I want to upgrade

minimum012 · Nov 24, 2017

I want to upgrade my GPU, I have a i7 4770k, 16gb of ram and I have a gtx 770 4gb version. I have a 600 watt power supply what do I need to upgrade?

volkgren · Nov 24, 2017

Depends on your budget. What is your budget? All you really need to do is replace the GPU.

But just to make sure, what is the exact model of your PSU?

Zerk2012 · Nov 24, 2017

For gaming your processor is still very good the GTX 770 is fairly dated that would be what to upgrade.
A GTX 1060 6GB would be a decent upgrade depending on your budget you could look at a GTX 1070 or 1070ti all of then use a lot less power than the card your already using.
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-770-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1060-6GB/2174vs3639

minimum012 · Nov 24, 2017

What’s a PSU? I’ve €500 to spend on one. *PSU is power supply unit

minimum012 · Nov 24, 2017

Would this work in my system? https://www.newegg.com/global/ie/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127943 I want to get one that would secure my PC to be powerful enough for a good couple years anyway. And I want to maybe have SLI?(In the future)

volkgren · Nov 24, 2017

minimum012 :

Yes that would work. It is an excellent GPU.

minimum012 · Nov 25, 2017

Would I be able to support a 1080ti? Like this one? https://www.newegg.com/global/ie/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137113&cm_re=1080ti-_-14-137-113-_-Product

volkgren · Nov 25, 2017

minimum012 :

600W is the recommended minimum for a single 1080 Ti. I'm sure it would work for one, but not two. I like to recommend PSUs that are of higher quality when using a top tier GPU. You didn't say the exact model of your PSU.

Please tell us the exact model of your power supply. If it is older, lower quality I would recommend upgrading to a newer, higher quality power supply.

minimum012 · Nov 25, 2017

Apologies, here is the full specs of my system.
Corsair CX600
Palit Nvidia GTX770 4gb VRAM
Asus Z87-k
16gb HyperX Blu(4gb sticks)
Intel I7 4770k 3.5 ghZ I think

minimum012 · Nov 25, 2017

I only plan to have 1 at the moment then I’ll upgrade my power supply when I get the money

volkgren · Nov 25, 2017

You can run a single 1080 Ti. Some would argue your PSU is not very good. If it were me, I would replace it with a higher quality power supply. Such an expensive GPU deserves a better PSU.

If you want to run two 1080 Ti's i'd go for 850W. Single 650W.

Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $69.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-25 12:59 EST-0500

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $88.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-25 12:59 EST-0500

minimum012 · Nov 25, 2017

Will it definately run on a 600W PSU? I can buy a better PSU when I have the money.

volkgren · Nov 25, 2017

minimum012 :

Your CX600 has 552W available on the +12V rail that can be supplied to your main components. A typical total system power load on a system with a 1080 Ti is 400W. So yes it will definitely run it.

According to a guide posted by a senior member here at Tom's Hardware (and in collaboration with other senior members), the CX series (green label) is a tier 4 unit, which says, "Built down to a low price. Not exactly the most stable units ever created. Very basic safety circuitry or even thin gauge wiring used. Not for gaming rigs or overclocking systems of any kind. Avoid unless your budget dictates your choice."
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Other mentions of it being moved from Tier 3 to Tier 4.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2725933/mixed-reviews-corsair-cx600-cx600m.html

My point is eventhough it has the capacity to run the system, the components inside the power supply may not hold up very long under a high load. If you're spending $700+ on a GPU, I think you should spend at least $70 on a high quality PSU. But that's my opinion.

Zerk2012 · Nov 25, 2017

Corsair CX600 is a low quality power supply only 522 watts on the 12 volt rail.
I would not consider that something to use with a GTX 1080ti.
If you just need a good upgrade unless your running a 2K resolution monitor a 1080ti is way overkill I would still look at the GTX 1070ti and a good power supply.
Your card compared to a GTX 1070ti.
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GTX-770-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1070-Ti/2174vs3943

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB Video Card (£419.98 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£70.98 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £490.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-25 19:07 GMT+0000

minimum012 · Nov 25, 2017

May not hold up under high load? My PC has been over clocked since I first got it and seems to be doing just fine

minimum012 · Nov 25, 2017

I have no problem buying an upgraded PSU, I just want to know if I can still run it until I can get a better PSU

volkgren · Nov 25, 2017

minimum012 :

Yes it may do fine. A 1080 Ti is about the same power draw as your GTX 770. But the 1080 Ti is a large investment that your power supply's warranty may not cover in the event of catastrophic failure. Your PSU has a 3 year warranty. If and when it expires, and if I was pairing a brand new $700 GPU with it, I would replace the power supply with one of better quality.

There's a good deal on EVGA 650W G2 right now. It is typically $89, but now it's $69.

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