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Hello again people im wanting a psu that will fit in with my specs as im wanting to buy one of the following graphics cards
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nvidia-GeForce-Graphics-Express-Vision/dp/B0087YADCG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1408800660&sr=8-4&keywords=pcie+graphics+card
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-GeForce-GT630-Nvidia-Graphics/dp/B00896KEXU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1408800660&sr=8-7&keywords=pcie+graphics+card

Here is my specs
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
AMD A8-5600K 61 °C
Trinity 32nm Technology
RAM
7.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
MSI A55M-E33 (MS-7721) (P0) 32 °C
Graphics
L26M1 (1360x768@60Hz)
768MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 7560D (MSI)
Storage
465GB Seagate ST500DM0 02-1BD142 SATA Disk Device (SATA) 29 °C

I currently have a CIT atx 500w psu and been advised it's no good if im wanting to run graphics card, I'm wondering if this one would work ok with that graphics card i want above or would this psu even work with my specs?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B009RMP44O/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1408772120&sr=8-5&keywords=atx+700w+psu

Also any recommendations on why my cpu is at like 61 °C and im only browsing this forum?


Thanks again i really need a reply and some answers to these questions as im going into town today and am wanting to purchase them

Thanks again toms hard ware ;)
 
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The Corsair CX series have cheap capacitors so they aren't great. The EVGA B series is a solid budget PSU, otherwise XFX, SeaSonic and Rosewill Capstone are better quality and can often be found pretty cheap.
 
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Thanks for the reply, so do you have any links to a one that you would recommend me getting and one that would be able to power one of the above graphics cards?
 
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Also is my cpu meant to be that hot when im just browsing the internet with no background programs running?
 
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Yep, thats an EVGA B series.
 
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Great i'll get that one, and will it have the right connectors for my motherboard and other components?
Also will it run one of the above graphics cards i mentioned, and is that a normal temp for my cpu or should i invest in a better cooling system for it?
 
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Would that work with my urrent components my friend?
 
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Since we're both from the United Kingdom, I believe I'll be able to assist you better in finding deals.

First and foremost regarding your power supply, purchase the XFX Pro 550W 80+ Bronze. SeaSonic produce the best power supplies, and the XFX unit is manufactured by SeaSonic; they're the OEM. You can purchase a SeaSonic PSU, but XFX are the same yet cheaper due to XFX utilising economies of scale.

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.93 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £46.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-23 07:17 BST+0100

Second, the graphics card you desire isn't that powerful. My GTX 570 is more powerful, both the ones you desire are budget/mid-range cards. How so you may ask? When purchasing a GPU, pay more attention to the second digit: the GTX 570 denotes that it's high-end, whereas the GT 640 is mid-range/budget. You should use this Graphics Card Hierarchy Chart for comparing cards; the higher the GPU is on the chart, the better performance it provides whereas anything on the same tier provides similar performance.

To be honest for £60 you can't do much better if you purchase a new GPU. However you could always look at buying used cards from eBay; I purchased my GTX 570 for £55 (it had a lot of dust in it for an old card, so I had to manually clean it out by opening it all up). You don't need to open you card up, just look for a clean card. I'd look on eBay for the GTX 560 Ti and/or GTX 570. AMD wise you could look at the HD 7770, 7790 or 7850. Any of the cards I mentioned are ahead in performance from the GT 640 by far, whilst around your budget.

All the best. :)
 
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my dad has that card would it play minecraft and call of duty any good?
 
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Thanks a lot man i will be purchasing that PSU and as for the graphics card, would you say this one is ok and would it run with my components same with the PSU. Also my CPU is at 61 C or whatever and im just browsing the internet im guessing thats very high for just browsing the internet right? If so how would i go about getting it cooler?
This is the card im after now.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sapphire-Express-260X-Graphics-GDDR5/dp/B00GI2EZ7I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408803739&sr=8-1&keywords=r7+260x

Also my friend do you have any links to a site that sells monitors im after a 20" to 24" one but it must be HD and have a hdmi output?
Also would that psu be able to power that card mentioned above and would the Graphics card and PSU be compatible with this Case i bought yesterday?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/360826466498?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108
Thanks again for your reply and help it means a lot to a newby like me.
 
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I dont care much for the make, aslong as its hd and got a hdmi output im all good ;) i'm just after one for £100 to £150 you got any specific one in mind mate?
 
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Yes the XFX PSU I recommended will fit into your case, and it will be able to power the R7 260X. The XFX PSU is a solid unit and should be able to run most graphic cards.

However for £80 I would not recommend the R7 260X, for £60 you can get a better performing card: the GTX 560 Ti from eBay for £60 in near new condition without any dust. The GTX 560 Ti is only a little better than the R7 260X, but you're saving £20 which you could spend elsewhere. You could also get the HD 7850 from eBay for £75 in new condition, which is superior than the R7 260X somewhat significantly.

All the best. :)
 
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No i do not, as long as its from a good brand and what you want in your price range, it will do well. There are so many monitors with different features out there that i cant just pick one.
 
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So which one would you recommend to me the mate the one of ebay which i can buy now i think or the HD 7850
Both these will fit into my motherboard yeah?
 
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Is this the cpu cooler you are on about mate?, there is a water cooled one for just £10 more isnt that a better one?
 
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It's completely up to you. If you want the more affordable card, the GTX 560 Ti is ideal, since it's £20 cheaper yet almost similar in performance. The HD 7850 however is a better performing card than the GTX 560 Ti and the R7 260X; if you're willing to spend £75 I would go with the 7850.

It's completely your choice; they're both decent quality cards are far superior than your initial GT 640 choice.

All the best. :)
 
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Generally cheap watercoolers do just as well as thier air counterparts, i would no go water unless you go up to an h100i which is quite expensive, 212 is more than enough for your cpu.
 
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If you feel safe buying used, the 560 is not bad, but the 7850 is better than the 260x, the 7850 is an older r7 265.
 
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