Which GPU should I buy?

inputoutput · Apr 18, 2014

Hello Internet.

I need help in picking a GPU for my new gaming pc build. It needs to be around £150-£170, but the rest is up too you as I'm unsure what to go with.

The Rest of the build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/3tVtY

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer

Thanks for your help in advance

fkr · Apr 18, 2014

that is a great classic build

I looked at your pcpartpicker and if I adad a graphics card from there then it looks like the best bet for you is a gtx 760. this will be a great 1080p GPU

inputoutput · Apr 18, 2014

fkr :

Cool thanks. I had I look and came across two, which one would be better for what I need?

1.) https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/zotac-video-card-zt7040110p

or

2.) https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n760tf2gd5oc

fkr · Apr 18, 2014

msi is a good one. I use twin frzr for the amd side and they have been great.

I like evga products allot also.

fkr · Apr 18, 2014

here are some meta compaisons:

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Nvidia-GTX-760-Graphics-GPU-Manufacturers-Roundup,23239.html

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7398/the-geforce-gtx-760-roundup-evga-and-gigabyte-compared

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2013/06/25/nvidia_geforce_gtx_760_review_roundup/

anyways I did a little reading and it seems that the msi gets good ratings and overclocks pretty well

schau314 · Apr 18, 2014

Also you may want to switch the cx 600 with the xfx 550w since it is of a little higher quality and you dont need more than 500 watts for that build.

schau314 · Apr 18, 2014

BTW I'm using a 760 that I got used for 160. Check out local deals but buyer beware.

fkr · Apr 18, 2014

xfx are made by seasonic and are a great value and very reliable

inputoutput · Apr 18, 2014

fkr :

How much are the modular ones as I have a £600 (ish) budget?

fkr · Apr 18, 2014

since your current build is already over by $30 you have to keep that same budget that you have for your PS:

best modular power supplies (over budget by +13):

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/power-supply/#m=52,71,39&sort=a8&p=1,2

non modular (save 7):
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/power-supply/#m=52,71,39&sort=a8&qq=1

the 550 watt xfx would work and has good 12v rail amperage

inputoutput · Apr 18, 2014

fkr :

So would you recommend the XFX one as this build needs to last quite a long time. I have heard some people say corsair CX PSUs aren't that good in terms of reliability is that true?

fkr · Apr 18, 2014

seasonic is considered one of the best and xfx are made by seasonic.

tha PSU seems fine to me. you can read more here if you like:

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/corsair_cx600m_psu_review,8.html
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Corsair/CX600M/11.html

it seems this is a cwt unit which is okay

I would save money and get the xfx unit.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=225

it scores very well also and is the seasonic unit

I beleive all of these xfx units are based on the SeaSonic S12II . at least the 550watt one is

inputoutput · Apr 18, 2014

fkr :

seasonic is considered one of the best and xfx are made by seasonic.

tha PSU seems fine to me. you can read more here if you like:

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/corsair_cx600m_psu_review,8.html
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Corsair/CX600M/11.html

it seems this is a cwt unit which is okay

I would save money and get the xfx unit.
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=225

it scores very well also and is the seasonic unit

I beleive all of these xfx units are based on the SeaSonic S12II . at least the 550watt one is

Cool Thanks so much.

fkr · Apr 18, 2014

np. come back if you have any more questions. gl

inputoutput · Apr 18, 2014

fkr :

Thanks. Just one more thing I found this awesome looking case (http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/x?productId=59963) and I was wondering if it would fit my build as its not on pc part picker

fkr · Apr 18, 2014

it looks like your motherboard will fit just fine it takes atx boards.

I prefer this setup and this is my cheap case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233

you can get it with lights, but this is why i like this case. fans. it has room for 2 x 200mm fans. these move a ton of air and are also quiet (bigger fan blades require a lower rpm to move the same amount of air). I also like the fan blowing in on the side.

your mobo has The MSI Z87-G45 GAMING has a total of five fan headers. These are all 4-pin PWM headers that are fully adjustable in the BIOS.

useing one fan instead of two allows you to have all of your fans attached to the CPU temp and therefore have active rpm adjustment for all of your fans. yeh for quiet pc

schau314 · Apr 18, 2014

Hey cheap but awesome case buddies. To validate this I am using the haf 912 and the 55ow xfx.

fkr · Apr 18, 2014

yep these cases have been longtime builders favorite. they just work and work really well and for 50 bucks you can spend money on other parts.

inputoutput · Apr 19, 2014

fkr :

Cool thanks for all your help. Ordering the parts today

fkr · Apr 20, 2014

awesome. come back if you have any other questions.

inputoutput · Apr 20, 2014

fkr :

YEA! It all works perfectly and look really cool but I think the case needs some more fans. It can take a total of 6 and I have two installed I was just wondering how many of the possible 6 I can install.

Thanks for all your help

fkr · Apr 20, 2014

If you have the cooler master case put a 200 mm in the from and the top then use the two smaller 120 or 140 mm fans in the rear and side. The bottom ones blow in and the top blow out. I use the cheapest cooler master 200 mm fans. They are good but there are better but the price goes up quickly. I run a severely overclocked cpu and two gpus and my case temps are great. The only thing really gained by better fans is how quiet they are but my fans are not loud at all. Just a gentle hum

inputoutput · Apr 20, 2014

fkr :

My mistake, I meant how many fan connectors (I think that's what there called) the mobo has, as I can't seem to find it anywhere.

fkr · Apr 20, 2014

your mobo has The MSI Z87-G45 GAMING has a total of five fan headers. These are all 4-pin PWM headers that are fully adjustable in the BIOS.

you can download your user manual or see the specs at the MSIsite

use option 2
http://us.msi.com/service/download/

inputoutput · Apr 21, 2014

fkr :

How did I miss that :/

Thanks so much for all you help. Have a nice day

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