Need opinions on upgrades

[kemo_90]

Current system specs
AMD x3 @3.6GHZ
4gb ram
1tb WD black hdd
MSi 750A mobo
onboard gpu

I was planning on buying a GTX560ti and a new case/ssd but realized i only have a 500watt psu and thats the min. for a GTX560
should i stick with that plan or buy a GTX560/570 along with a bigger psu? my budgets $450 MAX would prefer $400 range

 

[rolli59]

If your 500watt PSU is a quality unit it will have no problem with adding the GTX560Ti and the SSD!

 

[we1shcake]

what is the brand and exact model of your psu

 

[kemo_90]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817379005
not the greatest...but i know it ran a aGTX460 fine a while ago but then again that requires 50less watts

 

[rolli59]

At least it is a quality unit and it should handle it fine with its 34amps (408watts) on the combined +12 volts

 

[we1shcake]

i think youd be ok with a 560ti, as long as you dont overclock it, id say get that and the ssd, the get a new psu for your next upgrade

 

[rolli59]

Here is a total system power benchmark of overclocked system with GTX560Ti barely brakes 350watt http://www.anandtech.com/show/4135/nvidias-geforce-gtx-560-ti-upsetting-the-250-market/16
Manufacturers recommended PSU sizes are based on generic units!

 

[kemo_90]

hmm so a GTX560ti should run fine as long as i dont OC it? hope you guys are right, gonna buy it from frys just incase it doesnt work so i can return it

 

[we1shcake]

hmm so a GTX560ti should run fine as long as i dont OC it? hope you guys are right, gonna buy it from frys just incase it doesnt work so i can return it

good idea