Power Supply Video Card Support

[SupernovaIIX]

Would I be able to hook up (Theoretically) a GTX 580 with my OCZ ZS 550W, It has the 1-6 pin, and 1-6+2 pin on the +12V Rail, 38A, Max Combined Power - 456W

[Avenger212]

I say you might be pushing that power supply a bit. Consider buying something like a Quality 650watt power supply.

[SupernovaIIX]

Originally Posted by Avenger212

I say you might be pushing that power supply a bit. Consider buying something like a Quality 650watt power supply.

I know, I was just saying theoretically I got a OCZ ZS 550W for 34.99, It was a deal I couldn't pass up. I know that it should be able to handle the new HD 7000 series considering they are suppose to be more energy efficient. :)

[Avenger212]

I am sure that it will be able to handle the 7000 series mid range cards. But I highly doubt it will handle the high end cards, which I have been waiting for to replace my 5970.

[SupernovaIIX]

Originally Posted by Avenger212

I am sure that it will be able to handle the 7000 series mid range cards. But I highly doubt it will handle the high end cards, which I have been waiting for to replace my 5970.

AMD's Website Says it requires a Minimum 550W PSU :P

AMD Radeon

I was just curious. Thank you very much for your feedback. Much appreciated.

[mo' power]

I would not even think of using that power supply in my system. Many other forum members would agree as well. I would suggest using a more trustworthy psu from a reliable manufacturer. If you pay $35 for a psu, you get what you pay for. I've heard too many horror stories about low quality psu's crapping out and taking other components with it.

[Avenger212]

Originally Posted by mo' power

I would not even think of using that power supply in my system. Many other forum members would agree as well. I would suggest using a more trustworthy psu from a reliable manufacturer. If you pay $35 for a psu, you get what you pay for. I've heard too many horror stories about low quality psu's crapping out and taking other components with it.

I was thinking of saying that in a kind a nice way, but you got the ball.

[Bond007]

Technically you could do it. But I doubt you would find anyone around here will to pay that much for a video card and that little for a PSU and run it. At that price its still a decent PSU that can run a mid range system, but I would never try running it near max spec. long term.

[SupernovaIIX]

Originally Posted by mo' power

I would not even think of using that power supply in my system. Many other forum members would agree as well. I would suggest using a more trustworthy psu from a reliable manufacturer. If you pay $35 for a psu, you get what you pay for. I've heard too many horror stories about low quality psu's crapping out and taking other components with it.

From what I heard, OCZ is a very good company. And the PSU is 35 dollars after, a 21 dollar discount, and 20 dollar MIR. It normally is suppose to be 75.99

[GT7R]

Originally Posted by SupernovaIIX

Would I be able to hook up (Theoretically) a GTX 580 with my OCZ ZS 550W, It has the 1-6 pin, and 1-6+2 pin on the +12V Rail, 38A, Max Combined Power - 456W

Personally I wouldn't even think about doing so. As others here have stated, got yourself a quality 650W and let your hardware live for another day ;)