460w PSU Video card upgrade issue

[MaTTiMeX]

So I am currently running a 460w PSU in my computer, it is running by default at Radeon HD 5700, and i'm finally noticing it's not running things well enough for me. I am looking at upgrading my RAM and video card. I am good to go on the RAM but I am unsure as to where to go up too for video card, assuming price isn't an issue I would like to know how high end I can go with the video card and if it's worth doing so as is, or if I should wait a bit longer and invest in a new PSU at the same time instead. I'll provide a link to the PC I am currently using.

http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.prp_ba847bafb2a2d782fcbb0710b053ce01=wsrp-navigationalState%3DdocId%253Demr_na-c02701326-25%257CdocLocale%253D%257CcalledBy%253D&javax.portlet.tpst=ba847bafb2a2d782fcbb0710b053ce01&sp4ts.oid=5035344&ac.admitted=1389303293413.876444892.199480143


Any help would be greatly appreciated/

 

[chrisso]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html
Take a llok at this chart. I believe your current graphics card is a hd5770, you would need to run gpuz to find out what it is. You just about have enough power to run a gtx 660. You might even run to a gtx660 ti.
If you run 3 or 4 sticks of ram, the bus will slow down to 1066.

 

[MaTTiMeX]

Can I upgrade my PSU now, to support a higher end card that can also be used in another PC in say 6 months to a year when I can afford to do more or should I just stick it out and do it all at once?

 

[chrisso]

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/493743.aspx

270X? I should coco. That uses even more power than a 760, and he cant run one of those.

 

[chrisso]

YES, you can get a decent power supply and move it on.

 

[MaTTiMeX]

So that would probably be the best way to go right now then yes?

 

[chrisso]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013

This is the minimum quality and power (its actually a seasonic)

 

[chrisso]

Yes, It is just $ lumpy $ if you do the gpu at the same time.
A good psu is an inescapable expense. A bad one can destroy everything you put in the box.
Expect any good psu to last 2 pc's full life times, if you leave proper headroom.

 

[Onus]

Remember, he's in Canada, so you'll need a Newegg.ca price. The XFX is a good PSU though.

 

[MaTTiMeX]

Same price on the Canadian website, is that site reliable though? And would that PSU be good enough to swap into a computer with newer parts in say 6 months to a year or should I look at something more powerful?

 

[Onus]

A 550W PSU should be enough. The only reason for a bigger one is if you're thinking of ever running two cards.

 

[chrisso]

Its a tier 1 or 2 supply made by seasonic. It doesnt get any better than that for that price range.

 

[MaTTiMeX]

Fantastic, thank you very much all of you. I really appreciate your help!

 

[chrisso]

If you buy the card and the supply, you wont need to replace either when you rebuild the pc. A gtx760
is more than enough for 1080p gaming on a single screen. (In my old fart view, anyway.).

 

[FALC0N]

Chrisso, I don't care what Nvidia and AMD say they use. I look at actual power draw under load and the 270X consistently uses 30 watts less than the gtx 760. IF the PSU is correctly rated, the 270X will work, the gtx 760 is 50/50.

This is not the path I would advise. But it is the OP's choice.

 

[chrisso]

What, your saying he should keep using a several year old power supply with split rails, max it out with the 270x and risk losing the lot for 18 months? He early on made hints he was thinking of a new psu, and I guess he was set on a 760_He wouldnt think us very expertish if his new investment was totalled in ten months, and frankly I think he made the right choice. When he rebuilds he wont need much.
I accept your word the 270x uses actually less than the 760, as I dont read every report in detail so fair play to you for that.

 

[FALC0N]

I'm in complete agreement that he should replace it. Your advice is good advice. I just want to make sure he has all the info so he can make the call himself.

 

[MaTTiMeX]

I do appreciate the information all around. The power supply isn't nearly as much as I was expecting it to be to be honest, so an investment now to take a bunch of money off when I full rebuild at a later date is just fine with me.

 

[chrisso]

If you follow thiis forum, you will see your problem is one of the most frequent. The price of a new psu
can be eye watering if you do not know where to look. There are only a few that are REALLY good value for money with high quality, and xfx is probably the best of the bunch. Once you have a decent one in your system it is very reassuring.Its good to get that purchase out of the way. Good luck!