Hello there, i didnt knew where to post this since i didnt see a power supply forum, ok, i wanna upgrade to this : Intel core I7 4790k, Kit Dual Channel Corsair 16GB (2 x 8GB), DDR3, 1866MHz, Radiator Vengeance, motherboard MSI Z97 PC Mate, Socket 1150 and GPU Gigabyte Radeon R9 270x 2Gb oc windforce x3, i have a power supply of 500 watts.. do i need to upgrade that too? or it will handle all these new components?
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MeteorsRaining
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Most probably yes, as the current one has to be high quality in order to take up the load with ease. What specific model (or brand atleast) is your PSU?
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^ It not quality PSU plus it will limit the option for you overclock the CPU. At least you will need 600W to run them.
PSU Tier List I suggest you choose PSU from Tier 1 / 2a. Seasonic & XFX are the top at this moment
PSU Tier List I suggest you choose PSU from Tier 1 / 2a. Seasonic & XFX are the top at this moment
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You need to change it, it's low quality. Seasonic/ EVGA/ Xfx/ antec are all high quality units. Go for Seasonic 520w or Xfx 550w.
Would this power supply be good? : Seasonic M12II-620 EVO Edition Bronze, 620W, PFC Activ ??
Take in consideration that after about two years i will change my video card to somethink like Geforce GTX 780 TI 3gb windforce x3 and i rad on the inthernet that this card consumes about 400w? or 250 w, i think 250w cause 400 is too much, but i want the psu to work even when i change the video card.. will this one i choosed work? is this one a good psu?
Take in consideration that after about two years i will change my video card to somethink like Geforce GTX 780 TI 3gb windforce x3 and i rad on the inthernet that this card consumes about 400w? or 250 w, i think 250w cause 400 is too much, but i want the psu to work even when i change the video card.. will this one i choosed work? is this one a good psu?
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Yes the PSU you chose is good, even with substancial OCing on both CPU and 780 Ti. The total system load, including CPU, MoBo, HDDs, etc is close to 400W after OCing, and this PSU can handle it with ease.
@Libero, of course i plan to OC the cpu lol 
you cannot get an i7 4790k without OC'ing it , so MeteorsRaining, are you sure it will work even with OC on the cpu and gpu? with all the components of the system? if not tell me cause i will choose another psu a bit more powerfull huh
you cannot get an i7 4790k without OC'ing it , so MeteorsRaining, are you sure it will work even with OC on the cpu and gpu? with all the components of the system? if not tell me cause i will choose another psu a bit more powerfull huh
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Damn, sorry, i forgot to mention that i have even a cooler processor: Cooler Thermaltake NIC C4, but if you say its plenty even afre oc'ing, then its no problem with the cooler too, its enough power, thank you so much for your help guys 
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idk14 :
Damn, sorry, i forgot to mention that i have even a cooler processor: Cooler Thermaltake NIC C4, but if you say its plenty even afre oc'ing, then its no problem with the cooler too, its enough power, thank you so much for your help guys
That why I keep say you not plan to overclock CPU
Sorry also to make you confused too.Edit : Maybe this can help you to calculate the estimated wattage on your own with additional of HD & case fans.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XbDdJx
Libero :
idk14 :
Damn, sorry, i forgot to mention that i have even a cooler processor: Cooler Thermaltake NIC C4, but if you say its plenty even afre oc'ing, then its no problem with the cooler too, its enough power, thank you so much for your help guys
That why I keep say you not plan to overclock CPU
Sorry also to make you confused too.Edit : Maybe this can help you to calculate the estimated wattage on your own with additional of HD & case fans.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XbDdJx
Thanks man, the estimated wattage is close to what MeteorsRaining sayd, 436, thanks for the help guys
EDIT: Damn the components from the site you gave me are so cheap
for esample the I7 procesor there is 330$ and in my country that costs 429$... or the video card.. on the site the price is 440$ and in my country that costs 685$... there's a big goddamn difference..TRENDING THREADS
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