$450 Upgrade Suggestions - Page 2

trek554 · 02-12-2012, 03:09 AM

1. 17A + 18A = 35A NOT 31A that they indicated

you don't just add the 12v rails together so 31 is probably about right since the combined is always a few less. I have no idea why they think 31 amps translates to 470 watts though because that is indeed wrong.

eNvy` · 02-12-2012, 03:31 AM

I would say get a new graphics card:

6870(around 144 after rebate) or 6950(around $200 after rebate)(if you can unlock)- I wouldn't buy any 550ti, 560ti or any of t hose because they're too over rated and expensive..the 6870 is good enough for what you play and future games to come. An upgrade on ram -2gb more wouldn't hurt, but not necessary. An upgrade in psu might be wise; I would upgrade for a 700W or 750. Seeing the temps are pretty decent that you have right now, I wouldn't know what type of heatsink you have, but I would suggest the Coolermaster 212+ (which is on sale right now for $15 after rebate at frys) . You don't need to spend even close to $400 for your upgrades. At max I'd say $300 after everything.

eclipdgg · 02-12-2012, 06:16 AM

So from what the last three posts say, I'm going to need a new psu. Could someone suggest a good psu? I've already ordered the 6950 and the 4GB ram.

dosbox · 02-12-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by -RASCAL-

That CyberPower XtremeGear Power Supply DOES NOT look reliable at all. The specs on it doesn't make sense at all - the numbers don't add up.
1. 17A + 18A = 35A NOT 31A that they indicated
2. 31A is 372W NOT 470W
3. 470W is equal to 39.2A

NONE of the numbers match up. This does not happen to reliable quality power supplies.

This is a good point, but if we assume the lower of those numbers (31A/372W combined 12V), that'll still be enough at stock speed.

eclipdgg - this XFX 550W PSU has more 12V capacity, and has been shown to be able to live up to its specs.

eclipdgg · 02-12-2012, 07:55 AM

Alright, awesome. I've been meaning to change out my psu anyways. For the past year, its been making crackling noises. The fan will also rev up every now and then.

smellykaka · 02-12-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by eclipdgg

Alright, awesome. I've been meaning to change out my psu anyways. For the past year, its been making crackling noises. The fan will also rev up every now and then.

Uh, if you'd mentioned that before I'd have said change the PSU before anything else... :/

Jokerman_ · 02-12-2012, 12:14 PM

Corsair 650w is good too but may be out of your budget

Vincent Adler · 02-12-2012, 12:28 PM

I would wait till a 7000 series replacement for the 5770 is out or a nvidia 600 series gpu when there out. Also a 1080p monitor.

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trek554 Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Reputation: 636 Posts: 8,913	1. 17A + 18A = 35A NOT 31A that they indicated you don't just add the 12v rails together so 31 is probably about right since the combined is always a few less. I have no idea why they think 31 amps translates to 470 watts though because that is indeed wrong. Last edited by trek554: 02-12-2012 at 03:11 AM.

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02-12-2012, 03:31 AM	#17
eNvy` Join Date: Jan 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 8	I would say get a new graphics card: 6870(around 144 after rebate) or 6950(around $200 after rebate)(if you can unlock)- I wouldn't buy any 550ti, 560ti or any of t hose because they're too over rated and expensive..the 6870 is good enough for what you play and future games to come. An upgrade on ram -2gb more wouldn't hurt, but not necessary. An upgrade in psu might be wise; I would upgrade for a 700W or 750. Seeing the temps are pretty decent that you have right now, I wouldn't know what type of heatsink you have, but I would suggest the Coolermaster 212+ (which is on sale right now for $15 after rebate at frys) . You don't need to spend even close to $400 for your upgrades. At max I'd say $300 after everything.

02-12-2012, 06:16 AM	#18
eclipdgg Join Date: Apr 2008 Reputation: 3 Posts: 146	So from what the last three posts say, I'm going to need a new psu. Could someone suggest a good psu? I've already ordered the 6950 and the 4GB ram.

02-12-2012, 07:55 AM	#20
eclipdgg Join Date: Apr 2008 Reputation: 3 Posts: 146	Alright, awesome. I've been meaning to change out my psu anyways. For the past year, its been making crackling noises. The fan will also rev up every now and then.

02-12-2012, 12:14 PM	#22
Jokerman_ Join Date: Sep 2010 Reputation: 235 Posts: 684	Corsair 650w is good too but may be out of your budget

02-12-2012, 12:28 PM	#23
Vincent Adler Join Date: Aug 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 136	I would wait till a 7000 series replacement for the 5770 is out or a nvidia 600 series gpu when there out. Also a 1080p monitor.