PLEASE HELP! Worried about my pc build need an answer for 2 questions!

millsyxx · Dec 3, 2013

Hey guys I actually have 2 questions both pc related.
My PC build is as follows:
Gainward GTX Geoforce 760
Intel i5 4570 3.2 ghz
500 watts power supply
8 gb of ram
1 tb hard drive
120gb ssd card
Monitor: 1366x768

1. Will my power supply be alright when i'm playing graphically impressive games (eg. Battlefield 4)
2. Will my pc be able to run the upcoming next gen games?

patrick47018 · Dec 3, 2013

I'd go for at least a 600W, and you will play upcoming games fine at your resolution

Rammy · Dec 3, 2013

1) Probably. It depends not on the sticker wattage, but what it is actually capable of delivering. Without a model/manufacturer it's impossible to say. As long as it's a reputable brand, you should have no issues at all.

2) Yeah. Your PC isn't a problem as your monitor is (by modern standards) low resolution. If you intend to keep playing games on that resolution, you should have absolutely no problems, potentially for a few years.

patrick47018 · Dec 3, 2013

Here is a suggestion on PSU http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B009RMP44O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386048562&sr=8-2&keywords=600w+psu

millsyxx · Dec 3, 2013

patrick47018 :

Okay should I first play graphically impressive games to see how my psu goes?

Rammy · Dec 3, 2013

What PSU do you have currently?

SnakeGTX · Dec 3, 2013

Question 1: Your computer has the specs to run the next gen games on high 35+ FPS. But idk about the
Question 2: Most likely not. But it all depends on the brand and model. Like fore example: a 600W CoolMax PSU is most likely to be closer to a 300W PSU than a 600W. A Corsair CX600 is a real 600W PSU, It gives all the power it says it does.

So, if you could give me the brand and model, i could give you a reply in the morning about it. But i will be on for the next 15 mins or so.

millsyxx · Dec 3, 2013

Rammy :

Okay thanks heaps and my power supply was included with my case ( my case: cooler master elite 371) and what if i get a 1080p monitor

millsyxx · Dec 3, 2013

SnakeGTX :

Okay my psu was included with the case. My case is the cooler master elite 371

millsyxx · Dec 3, 2013

Rammy :

it is 500 watts and it was included with the cooler master elite 371

Tradesman1 · Dec 3, 2013

You want at least a 500 w/ about a min of 30 AMPs on the 12 Volt rail and should be fine

SnakeGTX · Dec 3, 2013

millsyxx :

Hmm. i can't tell what power supply that is just by what it came with. If it came from Newegg or Cooler Master them self, then the power supply should be "ok".

But if you care enough about it, then you might want to look in the case and see the model number then google it. And if you do, do this, what you are wanting to look for when you are searching for it is if it a 80 plus standard PSU. A bronze, silver, gold, and platinum are all good to. But if its not 80 plus then i don't think it would work well at all. You would be having your PC crash when you play GPU intensive games.

millsyxx · Dec 3, 2013

Tradesman1 :

so basically im fine with those 2 questions i just asked?

Tradesman1 · Dec 3, 2013

Should have a label on it with specs

Rammy · Dec 3, 2013

I can't find any specific info about the PSU, but it's likely you should be fine.
Generally bundled PSUs are of pretty poor quality, and Coolermaster aren't renowned for quality PSUs across the board, but I'm pretty sure everything they make should conform to the specs Tradesman quoted.

If you are unsure, or just want to be certain, the details of your PSU will be in a table on a sticker attached to it. The important info is the 12V Amperage which should be listed under something like "+12V" or split up "+12V1, +12V2" etc.

patrick47018 · Dec 3, 2013

What we were asking is if you could look in your case and give us the model number of the power supply. And at 1080P you will still play modern games quite well on the 760

millsyxx · Dec 3, 2013

SnakeGTX :

patrick47018 :

product number is rs-500-pcar-13

millsyxx · Dec 3, 2013

Oh and no solution all of you have helped me out (was an accident choosing solution)

patrick47018 · Dec 3, 2013

Well then this is it http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031

2 rails 18 Amp each

millsyxx · Dec 3, 2013

patrick47018 :

so will i be fine?

patrick47018 · Dec 3, 2013

It'll be the bare minimum to do it but it should be fine, if you can afford it I'd go with a 600W PSU

millsyxx · Dec 3, 2013

patrick47018 :

Alright thanks heaps, I think itll be fine i will get a 600 watt when i can

SnakeGTX · Dec 3, 2013

millsyxx :

I agree with patrick, it will be the very very mininum. But one thing i noticed is a GTX 760 has to have one 6 pin & 8 pin PCI-E power connector. The power supply have only one 6 pin. Just make sure you have some molex power connectors free for the adapters.

millsyxx · Dec 4, 2013

SnakeGTX :

I'm able to run games fine, but they are not very graphically impressive like (left 4 dead 2, fallout 3 and alan wake)
Im just worried how itll be with graphically impressive game (eg. im downloading witcher 2) should that be alright??

SnakeGTX · Dec 4, 2013

millsyxx :

Well if its working with those games, then go ahead and go for it. But don't be surprised when the computer shuts down with no warning. Like someone just pulled the plug out of the wall.

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