Getting a new Graphics card, what PSU should I get?

Thomasemmm · Jun 10, 2015

This is my computer:
ASUS Essential Desktop PC CM6730
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3370 CPU @3.40GHz 3.40GHz
16,0 GT RAM
64-bit PC

The new Graphics card: Asus Gtx 960 Strix 2GB

What PSU would I need for this PC? Here is my current PSU info:
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y337/Thomasemmm/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsrtrcecif.jpg

Would the new Graphics Card physically fit? Here is a pic of the mobo.
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y337/Thomasemmm/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsr1kqm0ty.jpg

Thank you very much in advance!

MasterMadBones · Jun 10, 2015

nVidia recommends a 400W PSU with a 6-pin PCIe power connector.
The graphics card will fit your case easily. Just a question: is the card occupying the PCIe slot also a graphics card?

Larry Litmanen · Jun 10, 2015

I have EVGA GTX 960 (small one) and i use a 550W PSU, i guess if you are buying a brand new one and money not that big of a deal or you can find a promotion i'd go for a 650W unit because what if you want to upgrade to a GTX 970 or 980 or a similar card sometime down the road. Chances are you will not...........but i guess that's what i would do if i was rebuilding now.

holyprof · Jul 4, 2015

I have 500W power supply and it happily powers an overclocked i5-4790K and EVGA GTX 960 SSC.

Nice power supply everyone is recommending for having high quality and reasonable price. Can power a GTX970 easily:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

If you prefer a different brand or model, read this to make your choice easier. Avoid anything below tier 3:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

turbopiki · Jul 4, 2015

Your PSU is not good enough there is not enough Amps on +12v rail for GTX 960

System with GTX 960 needs 20amps on +12v rail so any good 400w+ PSU would do.

I would get a good quality PSU that will last you for a long time so anything from Tier 1 or 2

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

If you are from USA i would get this one its on sale and you will have space for future upgrades http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-pro650wp1650snlb9

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