Graphics and PSU upgrade

[GraemeMcG]

I have a Hp i7-860 2.8ghz, 6 GB RAM with a HD 5450 grahics card and a 300 watt PSU. http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02005044&cc=uk&dlc=en&lc=en&product=4108223
HP say I shouldnt upgrade PSU and Graphics in case I damage other components. Any ideas if this is true? The gaming performance is poor. I would like to spend around £150 - £200 max.
Thank you.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Well, if you still have guarantee on it you will loose that with upgrading. But you can upgrade safely without damaging other components.
I would go for a new 500W psu from Antec, Corsair, Seasonic or XFX. Prefarably a 80+ certified.
For GPU i would take a HD 6870 or a GTX560Ti.
If you really hang on to the 200 max go for a GTX 460, a GTX 550ti, Gtx 560 or a HD 6850.
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-VP-450-Energy-Certified-Supply/dp/B004IZN3K2/ref=sr_1_112?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1318003725&sr=1-112
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-BP550-Plus-ATX12V-Modular/dp/B0017KE3DM/ref=sr_1_157?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1318003823&sr=1-157
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-DL-DVI-I-SL-DVI-D-PCI-Express-Graphics/dp/B005C8RTTU/ref=sr_1_58?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1318004015&sr=1-58
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-GeForce-PCI-Express-Graphics-VCGGTX550TXPB/dp/B004RFGKCQ/ref=sr_1_66?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1318004015&sr=1-66
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-MINIDP-Video-HD687AZHFC/dp/B005C31F2M/ref=sr_1_69?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1318004015&sr=1-69

 

[HostileDonut]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044 $44 after MIR and promo-code. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948 That is $150 after MIR and promo-code. Right under $200!

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044 $44 after MIR and promo-code. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948 That is $150 after MIR and promo-code. Right under $200!

The op talks about pounds, good chance he's English.

 

[yummerzzz]

BeQuiet Pure Power BQT L7 80Plus 530W PSU £44

+

XFX HD 6870 1GB w/ Free Stalker : CoP £140

= £180 of gaming goodness.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Yeah, go for the XFX.

 

[HostileDonut]

BeQuiet Pure Power BQT L7 80Plus 530W PSU £44

+

XFX HD 6870 1GB w/ Free Stalker : CoP £140

= £180 of gaming goodness.

Is be quite a good PSU maker?

 

[yummerzzz]

Yes, you probably haven't heard of them as they do not supply the US, but they are a high quality unit maker.

 

[HostileDonut]

Yes, you probably haven't heard of them as they do not supply the US, but they are a high quality unit maker.

Oh, okay, got it.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Reviews are positive.

 

[pcnut88]

Maybe you can give this a try? http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch.asp?scriteria=AA79219&pagetitle=Dynapower%20EJ-550A80-B%20550W%20Active%20PFC%20NVIDIA%20SLI%20Ready

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Why ? It's twice as expensive as the BeQuit ( briliant name for a psu :lol: ) And the goal was to stay between 150-200 pounds, so that would mean a lesser gpu then ?

 

[HostileDonut]

Maybe you can give this a try? http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch.asp?scriteria=AA79219&pagetitle=Dynapower%20EJ-550A80-B%20550W%20Active%20PFC%20NVIDIA%20SLI%20Ready

Dynapower is not a good PSU maker.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Maybe you can give this a try? http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch.asp?scriteria=AA79219&pagetitle=Dynapower%20EJ-550A80-B%20550W%20Active%20PFC%20NVIDIA%20SLI%20Ready

@pcnut88 ; Be Quit ! ( sorry, couldn't resist this bad joke )

 

[pcnut88]

Dynapower is not a good PSU maker.

Really? Have you had some experience with them in the past?

 

[HostileDonut]

Really? Have you had some experience with them in the past?

No, I have not used one because they are not good. :lol: They are just known to not be good from all the reviews I have seen of there PSUs.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

When i want fireworks i'll wait till new years eve, this is from one of the many bad Dynapower reviews ;

"Pros: Worked for 9 months, until it went out in a blaze of glory.

Cons: I was in the bathroom, and I heard what I thought to be firecrackers or a small gun going off. I ran out and found out it was my PC. Power supply was popping and smoking. I jerked the plug out of the wall, and let my case clear of the smoke. If I wouldn't have been at home there's a good chance this thing would have burnt my house down. I've been working on PC's for quite a while, and never saw something like this happen. These things are supposed to have a fuse in them in case of a short. Mine never blew.

Other Thoughts: Lucky my house is still here, and I hope this thing didn't fry the rest of my PC with it. Waiting on a new PSU to test it out."

Great fun those Dynapowers !!!

 

[pcnut88]

When i want fireworks i'll wait till new years eve, this is from one of the many bad Dynapower reviews ;

"Pros: Worked for 9 months, until it went out in a blaze of glory.

Cons: I was in the bathroom, and I heard what I thought to be firecrackers or a small gun going off. I ran out and found out it was my PC. Power supply was popping and smoking. I jerked the plug out of the wall, and let my case clear of the smoke. If I wouldn't have been at home there's a good chance this thing would have burnt my house down. I've been working on PC's for quite a while, and never saw something like this happen. These things are supposed to have a fuse in them in case of a short. Mine never blew.

Other Thoughts: Lucky my house is still here, and I hope this thing didn't fry the rest of my PC with it. Waiting on a new PSU to test it out."

Great fun those Dynapowers !!!

wow, where did you find that review? did he contact them and get a refund or anything?

 

[HostileDonut]

wow, where did you find that review? did he contact them and get a refund or anything?

Basically, there are plenty like that for Dynapower. They are pretty bad.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Newegg ; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817255010. Click "feedback", scroll down.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Mmm, the link doesn't work. Google "dynapower psu review", look for newegg, click that and than feedback etc.