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Do you have sufficient power supply capacity to support a CPU upgrade?

Do you have sufficient power supply capacity to support a CPU upgrade?

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CaptKrazy
Member
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05-27-2024, 02:28 PM
#1
You're considering a CPU upgrade to improve performance with your RTX 4070 Super, but you're uncertain about whether your current setup can support it. Your specs and concerns are clear, and you're checking if your PSU can handle the additional power demands.
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CaptKrazy
05-27-2024, 02:28 PM #1

You're considering a CPU upgrade to improve performance with your RTX 4070 Super, but you're uncertain about whether your current setup can support it. Your specs and concerns are clear, and you're checking if your PSU can handle the additional power demands.

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LectroGamer04
Junior Member
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05-29-2024, 05:39 AM
#2
What is your *exact* PSU?
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LectroGamer04
05-29-2024, 05:39 AM #2

What is your *exact* PSU?

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whitecastle200
Member
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05-29-2024, 06:39 AM
#3
It's a Gamdias Helios P1 650G 80 Plus Gold
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whitecastle200
05-29-2024, 06:39 AM #3

It's a Gamdias Helios P1 650G 80 Plus Gold

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Ion23
Member
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05-29-2024, 02:54 PM
#4
The 650w PSU is nearing its limit with the 4070 Super, so switching to a 700-850w model might be necessary, such as the beQuiet series.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4X...er...pply-bn505
You probably won’t see a huge performance boost from any of those CPUs. An i7 14700K could be a more practical upgrade. Is the cost worth it? It seems like a significant investment.
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Ion23
05-29-2024, 02:54 PM #4

The 650w PSU is nearing its limit with the 4070 Super, so switching to a 700-850w model might be necessary, such as the beQuiet series.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4X...er...pply-bn505
You probably won’t see a huge performance boost from any of those CPUs. An i7 14700K could be a more practical upgrade. Is the cost worth it? It seems like a significant investment.

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mylesharley
Member
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05-31-2024, 09:13 AM
#5
I'm not really aiming for a performance boost, my main worry is addressing the bottleneck. If any of those choices can ease it, I'd go with the i5-14500 since its TDP matches my current CPU, avoiding a PSU swap. I'm still unsure if this will actually help with the bottleneck. I've also thought about upgrading to 1440p and skipping component changes altogether.
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mylesharley
05-31-2024, 09:13 AM #5

I'm not really aiming for a performance boost, my main worry is addressing the bottleneck. If any of those choices can ease it, I'd go with the i5-14500 since its TDP matches my current CPU, avoiding a PSU swap. I'm still unsure if this will actually help with the bottleneck. I've also thought about upgrading to 1440p and skipping component changes altogether.

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rEalLy_Cr4zY
Member
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06-06-2024, 10:34 PM
#6
I chose the i5-14500 because its TDP matches the 13400F, allowing me to reuse my current PSU until I save for an upgrade. I also plan to upgrade the monitor later, which will let me use the graphics card fully. Thanks!
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rEalLy_Cr4zY
06-06-2024, 10:34 PM #6

I chose the i5-14500 because its TDP matches the 13400F, allowing me to reuse my current PSU until I save for an upgrade. I also plan to upgrade the monitor later, which will let me use the graphics card fully. Thanks!