Upgrade?

[jleethal]

I puchased a Biostar barebones kit about a year ago and was wondering if upgrading it was really worth it or not. I really miss computer gaming and would be happy if just a new PSU and Graphics card would be all that I needed. I have a Biostar N68S+ NVIDIA GeForce 7025 AM2+ Micro ATX AMD Motherboard. The onboard is junk. Any suggestions/help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[nna2]

how big is the PSU (watts)?

http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/amd-radeon-hd-6000/hd-6770/Pages/amd-radeon-hd-6770-overview.aspx
http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/amd-radeon-hd-6000/hd-6850/pages/amd-radeon-hd-6850-overview.aspx
http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/amd-radeon-hd-6000/hd-6970/pages/amd-radeon-hd-6970-overview.aspx#2

on that note how much are you looking to spend?
6770 is what i have with a HIS cooler, its great for gaming

 

[jleethal]

I have a 400 watt PSU. I'm willing to spend 300-400'sh dollars.

 

[geofelt]

I have a 400 watt PSU. I'm willing to spend 300-400'sh dollars.

Here is what EVGA recommends for their graphics cards:

GTX550ti needs 400w with 24a on the 12v rails plus one 6-pin PCI-E power lead.

GTX560 needs 450w with 24a on the 12v rails plus two 6-pin PCI-E power leads.

GTX560Ti needs 500w with 30a on the 12v rails plus two 6-pin PCI-E power leads.

GTX570 needs 550w with 38a on the 12v rails plus two 6-pin PCI-E power leads.

GTX580 needs 600w with 42a on the 12v rails plus one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCI-E power lead.

GTX590 needs 700w with 50a on the 12v rails plus two 8-pin PCI-E power leads or 4 6-pin power leads.

With your current psu, you are looking at no more than a GTX550ti.

Here is a good Antec HCG 620w psu for $50 after rebate. It would run up to a GTX580.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371048

You can get a GTX560ti superclocked for $220 after rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610

Perhaps even a GTX570 is possible.

 

[jleethal]

Thank you guys for your help!! I'll definitely be upgrading in the near future. I appreciate it!!

 

[jleethal]

I'm going to purchase that Antec HCG PSU and also would like to get the GTX560ti...do you think they'll pair ok with my cruddy mobo?