Is the Corsair cx600 unuff to power my PC?

TehLoneRanger · Jun 25, 2014

I want to upgrade my computer to an Intel system and I was wondering if my Corsair cx600 would be sufficient (if so how far do you think I could overclock?). I really don't want to change the psu so any help would be great.
i7 4670k
Asus Z97 lga 1150
8 gb 1600mhz
evga 770 acx
1tb 7200 hdd

If that's going to work what builds would you recommend for gaming that would allow me to keep my power supply?

jkhoward · Jun 25, 2014

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-770/specifications

The card requires a 600W power supply to operate. I would recommend at least a 750W power supply to take account for the other components. The HX series is much better than the CX series. It delivers more stable power.

TechyInAZ · Jun 25, 2014

It should be. Just make sure 600W or less is the minimum power requirement for gtx 770.

Analgetic · Jun 25, 2014

I wouldn't change the psu as it is ok for what you have but if you want to add more then get a 750 or more. You can add an SSD and more ram sticks

bignastyid · Jun 25, 2014

A good 550w PSU would power that system easily. The CX600 will power it for awhile, the problem is the CX series uses cheap secondary capacitors that have a short life span(~1yr in my experiences with them).

nvalhalla · Jun 25, 2014

Yeah, GPU is only 300w, plenty left for the rest of the system.

bignastyid · Jun 25, 2014

jkhoward :

That 600w recommendation includes the power requirements for the entire system not just the video card. The GTX 770 maxes out at ~230w(this info is availble in the link you posted) and under normal circumstances will only pull~200w. The card simple doesn't have enough power connectors to get close to 600w, 150w(8 pin)+75w(6-pin)+75w(pci-e slot)= theoretically 300w max.

jkhoward · Jun 25, 2014

bignastyid :

I figured that much. Now that I know for sure I can explain that better to people in the future. Thanks for the heads up. Either way having a bigger power supply is always better because you can add more components in the future if needed.

TehLoneRanger · Jun 25, 2014

Alright I have unuff money to either get an i5 4670k with an MSI Z97s motherboard and a corsair hx750w 80+GOLD power supply or
an fx 8350 with a Gigabyte 990 motherboard and the same power supply. Option 1 costs about 500 dollars and option 2 costs about 434 dollars. Which option do you suggest/ what you would recommend for gaming, future upgrades, and price? I'd prefer cheaper so don't completely break the bank.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 25, 2014

Get this 750w instead of the Corsair :

Higher quality unit.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $89.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

bignastyid · Jun 25, 2014

For gaming the I5 and a z97 chipset would be better.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/m4ktK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/m4ktK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $427.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
If you want to do a some serious overclocking on the cpu and gpu you may want to bump up the PSU to the 650w XFX(extra $20)
If you want to OC and SLI later
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ggxMTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ggxMTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $496.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

TehLoneRanger · Jun 25, 2014

I'm thinking of this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CkKmFT

TehLoneRanger · Jun 25, 2014

bignastyid :

For gaming the I5 and a z97 chipset would be better.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/m4ktK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/m4ktK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $427.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
If you want to do a some serious overclocking on the cpu and gpu you may want to bump up the PSU to the 650w XFX(extra $20)
If you want to OC and SLI later
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ggxMTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ggxMTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $496.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Are you sure that the 550w psu will allow for upgrades?

TehLoneRanger · Jun 25, 2014

If I get the i5 and the mobo I don't need a new power supply and could save money that way.

bignastyid · Jun 25, 2014

TehLoneRanger :

bignastyid :

Are you sure that the 550w psu will allow for upgrades?

Depends on the upgrades. That 550w psu will handle just about any single GPU. If you are planning on SLI or crossfire setup then you'll want a bigger one.Plus it's a much higher quality unit than the cx600.

TehLoneRanger · Jun 25, 2014

This is what I'm going with http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cWsNgs
In a couple months I'll buy a 850w power supply and a 770.
Thanks for all the help

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