Is my system safe?

joinasmashgamer · Jul 22, 2014

This is my current build:

CPU: i3 3220
PSU: Corsair VS 450
RAM: 2x4gb ddr3 1600
HDD: 500gb WD Sata
CASE: Antec One S3
FANS: 120mm fan with LED (3 pcs.)

Planning to BUY a GPU,

Option 1: Palit GTX 750 Ti StormX Dual (2048MB GDDR5)
Option 2: Palit GTX 660 Ti JETSTREAM (2048MB GDDR5)

My Question is:

Is My PSU enough for any GPU i choose?

Eduello · Jul 22, 2014

That PSU is not great, so I'd get the GTX 750Ti in order to avoid any possible issues.

Gunmetal_61 · Jul 22, 2014

To put things into perspective:
The 750 Ti has a rated TDP (thermal design power) of 60W. In basic terms, you can take this as its maximum power usage at load. nVidia recommends a 300W power supply minimum. It's actually one of the most power-efficient cards for the performance on the market today.

The 660 Ti has a TDP of 150W. Minimum power supply recommended is 450W, but it's a recommendation for the minimum. You'll always want some headroom.

Especially since your power supply is a lower-end VS series, I wouldn't stress-test it to the limit. The 660 Ti is faster, but you'd need to get a better power supply of at least 600W just to be safe. If you can't afford to switch out the PSU, then the 750 Ti will fit you.

joinasmashgamer · Jul 22, 2014

Gunmetal_61 :

thanks for the information.
how about if i upgrade to Corsair CX600, can i get the 660ti and run it safely?

Eduello · Jul 22, 2014

If you upgrade your PSU, get something from tiers 1-2b: https://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx

joinasmashgamer · Jul 22, 2014

Eduello :

thanks for the info. If i upgrade to Corsair CX600, will i be able to run 660ti safely without any problems?

I tried to check the PSU tiers but most are not available here in our place.
By the way, Antec VP450 is in Tier2b. Where does my VS450 belongs? cant find it.

Gunmetal_61 · Jul 22, 2014

The CX600 is fine. I have the modular version.

Eduello · Jul 22, 2014

The VS450 would probably be in tier 3 or 4. The CX600 should be able to run the 660Ti, but it still isn't a high quality unit.

joinasmashgamer · Jul 22, 2014

Eduello :

what can you recommend? How about if i get the ANTEC VP550P, is it a high quality?

im checking on some available deals here in our place.

Eduello · Jul 22, 2014

It's OK, and definitely better than the Corsair CX units.

joinasmashgamer · Jul 22, 2014

Eduello :

So, ANTEC VP550P is better than Corsair CX600?
Even if the CX600 is 80+Bronze and the VP550 is not? :??:

Eduello · Jul 22, 2014

Efficiency has very little to do with quality, the quality of the Antec unit is much higher.

Vergilangleos · Jul 22, 2014

your psu is enough for both of them
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-660-ti-benchmark-review,3279.html
their recommendation is a bit higher than they need

joinasmashgamer · Jul 22, 2014

Eduello :

Thank you. Now, its clear to me. Thanks for your link too. I'm looking at some deals here in our place, this is a room for upgrade soon. Maybe you could help me decide which one. They are closely priced. They are 80+bronze and MOD.

1) Antec HCG-620 = $102
2) Corsair TX650M = $111
3) SilverStone ST60F-P = $113

Eduello · Jul 22, 2014

I'd get the Antec unit, it's very high quality and allows you to power pretty much any single GPU on the market.

EDIT: Vergilangleos is right though, you don't really need that much. A high quality 450W would do, but a ~600W unit will give you more headroom for future upgrades.

joinasmashgamer · Jul 22, 2014

Eduello :

thank you very much for the quick reply, you are so helpful. God Bless you!

Eduello · Jul 22, 2014

Happy to help

joinasmashgamer · Jul 22, 2014

Vergilangleos :

Hello, thank you for dropping by. This computer is actually used as an internet cafe server and work station most of the time. Its also my personal RIG. I really dont have plans to dedicate myself much on heavy games like BF4, COD, Crysis 3, etc. but I dont say i wont play those games in the future. Much more if i have the capable GPU to run it in high/ultra settings.

I just play DOTA 2 most of the time. So, if I pick the gtx 660ti, i wouldnt encounter any problems at all considering that this GPU is capable of running heavy games and might as well encourage me to play these heavy games most of the time?

Im using a 22 inch monitor (1680x1050) just for your info.

I also dont have any plans on SLI Mode in the future. Im afraid that the 660ti might cook my VS450. LoL! :3

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