GTX 1070 Compability question

[Heruvim]

Hello everyone , i want to buy a gtx 1070, but i'm not sure if my motherboard is compatibile with it and if my power source can handle it

My motherboard is http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3882#ov i currently have a gtx 960.

And my power source is either Gygabite Superb 720w or E720w i am not certain.

Before the 960 i had a gtx 570 which i noticed that in specification it eats more power than a 1070w

 

[EchohcE]

That motherboard should run a 1070 just fine. It's the power supply I'm worried about, not because the wattage isn't enough, but because of the brand. I haven't heard anything about Gigabyte power supplies, only their fantastic motherboards.

 

[timeconsumer]

Yes a GTX 1070 will work in that setup. Gigabyte's power supplies aren't great.

 

[Heruvim]

I see, well i've got this powersource from 2011 and i didnt have any issue with it so i guess it should be fine, thank you for your answers

 

[Vic 40]

Since the current psu is 5 years old and not great quality do i recommend to look at upgrading it.

 

[Heruvim]

Mmm thank you for your answers guys which one from those power sources i should choose?which is the best choice?

Antec VPF Series 550W 80+bronze
Super Flower Leadex Silver 550W Modular PSU:
Sirtec - High Power Element Smart 750W bronze
Corsair CX550M, 550W, 80 PLUS Bronze

 

[Vic 40]

Mmm thank you for your answers guys which one from those power sources i should choose?which is the best choice?


Super Flower Leadex Silver 550W Modular PSU:
Corsair CX550M, 550W, 80 PLUS Bronze

One of these two.Depends on the price as well,if the Superflower is much higher in price is the Corsair a decent choice,if not would i choose the Superflower.

Me advicing upgrading has mostly to do with the age of the current psu,wattage wise is it probably not strained in the past so possibly could go on for a few years.It has enough protections so it should not take the system with it when failing in time.

 

[Heruvim]

Thank you, if u dont mind telling me your opinion about these PSU are they as good as the superflower one

I calculated my Wattage consumption with partpicker website and it shows 388w consumption, so a 500w psu can still hold the system right?

FSP Raider 550W silver

be quiet! Pure Power 9, 80+ Silver 500W

 

[Vic 40]

I would keep the choice between the two i set apart,the Corsair or the Superflower. I don't think the last two are horrible,but just consider the other two better.