A good enough PSU for I7-7700k + GTX 1070 combo

[logan.marshal220]

I currently have a 550 psu. I'm about to upgrade my gpu to a GTX 1070. I see a bunch of threads that say you need 750 or above and some say you can have as little as 450. I want to be sure if I have enough or need an upgrade.

Other notes that may help:
I have a dual monitor setup
I7-7700k Processor
Currently have a GTX 960
Using 2 HDDs
16 GB RAM

 

[bignastyid]

Whats the make and model of your 550w PSu? They are not all created equal, some are great other are hazardous garbage.

 

[zoltan.boese]

Well https://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-1070/specifications the 1070 needs only 150W, and even when overclocking a 550W PSU must suffice. If your present power supply is reliable, keep it! So, what model is it?

 

[logan.marshal220]

Well https://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-1070/specifications the 1070 needs only 150W, and even when overclocking a 550W PSU must suffice. If your present power supply is reliable, keep it! So, what model is it?

Okay, Update, turns out I was wrong about it being a 550 (I thought it was) it's a 500w but it an EVGA and I don't know what else to say about it so here's a link to what it is: https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-WHITE-Warranty-Supply-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520635833&sr=8-3&keywords=EVGA+500+W1

 

[rcald2000]

Will it work? Yes. But if it were me, I would still replace it, because the quality of that specific model is blah. Below are two very good, but inexpensive choices; the first one is non-modular and the second one modular. Personally, I'd opt for the modular. Ultimately it is your choice.

SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W
$44.99 ($29.99 after $15.00 rebate)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&ignorebbr=1

SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze EVO Edition 520W
$54.90 ($34.90 after $20.00 rebate)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&ignorebbr=1

 

[logan.marshal220]

Will it work? Yes. But if it were me, I would still replace it, because the quality of that specific model is blah. Below are two very good, but inexpensive choices; the first one is non-modular and the second one modular. Personally, I'd opt for the modular. Ultimately it is your choice.

SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W
$44.99 ($29.99 after $15.00 rebate)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&ignorebbr=1

SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze EVO Edition 520W
$54.90 ($34.90 after $20.00 rebate)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&ignorebbr=1

Thanks for answering and stopping by but I think I came to my senses and just gonna decide to get a 750w of the same my friend is using. Money isn't an issue on one hand and enough watts to continue upgrading is what I'm looking for. I have no knowledge on good enough PSUs since every story I read on them is about having a monster ton to run these newer cards and I just don't want to end up burning a new card out right off the bat. Again thanks for answering and your time.

 

[zoltan.boese]

Will it work? Yes. But if it were me, I would still replace it, because the quality of that specific model is blah. Below are two very good, but inexpensive choices; the first one is non-modular and the second one modular. Personally, I'd opt for the modular. Ultimately it is your choice.

SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W
$44.99 ($29.99 after $15.00 rebate)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094&ignorebbr=1

SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze EVO Edition 520W
$54.90 ($34.90 after $20.00 rebate)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&ignorebbr=1

Thanks for answering and stopping by but I think I came to my senses and just gonna decide to get a 750w of the same my friend is using. Money isn't an issue on one hand and enough watts to continue upgrading is what I'm looking for. I have no knowledge on good enough PSUs since every story I read on them is about having a monster ton to run these newer cards and I just don't want to end up burning a new card out right off the bat. Again thanks for answering and your time.

Please read here http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[bignastyid]

What PSU is your friend running? Just because it's currently working for him don't mean the model won't turn your system into a smoldering brick.

Your 500w Evga isn't the best unit, but it would power the system with a 1070(although I wouldn't suggest doing any overclocking).