PSU better gaming stability

[muce]

Hello.

My PC specs are:
ECS Essentials H81H3-I Motherboard
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?DetailID=1529&MenuID=172&LanID=0
Intel Core i3-4150 Processor
http://ark.intel.com/products/77486/Intel-Core-i3-4150-Processor-3M-Cache-3_50-GHz
MSI R9 270 Gaming Series 2 gb GDDR5
http://www.msi.com/product/vga/R9-270-GAMING-2G.html#hero-overview
Crucial Ballistix elite 8 gb RAM at 1600 MHz (XMP profile 1 on)
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/ble8g3d1869de1tx0
Seagate 500 gb Sata 3 7200 rpm Barracuda Model ST500DM002
Thermaltake 550W PSU
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001975
Master Cooler Elite 130 Mini-ITX form factor case

I want to know If it will improve performance notably by changing the PSU for this one: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G1 Power Supply
http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=120-G1-1000-VR

IDK maybe the amps bring better performance or something, that's why I ask you folks, to not spend bucks unnecessarily.

It would be best getting a better GPU?

Thanks in advance.

 

[RCFProd]

That would be ridiculous. Gave me a good laugh :lol:

Are you having problems with your current PSU or do you think the performance of your system is altered by the PSU?

 

[AnPCtester]

The PSU is not responsible for gaming performance increase. As the PSU was $180 I will assume that is what you want to spend. My suggestion is to get a r9 270x ($180) or a GTX 960 ($200). Believeme it would drastically improve over your gaming performance.

 

[muce]

Thank a lot mates for your fast replies. I thought the extra amps would of give extra performance. Check the differences:

My PSU
+3.3 V - 24 A
+5V - 15 A
+12V - 42 A
-12V - 0.5 A
+5VSB - 3.0 A

The other PSU
+3.3 V - 25 A
+5 V - 25 A
+12 V - 83.3 A
-12 V - 0.8A
+5 VSB - 3 A

Are you sure this is not gaming related at all?

If it's so then I'm thinking about a new GPU, because I'm getting some lag but little in newer games such as Dying light and GTA V when playing at Ultra in a 1360x768 display, is this normal?

 

[MasterMace]

First - upgrading the PSU to a 1KW is overkill. It's a waste of money.

*Edit* You have ThermalTake Smart series PSU. It's a Tier 4 Power Supply

Not for gaming rigs or overclocking systems of any kind.

It's not going to give you a performance increase. What it will do is prevent your computer from exploding, and make it possible for you to upgrade your GPU/CPU.

On an i3, you'd be good upgrading all the way to a $250 card (I believe R9 290s are available atm for around it, or GTX 770-4gbs) What you can do is consider where you want this PC to be at. If you decide that in the future you want an i5, you'd be right in upgrading to a GTX 970/780 ti. One way or the other you'll need a better PSU so it don't blow up.

 

[RCFProd]

Dying Light is simply very poorly optimised for AMD graphics. That is not because of your PC.

GTA V is demanding but I would think it would be fine at 768p with an AMD R9 270.

The R9 270 is actually great for 768p. Do you have bad performance in all of the games you play?

Are your graphics drivers updated?

 

[AnPCtester]

The voltage and amps rating are there to insure good power supply to the GPU. The 12v rail is the important one here. And it is not surprising that you have lag in games like Dying Light and GTA V. The 270 is rebranded 7770 GHz edition an very old gpu to boot. If you really want more performance a GPU upgrade is a must. Go with the gtx 960. If you don't change your monitor that card will be good for 2 to 3 more years.

 

[MasterMace]

Here's a good, Tier 2 (previous list had Tier 2 split between 2A and 2B, this was 2A) power supply.

XFX TS 550W

Again, it will not boost your performance, but it will prevent your PC from exploding.

 

[muce]

Dying Light is simply very poorly optimised for AMD graphics. That is not because of your PC.

GTA V is demanding but I would think it would be fine at 768p with an AMD R9 270.

The R9 270 is actually great for 768p. Do you have bad performance in all of the games you play?

Are your graphics drivers updated?

Not really, I play almost all other games maxed with no problems, smooth and all (exceptions being FC4, CoD AW when settings raised from lowest, AC Unity, etc.). In fact I'm quite happy with the build, it's just I want the best performance available for a mini ITX form factor, and I want to know what is the component that affects it most as I recently changed my old 4 gb 1333 Mhz ram stick and noticed an increased performance. Also, I'm aware the PSU can burn the whole system, so would it be safer a PSU with more amps in the rails? I'm not saying brute wattage.

 

[MasterMace]

It would be safer to get a good quality Power Supply. You cannot tell what a good PSU is by reading advertised amperages.

 

[muce]

Thanks you all, it really helps. I think I can get a R9 290, but then I would need a better PSU anyways. So first things first and I should get a new PSU for the future, and maybe a good one will make my system perform longer.

 

[Vic 40]

Don't know what you want to upgrade to,but the gtx 960 for instance will do fine with the psu you have right now.

 

[MasterMace]

The PSU he has right now is terrible, failing crossload regulation according to a German tester on the 5v and 12v rails.

 

[muce]

The PSU he has right now is terrible, failing crossload regulation according to a German tester on the 5v and 12v rails.

Great job man, that info is revealing. Now I'm decided to buy a new PSU.
These are the 3 gold certified ones available in my area which are 12 cm. No platinum or titanium available 🙁.
I don't buy from internet, I like getting my products at the shop instantly.

Here they are from lower to higher price.

1 http://www.corsair.com/en/cs-series-modular-cs750m-750-watt-80-plus-gold-certified-psu
+3.3 V - 25 A
+5 V - 25 A
+12 V - 62A
-12 V - 0.8A
+5 VSB - 3 A

2 http://www.corsair.com/en-us/rm-series-rm850-80-plus-gold-certified-power-supply
+3.3 V - 25 A
+5 V - 25 A
+12 V - 70.8A
-12 V - 0.8A
+5 VSB - 3 A

3 http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=120-G1-1000-VR
+3.3 V - 25 A
+5 V - 25 A
+12 V - 83.3 A
-12 V - 0.8A
+5 VSB - 3 A

How important is the amperage in that +12 V that makes the difference? I'm thinking in the last one just because of that. I wonder If it will fit my case though, the length is 200 mm while the one I have right now is just 140 mm.
There will be no place for the HDD and it will have to be set loose at the bottom :/

Please give me your vote.

 

[AnPCtester]

The cs750m is a very good product for its price. Here's the review of the Corsair CS850M which the a higher power PSU from the same product family.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=419

 

[Vic 40]

I don't think he needs a new psu,i think he needs to realize that some games don't work at ultra with the gpu he has,this as reaction on the first post.

If he wants to upgrade the gpu does he not need a >/~750watt psu,a 550watt is fine and a 650watt would already be overkill,but if he wants that fine with me.Only when wanting to go for sli,and why with that cpu/motherboard i.e. not possible,would he need a 750watt psu.

If those opttions are there as lower wattage versions for less are those fine too.The Thermaltake should be able to handle it technically.

 

[MasterMace]

@AnPCtester Corsair CS series is not a good power supply, it's considered Tier 3. If he had it, he'd be fine, but if he's replacing a Tier 4, he should aim for a Tier 2.

@Vic_40 I already linked in my previous post a good Tier 2 - 550W power supply.

muce I can't give you an in-shop based recommendation, because i don't know what shop you're looking at.