Should I upgrade to the 770 and get a new power supply?

Septura · May 4, 2014

Hello everyone, I'm planning to upgrade my computer with a new better GPU.
The GTX 770. My current specs are:

Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3550 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Graphics Card
MSI R7850 Twin Frozr
Power Supply
MS-Tech MS-N750-VAL 750w

But I need a 6 pin connector power supply for the 770, and idk if my current power supply has that. Also the main question here is would it be smart if I upgrade to a slightly better card or just keep it the way it is?

Thanks in advance,
Septura

ak47jar3d · May 4, 2014

Yeah, you psu should be enough. Even if your psu can deliver 80% of the power it claims, your power consumption shouldn't get nowhere near the amount. For highend cards you really want, good quality psus. If you don't want to test your luck, I recommend:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182133

nokturrduk84 · May 4, 2014

Yes, it would be worth to upgrade your GPU to 770, but keep in mind you need good quality PSU. Any 550watts or more 80+ PSU should be fine. And never cheap out on PSU!

Septura · May 4, 2014

ak47jar3d :

Its not about luck its about saving alot of money here. I just need to know if my current PSU has 6 pin connectors

Septura · May 4, 2014

nokturrduk84 :

You think my current PSU is good enough?

nokturrduk84 · May 4, 2014

Septura :

To be honest, I never heard of that brand. Is it 80+? If not, you put your other components in risk. Some crap PSUs still can run high-end GPUs, but with time they still gonna destroy it slowly. It's like having a non stable electricity in the house. If your PSU doesn't have 80+ certificate it's suspicious & I wouldn't risk the PC to have it connected to it.

Septura · May 4, 2014

nokturrduk84 :

Septura :

To be honest, I never heard of that brand. Is it 80+? If not, you put your other components in risk. Some crap PSUs still can run high-end GPUs, but with time they still gonna destroy it slowly. It's like having a non stable electricity in the house. If your PSU doesn't have 80+ certificate it's suspicious & I wouldn't risk the PC to have it connected to it.

I dont know how to check/how to tell. Can you recommend me a good PSU (not too pricey) but that could handle that card without any risk? Ill buy it right away.

nokturrduk84 · May 4, 2014

Septura :

nokturrduk84 :

I dont know how to check/how to tell. Can you recommend me a good PSU (not too pricey) but that could handle that card without any risk? Ill buy it right away.

This one will serve you right: http://www.amazon.com/SeaSonic-550-Watt-CrossFire-Certified-SSR-550RM/dp/B00918MEZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399238415&sr=8-1&keywords=seasonic+550w

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