- Jul 8, 2016
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Hi all,
I just purchased the ASUS ROG STRIX-GTX1070-O8G-GAMING graphics card and just installed it in my build.
So far my build is running flawlessly, however a friend of mine mentioned I should upgrade my PSU because it isn't designed to handle the 1070.
Specs:
MSI Z97 PC Mate LGA 1150
Intel Core i7-4790
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 2.5" 120GB
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3
WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM
CORSAIR CS-M Series CS550M 550W 80 PLUS
ASUS ROG GeForce GTX 1070 STRIX-GTX1070
I understand that in total this build uses about 365 watts (give or take)
However I am relatively unfamiliar with different types of power supplies. Is the fact that this one is a modular power supply an issue? Is it just the build of the CS model PSUs are not of a high enough quality?
Also, the GPU I was running before this card was an ASUS R9-290 (never again) which was basically a furnace, and to my understanding used much more power than the 1070. Essentially what I am asking here is why would my friend say my PSU can't support my new card? (Don't say "just ask him" because that isn't an option currently)
Any input is appreciated,
Thanks
I just purchased the ASUS ROG STRIX-GTX1070-O8G-GAMING graphics card and just installed it in my build.
So far my build is running flawlessly, however a friend of mine mentioned I should upgrade my PSU because it isn't designed to handle the 1070.
Specs:
MSI Z97 PC Mate LGA 1150
Intel Core i7-4790
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 2.5" 120GB
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3
WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM
CORSAIR CS-M Series CS550M 550W 80 PLUS
ASUS ROG GeForce GTX 1070 STRIX-GTX1070
I understand that in total this build uses about 365 watts (give or take)
However I am relatively unfamiliar with different types of power supplies. Is the fact that this one is a modular power supply an issue? Is it just the build of the CS model PSUs are not of a high enough quality?
Also, the GPU I was running before this card was an ASUS R9-290 (never again) which was basically a furnace, and to my understanding used much more power than the 1070. Essentially what I am asking here is why would my friend say my PSU can't support my new card? (Don't say "just ask him" because that isn't an option currently)
Any input is appreciated,
Thanks
it's just does not like to stay heavily used for very long. but a small oc and the card should be fine. 
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