Getting ready to finish buying parts: Upgrades on Graphics?

[Wm_Hobbs]

I have a PC I've been scraping together for a few months. I have the money coming in to finish buying the parts (CPU and Hard Drive). I'll mostly be using it for Graphic design and light gaming( LoL and a few Steam games I have) Parts list HERE

I was wondering how the graphics cards I picked up will fair in the near furture and if I need to upgrade where to start.

Best Regards, William

 

[mamasan2000]

Gtx 480 is not gonna cut it for most games. Also, on that part list-page it says the PSU is too big for that case.

 

[badboyrog2]

the both gtx 480 need a big big power house and coming too hot in a small pc case like you choosed

anyway i did some changes
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dNFbdC
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dNFbdC/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper N520 43.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($161.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($39.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($104.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: (2) SLI EVGA GeForce GTX 480 1.5GB Video Card (Purchased For $50.00)
Total: $994.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 20:59 EST-0500

 

[Wm_Hobbs]

Gtx 480 is not gonna cut it for most games. Also, on that part list-page it says the PSU is too big for that case.

It says as much but I have both and it fits fine with all fans connected

 

[The_Pianoman]

As far as graphics I would look into some used cards right now. The Nvidia 900 series was recently released so check out ebay. A lot of people are upgrading and selling off their old ones. You may be able to find a good GTX 760 right now for around $150 or I've seen them at $175 new. That is a great card and can play most games without blinking.


The i5 mentioned above is also a great chip! With rendering though, if you have the money and want to not worry, an i7 would probably be better. One that is hot right now is the 4790K. Lots of sales and probably one of the best chips before going into the $500 and above range. I picked one up the other day for $239 at Fry's and Microcenter should have them for around $250.

Hope I helped a little.

 

[Wm_Hobbs]

As far as graphics I would look into some used cards right now. The Nvidia 900 series was recently released so check out ebay. A lot of people are upgrading and selling off their old ones. You may be able to find a good GTX 760 right now for around $150 or I've seen them at $175 new. That is a great card and can play most games without blinking.


The i5 mentioned above is also a great chip! With rendering though, if you have the money and want to not worry, an i7 would probably be better. One that is hot right now is the 4790K. Lots of sales and probably one of the best chips before going into the $500 and above range. I picked one up the other day for $239 at Fry's and Microcenter should have them for around $250.

Hope I helped a little.

It gave me a place to start. I planned on getting the i7-4771, but when I planned this out it was almost a year ago. I just know the GPU, even in SLI will not be the best

 

[Falcons0270]

you should buy an unlocked cpu like a 4790k and those graphics cards wont due tri a gt 730 or a r7 260

 

[Wm_Hobbs]

I dont plan on OC, will an unlocked processor be worth it

 

[Falcons0270]

I dont plan on OC, will an unlocked processor be worth it

It will cost a little less and you might be able to get a higher clock speed than what you had i also advise you get a heatsink.