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Brennan Webb

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I want to upgrade my system, but I don't know if what I've decided on is a good idea. I'm in the sub-$200 range and this is what I've chosen.
Sapphire Radeon 7850 - 1GB
and since I'd need a new PSU to use it, an Apevia 500w ATX PSU.
My current system is 4GB RAM with an AMD A8 5500 with now graphics card and a 300w PSU. Is this the best choice for me? I do plan to upgrade CPU with the AMD Kaveri when it is released later this year.

I plan to sell the Tomb Raider code that comes with the card, but I will keep the Bioshock Infinite, along with doing all of the rebates available. This is just to lower the overall price.
 
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jnkweaver

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Whether you choose to upgrade your GPU is up to you. You have to weigh the need to play that game at a higher resolution or at all.

Your choice of PSU's though is poor. Apevia is a known piece of junk.
Get a Seasonic, XFX, Antec, PC Power and Cooling, Corsair, to nave a few good ones.
 
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djangoringo

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The card yes, the psu, no, apevia psus are garbage, get a proper one if you'll buy a new psu, buy it from brands flike seasonic,xfx, corsair, antec, pc power and cooling, enermax, fsp, among other quality ones.
A quality 450W psu will do, like the antec vp-450 plus 7850 if you're short in cash : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/K7Pm

If you need a psu with more juice this one is of quality(seasonic unit) : http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9
 
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christop

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That's a nice door stop. Don't get any psu that is 35 bucks..
 
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