Is an i7 870 still good for gaming?

chrisfromoh · Nov 10, 2013

I have an i7 870, 8gb RAM, gtx 560 ti and a 700 watt PSU. I want to get a new GPU like a GTX 780 or is it time to get a new processor first?

rolli59 · Nov 10, 2013

Yes it is still a decent CPU.

AMD Radeon · Nov 10, 2013

just drop GTX 780 without changing the cpu
i7 870 is still a good performer

btw be specific on your 700W PSu model

chrisfromoh · Nov 10, 2013

rolli59 :

AMD Radeon :

Alright, thank you. Sorry about that, I know it's a Cooler Master PSU but not sure of the model. Do you think if I get a GTX 780 that my current system will hold me over for a year or two before I should build a new rig? I don't know much about computers and parts and have never built one.

rolli59 · Nov 10, 2013

If it is CM Extreme power you should upgrade before you risk a $500+ GPU on it.

Guest · Nov 10, 2013

chrisfromoh :

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html

You're good to go for at least 2 years with your setup and the 780

arrpee

chrisfromoh · Nov 10, 2013

rolli59 :

It's the Extreme Power Plus. Is that not good enough for a GTX 780?

AMD Radeon · Nov 10, 2013

it is a very basic PSU, the capacity label is fake

go upgrade to Corsair TX 650 V2
or at least XFX 550

chrisfromoh · Nov 10, 2013

AMD Radeon :

Alright, if i decided on a GTX 770 instead would my current PSU be okay for that GPU?

rolli59 · Nov 10, 2013

chrisfromoh :

Here is a review of its 600watt sibling http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-eXtreme-Power-Plus-600-W-Power-Supply-Review/1034/9
They are made by the same OEM Seventeam

Guest · Nov 10, 2013

rolli59 :

Here is a review of your PSU
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-UCP-700W-Power-Supply-Review/759/9

arrpee

chrisfromoh · Nov 10, 2013

rolli59 :

Here is a review of your PSU
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-UCP-700W-Power-Supply-Review/759/9

arrpee

Hmm, what do you think I should do? Upgrade my PSU and get a GTX 770 now and then a year from now a better GPU? Or can my crappy PSU work okay with a GTX 770? I want to get the most bang for my buck but still have my system balanced.

AMD Radeon · Nov 10, 2013

dude... Corsair / XFX psu is cheap, $60ish

people buying GTX 770 obviously can afford that

rolli59 · Nov 10, 2013

rolli59 :

Here is a review of your PSU
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-UCP-700W-Power-Supply-Review/759/9

arrpee

That is not Extreme power plus but a total different unit made by a different OEM!

chrisfromoh · Nov 10, 2013

AMD Radeon :

I don't mind spending the money I'm just not computer savvy so I don't really know which routes to go when it comes to upgrading. From what you told me, I should get a better PSU if i go with a GTX 780, but is it my PSU fine for a 770? If it's not i'll upgrade it but if it's fine, why spend an extra $60? I've never installed any computer parts before so my knowledge is very low on this stuff.

ZippyPinhead · Nov 10, 2013

ANY i7 or i5 is just FINE and DANDY for gaming. It doesn't matter what generation it is. Its a high quality high performance CPU. Anyone who states otherwise gets way to deep into "benchmarks" vs. real world performance.

chrisfromoh · Nov 11, 2013

rolli59 :

That is not Extreme power plus but a total different unit made by a different OEM!

I'm looking at newegg for a corsair tx 750 but i see many different versions. Which one should i go with?

rolli59 · Nov 11, 2013

TX 750 V2 Seasonic OEM.http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Corsair-TX750-V2-Power-Supply-Review/1227

seezed · Nov 11, 2013

To further help you realize this I am still rolling like a king with my old 860 mate!

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