I Want To Upgrade To A Gigabyte GTX 770, But Can My System Handle It?

TheStuffDanDoes · Aug 26, 2013

I currently have a Zotac GTX 650 in my PC and I was thinking of upgrading to a Gigabyte GTX 770 but i'm not sure if my system will handle it...
I have a PULSE PPS-700BR 700W PSU ,
A Gigabyte 78LMT-S2P Ultra Durable Motherboard,
And a Mars ATX Case With Blue LED Fans And Display.

Operating System
Windows 8 64-bit
CPU
AMD FX-6200
Zambezi 32nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 669MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-78LMT-S2P (Socket M2)
Graphics
DSGR (1920x1080@60Hz)
2048MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (ZOTAC International)
Hard Drive
932GB MB1000EA MZE SATA Disk Device (SATA)
Optical Drives
TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-222BB SATA CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

Will it work?
Please help ASAP!
~Dan

Someone Somewhere · Aug 26, 2013

What 700W PSU?

TheStuffDanDoes · Aug 26, 2013

PULSE PPS-700BR 700W PSU

Tom Tancredi · Aug 26, 2013

Try a full Spec to help us help you.
Download SPECCY and give us ALL the information. For example if your tyring to do this on a Pentium 2, no this wouldn't work well.

Someone Somewhere · Aug 26, 2013

New PSU is required. Get a decent 500W+ from the brands in my sig.

Other than that it should work. You're on an AM3+ board, so should be fairly recent CPU.

TheStuffDanDoes · Aug 26, 2013

Operating System
Windows 8 64-bit
CPU
AMD FX-6200 21 °C
Zambezi 32nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 669MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-78LMT-S2P (Socket M2) 37 °C
Graphics
DSGR (1920x1080@60Hz)
2048MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (ZOTAC International) 35 °C
Hard Drives
932GB MB1000EA MZE SATA Disk Device (SATA) 39 °C
Optical Drives
TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-222BB SATA CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

Someone Somewhere · Aug 26, 2013

Yup. Pick up a new PSU, and you're good to go.

TheStuffDanDoes · Aug 26, 2013

You sure?

Someone Somewhere · Aug 26, 2013

Yup.

If it gets a bit warm, you might want an extra fan, but it should be fine other than that

TheStuffDanDoes · Aug 26, 2013

But I don't understand why, I have 700w and the specs say 600w recommended...
I also don't plan on overclocking it any time soon.

TheStuffDanDoes · Aug 26, 2013

And will it definitely fit in my case?

Someone Somewhere · Aug 26, 2013

It's should - that's a reasonably gaming-focused case. You may need to move an HDD or something, but it should be fine.

Not all PSUs can deliver rated wattage, and some of those that can are best described as fire hazards.

TheStuffDanDoes · Aug 26, 2013

I've done some research and most sources say that my PSU will be fine for this particular GPU so i'm going to hold out on getting a new one .

Tom Tancredi · Aug 26, 2013

FOLKS: Simple google of the card shows: (http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-770/specifications) Thermal and Power Specs:
98 CMaximum GPU Temperature (in C)
230 WGraphics Card Power (W)
600 WMinimum Recommended System Power (W)
One 8-pin and one 6-pinSupplementary Power Connectors

So his PSU is fine UNLESS he doesn't have the connectors listed available on his PSU. Now that said, will you have to update the BIOS to handle the newer card? Check with the manufacturer on that and see if you need to.

That said your biggest issue is the CPU, in comparison (No I am not an Intel Fanboy and NO I am not starting an argument about which is better I am speaking SPECIFICALLY of actual tested performance differences). Even in this article (http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Processors/AMD-FX-6200-CPU-Review-Small-Bulldozer-Refresh) noted "When performance figures came out, the chip did not hold up to the lofty expectations held by users. At a stock 3.3 GHz, it was simply outclassed by products such as the i5 2500 and 2500K variants, which were again in the same price range. Even though the processor had a maximum Turbo Core of 3.9 GHz, it just could not keep up in most applications with the smaller and less power hungry Intel Sandy Bridge based products."

Plainly put, if you want serious improvement in your Game performance, you need to finally move to the DarkSide, and get onboard at least a i5Core if not i7Core. No matter how you cut it, the maximum performance level AMD can provide on its highest chipsets still is less then the 'midlevel' chip from Intel, and normally at or below the 'entry level' i3 Core performance.

Someone Somewhere · Aug 27, 2013

Except that some PSUs will explode well before the wattage printed on the label. Particularly no-name ones. 700W is plenty, but can it do what's printed on the label?

E.g. the one in the link in my sig.

starcraftgod · Aug 27, 2013

Your system can handle it for sure.
the Gigabyte GTX 770 consumes around 230W max. 700W PSU is sufficient for whole system operation.

Someone Somewhere · Aug 28, 2013

EXCEPT THAT IT PROBABLY CANNOT DELIVER 700W.

Sorry to shout, but this: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=324 is a 500W PSU, blew up at 300W, and could take out your other parts then too. Say hello to doorstop, formerly known as a GPU.

Sure, 500W would be fine for his system. If it can deliver it.

EDIT: Found one here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pulse-700W-Computer-Power-Supply-PSU-PFC-12CM-Fan-PPS-700BR-/151054870949

1xPCIe 6-pin, 2x20A 12V rails with no combined power rating, £21.59, and no 80Plus rating. I think that counts as a fire hazard.

jpmeneses21 · Aug 28, 2013

CPU, motherboard, and the PSU can handle the 770. Im just biased towards branded PSUs. But power-wise, 700 watts is pretty plenty already.

Someone Somewhere · Aug 28, 2013

Except that IT PROBABLY CAN'T DO IT.

It's rated for a maximum of 480W on the 12V rails, and that's if you assume that they can both be loaded up fully simultaneous.

The label's fake. It's probably a cheap 400W rebadged. With a single PCIe 6-pin connector - you'll need adapters.

TheStuffDanDoes · Aug 28, 2013

So, what PSU should I get instead?

jpmeneses21 · Aug 28, 2013

TheStuffDanDoes :

Any brand-name 500 to 700 watt CPU will be fine, preferably with at least 80-plus certification. I don't want to mention specific items, but if you're going to ask me, you can either get a Corsair GS700 (Bronze, Non Modular) or Seasonic MI2II 650 (Bronze, Modular) both a little over 100 bucks. If you want something cheaper but still offer superb quality, get a Corsair CX500 modular or the non-modular version for 60 to 70 bucks.

TheStuffDanDoes · Aug 29, 2013

jpmeneses21 :

TheStuffDanDoes :

Any brand-name 500 to 700 watt CPU will be fine, preferably with at least 80-plus certification. I don't want to mention specific items, but if you're going to ask me, you can either get a Corsair GS700 (Bronze, Non Modular) or Seasonic MI2II 650 (Bronze, Modular) both a little over 100 bucks. If you want something cheaper but still offer superb quality, get a Corsair CX500 modular or the non-modular version for 60 to 70 bucks.

I've heard that the Corsair GS700 is really loud, is this true?

Someone Somewhere · Aug 29, 2013

Read a review.

In the US I'd be looking at one of these: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

jpmeneses21 · Aug 30, 2013

TheStuffDanDoes :

Well, my current PSU is a Corsair GS700 (2013 Edition.) I think I've read that somewhere, but I haven't heard any noise so far. So far so good, it's quiet, got a decent capacity for good price. The only downside i think, is that I can't use it with the fan up which made the LED useless since it can't be seen. Haha

TheStuffDanDoes · Sep 21, 2013

I had to get a new case and power supply!

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