HD 7750 Out of Stock? No Longer Sold?

[Rick Ace]

Hello,

I have a 300W PSU on an older PC. After doing some research (and talking on tomshardware forums), we decided the 7750 would be a good option. However, it looks like the GPU I was looking at (ASUS Model #: HD7750-1GD5-V2) is mostly out of stock. It's in-stock on Amazon at a higher-price than NewEgg. What's happening? Are they starting to stop manufacturing the 7750? I don't have any time to do the upgrade now. Should I buy it on Amazon for a higher price, and store it until I'm ready to install? Or am I safe to wait a few more months? Thanks!

 

[Rick Ace]

These forums are awesome to get quick answers! Always good knowledgeable folk around.

I agree. You're replies were helpful, so thanks for that too!

Do you think I should switch to a E8600, first? It looks like it's compatible with my motherboard/CPU. And both CPUs are 65W. But will a combination of a E8600 + GTX 750 be an issue?

 

[AshyCFC]

Depends how cheap you can get the E8600 for.

It won't be an issue for sure as your mobo can support it (shame it can't support core 2 quads)

The only thing is you'd be better served in my opinion by getting new CPU+Mobo together unless the E8600 IS dirt cheap.

 

[jessterman21]

http://www.serversupply.com/products/part_search/pid_lookup.asp?pid=150327&gclid=CPCs_faPhr0CFYtDMgodYXwAoA

This E8500 - dirt-cheap and just as good for games.

 

[Rick Ace]

Hello guys. I've finally got the time to work on this. I updated the RAM, and the CPU upgrade is almost done.

Originally, I was aiming for a GTX 750. But I found a good deal on a 750TI as well. It also had 2GB GDDR5 which is another advantage.
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3751-KR/dp/B00IDG3PRI


The manufacturer seems to say it will work with 300W PSUs.

I'm still a little concerned since the 750TI will need 5 watts more than the 750. What do you guys think? Should I risk purchasing the 750TI? Or should I play it safe with a 750?

 

[jessterman21]

Hello guys. I've finally got the time to work on this. I updated the RAM, and the CPU upgrade is almost done.

Originally, I was aiming for a GTX 750. But I found a good deal on a 750TI as well. It also had 2GB GDDR5 which is another advantage.
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3751-KR/dp/B00IDG3PRI


The manufacturer seems to say it will work with 300W PSUs.

I'm still a little concerned since the 750TI will need 5 watts more than the 750. What do you guys think? Should I risk purchasing the 750TI? Or should I play it safe with a 750?

Nope - you'll be fine. Those cards are extremely low-power.

 

[Rick Ace]

Thank you. Glad to have your feedback.