What PSU for a Dell xps 8700 with gtx 760

[4avon]

I purchased a Dell XPS 8700 special edition. It came with a GTX 650 ti, but I would like to upgrade it for the msi gtx 760 tf 4gb. I figure it is a good solid card that will be useful for a while. I am really curious what psu I should upgrade the system to be able to use this card?

 

[unknownofprob]

what's the configuration? Some are different as i just looked it up and have different upgrade and tweak options

 

[envy14tpe]

Gotta make sure the PSU has enough power and it can fit in the case. Then does the case support longer GPUs?

 

[unknownofprob]

Gotta make sure the PSU has enough power and it can fit in the case. Then does the case support longer GPUs?

I looked it up and it does have room for a longer card

 

[envy14tpe]

MSI makes great GPUS. I know I've had 2 of them. However, I don't recommend the 4GB model. You only need a 2GB 760. 2GB is plenty. You only need 4GB GPUs when you game across 3 monitors. And if you do so you probably have 2 GPUs.

The MSI 760 4GB sells for $315:
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card ($314.98 @ SuperBiiz)

You can get a 2GB one for $65 less and it will game the same.
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)

 

[4avon]

MSI makes great GPUS. I know I've had 2 of them. However, I don't recommend the 4GB model. You only need a 2GB 760. 2GB is plenty. You only need 4GB GPUs when you game across 3 monitors. And if you do so you probably have 2 GPUs.

The MSI 760 4GB sells for $315:
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card ($314.98 @ SuperBiiz)

You can get a 2GB one for $65 less and it will game the same.
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)

My setup is as follows:
Intel i7 4770 4th gen
gtx 650 ti 1gb
2TB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive + Intel SRT 32GB SSD Cache
16GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600MHz - 4 DIMMs
I believe the current power supply is only 460 w so I know it will not support either of the gtx 760 s

I was going to go with the 4gb one because it was twice the vram for only about 20% more. I want the card/computer to be useful for a while and the board sadly only has 1 slot, so no sli for me.

 

[envy14tpe]

That's a great setup for editing work. I now see why you want to up the GPU. For gaming at 1080p the 650ti is very low. If you are willing to spend $315 on a GPU then I'd get a 770. It is the next level above the 760. It will max out all games, except Crysis 3.

This is the one I'd buy:
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)

Also, look for a 600W PSU.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

 

[4avon]

That's a great setup for editing work. I now see why you want to up the GPU. For gaming at 1080p the 650ti is very low. If you are willing to spend $315 on a GPU then I'd get a 770. It is the next level above the 760. It will max out all games, except Crysis 3.

This is the one I'd buy:
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)

Also, look for a 600W PSU.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

Oh, that seems much more affordable than the msi gtx 770. Would you mind suggesting a couple PSU? Sorry I am relatively new to this and all help is greatly appreciated.

 

[envy14tpe]

Recently EVGA has made some excellent GPUs. The SC ones are all around fantastic. So you will get the evga 770?

I'd look for a 550-650W PSU made by Seasonic, XFX, or Antec. Top quality manufacturers. I have a Corsair one but it is manufactured by Seasonic. Also, can you measure your current psu to make sure other PSUs will fit?