I'm going to rebuild my machine, as I have figured out that my motherboard has finally kicked the bucket. My current PSU is a little over 7 years old, and is a Thermaltake 750 watt. The build I'm going to make is the following:
CPU: 5960x
Motherboard: ASUS Extreme V Rampage
RAM: 16 GB (not sure which type yet)
GPU: Currently have GTX 460 SE 1GB. It works, still but I plan on replacing it with possibly the next generation GPU (I'm guessing it'll be called GTX 1080 (like GTX 980)).
Hard Drives: still up in the air, probably M.2 512 GB and a 6 TB HDD
Two questions:
If I were to replace my GPU, today, with the GTX 980, would my current PSU support this build?
I remember something about PSUs being rated as "Haswell ready". What does this mean? How much benefit would I get out of replacing my PSU (with something that's "Haswell Ready") if my old one still works fine?
EDIT: My current PSU is a Thermaltake W0117RU 750w. Also, I may consider adding an additional GPU, as well. As stated, I'm currently looking at the GTX 980 (specifically EVGA Superclocked). If necessary, I may run a second one in SLI, as needed. That said, IF I do get a new PSU, what wattage would I need to support GTX 980 2-way SLI?
CPU: 5960x
Motherboard: ASUS Extreme V Rampage
RAM: 16 GB (not sure which type yet)
GPU: Currently have GTX 460 SE 1GB. It works, still but I plan on replacing it with possibly the next generation GPU (I'm guessing it'll be called GTX 1080 (like GTX 980)).
Hard Drives: still up in the air, probably M.2 512 GB and a 6 TB HDD
Two questions:
If I were to replace my GPU, today, with the GTX 980, would my current PSU support this build?
I remember something about PSUs being rated as "Haswell ready". What does this mean? How much benefit would I get out of replacing my PSU (with something that's "Haswell Ready") if my old one still works fine?
EDIT: My current PSU is a Thermaltake W0117RU 750w. Also, I may consider adding an additional GPU, as well. As stated, I'm currently looking at the GTX 980 (specifically EVGA Superclocked). If necessary, I may run a second one in SLI, as needed. That said, IF I do get a new PSU, what wattage would I need to support GTX 980 2-way SLI?
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