GPU upgrade for low-end PSU

so if money weren't a concern you think getting the antec case and the corsair PSU along with the GPU of my choosing would be the best scenario?

My motherboard (from what you can tell from the pics, etc) shouldn't have any problems moving to a new case? Do you think all the stupid HP programs that are on here will get mad when they find out so much of the hardware is different? I guess I should just uninstall them anyway since all they do is bother me...

Also, my change in budget does reflect a longer time frame. I mean, my actual personal budget is around 150 or 160 but that was when I thought i could just get a replacement GPU. Now i would be planning on spending 150 - 160 on a case and PSU and then probably requesting the GPU for christmas =\

so MY budget is the same but the time period is gonna be longer but like i said i'd rather do things right than quick and cheap.

If money weren't a concern at all, we wouldn't be having this conversation . As for you, I don't think it is going to get much better than what we've all been looking at, and don't fret about it too much. I am sure most of it will turn out just fine. In fact, based off of what you have, I think you'll be quite impressed with the changes afterward.

lol. Nah. You're still using Windows software, and that is all your programs really care about. Standard ATX is what you have, and standard ATX is what those cases fit, so I don't foresee an issue there either. I am guessing that those cases come with all of the jumpers, screws, etc. Every case I have ever bought on Newegg does. Older models, well, that is another story.

EDIT: Be sure to note of the length measurement of your new GPU before purchase, making certain that it will fit that case. You should take some pics of the new build when it is done and attach them on here. Let us know how it all pans out.

Uhm, what.

Why don't you hold off on buying that power supply until you buy your graphics card?

No no no, that's only true up until you get into the low-mid price range. It's rather more of a bell shaped curve.

Easiest way is to stop using wattage as a complete measurement.

It is called USER DATA. I'm not sure how better to word something so simplistic. It is good to compare as many forms of data as possible in order to better make an informed decision.

Right, something like that. Fair enough.

I'm not. This is basic help. If you have more information that you feel is pertinent, has merit, and needs saying, stop stagnating and add it already. He has to make the decision himself. No one on here is Morpheus or The Oracle. If it has the three voltage rails, the proper molex connectors, and the necessary wattage ratings, he is on the right path. He will need to analyze his components himself in the end. I am merely trying to point him in the right direction.


EDIT: This goes for anyone. If you have more knowledge/experience/time/concern/creativity and feel it is vital to helping; s*** or get off the pot. The internet is a vast arena filled with an odd mixture of conjecture and fact. I am certain all of us have had our share of GOOGLE. If a question is asked and you really feel that they haven't tried to search for their own answers already, save your condescension and sarcasm and consider that TechSpot is itself a search result, and can at the very least help someone who is searching. In short, try your best to answer the question, or remain silent.

Only if the one making the comment chooses to lie upon the blade. I didn't.

Right. So, if there is something MY advice is lacking, I expect someone to have said corrections/additions prepared. Otherwise, I view it as a form of mindless harassment INTENDED to steer the topic off course. You follow? If we don't adhere to this type of reason, then the OP is f****d, and has no hope of discerning an answer from the rabble.

I have only had this issue with a couple of specific users. If the quantity were even slightly greater I would assess the problem in a different light, focusing my attention on myself, and never bothering to mention it. This has not been the case, thus my reaction.

Now I'll try again. OP, I think that the selections you've made with regard to the new case, PSU, and GPU are more than adequate for your budget. I believe cooling is an issue as you lack anything more than a single small fan, which is why I support the replacement of the case with the addition of fans for cooling. I believe the PSU is a good change to make due to the lack of provision from your current one. I believe the GPU is sufficient for playing the games you've mentioned playing. I agree with the other poster about waiting to make these purchases until you have the GPU, as this may dictate further alterations you feel obliged to make.

If someone has anything to add, they should add it, for example: Igneus is wrong about this BECAUSE... (and then the following logical reasoning behind the proclamation, hopefully along with the correct version of the solution to the original poster's issue). As opposed to: Igneus is wrong because he makes no sense and what he says is not what actually is in reality and he should stop saying that!

I really do appreciate EVERYONE's help. I'm probably gonna go with that antec case and corsair PSU and either an hd 6850 or a 460/560 depending on my future budget. I'm probably gonna look for new egg sales on these items (maybe not the exact ones but at least comparable) and get them in whatever order they go on sale as I don't really intend to finish all these updates until shortly after christmas.

Thanks so much to everyone. If anyone has any further suggestions I am certainly open to them.