I need help choosing gpu.

Drcola · Aug 15, 2014

So i've had a MSI R9 290 4gb and something was wrong with it so i returned it and got my money back , i'm looking for a new gpu that isn't msi and would fit perfect with this setup :

Storage:1862GB Seagate ST2000DM001(2tb) .

Ram:2x4GB 1866 Snipers.

GPU:

CPU:i5 4690k

Motherboard:MAXIMUS VII HERO (z97 hero)

Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 Advanced

Fan: Hyper 212 EVO

power supply: Cooler Master G650M (650W Plus Bronze)

So my budget for the gpu is 530USD and i have 650w.

i7Baby · Aug 15, 2014

For a start, get a better power supply - from tiers 1, 2a or 2b of http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html
eg Seasonic 620, XFX 650 or Antec HCG 620M

Then get a Gigabyte R9 290 $400 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125500
or Asus GTX 780 $480 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121779

Drcola · Aug 15, 2014

i7Baby :

I'm sorry bro i have already bought the power supply and can't buy anotherone. So what should i do ?

lightcloud · Aug 15, 2014

Try Sapphire they are popular and the best voted and rated by many for AMD cards.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-1003622sr

Drcola · Aug 15, 2014

lightcloud :

I'm using intel ?

lightcloud · Aug 15, 2014

Drcola :

Yes I know. I chose an AMD GPU.

Drcola · Aug 15, 2014

lightcloud :

Drcola :

Yes I know. I chose an AMD GPU.

i7 baby told me that my power supply is bad.

i7Baby · Aug 15, 2014

Drcola :

Well you shouldn't use that one and you have no budget restrictions that you've mentioned so buy what I suggested.

lightcloud · Aug 15, 2014

Drcola :

lightcloud :

i7 baby told me that my power supply is bad.

Yes I don't blame you. The power supply isn't the best you will need one from tier one or two (a) or (b).

Drcola · Aug 15, 2014

i7Baby :

Ok what power supply is the best and cheapest ?

Drcola · Aug 15, 2014

lightcloud :

Drcola :

Yes I don't blame you. The power supply isn't the best you will need one from tier one or two (a) or (b).

What happends if the power supply isn't the best ? is it just that it saves power ?

i7Baby · Aug 15, 2014

Seasonic $95 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095
Seasonic $65 (not as good ) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096
XFX 650 $90 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014
Antec $84 - http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Current-HCG-620M-BRONZE-Modular/dp/B006TVQTFE

i7Baby · Aug 15, 2014

If its not good quality, you get BSoD's. And the PC won't perform as good as it should.

Drcola · Aug 15, 2014

i7Baby :

The problem is i can't return it :/ and i'm just losing money it's like throwing 80 dollars in the toilet :/ Should i maybe go for the SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W or the Antec High Current Gamer HCG-620M ? The Antec is cheaper for me so idk.

i7Baby · Aug 15, 2014

Either is OK

Drcola · Aug 19, 2014

Is this the best setup i can get that beats r9 290 and is good ;
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/darkproaren%40gmail.com/saved/3fRYcf

And i theres 2 versions of the haf 912, i'm going with the andvanced cuz it has 1x200 fan and red lights.

Is this good? , in sweden this will be about 1600usd.

i7Baby · Aug 20, 2014

Your mobo is expensive. Try an Asus Z97-A or ASRock Z97 Extreme 4 or 6.

Your GPU is expensive. Try Asus GTX 780 $480 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Have you got prices from any Swedish store?

Drcola · Aug 20, 2014

The build cost is around 1580usd, look i don't care if it gets expensive for me or noy , is this a good build and is this about the best i can get for 1600?
And is there any gaming/mucis headset with a great mic and sound that isn't very expensive?

i7Baby · Aug 20, 2014

Try -

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme II 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($459.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($21.11 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1521.99

Drcola · Aug 20, 2014

I already have a 2tb 1862GB Seagate ST2000DM001 will that work instead of the 1tb and is this build better then that i said before?

This build is about 1900usd, thats alot over budget (not including hdd,operating system) so i would never get this.

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