Replacement for my broken graphics card

[Hutchay]

Hi,

My graphics card has broken and I don't know whether my system would be able to run a more powerful card or whether I should just replace it with the same card.

Cheers,
Hutch

System as follows:
Case
BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX Case (White)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4430 (3.0GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® MAXIMUS VI IMPACT: Mini-ITX, LG1150, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs, WIFI
Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON HYPERX BEAST DUAL-DDR3 2400MHz X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 770 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - (Special!)
Hard Disk
1TB 3.5" SATA-III 6GB/s HDD 7200RPM 32MB CACHE
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling
CoolerMaster Seidon 120M High Performance CPU Cooler
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)

 

[OCD Tweaker]

i would go for a gygabite gtx 970 g1 windowforce if buget is an issue and you awnt something to last you a few years. and the stock clocks are a lil bit higher than other 970's and you can OC it more

 

[Gallarian]

The problem with your current system when it comes to getting a new Graphics card is your PSU.

The Corsair VS series are designed for light office use with very low power requirements (by Corsair's own definition). It would be unwise to go out and buy a brand new expensive GPU, and then put it in serious danger by letting that bad quality PSU power it.

If you can pick up a second hand 770 for cheap, then go for it, but if your going to look at an upgrade to a current 900 series, such as the GTX 970, then a PSU upgrade is definitely needed.

 

[deezyboa]

Go for a 970. I'm prett sure your Power Supply is enough, but it might be pushing it. Get a 970 + a 650W PSU maybe?

 

[Gallarian]

Go for a 970. I'm prett sure your Power Supply is enough, but it might be pushing it. Get a 970 + a 650W PSU maybe?

Its nothing to do with wattage. A good 550 watt PSU can power a 980ti build, no problem (check my sig).

However, it is all to do with quality. Even Corsair themselves say not to use VS series PSUs for gaming, so in my eyes, if the people that built something says its not safe, I'd usually take note.

"VS Series is the entry-level line of 240 Volt power supplies with high-end features. VS Series PSUs are a great choice if you’re building a home or office system with lower power demands" - Corsair's website