Spec me a Graphics Card and PSU

Sherbs · 29 Feb 2016 at 23:04

Evenin' All.

My 560ti has finally died (Artifacts

).

So I need a new Card and a PSU to run the new card as my current PSU is quite old and probably is punching above its weight nowadays. I would also be looking at a new case potentially. My Lian Li is also showing it's age.

Budgets:

Gcard: £100-£250
PSU: £80-£150
Case: £50-£150

Looking for the best bang for my buck, and would be nice to come under budget or as close to.

PS. Am I right in thinking the 2500k is still a really nice chip and I probably don't need to upgrade?

Current Spec:

CPU: Intel Core i5 2500K @ 3.30GHz
RAM: 16GB Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey (4x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz
Mobo: Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 (Socket 1155)
Gcard: MSI Frozr 2gb GTX 560 Ti

PSU: Corsair HX520w

3 x HDDs
Crucial MX100 256GB
Toshiba 1TB SATA 6GBs 32MB
Toshiba 1TB SATA 6GBs 32MB

stulid · 29 Feb 2016 at 23:17

First thing is to make sure the boards BIOS is upto date (as upto date as possible considering its age), otherwise it may not recognize a more modern GPU.

What PSU do you currently have?

Example,

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Fractal Design Define S Midi Tower Case - Black Window= £69.95
1 x EVGA Supernova GS 550W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply= £72.95
1 x Sapphire Radeon R9 Nitro 390 8192MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with Backplate (11244-01-20G)= £249.95

Total: £406.05
(includes shipping: £13.20)

This case doesnt have any option for DVD drives, so if you want one of those or have one that you really must keep, then you might prefer this case - https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phan...ition-full-acrylic-side-window-ca-040-pt.html

Do you have an SSD? if not have I saved enough money for you to afford one such as - https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cruc...lid-state-drive-ct240bx200ssd1-hd-060-cr.html

PS. Am I right in thinking the 2500k is still a really nice chip and I probably don't need to upgrade?

Correct, and if its not overclocked then you can spend £20-25 on a heatsink and get it to 4.5Ghz which they all do minimum.

Sherbs · 29 Feb 2016 at 23:26

Thanks stulid. I did have my specs in a quote at the bottom of my post. Can you see it?

stulid · 29 Feb 2016 at 23:32

Spotted it now.

It is getting on a bit that PSU.

Sherbs · 29 Feb 2016 at 23:35

Been awhile since I've had a radeon chip (9800pro!)

Is there a nvidia equivalent to that card. Or would I be making a mistake?

stulid · 29 Feb 2016 at 23:38

GTX970.

Both good for a 1080P monitor, the 390 does have twice the Vram though so should last longer when games get more detailed or the resolution is pushed higher.

Sherbs · 1 Mar 2016 at 00:15

Thanks again.

Worth upgrading a little to a 650w PSU? Card seems to suggest a 600w, and will be running an SSD and 2 x HDDs.

edit:
My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Sapphire Radeon R9 Nitro 390 8192MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with Backplate (11244-01-20G)= £249.95
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Window Edition - Full Acrylic Side Window= £69.95
1 x EVGA Supernova GS 650W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply= £84.95

Total: £416.55
(includes shipping: £11.70)

Borealis · 1 Mar 2016 at 00:32

If you're only going to have a single GPU, then 550W is fine, especially if it's a decent unit like the EVGA GS 550W.

The 390 will probably run hotter, but te 8GB VRAM is great value compared to the GTX970. If you don't plan on upgrading for a while, the I'd go with the 390.

I've got the Enthoo Pro and I love it. The Pro M is just a Midi version of it and should be just as good.

1xSSD and 2xHDD is nothing power-wise.

Even if you're 2500K is OC'd, the GS 550W should be fine. If you're paranoid about power consumption/overheads, then go with the G2 650W. Both are darn good PSUs (my dad has the G2 650W on my orders and my backup system has the GS 550W).

stulid · 1 Mar 2016 at 06:42

550w should be fine.