Upgrading my pc's psu

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 4, 2014

780ti REQUIRMENTS!
hello, I'm upgrading my pc's graphics card to a Gtx 780ti super clocked, and I was wondering if my specs match up. However I'm unsure what my motherboard and power supply are called but I know what wattage ( 300-400w) I am also unsure whether it will fit, my case is an old advent DT2315 case (my pc was pre-built) I can provide pictures of the interior and exterior If required.
Here are my current specs:
Intel i7-3770k 3.4Ghz Quad Core with turbo boost and hyper threading
16GB RAM
3TB hard drive (1TB+2TB HDDs)
(CURRENT GPU) AMD HD7750 1GB GDDR5
I'm also unsure what cooling system I have, I know that it is a fan cooling system, but am still unsure what the specifications of it are.
ALL HELP is appreciated, (I would also like to know if I need a new cooling system and/or case and/or power supply (im pretty sure that I need a new power supply

)
FYI I have £665 at my disposal.
Thank you for taking the time to read and hopefully you can provide me an answer.

jnkweaver · Jan 4, 2014

if you ran that rig with 300-400 you got lucky.

You want a decent 650W like this one http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650xxxb9

jnkweaver · Jan 4, 2014

What country are you talking about?

logainofhades · Jan 4, 2014

400w could safely handle his rig at cu8rrent specs. HD 7750 doesn't use much power at all as it gets all its power from the PCI-E slot. At minimum you will need a new power supply. The XFX one previously posted is a good choice. Whether it will fit, you will have to use a tape measure to find out. Download/install cpu-z from cpuid.com to figure out which motherboard you have.

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 5, 2014

jnkweaver :

if your asking where I live, England.

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 5, 2014

logainofhades :

thanks a lot man really appreciate, I don't know if you could point me out to the size of the 780 ti? but thanks again

ewok93 · Jan 5, 2014

The 780 ti is massive, but different brands have different sizes. The minimum is 10.5 inches.

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 5, 2014

ewok93 :

thanks for the size, do you happen to know which brand is the best? (and small at the same time)

ewok93 · Jan 5, 2014

I like Asus, they don't tend to be a lot larger, have good coolers, and I like their software.

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 5, 2014

ewok93 :

ok, one more question if its ok by you, but I'm a NOOB when it comes to hardware, if I get an Asus version of the 780 ti will that mean I need to get an Asus motherboard? I'm pretty sure it wont but no harm in checking.

ewok93 · Jan 5, 2014

Nah, you don't need to.

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 5, 2014

ewok93 :

Asus 780 ti is a bit more pricy than the others ( £150 more ) I only have £665 which I need to buy a psu and the 780 with, any other brands?

ewok93 · Jan 5, 2014

They're all the same chip, so personally I would go for whatever is cheapest.

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 5, 2014

ewok93 :

ok thanks

what does it require on the motherboard (Sorry for all the questions #noob :/ )

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 5, 2014

ewok93 :

ok thanks

what does it require on the motherboard (Sorry for all the questions #noob :/ )

ewok93 · Jan 5, 2014

Nothing but a PCI port. You need a pretty powerful PSU, I would go for a modular or semi-modular 80+ bronze, at least 650w. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139048 That will work well.

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 5, 2014

thanks do I need something on my motherboard though because I was reading that it requires some port on my motherboard but the article didn't go into depth :/ <---------------------------IGNORE

ewok93 · Jan 5, 2014

Your motherboard has the port. Same one the current one plugs into.

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 5, 2014

ewok93 :

o right I see, also where the hdmi is located at the back of the gpu it seems a bit chunky compared to the one I have at the moment the size mine is at the moment is this https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=back+of+computer&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=mz3JUq2KBe6A7QbOqoCwAw&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1344&bih=746#facrc=_&imgrc=HyjSyhCx0UUNFM%3A%3BlsgRvvt21uCr4M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fcdn.computerhope.com%252Fconnect.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.computerhope.com%252Fjargon%252Fc%252Fconnect.htm%3B417%3B415 (the video card in the picture) but gtx 780 ti wouldn't fit, would it?

ewok93 · Jan 5, 2014

Yeah, it'll fit, it just takes up two slots.

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 5, 2014

ewok93 :

ok

my computers interior is roughly 12.5 " so I reckon it will fit...? (length)

ewok93 · Jan 5, 2014

It should, it will fit in most ATX mid cases.

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 5, 2014

ewok93 :

ok well thanks for your help (pic of the case) https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=dt2315&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=PUDJUq2LA-WX7QaM3ICAAQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1344&bih=746#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=QiOFyBB5AqXUNM%3A%3BTkKNVI50UscepM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.adventcomputers.co.uk%252Fsites%252Fdefault%252Ffiles%252Fstyles%252Flarge%252Fpublic%252Fbody-images%252Fadvent%252520dt2315_0.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.adventcomputers.co.uk%252Feveryday-computing%252Fplay-games-your-pc%3B480%3B426

logainofhades · Jan 5, 2014

Nvida cards, I like Zotac and Evga.

Jo11ieO11ie · Jan 6, 2014

logainofhades :

thank you

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