new PSU for 980 ti GFX card

floatindolphin · 22 Jun 2015 at 23:36

Hi,

Sorry if this is a daft question, I'm not up on upgrading parts.

I've got a PC that has a 500 watt PSU (from info I've read) but I want to upgrade to a GTX 980 Ti GFX card. Do I need to up the PSU?

If so, what to and does anyone have any recommendations?

The PC spec is

Acer Predator G3-605_H_ELP - Core i5 4590 3.3 GHz - 32 GB - 1 TB
Processor1 x Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4590 / 3.3 GHz ( 3.7 GHz ) ( Quad-Core )
Processor SocketLGA1150 Socket
Processor Main FeaturesIntel Turbo Boost Technology 2
Cache Memory6 MB L3 Cache
Cache Per Processor6 MB
RAM32 GB (installed) / 32 GB (max) - DDR3L SDRAM - 1600 MHz
Storage ControllerSATA
Hard Drive1 x 1 TB - SATA 6Gb/s
Optical StorageDVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
Card ReaderYes
Graphics ControllerNVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
Audio OutputIntegrated - 5.1 channel surround
NetworkingGigE, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0 LE
PowerAC 120/230 V
OS ProvidedWindows 8.1 64-bit Edition

Thanks

Glanza · 23 Jun 2015 at 09:26

floatindolphin · 23 Jun 2015 at 09:48

thanks for your great help...

Glanza · 23 Jun 2015 at 09:59

Well read up on the card you want...

It recommends 600w for the 980ti's , so any good 600w+ psu will do.

floatindolphin · 23 Jun 2015 at 10:33

Are PSU's different shapes/sizes? Would I need to pull my pc apart to find out the dimensions?

You could even hold my hand while I do it

Glanza · 23 Jun 2015 at 10:35

Upto 1000w most PSU are the same size, it's when you move onto 1200+ that they will be longer.

floatindolphin · 23 Jun 2015 at 10:42

ah ok, that's good to know. Cheers.

dacads · 23 Jun 2015 at 10:43

YOUR BASKET
1 x EVGA Supernova G2 650W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £74.99
Total : £84.59 (includes shipping : £8.00 Ex.VAT).

ShivP · 23 Jun 2015 at 10:49

dacads said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x EVGA Supernova G2 650W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £74.99
Total : £84.59 (includes shipping : £8.00 Ex.VAT).

Interesting, the better + longer warranty 650W G2 is cheaper than the 650W Gs :confused:

Hopefully the GS drops in price

floatindolphin · 23 Jun 2015 at 10:51

thanks ^^

what's the difference between G1 & G2?

pastymuncher · 23 Jun 2015 at 12:07

The G1 is a FSP built unit with quad 12v rails and the G2 is a Superflower built unit with a single 12v rail. The G2 is the better unit. Also worth considering is the GS650 which is a single rail Seasonic built unit.

floatindolphin · 23 Jun 2015 at 14:17

Thanks for your help chaps!

I'll head over to OC HQ tmw morning, I reckon

floatindolphin · 24 Jun 2015 at 16:06

HI,

So I went to OC hq and bought a 650 psu and the 980 Ti. turns out this Acer pc uses some stupid 12 pin connector that no other pc uses in the world!

How ^%$%^!

I've gone out and bought a new motherboard. Just need to pop back to OC tmw for a new case and some other bits. This has ended up expensive!!

5960xNvidiaGamer · 24 Jun 2015 at 16:56

Surely you could have picked up an adaptor of sorts?

floatindolphin · 24 Jun 2015 at 17:02

dunno, I'd already driven 30 miles home and stripped the computer when I realised.

Least I'll end up with a loads better PC at the end of this

Glanza · 24 Jun 2015 at 17:07

Could you upload a picture of your board with this connector? Intrigued

Legend · 24 Jun 2015 at 18:05

If you're going to spend £85 on the EVGA G2 650w, you might as well spend an extra £15 and get the 850W... it's expensive on here, but can be had elsewhere for that. Probably the best PSU money can buy, and with a 10-year warranty.

Ah, I see you've bought it already... never mind.

floatindolphin · 24 Jun 2015 at 18:44

I went for a corsair RM650 for £60 in the end

floatindolphin · 24 Jun 2015 at 18:44

Glanza said:
Could you upload a picture of your board with this connector? Intrigued

Yep , will do later

ShivP · 24 Jun 2015 at 18:45

Hm, not the one I would have picked but should be ok

new PSU for 980 ti GFX card

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