Graphics card purchase help please

[Damac]

My mate has purchased a system with the following specs:

Intel Core i7 2600K Processor
8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Kit
******** PowerStation Gaming 600W silent Modular PSU
Asus P8P67 Pro Intel P67 (Socket 1155) Motherboard

He is after a new card for around £130, any help would be appreciated
as I have not kept up to date since I got my ATI 5850 a year ago.

 

[Cleeecooo]

I'm 99% that a new PSU will be required. I presume the asterix's are a competitor? (you can't mention them) Forum rules

Could you find out the amperage on the 12v rail (should be on side of PSU)

My recommendations would be 5830 xfire if he can stretch a bit.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-168-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1711

Or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-259-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1711

 

[Cleeecooo]

AC Input 100-240V ~ 10A 50/60Hz
DC Output +3.3V +5V +12V1 +12V2 -12V +5Vsb
Max Load 25A 25A 25A 25A 0.3A 2.5A
Max Combined Wattage 150W 504W 3.6W 12.5W
Total Power 600W

500w on the 12v rail, not too bad.

However, according to XFX, a 5830 requires a minimum of 550w. I personally wouldn't risk it

What will your friend be using his computer for? and what resolution is his monitor?

 

[Damac]

Thanks for the quick reply guys.

some gaming and a res of 1920x1080.

 

[Cleeecooo]

Thanks for the quick reply guys.

some gaming and a res of 1920x1080.

which games exactly?

 

[Damac]

FPS like BC2, Dirt, Batman.....

He's not a massive gamer but would like things to look tidy.

 

[Cleeecooo]

Personally, I would get a new PSU first before anything else.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-139-OK&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1830

getting that would be a risk IMO.

Also worth considering:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-031-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1098
+
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-168-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1711

It goes overbudget by £20 but I can confidently say that it's the best long term option by far. Anyone feel free to correct me if i'm wrong, but that PSU in OP probably isn't enough to support a 5830 safely