Will this setup be okay?

Dyltom · Jan 11, 2014

Hi,
I am currently upgrading a system I purchased custom built late 2012 and I was just wondering if it would be okay with this new GPU and PSU?
So currently I live in Australia so my options are a bit more limited however I am looking at this GPU and this PSU.
This is my build:
Case: Very large case so room isn't a problem.
Motherboard: P8H61-M LX3 R2.0 (Possible motherboard upgrade next christmas too match CPU upgrade.)
GPU: Asus 7850
Ram: 16 GBs 1600MHz
CPU: Intel I7 3770 (Planning a possible upgrade to a 3770k or 4770k next christmas.)
PSU: 550w (This is unknown but it appears to be just a cheap PSU.)
HDD: Seagate 3TB 7200RPM
SSD: Intel 120GB
Fans: 1 LED blue fan and one normal.

Any help or your thoughts would be great, I am a bit new to this stuff.

rolandzhang3 · Jan 11, 2014

That 770 should work just fine with that Antec PSU, which is a very nice unit made by Seasonic (might wanna consider the modular version)

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620m

Dyltom · Jan 11, 2014

Sorry to have changed my mind quickly but now I am upgrading to the 3770k early and I want to have a little budge room. So I am looking at this PSU now. http://www.mwave.com.au/product/silverstone-strider-gold-evolution-series-750w-st75fge-power-supply-aa49420
I was just wondering what your thoughts are on it?
Thank you for answering so quickly too.

rolandzhang3 · Jan 11, 2014

That PSU is a tad overkill if you're only running a single GPU setup, unless you're planning for future SLI (750W-850W recommended) you could stick with that Antec unit

Dyltom · Jan 11, 2014

In a year or so I was thinking about SLI. I figure it's better to future proof.

rolandzhang3 · Jan 11, 2014

Ahh that makes sense then, you could save a little and go with an 80+ silver version :lol:

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-power-supply-st75fp

Dyltom · Jan 11, 2014

Would that still be okay if I plan on overclocking my CPU a bit? I am also looking into a fan for the 3770k at the moment I saw this one http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-cpu-cooler-phtc14pe. I am thinking about water cooling but how much trouble is it?
Thanks for your help.

rolandzhang3 · Jan 11, 2014

That's a pretty good cooler, water cooling is more troublesome in terms of maintenance whereas air coolers you could just clean then by using a can of compressed air

That 80+ gold PSU you linked should give you enough headroom for some overclocking as well

Dyltom · Jan 11, 2014

Alright sweet. Thank you for your help.

rolandzhang3 · Jan 11, 2014

You could take a look at this 850W model which should cost quite similar, but gives you a bit more headroom

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-power-supply-st85fp

Haha good luck

Dyltom · Jan 11, 2014

That looks even better. How many times do I need to say thanks? xD

rolandzhang3 · Jan 11, 2014

Haha have a good one xD

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