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fsm01
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Here is my current build:

 

Processor: FX - 6350

GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 Ghz 

PSU: Corsair CX500

 

I am planning to upgrade my GPU and currently looking at the ASUS 1060 STRIX 6GB. If I make this upgrade, will my current PSU be ok or would that need to be upgraded too? If the power supply needs to be upgraded as well then I need to look into a cheaper GPU option.

 

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Just now, fsm01 said:

Here is my current build:

 

Processor: FX - 6350

GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 Ghz 

PSU: Corsair CX500

 

I am planning to upgrade my GPU and currently looking at the ASUS 1060 STRIX 6GB. If I make this upgrade, will my current PSU be ok or would that need to be upgraded too? If the power supply needs to be upgraded as well then I need to look into a cheaper GPU option.

 

Would get a better quality PSU.

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Just now, Starelementpoke said:

Would get a better quality PSU.

Hmmm. If I need to get a new PSU which will cost roughly $100 then I only have about $150 left for a new GPU which puts me in the 1050ti range? Do you think that's the best option given my budget?

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6 minutes ago, fsm01 said:

Here is my current build:

 

Processor: FX - 6350

GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 Ghz 

PSU: Corsair CX500

 

I am planning to upgrade my GPU and currently looking at the ASUS 1060 STRIX 6GB. If I make this upgrade, will my current PSU be ok or would that need to be upgraded too? If the power supply needs to be upgraded as well then I need to look into a cheaper GPU option.

 

I highly disagree about upgrading the PSU. The 1060 is a 120w card... you will be fine. I promise. You really really do not need to get a higher output PSU

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1 minute ago, NowThatsDamp said:

I highly disagree about upgrading the PSU. The 1060 is a 120w card... you will be fine. I promise. You really really do not need to get a higher output PSU

unless you take more risk to lose your pc parts because of poor power delivery... The wattage is fine, but not the psu

Remember to quote me (or someone else), otherwise we won't going to recieve your answers...

 

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14 minutes ago, fsm01 said:

Here is my current build:

 

Processor: FX - 6350

GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 Ghz 

PSU: Corsair CX500

 

I am planning to upgrade my GPU and currently looking at the ASUS 1060 STRIX 6GB. If I make this upgrade, will my current PSU be ok or would that need to be upgraded too? If the power supply needs to be upgraded as well then I need to look into a cheaper GPU option.

 

 

I'd get an EVGA 600w B1. https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-BRONZE-Warranty-Tester-100-B1-0600-KR/dp/B00EON40CS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1494884245&sr=8-3&keywords=600w+power+supply

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EVGA GTX 1060 6GB SSC Dual Fan

24 GB Corsair Vengence LPX @ 2400MHZ (3x8)

Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit

SPCC M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 512 GB

SPCC SSD 128GB

Intel Optane 16 GB M10

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1 minute ago, Blackhole890 said:

unless you take more risk to lose your pc parts because of poor power delivery... The wattage is fine, but not the psu

When was the last time you saw real evidence of a "crappy" name brand Corsair 80+ Bronze PSU cause the death of a computer component? Desktops in offices run for a decade with far shodier components. Hell, I've ran computers fully outfitted with GPU's under 100% load for years on end doing citizen science using generic 350w PSU's that have lamp cords soldered to the power input with their power leads shorted out so I could run multiple PSUs at once... and never had any problems. Telling him he has to replace his Corsair CX PSU is a bit paraniod if you ask me. 

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3 minutes ago, NowThatsDamp said:

That PSU isn't any higher quality than the one he already has... he's fine. He doesn't need a new PSU.

cx is really meh. You could get a 520w m12ii for around $60 or so that is much better.

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1 hour ago, fsm01 said:

Here is my current build:

 

Processor: FX - 6350

GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 Ghz 

PSU: Corsair CX500

 

I am planning to upgrade my GPU and currently looking at the ASUS 1060 STRIX 6GB. If I make this upgrade, will my current PSU be ok or would that need to be upgraded too? If the power supply needs to be upgraded as well then I need to look into a cheaper GPU option.

 

I'd keep your CX500 for a 1060.

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2 hours ago, NowThatsDamp said:

That PSU isn't any higher quality than the one he already has... he's fine. He doesn't need a new PSU.

It's only 100 Watts more.. Thats why I recommended it to him. He wanted a better PSU.. Or Im just recommending. Just to be safe otherwise, go to coolermaster's website : http://www.coolermaster.com/power-supply-calculator/

 

Current Build:

i5 8600k @ 3.6 GHZ - Corsair H115i AIO

EVGA GTX 1060 6GB SSC Dual Fan

24 GB Corsair Vengence LPX @ 2400MHZ (3x8)

Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit

SPCC M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 512 GB

SPCC SSD 128GB

Intel Optane 16 GB M10

WD 2.0 TB Blue

Gigabyte Z370XP SLI

EVGA 430W White 80+

Fractal Design Focus G Gray

Dell E2010H @ 60HZ

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