GTX 1080 Compadibility

[berettabeast]

Just got into PC gaming and not sure if my system can handle a graphics card update, was wondering if just the power supply needed buffing

PC Specs:
CPU: Intel i7 6700
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170N-Gaming 5
GPU: GTX 1060
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Power supply: 450W (80 plus gold)

 

[LowlySkeleton]

A 450W PSU should, in theory, be able to power a i7-6700 and a GTX1080.

However, do remember that a GTX 1080 requires 180W and a 8-pin power connector. Nvidia's site recommends that you have at least a 500W PSU.

 

[Chugalug_]

Yeah a 1080 should be perfectly fine with a decent 450w.
Go with a single 8 pin model like the EVGA SC though just to make sure you don't accidentally OC too much and push it too far. 😛 (They have great customer service and build quality)

 

[berettabeast]

A 450W PSU should, in theory, be able to power a i7-6700 and a GTX1080.

However, do remember that a GTX 1080 requires 180W and a 8-pin power connector. Nvidia's site recommends that you have at least a 500W PSU.

Yeah a 1080 should be perfectly fine with a decent 450w.
Go with a single 8 pin model like the EVGA SC though just to make sure you don't accidentally OC too much and push it too far. 😛 (They have great customer service and build quality)

However considering the price for a higher ps isn't that much more going from a 450 to say a 550 to 600ish is there any reason to maybe just get a little more than I need, especially if I'm in the future going to be investing into dual monitors?

 

[Chugalug_]

Nah, don't upgrade till you need it, you're fine with what you've got.
Unless you're sticking a more power hungry GPU in there or wanting to go SLI for some odd reason, there's no reason to upgrade your current unit.
Adding display outputs won't increase power draw by any substantial amount, maybe 10-20w max, dw.