Best gpu to match 400W Psu

[fexpro]

Hello,
I have thermal-take litepower 400W PSU, running core2duo E8400 with 6GB DDR2 memory. I have 2 SATA HDD and 2 optical drives. I have a XFX 8600GT right now which I want to upgrade. I just want to go smooth on graphics applications, and get 50+ FPS in any directX 11 supporting games on my 1440x900px T190G display with higher settings. What are my options without changing PSU?

 

[mrjericho1991]

get 8800gt if you dont care about dx11.

 

[purple stain]

Radeon 5770 and the 6850 only require 1-pin connecter.
I think if money isn't an issue for you,you could go with the 6850 but that might be overkill for your resoultion but it would better you in the long run.

 

[mrjericho1991]

yeah point,point,hd 5770 is also good choice if psu is fine.

 

[mrjericho1991]

i hate ati now.

 

[mrjericho1991]

howeer gts 450 sli will also be a good choice,go with nvidia dx11 and physx in one package,huge performance gain.

 

[purple stain]

Temps and Power Consumption of 460,5770,6850.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2010/10/22/ati-radeon-hd-6850-review/9

If he wanted to get the 460 couldn't he just use a molex adapter?

I would reccomend going with the 5770 it is the safest option and should play your games very well at 1400x900.

 

[rockyjohn]

The GTS 450 would be an excellent choice. I would not go any higher than that without upgrading your PSU. Its not just a question of total wattage, but how much power is on the 12v leg, the age of the PSU, and the multiple advantages of not pushing a PSU near its limits.

Hear are some good THG reviews on the GTS 450 in case you have not read them:

In depth look at GTS 450
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gts-450-gf106-radeon-hd-5750,2734.html
Roundup comparing 6 cards
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gts-450-overclocked-roundup,2762.html

In addition, you might want to check out http://www.upgradevideocards.com/ for a guide to upgrading graphics cards.

 

[gt1081]

Well depending on what other items you have in your pc you may find the 400w psu inferior for the 5770. I have been researching gpu's for my brother and he has a 400w supply. Using his specs and newegg.com's power supply finder it says he needs atleast a 450w. Not sure of the accuracy of the page but it would be a good start. http://educations.newegg.com/tool/psucalc/index.html?cm_sp=SubCat48_DesktopGraphics_left-_-PowerSupplyFinder022610-_-http%3a%2f%2fpromotions.newegg.com%2fproductfinders%2fpowersupply.jpg

 

[fexpro]

Ohhh... well that url takes me out of my capacity even with GT 430! I think I'll have to stick with GTS 450. But; Which brand?

 

[rockyjohn]

EVGA is my favorite label now that BFG is out of the graphics card business, and they have a great rebate offer right now making the price only $85 AR with free shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130572&cm_re=gts_450-_-14-130-572-_-Product

That for me is a clear choice from the newegg offerings.

 

[fexpro]

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[Mousemonkey]

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