Can a 650W PSU Handle My new upgrades?

grayfawx · Sep 28, 2014

So currently I have:

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI 760GM-P23
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card
RAM: 8gb RipJaws

I'm looking to replace my current video card with a EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX and my CPU with a AMD FX-9370 Vishera 8-Core 4.4GHz black edition or a AMD FX-8350 Vishera 8-Core 4.0GHz.

I'm just not sure if my current power supply will be able to handle it (650W)

Joseph DeGarmo · Sep 28, 2014

What is the model of the PSU? If power is an issue, then you should upgrade to an FX-8350 or i5-4690k / z97 motherboard. Otherwise, the GPU is fine.

rockie_ · Sep 28, 2014

For FX 8350 , yes but for FX 9370 i would get a greater PSU .

grayfawx · Sep 30, 2014

Joseph DeGarmo :

Why would the model of the PSU matter? Am I lacking the voltage or something?

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 30, 2014

Your board can't run a 9370.

Your choices for the 9370:

ASRock 990FX Extreme9
Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z
Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0
Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 R4.0
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7
MSI 990FXA-GD80V2

AMD.COM

Warning: This power draw of this CPU is almost twice that of the average CPU. Due to this, AMD recommends using at minimum a 1000W power supply. For cooling, AMD recommends using either either closed loop liquid cooling or full system liquid cooling.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 30, 2014

In fact your board can't support a 8320 or 8350.

grayfawx · Sep 30, 2014

Oh that just crushed some dreams.

What's the reason?

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 30, 2014

It doesn't have the thermal design to handle them.....Sorry.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 30, 2014

95W max CPU , THE 8320 and 8350 are 125W.

grayfawx · Sep 30, 2014

So what would happen if i did get the gpu still?

(only asking because of disappointment)

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 30, 2014

The 970 is still a good investment , I just got mine.

grayfawx · Sep 30, 2014

Oh shit I meant cpu not gpu. That's my last question as well btw.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 30, 2014

If you had a board that can handle it . it's a decent CPU.

grayfawx · Sep 30, 2014

I know if i had a board that could handle it it would work. But i was saying, what would happen to my motherboard or card if i used one.

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 30, 2014

Wouldn't last or work for very long , it would get too hot and fail.

grayfawx · Oct 2, 2014

So I just have to get a good cpu fan and i'd be okay. That's what other people in different forums were saying, because it runs pretty hot.

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