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Answer» I upgraded from a AMD R9 270x (Not overclocked at all) to a GTX 970 (Also not overclocked) today. - Both at stock settings.
The GTX 970 consumes less wattage than the R9 270x, however within 30 minutes of playing skyrim, my entire PSU went up in sparks and such, i know 500w is sorta scraping the boundary for these cards, but either way, it should not explode my PSU, and considering i have been using a card that uses more power for around a year now, it doesn't make sense..
My PSU is dead, so i used an old one, however i cannot test the graphics card, so i don't know if it is dead..
Would this PSU be good? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Corsair-750W-CX750-80-PLUS-Bronze-Power-Supply-Quiet-Gaming-Certified-PSU-ATX-/111263301978?pt=AU_Components&hash=item19e7cf415a
I don't REALLY have a massive budget.. But any suggestions would be nice.
Hopefully, if my card is destroyed, i can get a refund, as that's not meant to happen...
My old PSU was a RK-P650 Power Supply. (In a mid-tower case)
500w is a bit tight but your issue was using a CHEAP PSU, I doubt this was ever capable of producing 500w.
That one would work but 750w is overkill and the Corsair CX range isn't that good (although it is at least safe). For that card you would be fine around 550w as long as it is a QUALITY unit. Something from a better Corsair range than the CX, or from XFX/Seasonic/Antec would be fine.
Quote from: killerloader on September 24, 2014, 10:51:32 PM Hopefully, if my card is destroyed, i can get a refund, as that's not meant to happen...
It's not the card manufacturer's fault that you used a POOR quality PSU.Thankyou!
Overkill but future proof, even though components are getting more energy efficient :SAs you said, components are getting more efficient. You are still better off getting a lower wattage, better quality unit rather than a 750w lower quality unit like a Corsair CX.
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