Best GPU for FX-8150 Black Edition

[segurivirix]

Hi, people. I just made an upgrade for my pc. I got the AMD FX-8150 Black edition.
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System Specs.
600w Power Supply.
AS Rock N68 V63 FX (I KNOW ITS CRAP).
4gb Ram DDR3.
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GS.
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My Budget is $200 appx.
I want it to run games like as best as it couyld get with this build and budget.
My resolution is 1920 X 1200. I could play with less

Now that i have the AMD CPU is it better for the gpu to be AMD or not?

I have stock cooling. (CPU Fan and 2 other 120mm fans). Is it enough?

Thank you very much, greeting from Costa Rica.

 

[megagabobe1]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130759

gtx 480 $200 exactly

the other option is a hd 7850, but it costs $250

the 480 is faster but consumes a lot more power and generated a lot more heat, but with a decent case you'll be okay, and i hope you psu is a quality one

 

[segurivirix]

Ok thank you. Is it going to do his work or a my going to have issues?

 

[de5_Roy]

radeon hd 6870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161396
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150521
cheap, power friendly, not strong enough to get choked by the fx 8150, good performance in gaming, more friendly to your psu ....

 

[megagabobe1]

Ok thank you. Is it going to do his work or a my going to have issues?

its an excelent quality card, and very fast, you should have no problems, just tell me you psu brand and your case if you can

 

[segurivirix]

Thank you. Is a 600 psu too lame?

 

[de5_Roy]

pau model is important as psu quality varies heavily from brand to brand. quality even varies among one manufacturer's different models. for example, if you have a corsair tx 650 v2, you'd be able to run an fx8150 and a radeon hd 6870 without a hitch. but if you have a cooler master extreme power plus psu, you might run into issues.
edit: generic, bundled-with-case psus would be risky for running an fx 8150 as it is a quite power hungry cpu. it's power consumption gets higher when you overclock it.

 

[segurivirix]

its an excelent quality card, and very fast, you should have no problems, just tell me you psu brand and your case if you can

Mmm... I have an small case. I know i fucked up with the size. And can't take a look at the PSU right know. Thank you for your help.

 

[segurivirix]

pau model is important as psu quality varies heavily from brand to brand. quality even varies among one manufacturer's different models. for example, if you have a corsair tx 650 v2, you'd be able to run an fx8150 and a radeon hd 6870 without a hitch. but if you have a cooler master extreme power plus psu, you might run into issues.
edit: generic, bundled-with-case psus would be risky for running an fx 8150 as it is a quite power hungry cpu. it's power consumption gets higher when you overclock it.

I think i might get a better PSU. What are your recomendations? 900w??

 

[de5_Roy]

900w would be overkill.
if you don't oc or don't use a power hungry card, a corsair tx 650 v2 650w psu should be good. it depends on your current psu model though. if it is good enough, why spend on another, yes?

 

[amuffin]

A quality 650W will run the 480.

 

[segurivirix]

I think ill keep the psu and if its gives me trouble ill upgrade. Thabnks for your help i think ill get the 6870! I appreciate your help.

 

[de5_Roy]

@amuffin: from the bd oc efficiency article:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/bulldozer-efficiency-overclock-undervolt,3083-14.html
http://media.bestofmicro.com/F/M/316786/original/efficiency_diagram.png
check out the 4.6 ghz power use figure. that's with a radeon hd 6850.

 

[megagabobe1]

I think ill keep the psu and if its gives me trouble ill upgrade. Thabnks for your help i think ill get the 6870! I appreciate your help.

just one thing, if the psu fails, it could burn other components in your computer, are you sure you cant tell us wwhich brand is your psu??

 

[Deemo13]

The brand is pretty important. Its like the difference between a Toyota and a Chevy

 

[amuffin]

@amuffin: from the bd oc efficiency article:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/bulldozer-efficiency-overclock-undervolt,3083-14.html
http://media.bestofmicro.com/F/M/316786/original/efficiency_diagram.png
check out the 4.6 ghz power use figure. that's with a radeon hd 6850.

THAT POWER USAGE!!!!!!! [:lutfij:2]