Help me upgrade Video Card!
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Yep , it(the 450 watt Corsair) should work. I , personally like this vid card instead : Newegg.com - Open Box: SAPPHIRE 100245L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Same card , but in my opinion , nicer looking and a better company.
With the 450 watt corsair you listed , you should be good.
Just saw that you are going with a new card...it's gonna cost a bit more.
EDIT* This one is comparable in performance , but is new technology , offers DirectX 11 support and comes from an awesome company
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150448&cm_re=5750-_-14-150-448-_-Product
Same card , but in my opinion , nicer looking and a better company.
With the 450 watt corsair you listed , you should be good.
Just saw that you are going with a new card...it's gonna cost a bit more.
EDIT* This one is comparable in performance , but is new technology , offers DirectX 11 support and comes from an awesome company
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150448&cm_re=5750-_-14-150-448-_-Product
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Newegg.com - POWERCOLOR AX4850 1GBD3-PH Radeon HD 4850 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
Seems to me like that is the cheapest 4850. $109
i see that the 4850 is ranked just two spots higher than the 9800 gtx+ which i found for 99.99 after $30 mail in rebate: Newegg.com - PNY VCG98GTXPXPB GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
4770, also $99 Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100277HDMI Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
However, i have heard how nvidia cards are bigger, and that is a concern because it will not fit, and ati radeon cards are single slot and smaller. GAH!!! :O Don't know what to do!
4850, 4770, 9800gt, 9800gtx+, 250gts, these are all options, but if i can save 10 dollars and sacrifice a couple fps while gaming, i'm all for it. I will be some glad when i place my order.
Seems to me like that is the cheapest 4850. $109
i see that the 4850 is ranked just two spots higher than the 9800 gtx+ which i found for 99.99 after $30 mail in rebate: Newegg.com - PNY VCG98GTXPXPB GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
4770, also $99 Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100277HDMI Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
However, i have heard how nvidia cards are bigger, and that is a concern because it will not fit, and ati radeon cards are single slot and smaller. GAH!!! :O Don't know what to do!
4850, 4770, 9800gt, 9800gtx+, 250gts, these are all options, but if i can save 10 dollars and sacrifice a couple fps while gaming, i'm all for it. I will be some glad when i place my order.
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Well , the 9800gtx+ is out , since your power supply can't handle it. Either a 4850 or a 5750 is probably your best bet.
Here's the 5750 you may have missed in my edit above :
Newegg.com - XFX HD-575X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
Here's the 5750 you may have missed in my edit above :
Newegg.com - XFX HD-575X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
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Ooh tempting, but at $140 that's a bit on the high side, at least for me. With my new psu that's going to be pushing things well over $200.
I think i'm going to stick with a sapphire 4770 or the PowerColor? 4850. It's a bit more in my price range and this way i can have money to actually buy my girlfriend a christmas present lol. I've been researching video cards and comparing prices, etc rather than looking for a gift for her
I think i'm going to stick with a sapphire 4770 or the PowerColor? 4850. It's a bit more in my price range and this way i can have money to actually buy my girlfriend a christmas present lol. I've been researching video cards and comparing prices, etc rather than looking for a gift for her
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Sounds good! 
You should go with the 4850. More power is good. Good luck with your build.
You should go with the 4850. More power is good. Good luck with your build. Muffin Man
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you can save some money and get the corsair 400w.
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
it will be plenty to power either the 4770 or 4850.
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
it will be plenty to power either the 4770 or 4850.
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+1 for the find on the $40 psu with free shipping! this definitely frees up my options for video cards now since i can go a bit higher in the price range. Thumbs up!!
One last question, how future proof is the 4770, 4850, and other cards around the same price. All i need is for the card to play newer games until 2013-14 when i go to college.Thanks!
Thumbs up!!One last question, how future proof is the 4770, 4850, and other cards around the same price. All i need is for the card to play newer games until 2013-14 when i go to college.
Thanks!
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Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Power Supplies
Newegg.com - ZOTAC ZT-98GES3G-FSL GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
I think i am going to end up going for those two items.^^ Comes out at a total of around $127 with all the rebates, etc, shippnig included. That's a pretty good deal for a mid range gaming rig am i right?
I already know how to replace the psu, but for the video card, do i just pop it in, download drivers, and disable the onboard graphics? Thanks!
Newegg.com - ZOTAC ZT-98GES3G-FSL GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
I think i am going to end up going for those two items.^^ Comes out at a total of around $127 with all the rebates, etc, shippnig included. That's a pretty good deal for a mid range gaming rig am i right?
I already know how to replace the psu, but for the video card, do i just pop it in, download drivers, and disable the onboard graphics? Thanks!
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