I need help deciding on which PSU to get with a graphics card

[Hagaxe]

I am getting a Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 2048MB PCIe x16 Gen 3.0 and need to know what PSU will run the graphics card the best. The card link is:
http://shop.amd.com/us/All/Detail/GraphicCard/GV-R785OC-2GD?SearchFacets=category%3AGraphic%20Card

If you can suggest any other cards that would be better than this for a price around it, I would enjoy your feedback.

 

[prototype18]

Well what is your PSU budget ?

Also you could consider Asus over gigabyte.

7850 Need 130W so a good 550 W will do good.

Lets say XFX Pro Core 550W or Corsair Tx 650 V2 being on rebate on newegg.

Both are great and by seasonic.

Good luck !

 

[Hagaxe]

Well what is your PSU budget ?

Also you could consider Asus over gigabyte.

7850 Need 130W so a good 550 W will do good.

Lets say XFX Pro Core 550W or Corsair Tx 650 V2 being on rebate on newegg.

Both are great and by seasonic.

Good luck !

I forgot to tell you my computer's model info. It is a HP Pavilion p7-1054 and I am trying to get it to run skyrim very well. Should I just buy a whole new gaming computer or just buy upgrades?

 

[prototype18]

Well that procesor will hold you back somehow. So i suggest getting a new rig.

If u can tell me budget i can make you one

 

[Hagaxe]

How will the processer hold me back?
I guess in the 700's but i would want to know what all you would put in it and could build it in my area.

 

[prototype18]

Well that GPU is powerful and to see its 100% u need a decent CPU.And that CPU that you have its not good.

I suggest a I3 3220 + B75/Z77 mobo (Z77 if u decide to get I5 K series )

8Gb Ram 1600Mhz.And a PSU Xfx 550W /650W

 

[Hagaxe]

I will look at all this stuff. Could you post the links of these?

 

[prototype18]

Well where are you from ? Any prefered site ?

 

[Hagaxe]

No preffered sight, SC

 

[prototype18]

Well here it is


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/q7xc

You can remove anything you want .Just tell me if u need anything else. I left Case empty cuz its ur personal preference.

If you already have a Hdd you can get a 7870.

Respond to this : Do you intend to use I5 ? now or later ?

If NO i can choose a cheaper mobo.

 

[Hagaxe]

well I am not sure what is the difference between i3, i5, and i7. I would probably want a cheaper power supply

 

[prototype18]

Well on gaming I3 will do great. I was asking about I5 o I7 k series cuz the can oc and in order to oc u need Z77/p67/Z 68 mobo

 

[Hagaxe]

oc?

 

[prototype18]

OverClock ! The k series can increase multiplier and so increase the clock. This means better performance and future proof

 

[Hagaxe]

wait so what is the difference between i3, i5, and i7. Also can I just use my current computer and change out the Processor and the power supply and add graphics card?

 

[prototype18]

Well I3 has a locked multiplier so no OC. I5 and I7 K series can OC.

The PSU its HP one so you dont need a bad PSU.

I suggest to get I3 now and later in future get I5 . Or get I5 now if u have the money.

And never go cheap on PSU. Its the most important part of it.

So recheck the build i posted that is great.

Also you can use the HDD from your current pc and save money.

Choose a case and buy what i linked.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/q7xc

 

[Hagaxe]

no I mean get the processor (i3) then graphics card and power supply, and then stick it in my current PC

 

[Hagaxe]

Also will this be better then the i3?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115233

 

[prototype18]

Well yes it will. But add a bit more $ and get the 3570K.

You have AMD mobo you cant install intel on it.

So you can just use the HDD 1Tb that you have in you HP.

 

[Hagaxe]

Wait you cant use intel on amd mobo?

 

[Hagaxe]

and what else can i scavenge from my current pc.

do i have to install windows 7 to the new build though?

 

[prototype18]

Yes you need to install it !

And NO you cant use intel on amd mobos.

So Win 7 64Bit is 100 $ i think . And

You can get the HDD and 6GB ram. Buy 2 more and make it 8 gb

Thats all

 

[Hagaxe]

I am probably gonna end up with 14gbs and can i use my cd drive

 

[Hagaxe]

Also could I put a AMD FX in my computer instead?

 

[Hagaxe]

Is this computer good for gaming? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227437