NEED HELP GUYS PLEASE <3 HELP :( / Upgrade or leave?

[hustla125]

I guess its just personal preference both are good cards. The power edition card has a factory overclock where as depending on the DCUII card you are looking at it may not. Either way both cards will feel the same performance wise and if you get a game you want from one and not the other then perhaps the better value is with the ASUS card for you.

I also have another quick question


My friend has a H-I41-uATX (Eton) motherboard.. he is wondering if a GTX 550 TI will fit inside his pc..?
Quick Question Thanks

 

[bigshootr8]

No problem! Yea playing the waiting game never hurt anyone really and you are right you may find the card cheaper.

Yes a 550Ti would work with his computer. That being said though I would make sure he had a good enough power supply to take care of the card as it does use 1 auxiliary power connection.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01903990&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en#N307

 

[hustla125]

No problem! Yea playing the waiting game never hurt anyone really and you are right you may find the card cheaper.

Yes a 550Ti would work with his computer. That being said though I would make sure he had a good enough power supply to take care of the card as it does use 1 auxiliary power connection.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01903990&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en#N307

Which One do you prefer to get for his motherboard? (Cheapest)

 

[bigshootr8]

With a bulldozer gosh! Well on the cheap end a AMD 7770 and on the still budget side either a 7850 w/2GB or GTX660 w/2gb

 

[hustla125]

With a bulldozer gosh! Well on the cheap end a AMD 7770 and on the still budget side either a 7850 w/2GB or GTX660 w/2gb

xD im talking about power supplies ... does it matter if he gets just a good 500w power supply by OCZ? (the same one as mine)
( http://www.ocztechnology.com/ocz-corexstream-series-500w-power-supply.html )

 

[bigshootr8]

I personally wouldn't I would take a look at the tier list from newegg.
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

I would also take a look at XFX perhaps for something like this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&Tpk=550%20xfx

 

[hustla125]

I personally wouldn't I would take a look at the tier list from newegg.
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

I would also take a look at XFX perhaps for something like this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207013&Tpk=550%20xfx

Im sorry that i keep making this so long and longer :/ 🙁 I Just want the Right info before i buy the 660 TI

The 550 TI only has One 6-pin and the 660 Ti has two 6-pin how do i actually add another one?

 

[bigshootr8]

You do yes the card will require the two pci express power connections to power the card. The power supply I recommended has just enough to power it. It also has a +2 connection in case you ran across a card that needed one.

 

[hustla125]

You do yes the card will require the two pci express power connections to power the card. The power supply I recommended has just enough to power it. It also has a +2 connection in case you ran across a card that needed one.

But can i use mine though? cause thats all i want to spend... just a graphic card and also the Site Newegg i know it but its from the US.. im in the UK...

 

[bigshootr8]

I'm looking at the tier list and it looks like if you have the power supply you have that the ones manufactured before 2007 are bunk power supplies. Granted your PSU is after the point of bunk you should be okay. You will however need to use the adapter that comes with the card as you only has 1 PCI-E power connection with your unit.


Tier 4 - Not Recommend for stressful situations. May not be able to put out full rated power above room temperature, and may slightly fail to meet ATX specs.
Aerocool
Asus Atlas
BFG 1000 watt
Cooler Master eXtreme (only use 75% of labeled wattage)
Cooler Master GX (except 450w)
E-Power
Futurepower
Hale82n 650w
Hiper Type-M
HIPRO
Masscool
MGE XG
Mushkin HP
NorthQ 4775-500S/BU
OCZ Modstream (if manufactured before December 2007)
OCZ GameXStream <1000 watt (if manufactured before December 2007)
OCZ StealthXStream (if manufactured before December 2007)
OCZ GameXStream 1010 watt (essentially a 850watt power supply)
Scythe Kamariki
Sigma Shark
Sintek
TTGI/Superflower
Ultra Xfinity
Ultra X2 <less than 700 watt
Ultra XVS
Xion Real Power PowerReal

if after 2007


Tier 2 Brands - Top Quality components With Top Notch Stability - For Those With Price/Availability Issues With Tier 1

Antec Neo HE
Antec High Current Gamer Series
Antec EarthWatts greater than 700 watt
Antec TruePower Trio
Antec TruePower Quattro
Antec TruePower New -- 750w
Akasa PowerGreen 80+
CoolMax CTG-750 watt/850 watt/1000 watt
Cooler Master Ultimate/UCP
Cooltek CT
Corsair GS600 / GS800
Corsair HX
Corsair TX
Corsair VX
Cougar SX700 and GX700
Enermax Liberty
Enermax Infiniti
Enermax MaxRevo 1350
Enermax MODU82+
Enermax Platimax (600, 750, 850, 1.2K)
Enermax PRO82+
Enermax PRO87+ (500w + 700w)
Enhance ENP-GH
EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX1500 Classified
Fortron (FSP) GLN
Hale82-m 650-750w
iStarUSA PD2
iStarUSA PD3
LEPA G500
OCZ EliteXStream
OCZ Fatal1ty
OCZ GameXStream less than 1000 watt (only if manufactured in December 2007 or later)
OCZ StealthXStream 400 watt
OCZ StealthXStream 2 greater than 700 watt
OCZ Modstream (only if manufactured in December 2007 or later)
OCZ EvoStream
OCZ ProXStream
OCZ Z(t)(s) Series Less than 1000W
OCZ ZX 850w
PC P&C Silencer less than 610 watt
PC P&C Silencer MkII
Rosewill Capstone (450, 750)
Rosewill Hive (550, 650)
Seasonic G series
Seasonic S12
Seasonic M12
Seasonic Energy Plus
Sentey Golden Steel Power 850w
SevenTeam ST less than 600 watt
Silverstone OP/DA 700 watt or less
Supermicro/AbleCom
Thermaltake Toughpower greater than 600 watt
Thortech Thunderbolt Plus 800w
Topower Powerbird 900w
Xclio StablePower
XFX Core Edition
Xigmatek MC
Xigmatek HC
Ultra X3
Ultra X-Pro
Zalman ZM less than 1000 watt

 

[bigshootr8]

Here is the one I recommended at a store across the pond
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

 

[hustla125]

Here is the one I recommended at a store across the pond
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

But i can still use the one i have right? the OCZ StealthXStream 500W?

 

[bigshootr8]

You can yes. But if you read what newegg has put out about the modstream you could take it one of two ways either the unit will do great after 2007 manufacturing or poorly prior. Prior you will possibly not get the advertised wattage at a continuous rate. So its hard to say. If the power supply doesn't emit its advertised wattage that could present a problem.

 

[bigshootr8]

Also, something to keep in mind it may be just a better solution to not chance it at all and make sure you have a unit that will insure your graphics card and your system. I know you are probably on a budget and that is understood however it would make me a little on edge to know my power supply is either great or bunk.

 

[hustla125]

Also, something to keep in mind it may be just a better solution to not chance it at all and make sure you have a unit that will insure your graphics card and your system. I know you are probably on a budget and that is understood however it would make me a little on edge to know my power supply is either great or bunk.

Im a Bit confused here Sorry... So I Could have a problem and i couldnt have a problem? is it like 50 50?
Cause i dont want to break my Pc all the way that ill have to get a new one...? Ive also checked on the Nvidea site for the 660 TI Specs and it says Minimum wattage it needs is 450 isnt that quiet good though?

 

[bigshootr8]

Well if you read through what I posted it shows the tier list of power supplies. And in one case a modstream gets placed in tier 2 which is good. And then the other gets placed in tier 4 which is bad. I'm not sure what would happen if your power supply went sour. I wouldn't want to test it your power supply has the ability to take your entire system up.

This is what tier 4 says read it carefully.



Tier 4 - Not Recommend for stressful situations. May not be able to put out full rated power above room temperature, and may slightly fail to meet ATX specs.

 

[hustla125]

Well if you read through what I posted it shows the tier list of power supplies. And in one case a modstream gets placed in tier 2 which is good. And then the other gets placed in tier 4 which is bad. I'm not sure what would happen if your power supply went sour. I wouldn't want to test it your power supply has the ability to take your entire system up.

This is what tier 4 says read it carefully.



Tier 4 - Not Recommend for stressful situations. May not be able to put out full rated power above room temperature, and may slightly fail to meet ATX specs.

With "ability to take your entire system up" Do you Mean it in a bad way for example Wreck my system and mess up my Processor and stuff or a good way?

 

[hustla125]

Im also in a bad position with my power supply... it only has 1 x 6-pin PCI-E* Connector...

 

[bigshootr8]

You aren't in a bad position because the power supply you have has molex connections and with a pci express adapter that comes with the card you would plug 2x 4 pin molex connections into the adapter and you would essentially get a pci express connection. That being said though yes I mean take up your system in a bad way. Say something goes poorly with your power supply could take out a few items could take out all of the items. Its crucial never to skimp on your power supply.

 

[hustla125]

You aren't in a bad position because the power supply you have has molex connections and with a pci express adapter that comes with the card you would plug 2x 4 pin molex connections into the adapter and you would essentially get a pci express connection. That being said though yes I mean take up your system in a bad way. Say something goes poorly with your power supply could take out a few items could take out all of the items. Its crucial never to skimp on your power supply.

My Power Supply is only a month old or doesn't that matter?
And I dont really know what to do now get a new one or just leave the old one...
Cant i Leave it for now and if something goes wrong then get a new one?

 

[bigshootr8]

Ah, and did you purchase the power supply new? or was it bought used? If new it should be just fine as you have a unit that was more then likely manufactured after 2007.

 

[hustla125]

Ah, and did you purchase the power supply new? or was it bought used? If new it should be just fine as you have a unit that was more then likely manufactured after 2007.

I have actually brought the PC NEW with these specs:
16.0 GB Dual-Channel DD R 3 @ 669 MHz (9-9-9-24)
1023 MB Ge Force GT X 550 Ti (ASUS tek Computer Inc)
Bulldozer FX-6100 6 Cores 3.3GHZ
ASUSTeK Computer INC. M5A78L-M/USB3 (AM3R2)
And ofcourse the Power Supply Was New Aswell...

 

[hustla125]

So all i need is a Unit that is Manufactured AFTER 2007? Cause If thats the case then i should be pretty much fine...

 

[bigshootr8]

Yea, you are tiring me out man 😛 That is why I linked the tier list to start is because the modstream units prior to 2007 were awful but after 2007 they were considered tier 2. The only down side to your power supply at this point is that it only comes with 1 pci power connection.

 

[hustla125]

Yea, you are tiring me out man 😛 That is why I linked the tier list to start is because the modstream units prior to 2007 were awful but after 2007 they were considered tier 2. The only down side to your power supply at this point is that it only comes with 1 pci power connection.

So.. I will have to use plug 4 pin molex to get 2?