Is my PSU good enough for the build I just got?

MarkeMark2112 · Mar 5, 2017

Hey guys. I just purchased some goodies off Newegg and I'm super excited to be putting together a new machine again.

My plan is to use my old PSU with the new build, but I'm actually not sure it will be enough. Any suggestions or help would be awesome. I bought this PSU in 2011 and it's been going strong ever since.

Current PSU: XFX P1-650X-CAH9 650W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

New build:

Mobo: ASUS TUF Z270 Mark 1 LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Z270 ATX Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake Quad-Core 4.0 GHz
RAM: G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW GAMING ACX 3.0

Carry-over from old build:
SSD: Toshiba OCZ TR150 2.5" 240GB SATA III
HDD: Western Digital WD VelociRaptor WD5000HHTZ 500GB

Thanks for any help!!!

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 5, 2017

Yes your PSU is still a great choice for the new setup.

MarkeMark2112 · Mar 5, 2017

Well thank you for the quick response! Do you know about when I will have to start looking into upgrading? I do plan on going 32gb ram and some mods on my PC when I can afford it.

drkatz42 · Mar 5, 2017

MarkeMark2112 :

If you add another GPU for SLI, then you'll need around 850w+. Otherwise, youre in good shape.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 5, 2017

For a single card setup it's still viable for awhile.

Chugalug_ · Mar 5, 2017

Your current PSU is fantastic, however I would improve upon your new components.
Budget?
Do you have a 1440p 144hz or 4k monitor?

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 5, 2017

MarkeMark2112 :

Hey guys. I just purchased some goodies off Newegg and I'm super excited to be putting together a new machine again.

My plan is to use my old PSU with the new build, but I'm actually not sure it will be enough. Any suggestions or help would be awesome. I bought this PSU in 2011 and it's been going strong ever since.

Current PSU: XFX P1-650X-CAH9 650W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

New build:

Mobo: ASUS TUF Z270 Mark 1 LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Z270 ATX Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake Quad-Core 4.0 GHz
RAM: G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW GAMING ACX 3.0

Carry-over from old build:
SSD: Toshiba OCZ TR150 2.5" 240GB SATA III
HDD: Western Digital WD VelociRaptor WD5000HHTZ 500GB

Thanks for any help!!!

Great choices on the new components!!!!!!

MarkeMark2112 · Mar 7, 2017

Chugalug_ :

Sorry if I'm being obtuse here, but I am confused. What do you mean by improve upon my new components?

MarkeMark2112 · Mar 7, 2017

Chugalug_ :

I'm going to be buying the HTC Vive when I can afford it, as well as a 4k TV which I will run my steam games through Steam link.

Chugalug_ · Mar 7, 2017

Don't run games off a 4k TV, the input lag is crazy.

MarkeMark2112 · Mar 7, 2017

Chugalug_ :

Its through the steam link so there wouldn't be any input lag. Just like using an Xbox or PlayStation

Chugalug_ · Mar 7, 2017

Yeah there would be, there's always around a 20ms input lag when using TVs due to their high response times (they're designed for viewing not interactivity), with the added slight latency of Steam Link it might become an issue.

MarkeMark2112 · Mar 9, 2017

I dont believe so. The only way I could see an issue is if my input (controller) was plugged into my PC and not teh steam link.

Chugalug_ · Mar 9, 2017

No, if anything that would reduce lag as you're using it from the source, as using a wireless controller would add another 5-10ms.

MarkeMark2112 · Mar 10, 2017

well Ive never experienced input lag when using my steam link, so I dunno.

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