified on the power supply's label. That could trip the over-current protection circuit depending on how the PCIe connectors are wired to +12V rails of that power supply. Just don't run Furmark or OCCT GPU stress testing.

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I have an AMD Phenom II x4 840T Processor 2.90GHz.

If you recommend I buy a better graphics card and a new power supply unit, what would be the best without me bottle necking?

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