[SOLVED] Looking for advice on a replacement power supply

[iccanui]

Hi gang, i have a PSU issue and i want to make sure i have replace it with a quality, yet cost effective power supply that has the right connectors and stuff. Below is a list of the hardware ( i know... old ) , i would really appreciate any feedback at all. Thank you so much.

• GIGABYTE G1 Gaming GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
• EVGA 04G-2975-KR GeForce GTX 970 SSC 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 ACX 2.0 PCI Express 3.0
• ROSEWILL Gaming 80 Plus Bronze 650W Power Supply/PSU, HIVE Series 650 Watt 80 Plus Bronze Certified PSU with Silent 135mm Fan
  
  

 

[geofelt]

550w is likely sufficient for a GTX970
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say 20%.
It will allow for a stronger future graphics card upgrade.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

Consider a quality psu as a long term investment. They do not change much over time.
I like the seasonic focus units with 7/10 year warranties. 650w, or perhaps even 750w.

 

[iccanui]

550w is likely sufficient for a GTX970
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say 20%.
It will allow for a stronger future graphics card upgrade.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

Consider a quality psu as a long term investment. They do not change much over time.
I like the seasonic focus units with 7/10 year warranties. 650w, or perhaps even 750w.

Great link and information, thank you so much !

 

[geofelt]

I have 550w but i cant run gtx 960 which is 120w

What is the make/model of your psu?

Some power supplies advertised are poor quality can not deliver advertised power.
And... a cheap psu will deliver power only at room temperature.
In a case, temps are much higher,
If a psu has the requisite 6 pin power lead then it should be able to run a GTX960

 

[geofelt]

Unfortunately is not run, is freezing my pc, yes it have 6pin power even is old from 2007 or i dont know i think this is my 3d build with this psu
is LC-Power

https://imgur.com/a8siP57

View: https://i.imgur.com/a8siP57.jpg

I did not realize that you were not the post originator.
Di not hijack his thread, but open your own.