Qn regarding my old PSU

[Lehnsherr]

I am currently using a Corsair HX520. Its very old (think got 6-8 yrs old) and it is rated at 520w.

I understand that PSU degrade over time, but I am currently running an old 4870 on loan from BL and it does work fine even in gaming.

So my qn is will it work for those current mid-range to enthusiast cards? I am talking about GTX760, R9 280x kinda cards.

Thanks in advance.

 

[royfrosty]

Yes it should work. But do be careful that once it cannot handle the output power to the demands of the pc it will bloom.

And to power a r9 280x/gtx760 you might wanna get a 600w PSU instead. Cause the total consumption for it could lead to 300w for the card alone. Plus the CPU it should be around 400++ w on load. Might wanna be careful with your current PSU. As 500w is very little head room.

 

[Lehnsherr]

Yes it should work. But do be careful that once it cannot handle the output power to the demands of the pc it will bloom.

And to power a r9 280x/gtx760 you might wanna get a 600w PSU instead. Cause the total consumption for it could lead to 300w for the card alone. Plus the CPU it should be around 400++ w on load. Might wanna be careful with your current PSU. As 500w is very little head room.

Thanks for your advice bro.

By saying that 400+w are you refering to the +12v ratings? Its combined 54A and 480w.

 

[royfrosty]

Total. Not just the 12v rail.

 

[Lehnsherr]

Total. Not just the 12v rail.

Thanks man I think I got the general idea.