07-09-2013, 12:03 AM
when i recommend reference design cards, i am thinking along the lines of servers & dedicated cracking rigs. i wouldn't use a reference design card in a quiet desktop case that's going to be sitting in your office, because it will kill your ears and drive you insane. i'd use an asus directcu II.
530 watts is cutting it pretty close. don't skimp on the psu, give yourself some headroom.
530 watts is cutting it pretty close. don't skimp on the psu, give yourself some headroom.