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8/20/12 at 6:26pm
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hey guys, I got a GTX 480 a few days ago and have been having problems. I know for sure it's my PSU. So I'm out to buy a new one as soon as possible. Can you guys name any good ones under $120 that can power a GTX 480 for a good while? I've found 2 that are possible candidates: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341052 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371051 let me know what you think, and list any that you think are good. I'd appreciate it =)

Also this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021
Edited by brootalperry - 8/20/12 at 6:28pm
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8/20/12 at 6:33pm
I think you have listed two good choices andwould add this one to the list

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021.
(Well never mind - you just edited your post and added this.)

Enjoy your GTX480 - I had one (watercooled). Nice performer.
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Capstone 750-M $88 w/ Promo. Hard to beat it. TBH, 550 should be fine (Like Capstone 550-M for $76), The TPT-550 not be enough because it's a ~6 year old unit and severely outdated.

I ran a GTX 480 on a Capstone 450 / i3 2100 system. Nothing wrong with getting more juice though, GTX 480's can be run-away-trains at power consumption.
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8/20/12 at 6:39pm
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Haha yeah biggrin.gif Well I can't buy them all. But perhaps I'll go with the one you listed. Someone in the EVGA forum suggested that as well.
I overclocked it to GTX 570 speeds which may not seem like much, but I consider it to be a first edition 570 with more vram xP

Thanks for replying smile.gif
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8/20/12 at 6:43pm
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hey guys, I got a GTX 480 a few days ago and have been having problems. I know for sure it's my PSU. So I'm out to buy a new one as soon as possible. Can you guys name any good ones under $120 that can power a GTX 480 for a good while? I've found 2 that are possible candidates: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341052 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371051 let me know what you think, and list any that you think are good. I'd appreciate it =)
Also this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

my brother has a very similar system as yours, LGA 1156s, GTX 480 etc etc... a 650 watt powersupply is holding in his system of daily ~15 hours of gaming. this is what he is using and it works really well, i advise it smile.gif
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171052&Tpk=cooler%20master%20650w
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post #6 of 12
8/20/12 at 6:44pm
I have the OCZ ZT 650w and it hasn't given me any problems.
My only complaint is that the cords are a little too short for proper cable management on my phantom 410
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8/20/12 at 6:48pm
I bought my GTX480 the day it came out. Watercooled it the day I received it. Took it to 900MHz on the core clock @ 1.125v. I felt the card was really robustly built and with good cooling you have a large oc in your future.

I'd go with a 750W psu for your build. Yes, less would suffice, but this would give room to grow and the unit will be close to its efficiency sweetspot.
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8/20/12 at 6:56pm
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Yep I'm still looking guys. I'm slightly tight on money but I should make it. Tomorrow I'll be reloading my card so I'm trying to find a really good one. Please suggest more biggrin.gif
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8/20/12 at 6:59pm
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Yep I'm still looking guys. I'm slightly tight on money but I should make it. Tomorrow I'll be reloading my card so I'm trying to find a really good one. Please suggest more biggrin.gif
could you give a budget scope?
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8/20/12 at 7:01pm
The Capstone suggested by Jagz is superior to everything you listed, the 550w or 650w would be plenty though.
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