PSU performance on GPU

stix2415 · 06-25-2009, 08:16 AM

hello guys.. this is my second post.. because my first post. was lost.. and i dont know why.. I'm going to ask the same question...

I was asking that, if Im going to buy a better PSU (a more powerful compared to the one Im using) will it INCREASE the performance of my GPU?..

my GPU is 9800GT by Palit 1gb.. and there are no problems nor issues to my videocard.. Since, i was planning to buy a better PSU.. would I get a performance increase??

Phædrus2401 · 06-25-2009, 08:22 AM

If your GPU isn't getting enough power, then yes you will see a performance increase and most stability. If your GPU has enough power then you probably won't see much difference. It's like building a building. You have to have a foundation strong enough to support the building above, but if your foundation is already strong enough and you make it stronger, the building isn't going to get any taller.

What brand/model/wattage is your current PSU?

**vladimirb** · 06-25-2009, 08:49 AM

Power Supply Information and Selection

Video card quick list

**Tyree** · 06-25-2009, 11:53 AM

I doubt that you will "see" any performance increase but using a weak PSU can cause damage to other hardware.

stix2415 · 06-26-2009, 03:45 AM

Brand: Raptor
Model: R500
Wattage: 500W

im planning to have a better psu soon.. and thanks sir tyree.. now I have a reason to get a better PSU :) more power to tsf team..

06-25-2009, 08:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
stix2415 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 41 OS: Windows Vista 32-BIT My System	PSU performance on GPU hello guys.. this is my second post.. because my first post. was lost.. and i dont know why.. I'm going to ask the same question... I was asking that, if Im going to buy a better PSU (a more powerful compared to the one Im using) will it INCREASE the performance of my GPU?.. my GPU is 9800GT by Palit 1gb.. and there are no problems nor issues to my videocard.. Since, i was planning to buy a better PSU.. would I get a performance increase??

06-25-2009, 08:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,810 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: PSU performance on GPU If your GPU isn't getting enough power, then yes you will see a performance increase and most stability. If your GPU has enough power then you probably won't see much difference. It's like building a building. You have to have a foundation strong enough to support the building above, but if your foundation is already strong enough and you make it stronger, the building isn't going to get any taller. What brand/model/wattage is your current PSU? __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

06-25-2009, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
vladimirb Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Serb Republic Posts: 3,681 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003, Windows 7 Professional x64bit My System	Re: PSU performance on GPU Power Supply Information and Selection Video card quick list __________________ MCP - MCSA Cisco SMB Account Manager

06-25-2009, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,600 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: PSU performance on GPU I doubt that you will "see" any performance increase but using a weak PSU can cause damage to other hardware. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

06-26-2009, 03:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
stix2415 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 41 OS: Windows Vista 32-BIT My System	Re: PSU performance on GPU Brand: Raptor Model: R500 Wattage: 500W im planning to have a better psu soon.. and thanks sir tyree.. now I have a reason to get a better PSU :) more power to tsf team..