Need to Upgrade - Mobo, Ram, Processor, etc???

[Quicsilver87]

I don't think the 7970 will fit in that.

yup u were right. I measured the case and i have about 9.5-10'' worth of space only!

Any newer/cheaper deals u find so far for video cards?

Edit- What are thoughts about this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500312

 

[PP Mguire]

Zotac is decent, but I can't comment on their customer service.

Why not just cut off the bottom portion of the HDD cage to fit a longer GPU?

 

[Quicsilver87]

I mean if i really have to i guess i could. I would just need to read up on how to go about doing it I guess. That is only if i get a killer good deal of a GPU of course that is worth going through all of the hassle.

My max limit is $200 for GPU

 

[PP Mguire]

Most good GPUs are going to be long and it's not hard to take a Dremel out and whack off some small pieces of metal. Just make sure you leave enough room for a HDD or two and you're good.

 

[Quicsilver87]

So I'm figuring out that if I decide to get a high tier GPU then I will need to also upgrade my PSU.. to above 750....which one do u recommend I get? Nothing too expensive. Whatever money I save I'm going to invest it into the GPU

 

[PP Mguire]

You don't need that much power.

 

[Quicsilver87]

You don't need that much power.

How much will I need then? Because im sure 500 is not enough for future upgrades. correct?

 

[PP Mguire]

If you get a quality power supply 500w is more than enough for most all single GPU rigs. If I had a Seasonic M1211 520w right now on my rig it would run fine. If you could swing for a Seasonic S1211 620w you'd be set for a long time.

 

[Quicsilver87]

Ok so I ended up buying a 280X for $150 and now I am all set! Thanks for all of your help!

 

[PP Mguire]

Haha about time.