Is a 500W PSU enough to run this?

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I'm thinking of buying this set up:

http://www.microcenter.com/product/457543/G416_Desktop_Computer?rf=Search+Results+Feature

I've seen that the GTX 970 requires either 450W, or in some references, 500W.  I'm concerned whether the PSU can power the set up:  adequately, and/or it will always run maxxed out / hot.

Thoughts?

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500 W Psu

? · Answer

That's plenty. I do IT work and have seen many Microcenter Powerspec computers.  They don't fool around. The computers always seem well made.  They wouldn't make a mistake that big by installing too weak of a PSU for the parts being run. The only gripe I really have is that the cases are very plain generic cases. I guess they have a utilitarian design philosophy.

According to PCPartpicker.com a build like that would require around 360w.  So you should have room for overclocking and adding hard drives or SSD.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ptMtXL

If you want something fancy looking. Consider a custom build through Cyberpowerpc.com.  This build has a 512GB SSD, 1TB HD, liquid cooling, 1,000W PSU, fancy case and color changing case lighting.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1HUWP2

geek-in-training · Answer

Then get a 600 - 650w PSU. 
The PSU only draws what it needs. It doesn't run at just one output level all the time.

Is a 500W PSU enough to run this?

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