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Is 500W Enough?

Is 500W Enough?

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entech
Member
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05-13-2016, 06:34 AM
#1
After reviewing all my information, I understand that my 500W power supply should suffice for a typical GTX 970. However, the ASUS GTX 970 STRIX I am purchasing is already overclocked. Would the 500W provide enough power for the upgraded GPU? NewEgg's specifications mention: Core Clock 1114 MHz, Boost Clock 1253 MHz. Additionally, does anyone know if it's possible to turn off the overclocking so I don't have to worry about it? As a beginner with NVIDIA, I'm unsure whether resetting the clock back to 1114 or 1050 would be safe.
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entech
05-13-2016, 06:34 AM #1

After reviewing all my information, I understand that my 500W power supply should suffice for a typical GTX 970. However, the ASUS GTX 970 STRIX I am purchasing is already overclocked. Would the 500W provide enough power for the upgraded GPU? NewEgg's specifications mention: Core Clock 1114 MHz, Boost Clock 1253 MHz. Additionally, does anyone know if it's possible to turn off the overclocking so I don't have to worry about it? As a beginner with NVIDIA, I'm unsure whether resetting the clock back to 1114 or 1050 would be safe.

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afonso9898
Member
54
05-26-2016, 10:08 AM
#2
It can operate but an upgrade is planned soon.
No requirement to lower the clock speed.
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afonso9898
05-26-2016, 10:08 AM #2

It can operate but an upgrade is planned soon.
No requirement to lower the clock speed.

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168
05-26-2016, 07:04 PM
#3
Based on your other computer specifications, a standard 500w power supply should suffice. Could you share the details of your system?
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Dolphinpokemon
05-26-2016, 07:04 PM #3

Based on your other computer specifications, a standard 500w power supply should suffice. Could you share the details of your system?

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Bopler
Member
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05-26-2016, 08:34 PM
#4
depending on your other computer specifications, a good 500w power supply should suffice. What model do you currently have?
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Bopler
05-26-2016, 08:34 PM #4

depending on your other computer specifications, a good 500w power supply should suffice. What model do you currently have?

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master_scope
Posting Freak
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05-27-2016, 02:23 AM
#5
It's sufficient if the PSU has good quality, just need to know the make and model.
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master_scope
05-27-2016, 02:23 AM #5

It's sufficient if the PSU has good quality, just need to know the make and model.

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Robotic_Slap
Member
134
05-30-2016, 06:53 AM
#6
It's sufficient if the PSU has good quality, just need to know the make and model. Corsair CX500W
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Robotic_Slap
05-30-2016, 06:53 AM #6

It's sufficient if the PSU has good quality, just need to know the make and model. Corsair CX500W

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Mr_Wheeper_
Member
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05-30-2016, 07:46 AM
#7
It can operate but an upgrade is planned soon.
No requirement to lower the clock speed.
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Mr_Wheeper_
05-30-2016, 07:46 AM #7

It can operate but an upgrade is planned soon.
No requirement to lower the clock speed.