Question my psu needs upgrading

[froggy8]

hi guys

i am trying to get into VR, i have seen couple of gpu that i like. problem is they need at least 750w of power and my psu is only 650w.

my psu is the Seasonic Focus GX and just wondering if they are still the brand to go for? so i could try find a Seasonic Focus GX 1000w?

many thanks guys

 

[Hellfire13]

Yes, Seasonic Focus GX lineup is still very good. You can also look into the Corsair RMx or RMi series along with some of the other Focus variants like GM or PX.

 

[froggy8]

Yes, Seasonic Focus GX lineup is still very good. You can also look into the Corsair RMx or RMi series along with some of the other Focus variants like GM or PX.

thank you

will have a look at some tomorrow.

 

[--SID--]

Depends on the price if a Seasonic Focus is worth the buy. Compared to, for example a Corsair RMx the Focus is mediocre at best. And if you are interested in a 1000w ATX2.4 unit you probably better look at a 850w ATX3.0 PSU.

 

[froggy8]

ok guys, the gpu i am thinking about getting is either rtx 3090 or rtx 4070 ti.

the 4070 ti power rating is 750w but the 3090 is only 450w but i am leaning more towards the 4070 ti.

few people once told me that i should get more watt on the psu than the gpu power rating.

should i be getting 1000w or would 850w be enough?

 

[--SID--]

850w ATX3.0 is fine. Do you have a link to a webshop for PSUs in your country?

 

[froggy8]

850w ATX3.0 is fine. Do you have a link to a webshop for PSUs in your country?

Power Supplies, 300W to 1200W ATX, Fixed & Modular PSUs | CCL

Our range of power supplies ranges from 300W to 1200W and includes Modular Supplies, 80plus Cerfied Supplies and Fanless Supplies.

www.cclonline.com

 

[--SID--]

So you're in the UK.

I recommend https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...ully-modular-atx-power-supply-mpg-a850g-pcie5

 

[froggy8]

So you're in the UK.

I recommend https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...ully-modular-atx-power-supply-mpg-a850g-pcie5

yes i am in uk, i will see if i can add that info to my avatar.

thank you, will have a good look at that link after work.

 

[rcald2000]

Hello froggy8. If you're sticking with getting the RTX 4070 Ti and your CPU is of reasonable wattage, then my suggestion is not to upgrade your PSU at all. I suggest that you try the 4070 Ti with your existing power supply, as the transient spikes on the 40 series are much improved over the 30 series. However, if you decide to get the RTX 3090 then I would agree that you should to upgrade your PSU,

That is what I would do.

 

[Hellfire13]

ok guys, the gpu i am thinking about getting is either rtx 3090 or rtx 4070 ti.

the 4070 ti power rating is 750w but the 3090 is only 450w but i am leaning more towards the 4070 ti.

few people once told me that i should get more watt on the psu than the gpu power rating.

should i be getting 1000w or would 850w be enough?

Dont go by that 450w on the 3090, it does not take into account the spikes.
For the 470ti 850w should be good enough...

PCPartPicker Part List: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Cwzvt8

Power Supply: Corsair RM850x (2021) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£134.21 @ Box Limited)
Total: £134.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-04-15 17:14 BST+0100

 

[froggy8]

I will have a good look at the psu what everyone has suggested, so far it seems few people have recommended the 850w corsair psus.

I am leaning rewards the corsair gold 850w now.