Can Corsair 650w handle one GTX 580

Tw00sh

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• Jul 19, 2011

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I have the following corsair 650W:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

I want to upgrade my system to a 2600K with a GTX 580. Just a single card. It says the 12V rail can do 52 amps.

Will this be enough power for just a single card?

 

RollingThunder

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• Jul 19, 2011

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Tw00sh said:

I have the following corsair 650W:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

I want to upgrade my system to a 2600K with a GTX 580. Just a single card. It says the 12V rail can do 52 amps.

Will this be enough power for just a single card?

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Yes, yes and Yes, easily! Go for it and don't look back.

 

EarthDog

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• Jul 19, 2011

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Yes it can. Though I wouldn't volt mod it push to the limits!

 

repilce

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• Jul 25, 2011

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Yes you would ED, both the card and PSU I presume...

 

GreenJelly

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• Jul 31, 2011

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A Corsair, yes... most other PSU's... No...