How to get optimum graphics within my budget?

bporotsky · May 28, 2014

Hello,
This is my first build ever. I will be using this PC mainly for gaming so I want to have the best graphics possible. Right now, I've chosen 16 GB RAM, but I know that currently above 8 GB won't make a huge difference, so I could downgrade those and use the free ~$70 with something else. Is there any way I could get better graphics while staying within my budget (~$850)?
Thanks

P.S. I already have an HDD, Mobo, monitor, and PSU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (Purchased For $74.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case ($135.80 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $34.99)
Total: $850.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-28 17:26 EDT-0400)

frankiz_mtl · May 28, 2014

You could buy a GTX 780 Ti (for about 750$) but first you would need a bigger psu, I would say more than 600W, both would fit in your 850$ budget...

13thmonkey · May 28, 2014

8GB, cheaper case (fractals are good), gives you funds for a 780 and a better psu.

bporotsky · May 28, 2014

frankiz_mtl :

Sorry if I was unclear. I meant $850 for the whole build...

frankiz_mtl · May 28, 2014

bporotsky :

Oh, didn't catch that...
Personally I would be worried about the PSU, as my own 770 says minimum 600w PSU, but it should still be fine I suppose. Yeah, you could cut in the case and the ram and save another 80$ by going with a Source 210 elite for example. And then, with 320+80(8GB ram) +80 (cheaper case) =480 you could have a R9 290 and some money or maybe a bargained GTX 780, or R9 290x, but I would be even more worried for the psu, especially in AMD case...

Cheers

bporotsky · May 28, 2014

frankiz_mtl :

OK I'll consider that. The reason I got the 500W is because I got a pretty good deal on it and I wasn't planning on making any power-consuming upgrades for a while. I thought it would be a better idea to buy a more powerful PSU if/when I upgraded. I'll downgrade to 8 GB of RAM. Also, for some reason GPUs seem more expensive on eBay or something than at NewEgg or TigerDirect. I don't know where I could find a bargain.

frankiz_mtl · May 28, 2014

bporotsky :

frankiz_mtl :

OK I'll consider that. The reason I got the 500W is because I got a pretty good deal on it and I wasn't planning on making any power-consuming upgrades for a while. I thought it would be a better idea to buy a more powerful PSU if/when I upgraded. I'll downgrade to 8 GB of RAM. Also, for some reason GPUs seem more expensive on eBay or something than at NewEgg or TigerDirect. I don't know where I could find a bargain.

Well, last time I checked there were few 780s for 500$ on newegg but you would need to put some extra cash. But honestly, you'll still have a very good performance build and extra money downgrading the case and ram while keeping the 770.

bporotsky · May 28, 2014

Yeah, now I'm thinking I might stick with the 770. I'll downgrade the RAM but if I really need to, I can add 8 GB more later. I would downgrade the case but I just love it so much

. I just wish it would go on sale, however it probably won't since it's still fairly new.

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