New build doubts

[ShakeThat]

Hey guys, good afternoon

i am going to be upgrading my build, i right now have it like his: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JQkfJV;

My idea was to:

-Double the ram;

-new graphics card (still deciding wether it would be nvidia gtx 1070, gtx 1070ti or gtx 1080 (haven't decided which one yet);

- the thing i'm not sure about, do i need to upgrade my power supply? is 650W enough for this build? even if i get the 1080 one?

-also, will it all be compatible? like, fit in my case?

 

Thanks for your help.

[CrippledROBOT]

4 minutes ago, ShakeThat said:

Hey guys, good afternoon

i am going to be upgrading my build, i right now have it like his: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JQkfJV;

My idea was to:

-Double the ram;

-new graphics card (still deciding wether it would be nvidia gtx 1070, gtx 1070ti or gtx 1080 (haven't decided which one yet);

- the thing i'm not sure about, do i need to upgrade my power supply? is 650W enough for this build? even if i get the 1080 one?

-also, will it all be compatible? like, fit in my case?

 

Thanks for your help.

That'll be plenty! The 1080ti and that arrangement would ALSO be acceptable! You're all good friend!

[ShakeThat]

2 minutes ago, CrippledROBOT said:

That'll be plenty! The 1080ti and that arrangement would ALSO be acceptable! You're all good friend!

Thanks mate ^^

Oh and also, is it "necessary" these days to upgrade my ram to ddr4 ?? 

[PerfectPlasma]

1 minute ago, ShakeThat said:

Thanks mate ^^

Oh and also, is it "necessary" these days to upgrade my ram to ddr4 ?? 

Not a requirement but It allows faster sticks and I believe shorter timings.  2400mhz for ddr3 is top of the line but it's probably cheap now.

[Lurick]

8 minutes ago, ShakeThat said:

Thanks mate ^^

Oh and also, is it "necessary" these days to upgrade my ram to ddr4 ?? 

Not possible.

DDR4 is not compatible with a DDR3 board.

[ShakeThat]

1 minute ago, Lurick said:

Not possible.

DDR4 is not compatible with a DDR3 board.

i know i know, was just thinking if i should also switch them, thanks ^^

[ShakeThat]

8 minutes ago, PerfectPlasma said:

Not a requirement but It allows faster sticks and I believe shorter timings.  2400mhz for ddr3 is top of the line but it's probably cheap now.

thank you ^^

[Lurick]

Just now, ShakeThat said:

i know i know, was just thinking if i should also switch them

That would involve a new board and processor which I wouldn't say is worth it from what you've got now

[ShakeThat]

Just now, Lurick said:

That would involve a new board and processor which I wouldn't say is worth it from what you've got now

really? why is tthatt ?? 

 

[Lurick]

2 minutes ago, ShakeThat said:

really? why is tthatt ?? 

 

You need a board that can take DDR4 memory and in order to get that you'll need at least an x99, H110, B150, Z170 or up motherboard on the Intel side, or a A320 and up board for Ryzen from the AMD side. Obviously that's not all the combinations of boards but it should paint the picture

[ShakeThat]

Just now, Lurick said:

You need a board that can take DDR4 memory and in order to get that you'll need at least an x99, H110, B150, Z170 or up motherboard on the Intel side, or a A320 and up board for Ryzen from the AMD side.

oh ye right nvm, then ill double the ones i have  thank you for your help!

[CrippledROBOT]

2 hours ago, ShakeThat said:

Thanks mate ^^

Oh and also, is it "necessary" these days to upgrade my ram to ddr4 ?? 

If you're going to be building from scratch, I definitely would, however that will necessitate a new CPU and board. If you're just upgrading and staying on that CPU and motherboard platform, then DDR3 is fine!