Need advice on new GPU, possibly CPU

[kiler1133]

Ok i have now about $650-700 to spend im planning to buy a new system and upgrade the psu and gpu.
The pc i want to buy is this one
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6089231&CatId=5138

Is this a good choice and if it is what gpu/psu should i buy?

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

If possible, I would refrain from wasting so much money on RAM.
Otherwise, yeah its pretty decent.
What you would want is
SAPPHIRE 100297L Radeon HD 5830 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ ATI Eyefinity Technology
CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W ATX12V V2.2 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply.

 

[kiler1133]

from your advice its about $800

whats the difference between the corsair psu and this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170010

 

[kiler1133]

and can you tell me whats the difference between this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161327
and this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161325

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

The difference between the corsair and the powersupply you posted is that the one you posted sucks.
There isn't much a difference between the two graphics cards.

XFX HD-577X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

Guess I did my math wrong. Its a tiny over, but if you really need you can step down to a 5750.

 

[kiler1133]

Can you tell me what do you mean when you said it sucks?

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Can you tell me what do you mean when you said it sucks?

I mean its not very good.

EDIT: I'm condescending sometimes eh?
The company that makes it is ambiguous, most likely a small Chinese manufacturer which means highly unreliable build quality.
While it claims to have 25 amperes, I find it unlikely to have more than ≈ 15 reliably.
You get what you pay for.

 

[kiler1133]

I mean its not very good.

EDIT: I'm condescending sometimes eh?
The company that makes it is ambiguous, most likely a small Chinese manufacturer which means highly unreliable build quality.
While it claims to have 25 amperes, I find it unlikely to have more than ≈ 15 reliably.
You get what you pay for.

ahh....i see is antec a good company?

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Sure, but my recommendations above still stand.

 

[kiler1133]

Sure, but my recommendations above still stand.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031

is this psu good? if not ill just get corsair

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Fine, but the corsair is cheaper.

 

[kiler1133]

It's about the same after the promo code

 

[kiler1133]

I guess im pretty much set

Question:can the pc run MW2 and WaW at maxed out settings?

 

[Ritwik7]

The HD 5770 / HD 5830 should run those games at max settings.

 

[Relic]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031

is this psu good? if not ill just get corsair

I currently have that PSU and its pretty solid granted I've only been using it for less then a month and got it for $40's during a shell shocker deal. Just note it won't come with any instructions or power cord, and it can be a pain to do cable management with it if you don't have a large case.

 

[kiler1133]

Ok last links before buying

If possible, I would refrain from wasting so much money on RAM.

I found another pc about $50 cheaper
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6288434&CatId=5138
is it good too?
also if it is do these fit in the case?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161327


EDit:this is becuase i heard the HD 5830 is a very big card

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

SAPPHIRE 100297L Radeon HD 5830 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ ATI Eyefinity Technology
I would get the saphire, its cooler.

CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

And...corsair is a good deal stronger than the antec basiq series, they are, after all, "basic", i'd rather not try a 5830 on an BP550.

Actually given the price difference with the last one, either one is great. I believe (someone who knows what they're talking about please verify) that it would fit just fine.

 

[kiler1133]

SAPPHIRE 100297L Radeon HD 5830 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ ATI Eyefinity Technology
I would get the saphire, its cooler.

CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

And...corsair is a good deal stronger than the antec basiq series, they are, after all, "basic", i'd rather not try a 5830 on an BP550.

Actually given the price difference with the last one, either one is great. I believe (someone who knows what they're talking about please verify) that it would fit just fine.

what do you mean by cooler?

is tihs the same thing?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161325


I'll go with the corsair

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Yes they're all the same card, but saphire, in general has a better reputation. Not that HIS is bad. Plus its cheaper.
And I mean cooler as in, it looks good imo.

 

[kiler1133]

Well since they are the same, i'll just get the HIS one.It comes with MW2 =D

 

[kiler1133]

I just noticed this >< Isnt the corsair 450W but the HD 5830 needs 500W

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

I just noticed this >< Isnt the corsair 450W but the HD 5830 needs 500W

It lies.

 

[kiler1133]

It lies.

what lies?

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

?

I just noticed this >< Isnt the corsair 450W but the HD 5830 needs 500W

I suppose you probably pulled that from the ATI website or something; so, ATI lies?

 

[kiler1133]

?

I suppose you probably pulled that from the ATI website or something; so, ATI lies?

Uh.... no, I found it in the specifications in the newegg link

so i can just use the corsair and can run the card?