Recommneded videocard / what can my psu handle?

mnj

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May 2, 2014
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Hello there

I am considering buying a replacement card for my HD7850 video card. I have no preferences towards either nvidia or AMD.

My system are:

I5-3570
HD7850
2x4 GB ram
2 x 7200 HDD
1 x SSD
Corsair TX55 550w psu

My question are, can my psu handle a R9 280/290 and the gtx760 or 770? I know they recommend higher wattage, but isnt that due to people having noname psus?

And what card would be the best upgrade performance/price wise? I am using a 1680 and 1920 resolutions on two different monitors, and are not planning to buy higher resolutions screens anytime soon.

Thanks in advance