Need some Gpu help

[pcnewb71]

so after find out my mobo cant work I am buying a new one, but now a new issue I don't know what PSU to get or motherboard for that matter. I am looking to get a evga nvida gtx 550 ti but i dont know what Psy to get or what mobo any suguestions would be greatly appreciated thanks

 

[CG_Gamer]

1st question is what processor you plan to use, second question is size of case

this will give us a better understanding of the limitations regarding our suggestions

 

[pcnewb71]

yeah my bad Im running a Intel i5 quad core at 3 GHZ and I have a Coolmaster elite 430

 

[CG_Gamer]

what generation is your i5?

and do you plan on using other cards in addition to your selection? also do you use any peripherals that require a pci lane or extra space on the motherboard?

 

[pcnewb71]

I think its 2nd gen and no no other graphics cards and idk what mobo yet so i dont know the last part just yet

 

[CG_Gamer]

is it LGA 1155?

 

[austing]

I think its 2nd gen and no no other graphics cards and idk what mobo yet so i dont know the last part just yet

Mobo free 8GB DDR3:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

Corsair 600w:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

My suggestion

 

[CG_Gamer]

if its an LGA 1155 Core i5 then yes ^^^^^^^^^^

 

[pcnewb71]

would love it but im in the uk and dont have dollers :S

 

[pcnewb71]

if its an LGA 1155 Core i5 then yes ^^^^^^^^^^

http://www.lenovo.com/shop/americas/content/pdf/system_data/h330_tech_specs.pdf Its out of that

 

[CG_Gamer]

http://www.lenovo.com/shop/americas/content/pdf/system_data/h330_tech_specs.pdf Its out of that

So yes you have a second gen LGA 1155 Core i5, with which all of the suggested would work great, not sure if newegg delivers outside US, but the same type of board ould be something to look for, and for what you would be doing with your computer (I assume gaming) youd want to have somewhere between the 600-750w power supply range just to make sure you have more than enough power

this creates some headroom for your power supply (this is good because the power supply doesnt give 100% of the listed power, so just skimming by can lead to a power supply meltdown and can takeout your whole system)

 

[pcnewb71]

TYSM! you have turned my mood upside down after finding out i needed a new mobo thank you all