You think my system can handle it?

Karma VII · May 15, 2014

Looking into getting a second 770 for SLI to boost the power. Here is my current set up minus a few things, let me know if you guys think I need to get anything else to make it work.

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($126.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: PNY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($94.29 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)

schau314 · May 15, 2014

Looks good. Have you measured your normal power usage. I think you can get away with a good overclock on the cpu.

woltej1 · May 15, 2014

Doable yes, but very far from ideal. The cx is only a bronze rated PSU and far from the best even at that level. You're running a high drawing CPU also. If that was a gold or platinum PSU of good quality then no problem, but a cx 750 running SLI and a fx core is not something I would do.

Karma VII · May 15, 2014

whats a good psu for that? Something that wont break the bank too much

schau314 · May 15, 2014

Why do you want a second 770 instead of selling the 770 and getting a 780. Just curious.

tiny voices · May 15, 2014

I would not trust the CX750 for SLI at all. It is not a very good PSU. Replace it with an XFX750 and you are good to go.

schau314 · May 15, 2014

Well it will be at least 300 plus another 100 for a good psu to upgrade. Or you could get a gtx 780 for 500 and sell your card for around 200-270 leaving you with a 300-230 cost instead.

tiny voices · May 15, 2014

Honestly, no matter what you do, I would replace the PSU. The CX units are not very good and the 750w model is the worst of them. OR at least has the least good track record.

Karma VII · May 15, 2014

Your saying 1 780 is better than 2 770's?

schau314 · May 15, 2014

I'm saying the difference of power is around 20 watts. You can upgrade to the 780 without a new psu. How bad is your performance now?

woltej1 · May 15, 2014

I always prefer single GPU set ups unless you need 2 top tier GPUs to get the power you need. 2 770s are considerably faster than 1 780, but personally I'd go with 1 780 if I had to choose.

Karma VII · May 16, 2014

schau314 :

Getting about 8fps on Arma 3 with everything on very high.... Kind of annoys the heck out of me

tiny voices · May 16, 2014

You DEFINITELY have another problem. A single 770 should about max ARMA 3.

What are your CPU and GPU load temps? I bet you are overheating or the cx750 is crapping out.

Karma VII · Aug 10, 2014

tiny voices :

When i play arma 3 the temp for CPU is around 52-55, the GPU is around 50-52. normally just browsing the internet the CPU is at 47-49 .
Sorry it took so long to respond, forgot about this thread

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