Hello, I am looking to get a graphics card around the 200 dollar price range(gtx 660 or R9 270). But I didn't know if my power supply would limit me,
My computer:
Core i3 3240
8gb 1600mhz ddr3 memory
AsRock h77M LGA 1155
corsair cx430 psu (430 watt obviously)
WD blue 1tb hdd
a gtx 650 1gb (currently, looking to replace)
Can I run either a GTX 660 or a R9 270 with my power supply? I have heard very different things from different places. If you feel one way about it, can you please have solid source to back it up. and yes, i am aware of what the manufacture says the minimum power is. But if the gtx 660 only requires 450, does 20 watts make that much of a difference?
You could run the GTX 660 with that power supply. Conversely I am sure the 270 would also be ok. I don't have a preference towards either card.
Thanks for your fast reply! That's great to hear! I'm not distrusting your answer, but can you provide me with something that confirm this. I trust you but I just want to be sure before I make a purchase.
the gtx 660 and r9 270 will be fine
Really!? even the 270? I guess I should go get the MSI R9 270 on sale and get two games for free then http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127769 . Any thoughts from others. This is looking good. Thanks for the responses guys!
That psu punches well above its weight - you could even comfortably run a gtx670/680/760 off it.
Reviews for your psu:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5-GeForce-GTX760-2GB-GDDR5-256-bit-DVI-I-DVI-D-HDMI-DP-PC-/261458642037?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item3ce0264475
$220 for a 760. looks like a good buy.
ok. so now the question is, which should i get? gtx 660 or r9 270(non x)
I would definitely say th r9 270! All because of mantle! Mantle (which is amd only) will give you a huge boost in performance in games over anything the 660 would do, plus it's newer so there'll be more support for up coming games :)
I just got the r9 270! So far it's working great. I had to install(and uninstall) the drivers twice to get it working but yeah...talk about fps...haha thanks guys for all the help! ;-)
R9 270 is a great choice!