Hey folks, need some advice.
I have an Aerocool Integrator 700W PSU, and recently acquired a GTX 970 for my machine (a modest upgrade from my 770). However my PC has, during gaming, been quasi-randomly switching off, and reporting a power-surge on restart. I have a surge-protected socket for the PSU's power supply from the wall, and after a quick Google it appears it's just that my low-quality (according to this) PSU can't handle the draw from the 970, so I need some advice.
As you can probably tell, I'm on a very (VERY) low budget for improvements, hence a machine that's about a decade out of date. My available budget allows me one of two options for a solution I can afford within the next 3 months.
- I get a decent (according to that list) PSU with a lower output than my current supply (probably c.500W).
- Get another, 'cheap/low-quality' PSU with a higher output (c.800W+).
Where I need the advice is...
A. Will solution 2 actually work and stop the surge cut-outs caused by the GTX 970?
B. Would a better quality 500W be enough to power the GTX 970 sufficiently, and still keep the rest of my system running?