Best VGA for the PSU

[chanuka]

Hi, Please help me to choose the best VGA for my PSU

Cooler Master Elite 400W PSU
http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6616

My system

Intel Core i5 760
4GB RAM(2x2GB)
MSI GT 240 1GB DDR3 (currently using)
DVD Writer
500GB HDD

 

[Emperus]

IMO you are already running the best possible config on that PSU. Going any higher will be taking risk. My suggestion is to first think about changing the PSU and delay the video card purchase for a month or two (in case cash is short).

 

[chanuka]

any other suggestions ?

 

[Timop]

HD6670 should work. Perhaps maybe even a 6850 if you want to take the risk.

 

[chanuka]

I'm thinking of a GTX 550Ti or a GTS 450

GTS 450 - http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=01G-P3-1452-TR&family=GeForce
GTX 550 Ti - http://www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=01G-P3-1556-KR&family=GeForce%20500%20Series%20Family&sw=

 

[chanuka]

bump

 

[benski]

That's a pretty crappy PSU, but the 450, 550 or 5770 should be ok if it operates within its specs. And don't bump your threads unless you want the mods to lock them.

 

[Emperus]

Dude you can go ahead and get any video card which you feel lies within your budget and specs. But I guess that's not why you have come here with a query. Here we look at your system like our own and thus pass you our recommendations in steps like we would have done if in the same situation.

Coming back to the scenario, the PSU is the most important part of a PC. You already have a pretty powerful setup. Don't take the risk of potential component damage by operating with an underpowered PSU. Furthermore, a better PSU will carry you through many more builds. See it as an investment. Upgrade to something like a Corsair TX 650 V2 and you can then put in any video card currently available in the market all the while overclocking that excellent i5 760 to the farthest extents. All without worrying about running out of power.

 

[chanuka]

Best answer selected by chanuka.