PSU/Graphics Update newb

shadowray21

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Hi all!

Currently I own a factory bought h8-1114:

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz
Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 520
64 bit

I recently got into gaming again, and am looking at about 250.00 to spend on upgrading to be able to game decently.

My question is,

I was thinking about a Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHZ OC 2 GB 256 -bit GDDR5 DL-DVI-I/SL-DVI-D/HDMI/DP PCI-Express Graphics Card 100354OC-2L (Currently on Sale at 190.00)

And a Corsair Builder Series CX 600 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX600) (55.00)


As a first time installer, is this all I would need and would this work sufficiently for me? All help is appreciated in advance, and I hope to hear from you guys soon.

Thank you

Ray



 

ACTechy

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Yes, that would be a good addition to your machine. The CX600, though budget oriented, are good units, I've got several running in various work machines and they're champs. 7870 at that price is a good deal (this one is $180 if you're in the States: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150605&clickid=3bKTkI3zW3-fxjD1CUUoA2l-UkTygf2lIX-Y2c0&iradid=97618&ircid=2106&irpid=79301&nm_mc=AFC-IR&cm_mmc=AFC-IR-_-na-_-na-_-na)

Good luck!