GPU upgrade question

[Nayemur]

Hello,

This is my current settings:

CPU: i5 4590 3.3GHz
MB: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H
GPU: Sapphire radeon R7 260x
RAM: 2x 8GB DDR3 1600 bus
PSU: Corsair 450W

I want to upgrade my GPU to SAPPHIRE NITRO Radeon R9 390 8G D5.
Should I go for the upgrade keeping my current setup? Or should I need to upgrade other hardware also?
Main target is to get a HTC Vive VR!

Thanks.

 

[Forever Oleg]

"Or should I need to upgrade other hardware also?"

You will have to upgrade your power supply since 450W is NOT enough at all. I recommend looking at EVGA B2 750W Power Supply which you can get for around $70.

Cheers

 

[sammy sung]

I was actually going to post a seasonic or XFX unit that was under the proposed budget, and closer to the actual amps required, for efficiency.

But then I saw Oleg's suggestion has a $30 MiR xD

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $48.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-09 10:42 EDT-0400

Excellent value

 

[Nayemur]

"Or should I need to upgrade other hardware also?"

You will have to upgrade your power supply since 450W is NOT enough at all. I recommend looking at EVGA B2 750W Power Supply which you can get for around $70.

Cheers

Thanks. I was also thinking about the PSU. I think I will have to get a thermaltake or corsair. We do not have EVGA here in Bangladesh.

 

[Alan Caldwell]

Both those PSUs are bad. Try to get a Seasonic or Antec PSU 😉

 

[sammy sung]

http://dolphin.com.bd/desktop-pc/pc-accessories8/cooler-master-g750w-gold

Cheapest quality unit I could find within availability to Bangladesh

 

[Nayemur]

http://dolphin.com.bd/desktop-pc/pc-accessories8/cooler-master-g750w-gold

Cheapest quality unit I could find within availability to Bangladesh

Coolermaster is available here in almost every store. I can however, try to get EVGA 750W from amazon. I guess that will be better in terms of quality?

 

[Alan Caldwell]

Can you get a Seasonic or Antec PSU?

 

[Nayemur]

Can you get a Seasonic or Antec PSU?

Yes, Seasonic available. Bit expensive. Around USD $154 for Seasonic M12II-750 Bronze, and around USD $179 for G-750 Gold.

 

[Alan Caldwell]

I'm from India.

Go for the Seasonic M12II-750, it will last for a lifetime because it is very good in quality.

 

[Forever Oleg]

Can you get a Seasonic or Antec PSU?

Yes, Seasonic available. Bit expensive. Around USD $154 for Seasonic M12II-750 Bronze, and around USD $179 for G-750 Gold.

It may be pricey but it is definitely high quality unit.

 

[Nayemur]

I'm from India.

Go for the Seasonic M12II-750, it will last for a lifetime because it is very good in quality.

Thanks. I will try to get that.

 

[sammy sung]

It's not just about name brand. You'd do well to be mindful of units that are haswell compatible in regards to sleep state issues. I wouldn't buy just any Cooler Master unit by the way. The "V" series is great, though it's definitely going to be on the expensive side where you are.

The number one thing you should never cheap out on is the power supply. Things to note when buying a power supply

• Do extensive research on individual models. Read articles from reputable review sites like JohnnyGuru to get the full story in regards to build quality and load performance. Default rule, if you can't find a reputable review on the unit in question, a good eight out of ten times it's probably not worth buying.
• Cabling options. Not only does it have every connector your system will need, but do you have modular(removable) options. This allows you to limit your cables to only those you need to run the system. Helps make your case look tidier. Little else.
• Efficiency. Meeting the 80+ standard, 99% of units that aren't at least 80+ certified aren't worth it for any system, with some odd exceptions. The goal is to get the highest efficiency rating(within reason per your budget) on a quality unit, while keeping the overall continuous wattage close to the overall amps your system can require under load. This pretty much affects your electric bill more than anything.
• Lastly, aesthetics. More for those that are attempting to match their components for an overall build color theme.