GeForce GTX 590 Power Minimum Requirements?

WooKiE_MaN · 1st September 2012, 1:46 PM

Hey guys looking at getting a GTX 590 3GB (2nd Hand)

It says power requirement is 700w and 2x 8Pin power , i currently have a Corsair 620HX which has 2x 8Pin power adapters.

Would my PSU be strong enough for the VGA card? Ive run HD 5870, 8800 Ultra and Currently GTX570.

Just wanted to double check to see if its up to scratch before i make purchase

WooKiE_MaN · 1st September 2012, 3:06 PM

anyone? Anyhelp?

Nitecore · 1st September 2012, 3:19 PM

You'll need to be looking at about 850w for the PSU to be safe.

stenchlord · 1st September 2012, 3:34 PM

Depends on the rest of your setup, what are the rest of the specs? I'd say a 700W will power everything fine, a 650W would be pushing it. 620W I'd say not worth risking.

From memory an i7 950/X58/6GB/SSD/3xHDD/GTX590 I built for someone (running stock) was getting around the 600W at peak (running 3dMark and IBT). Not sure if I'm remembering right though.

WooKiE_MaN · 1st September 2012, 3:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitecore

You'll need to be looking at about 850w for the PSU to be safe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stenchlord

Depends on the rest of your setup, what are the rest of the specs? I'd say a 700W will power everything fine, a 650W would be pushing it. 620W I'd say not worth risking.

From memory an i7 950/X58/6GB/SSD/3xHDD/GTX590 I built for someone (running stock) was getting around the 600W at peak (running 3dMark and IBT). Not sure if I'm remembering right though.

My current Gaming PC in in Sig Intel 775 Setup

No overclocking also, just standard clocks etc.

Kelvin · 2nd September 2012, 10:45 AM

You,ve been tempted but the $400 gtx590 secondhand... Ultimatey i felt it wass too much too justify given a new gtx680 which performs the same and a much lower power consumption for around the $500 mark... As well as the noise and heat issues..

WooKiE_MaN · 2nd September 2012, 1:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelvin

You,ve been tempted but the $400 gtx590 secondhand... Ultimatey i felt it wass too much too justify given a new gtx680 which performs the same and a much lower power consumption for around the $500 mark... As well as the noise and heat issues..

Ok thanks , but for $250 I can get it for its a decent price for its preformance

Might hold off a bit and wait a few months :-)

Kelvin · 3rd September 2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WooKiE_MaN

Ok thanks , but for $250 I can get it for its a decent price for its preformance

Might hold off a bit and wait a few months :-)

$250 is a very good price...
Gtx580 go just under that price
If you have the spare cash it's a good buy... I was semi tempted at around $350-$400

AfterBurner1 · 14th September 2012, 3:54 AM

according to the Nvidia GeForce GTX590 spec page Minimum system power is 700W Max draw being 385W.

I've run dual o/C'd GTX295's of my HX650W and it's not missed a beat!

AfterBurner1 · 18th September 2012, 6:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WooKiE_MaN

Ok thanks , but for $250 I can get it for its a decent price for its preformance

Might hold off a bit and wait a few months :-)

give me your source!

WooKiE_MaN · 18th September 2012, 6:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AfterBurner1

give me your source!

I didnt end up getting it, guy was a total idiot and said pulled from a broken PC that PSU blew up. When he delivered it and i tested in my PC it didnt work. He left with a sad face and empty handed with no cash

I on the other hand i was a happy bloke..

didnt buy a dud card

MR CHILLED · 19th September 2012, 4:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stenchlord

Depends on the rest of your setup, what are the rest of the specs? I'd say a 700W will power everything fine, a 650W would be pushing it. 620W I'd say not worth risking.

I'd probably risk it if that was what I already had. If I was purchasing, then a quality brand from 700+ would be fine I think.

Give it is the lifeblood of a pc people need to purchase accordingly

Unframed · 19th September 2012, 8:26 PM

Is the 590 a massive juice hog? I would have assumed 650W would be alright. My setup is well under the 650W my PSU is rated at but the GPU isn't quite the beast the 590 is.

Little bit of research finds the 590 can pull 500W+ at load (With i7 920, SSD on Asus Rampage II). 650W should suffice, no doubt.

MR CHILLED · 21st September 2012, 7:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Unframed

Is the 590 a massive juice hog? I would have assumed 650W would be alright.

Well it was a top end card not so long ago so I think you wanna get a reasonably decent rated psu if you are going for something around the 650W mark. But ok to use a cheapie for testing.

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stenchlord Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 4,333	Depends on the rest of your setup, what are the rest of the specs? I'd say a 700W will power everything fine, a 650W would be pushing it. 620W I'd say not worth risking. From memory an i7 950/X58/6GB/SSD/3xHDD/GTX590 I built for someone (running stock) was getting around the 600W at peak (running 3dMark and IBT). Not sure if I'm remembering right though. __________________ MAIN 2700K \| CORSAIR H80 \| MAXIMUS IV GENE-Z \| 16GB RIPJAWS-X \| 2GB GTX-670 DIRECTCU II TOP \| M4 128GB \| VERTEX2 120GB \| AX850 \| ARC MINI \| IPS235V + TH-L47ET5A \| FILCO NINJA TKL RED \| G700 \| SOLO6C \| A700 STORAGE 2xHOTWAY \| 13TB BACKUP Q9400 \| MEGA SHADOW \| RAMPAGE FORMULA \| 4GB DOMINATOR \| 2GB HD6970 \| VERTEX2 60GB \| HX620 \| FT-01 \| E2420HD \| DAS PRO \| MAMBA \| Z2300 WORK HP 13.3" \| SU7300 1.3GHZ \| 4GB \| FORCE 60GB \| 32GB SDHC

14th September 2012, 3:54 AM	#9
AfterBurner1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 725	according to the Nvidia GeForce GTX590 spec page Minimum system power is 700W Max draw being 385W. I've run dual o/C'd GTX295's of my HX650W and it's not missed a beat! __________________ WANTED: Xeon X5650's & EVGA SR-2 [ Intel Owners Club Member [#1] [ Nvidia Owners Club Member [#1]

2nd September 2012, 10:45 AM	#6
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19th September 2012, 8:26 PM	#13
Unframed Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bargo Posts: 3,386	Is the 590 a massive juice hog? I would have assumed 650W would be alright. My setup is well under the 650W my PSU is rated at but the GPU isn't quite the beast the 590 is. Little bit of research finds the 590 can pull 500W+ at load (With i7 920, SSD on Asus Rampage II). 650W should suffice, no doubt. __________________ Silverstone FT02 \| Intel 3570K (4.1GHz) w/ Corsair H80 \| Asus P8Z77-V LX \| EVGA GTX570 \| 1TB WD Black, 1TB F3, 250GB Seagate, 500GB Hitachi, 640GB WD Black \| 16GB Corsair Vengeance 1600mhz CL9 \| Razer Blackwidow/R.A.T. 7 Contagion \| Seasonic X series 650w Last edited by Unframed; 19th September 2012 at 8:31 PM.