Would my PSU handle at 280GTX?

[Pennyboy]

Hey can someone please advise whether my 600W enermax would handle a 280GTX? or will i need to buy a new one? see sig for more details.

[DeusGear]

Probably no problem. I ran a gtx280 and running an hd4870x2 with the rest of my specs on a 620hx.

[Pennyboy]

Probably no problem. I ran a gtx280 and running an hd4870x2 with the rest of my specs on a 620hx.

Ok great thanks. I will give it a go and if i run into problems i will get a 750W Enermax or Corsair PSU.

[Muppet]

Ok great thanks. I will give it a go and if i run into problems i will get a 750W Enermax or Corsair PSU.

Should be fine for your system. If you are thinking of changing, grab one of the Corsair units. They are very good for what you pay.

[Pennyboy]

Should be fine for your system. If you are thinking of changing, grab one of the Corsair units. They are very good for what you pay.


Yeah, i was thinking of upgrading to the 1000W corsair at a later date. Will run with my 600W enermax for a bit longer. My new GTX280 is due in this week!

[Monnie Rock]

+1 The Corsair HX1000 is an excellent unit. The next step up from that is the Thermaltake 1200. Both built on the Channel Well PUC design. :thumbsup:

Thank you,
Monnie

[MowTin]

Hey can someone please advise whether my 600W enermax would handle a 280GTX? or will i need to buy a new one? see sig for more details.

I have the same question. I have a large atx case with a lot of big fans. Just 3 hard drives,dvd-r, GTS all running on 600W.

Could I just pop in a 280GTX no problem?

[DarthBeavis]

+1 The Corsair HX1000 is an excellent unit. The next step up from that is the Thermaltake 1200. Both built on the Channel Well PUC design. :thumbsup:

Thank you,
Monnie

I suspect they have problems with EVGA 790i boards . . .would stay away if you use that mobo.

[Monnie Rock]

I suspect they have problems with EVGA 790i boards . . .would stay away if you use that mobo.


Strange, Jackup had a EVGA 790i and a thermaltake 1200


Thank you,
Monnie

[Pennyboy]

I suspect they have problems with EVGA 790i boards . . .would stay away if you use that mobo.

Is there any reports of problems with ASUS 680i based boards?

I am still waiting on my GTX280, the supplier of ASUS cards in NZ forgot to send it to the shop I am buying it from then he sold it from under me and I have paid for the card in full. I was not happy, but luckily another supplier has stock so with a bit of luck I should have it on Monday now.

[Bee_Dee_3_Dee]

Probably no problem. I ran a gtx280 and running an hd4870x2 with the rest of my specs on a 620hx.

620hx Rules with a GTX280! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139002

I have a 620hx Power Supply(Maximum Power 620W) and can run a GTX280, five HDDs, one Dual TV Card, and one DVD-Recorder and the results of doing so are not getting one single BSOD. I can record two TV shows and at the same time play Crysis, or FEAR, or BF2, or Fallout 3, or FC2, etc... with XFire and Vent and Intranet Browser for work (I'm alt+Tabbing constantly). Nothing stops this rig and only a 620W PSU.

But I wouldn't risk trying anything else power supply wise, that is 650W or less. The 620hx's reputation is as good as it gets for a single video card rig. Plus, as a result of its smaller architecture the GTX285 will require less power than it's predecessor (GTX280) while still performing 10% better. w00t! :)

My 3.0GHz Wolfdale (Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz CPU) is only at 3.7GHz to 3.75GHz and not 4.0GHz, for the purpose of being able to go in and out of sleep mode with Vista anytime I want. But now that I think of it; that was with my 8800GTX. So maybe I can go beyond 3.7GHz on Wolfdale and have no probs with sleep mode with my GTX280. But I mite as well play it safe.

Note: In order to aid in the validation of having only a 620W PSU, and if it was powerful enough for my brand new BFG GTX280 Video Card; when I first got the GTX280 I did not OC the my Wolfdale for the first 50 days. And now for the past 50 days with the CPU @ 3.7GHz, my PC still rocks and NO, NONE, NOTTA single BSOD whatsoever.

This configuration ROCKS! And with only a $79 MOBO mind u. :D Spend ur money on the best PSU and not on a MOBO with features u get for future proofing sake and never end up using anyway. :)

*620hx Rules! *620hx Rules! *620hx Rules!

[BABIC]

620hx Rules with a GTX280! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139002



Nice PSU but there are better ones out there that cost a good bit less than the one you paid for.


$99 before MIR 52amps on a single 12v rail :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

$119 before MIR 60amps on a single 12v rail and 750 watts. :o
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

[saturnotaku]

Nice PSU but there are better ones out there that cost a good bit less than the one you paid for.


$99 before MIR 52amps on a single 12v rail :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

$119 before MIR 60amps on a single 12v rail and 750 watts. :o
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

No need to repeat yourself, Jackson.

http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=1890186&postcount=101

[fhj52]

It really depends on how many other items are started during system boot and what current the unit can output. Enermax 600W may not have the muscle.
PC Power & Cooling PSU's are on sale at Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=50009830%2040000058&Manufactory=9830&bop=And&SpeTabStoreType=0&Order=RATING). The (red) 750W is $80 after rebate; normally ~ $250 MSRP. Free Shipping.
There are ( still ) no better PC PSU's than the PC P&C ...

The PC P&C 610W unit has been running the GTX260^2 for ~ a month and the 750W will be very soon(a new system build).

[Muppet]

It really depends on how many other items are started during system boot and what current the unit can output. Enermax 600W may not have the muscle.
PC Power & Cooling PSU's are on sale at Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=50009830%2040000058&Manufactory=9830&bop=And&SpeTabStoreType=0&Order=RATING). The (red) 750W is $80 after rebate; normally ~ $250 MSRP. Free Shipping.
There are ( still ) no better PC PSU's than the PC P&C ...

The PC P&C 610W unit has been running the GTX260^2 for ~ a month and the 750W will be very soon(a new system build).

We have only just had the PC Power & Cooling PSU's arrive in NZ. Still only a limited range and nothing over 750 watt. Personally would like a 1200 watt myself.

[fhj52]

We have only just had the PC Power & Cooling PSU's arrive in NZ. Still only a limited range and nothing over 750 watt. Personally would like a 1200 watt myself.Unfortunately Newegg does not ship internationally. The 1200W is on sale too but not a lot. The 1000W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703003) is a good sale deal at $219 (US) + S&H(normally >$400 US). I do not need 1000W ...not sure 750W is justified but am adding another half-dozen disks and a WC rig(w/ DC pump) in the new build so better safe than sorry, ;). ...
However, wattage is overrated. The "wattage" of the PSU comes naturally as a result of the voltage*current by number of independent rails. The *current* supplied at the various voltages(esp. 12V), the response & hold time and stability of the unit is much more important. PC P&C people know that and design for it. They back-up their claims with 5 year - 7 year warranties too.
...
I have EE background and can state unequivocally that most (PSU) companies lie to consumers by way of omission and, thereby, take advantage of the ignorance of the potential customer. Consumers are not all supposed to have EE degrees or even, ithink, tech degrees to be able to get a quality PC PSU. ... Anyway, I despise most of them. ThermalTake-your-money has been the worst at it(or best, depending on POV). PC P&C does not hide the important specs for any of their PSU's. ...of course one has to pay a lot for the quality and honesty.
PC P&C has always been out of my budget for a PC build. I took advantage of the sale & would rec' that anyone who can should also. (Rebates currently end on 16th ...)

[xorbe]

Nice PSU but there are better ones out there that cost a good bit less than the one you paid for.


$99 before MIR 52amps on a single 12v rail :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

$119 before MIR 60amps on a single 12v rail and 750 watts. :o
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

According to HardOCP testing, the Corsair TX units aren't as good as the HX. I just ordered an HX620 today myself. However it's the difference between good and top-notch best.

Also, there are GTX260-216 with 55nm out already.

[BCKator]

Why not wait a little and get the gtx 285? It uses less power. I will likely cost more but likely be less that a 280 + new PSU. Plus its faster.

[Pennyboy]

Hey guys thanks for all your posts. The good news is that my Enermax 600W did handle my new GTX280 but the even better news is that I splashed out on a 1000HX. When I have the funds i will drop another GTX280 in my rig :)

Yeah I saw that we can now get the PC Power & Cooling PSU's, quite expensive though!

[Muppet]

Hey guys thanks for all your posts. The good news is that my Enermax 600W did handle my new GTX280 but the even better news is that I splashed out on a 1000HX. When I have the funds i will drop another GTX280 in my rig :)

Yeah I saw that we can now get the PC Power & Cooling PSU's, quite expensive though!
That is a very nice PSU. You will be happy with it.