Upgrading to a 1080ti

[w.h.fernand]

i currently have a 780 ti that run completely fine, but i upgraded to a 4k 60hz monitor and i cant get my gpu to go over 30hz even tho it runs a lot of games at a 4k resolution without any problem. so i was thinking that is time to get a new gpu before waiting for the second generation of volta in a couple of year, my question is will my psu (cx600 from corsair) be able to run a gpu like the asus rog strix gtx 1080 ti?
And should i upgrade my motherboard as well? i got an ga-z97-d3h...

 

[jankerson]

Those Green labeled CX units are questionable so I wouldn't risk an $800 GPU on one.

Your MB is fine, just replace the PSU before you get the GTX 1080Ti.

 

[erykkrol]

I use to have that PSU and didn't have issues with it but I didn't use it for a graphics card that extreme. Definitely get something bigger. You don't want a capacitor shortening out and damaging any other parts.

I would personally get something around 750W+ area and at least 80plus silver or above.

 

[jankerson]

A nice good quality 650W would be fine for a GTX 1080Ti.

 

[w.h.fernand]

i was looking at a Cooler Master Master Watt Lite 700w PSU is it any better?

 

[maxalge]

i was looking at a Cooler Master Master Watt Lite 700w PSU is it any better?

if its not their "V" line they are garbage/mediocre

http://www.coolermaster.com/powersupply/enthusiast-v-series/v650/


You are not going to be able to cheap out on the power supply

 

[jankerson]

i was looking at a Cooler Master Master Watt Lite 700w PSU is it any better?

Still garbage.

Do yourself a favor and get a good PSU or you will regret it.

I wouldn't risk an $800 GPU to a junk PSU.