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Need some advice for cheap GPU and PSU

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August 19, 2010 4:40:32 PM

Got some components from a friend and they are as follows:
CPU: Intel Q6600
Mobo: Asus extreme striker (RoG)
RAM: some ddr2, can't remember what they are.

Are in need of a relatively cheap GPU and PSU.
For GPU i've had my mind on the HD5770 and GTX 460 768mb. My needs is mostly for games like DCS, that are CPU heavy.

For PSU i was thinking on perhaps of an used Corsair. Are there perhaps any good quality that still are cheap new/used? I know i need at least 500w.

Preffered sites are any danish sites.

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August 19, 2010 4:54:07 PM

The capacitors in PSUs age which substantially reduces their output after a few years of use. There isnt much of a used PSU market because they actually do wear out and need replaced. A bad PSU will at best cause flaky lockups and such, at worst it can fry other components in your system. Dont go bargain basement on the PSU. The PSUs forum has a sticky with some good links with PSU ratings and other info.

The 460 will be faster and probably have fewer driver problems than the 5770. Not sure what the price difference is where you live, though. Either is probably more than your Q6600 needs unless you overclock it.
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