A Daunting upgrade

Swartz55 · Apr 24, 2014

I have a task that only the Tomshardware forums can solve. I recently bought an AMD 260X and an Antec 450W PSU for an upgrade. Not only did the GPU not fit, but the PSU didn't even have a PCIe power cord. So, after the refunds, I have $150 exactly to buy a new upgrade for my PC. I need a graphics card that is single-slot width, and a PSU that has a dedicated PCIe for $150 with shipping and WITHOUT rebates. But, other than that, the freedom is yours- I will ask, however that the power supply be at least 80+ certified.

rolli59 · Apr 24, 2014

That is strange on the Antec since all listed here is with 1 x6 pin! http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page673.htm
On the GPU look for single slot GTX750 or 750Ti. Corsair CX430 would run those cards more than fine.

Swartz55 · Apr 24, 2014

The cheapest 750 with that PSU runs $160, unfortunately. I was hoping to cash out on AMD's restarted Never Settle Forever program.

rolli59 · Apr 24, 2014

Where are you buying? The cards will run on any modern 300watt unit and do not need power from the PSU.

Swartz55 · Apr 24, 2014

Wherever's cheapest, I use PCpArtPicker. I have to get a PSU because my Optiplex has only 280W >.<

boosted1g · Apr 24, 2014

Most likley you will not even find a single height card in that price range that requires a PSU power connector

rolli59 · Apr 24, 2014

HD7750 or GTX750 would probably run on the 280watt, system load is going to be less than 200watts.

Swartz55 · Apr 24, 2014

Yes, but I would liek to have a PSU with a PCIe because I will eventually want to upgrade more.

Swartz55 · Apr 24, 2014

rolli59 :

I've heard that it's best not to risk it

rolli59 · Apr 24, 2014

What CPU is in your optiplex?

Swartz55 · Apr 24, 2014

Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180. It'll bottleneck anything I get, I know

Swartz55 · Apr 24, 2014

Now I'm thinking about the 250x. It doesn't seem that bad, and it's a massive upgrade over my 9500GT

rolli59 · Apr 24, 2014

Yes it is step above the HD7750.

TheAshigaru · Apr 24, 2014

I would trawl Ebay for both components. My old GTX 570 Classified just sold for $118, shipped--a pretty good deal for the performance you get. That's probably a bit out of your price range, since you also need a PSU, but it's worth looking around to see what's available. You should be able to get a pretty good deal on a PSU as well.

It's all kind of a waiting game though. You just have to hold out for the right auction.

Swartz55 · Apr 24, 2014

I'll keep Ebay in mind, but just curious if this one (at $99) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131559 is better than this one (at $119) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161455 They don't seem to be different.

rolli59 · Apr 24, 2014

The look to be the same specs no different apart from brand

Swartz55 · Apr 25, 2014

Then I'm gonna save $30.

rolli59 · Apr 25, 2014

makes sense.

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