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650w psu for gtx 760

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August 26, 2013 2:59:33 PM

I am looking to replace my gtx 660 gpu with a gtx 760 to keep up with next gen games etc. but I don't know if I need to upgrade psu aswell.

This is my current rig:
CPU: Intel Core i5 4670K

CPU Overclocking: 4.1Ghz - Mild overclock

CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Loki SDS963

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z87-HD3

RAM: 16GB DDR3 1333mhz (2x8GB)

Hard Drive: 1TB S-ATAIII 6.0Gb/s

Optical Drive: 22x DVD±RW DL S-ATA

Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB

Sound card Onboard 7.1 Audio

Internet: Wireless 802.11N 300Mbps MIMO PCI card

Case: Zalman Z9 Plus

PSU: NEW! 650W Corsair VS

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August 26, 2013 3:03:10 PM

I wouldn't upgrade to a 760 yet. If anything I'd go to a 770 or a 780. You are really just side stepping upgrade wise and it may be worth waiting till the next generation to get a more noticeable upgrade since the architecture is changing next gen. However if you go with a 760 you will be fine with your current PSU the corsair one you have listed.
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August 26, 2013 3:05:37 PM

This info is on manufacturer's web site

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gt...

Quote:
Thermal and Power Specs:
97 C - Maximum GPU Temperature (in C)
170 W - Graphics Card Power (W)
500 W - Minimum Recommended System Power (W)
Two 6-pin - Supplementary Power Connectors


500 watts for one ..... 670 for 2 cards .... more if overclocking

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August 26, 2013 3:05:59 PM

So if I am going to upgrade I should upgrade to 770 or 780 otherwise its not worth it?
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August 26, 2013 3:28:35 PM

jordanb said:
So if I am going to upgrade I should upgrade to 770 or 780 otherwise its not worth it?


Correct because you are still going to get 60+ frames with your GTX660 in the games you are playing within reason. Here is a benchmark for the 760 in bioshock. I would only upgrade when you felt like the games you were playing weren't performing at a high enough level.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7103/nvidia-geforce-gtx-7...
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