Which PSU should I buy for my rig?

[ZemphY]

Hi,

I've currently got a rig that I don't think my PSU can handle (the screens keep flickering... I've changed the screens 3 times now) and since I'm about to start upgrading some components, I think I need a better PSU.

This is my current rig:
MONITORS
2x HP W19 (19")
1x Dell U2713H (27”)
KEYBOARD
Alienware TactX
MOUSE
ZELOTES T90
CPU
AMD FX-8350
GPU
GTX 760 Twin Frozr
PSU
XFX 550w
RAM
2x 4GB (I don't know what make/model)
HDD
Toshiba 1TB (I don't know what make/model)
Samsung 2TB (I don't know what make/model)
SSD
Samsung 240GB
MOTHERBOARD
ASUS AMD AM3+ 990X EVO R2.0

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But now I want to upgrade my GPU and RAM to these:
GPU
GTX 1080
RAM
Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400Mhz

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So... What PSU would I need? I've taken a look at a few and I've narrowed it down to these, depending on the wattage:
Aerocool Xpredator 750w
EVGA SuperNOVA 850w
Aerocool Xpredator 1000w
FSP Aurum Pro 1200w

Congratulations if you made it to the bottom of this thread, any help would be massively appreciated!

//ZemphY

 

[migronesien]

I'd stick to your current PSU. It's a quality unit and 550w are easily enough for your new setup.

In fact your new system setup will only draw like 10watt more so you're perfectly fine with your PSU.

 

[Hlsgsz]

The PSU you have is perfectly capable of handling that system.
BUt, if you want to upgrade, get this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-Supernova-Gold-Power-Supply/dp/B01AHRQW5W/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1465381461&sr=1-3&keywords=evga+g2
750W is sufficient ever if you decide to get another 1080 and SLI.

 

[ZemphY]

I'd stick to your current PSU. It's a quality unit and 550w are easily enough for your new setup.

In fact your new system setup will only draw like 10watt more so you're perfectly fine with your PSU.

Hmm, I wonder why my screens keep flickering then... Maybe the GPU is dying?

 

[brispuss]

A quality PSU rated at a minimum of 550 W is recommended.

Some suggested quality PSU's -

XFX TS 550 <- same as existing

SeaSonic S12II 620

Antec HCG-620

Antec HCG-620M

XFX Pro/TS 550

EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G2


The selected Corsair memory is not listed as being compatible with the M5A99X EVO R2.0. However, some memory may not have as yet been tested so the selected Corsair memory may still be compatible.

Some known compatible memory (2 x 8 GB DDR3) -

Crucial

G.Skill

Kingston

 

[pete_101]

I know your question was about the PSU, but......the FX 8350 will really bottleneck with a GTX 1080. Doesn't mean it won't run it, but you certainly won't get the maximum performance from such an expensive card.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Hi,

I've currently got a rig that I don't think my PSU can handle (the screens keep flickering... I've changed the screens 3 times now) and since I'm about to start upgrading some components, I think I need a better PSU.

This is my current rig:
MONITORS
2x HP W19 (19")
1x Dell U2713H (27”)
KEYBOARD
Alienware TactX
MOUSE
ZELOTES T90
CPU
AMD FX-8350
GPU
GTX 760 Twin Frozr
PSU
XFX 550w
RAM
2x 4GB (I don't know what make/model)
HDD
Toshiba 1TB (I don't know what make/model)
Samsung 2TB (I don't know what make/model)
SSD
Samsung 240GB
MOTHERBOARD
ASUS AMD AM3+ 990X EVO R2.0

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

But now I want to upgrade my GPU and RAM to these:
GPU
GTX 1080
RAM
Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 2400Mhz

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

So... What PSU would I need? I've taken a look at a few and I've narrowed it down to these, depending on the wattage:
Aerocool Xpredator 750w
EVGA SuperNOVA 850w
Aerocool Xpredator 1000w
FSP Aurum Pro 1200w

Congratulations if you made it to the bottom of this thread, any help would be massively appreciated!

//ZemphY

From your list.
EVGA SuperNOVA 850w