Please help me upgrade graphics card

[zero55]

I recently built a computer but i didn't have the money at the time for a graphics card and power supply,but now i want to upgrade. Looking to play borderlands 2 on max settting when it comes out and max payne max settings but looking to spend around $200 all together.
my specs

mobo:
ECS A890GXM-A2(2.0) AM3+ AMD 890GX HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135298

cpu:
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

ram:
CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233180

case:
Antec Gaming Series one illusion Black Steel ATX Mid
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129182

ssd:
OCZ Solid 3 SLD3-25SAT3-60G 2.5" 60GB SATA III MLC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227728

and another seconday hard drive
i currently have a 400w dynex power supply that a friend gave me. im looking for a power supply that will last me a while as im looking to upgrade to a 8 core amd in the future.

i did see this power supply
Rosewill Stallion Series RD500-2DB 500W ATX12V Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182044

but i am confused and overwhelmed about the 12v rails, amps and all,plus i would like a modular design but dont wanna pay alot for it.

for the graphics card i was looking at
MSI R7750-PMD1GD5/OC Radeon HD 7750 1GB 128-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127665

but im not sure if im getting the best bang for my buck with these parts as i already feel i should have gotten a better mobo
thanks in advance for the help

 

[ncasolo]

right!,it will fit it but, as im learning it would just be better to upgrade the whole machine when the new line of cpus come out?but that still leaves me with a graphics card and power supply to even finish this build.
so is this a good one for around the price the reviews seem good
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102908

I have had 2 consecutive Sapphire cards in my system and I'm happy with them. The best thing to do is to use the newegg "compare" feature. It'll list the specs side by side to give you a rough idea of which one might offer a little more performance.

The other thing I would do is read the reviews. Especially the bad ones. You're going to find people talk about how their card was DOA or how it died after 2 months, but you're going to find that on EVERY card. What you want to look for are things like it was too loud, it didn't fit in my case, etc. Then look at the reviews and try to determine which one is better.

For a power supply here are a couple to pick from.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

I would recommend the second one. I couldn't find anything in the 501W-550W range that was cheaper that I could recommend. Sure there are a few 550W or 520W PSUs out there under $50, but I'm going by the rule that you never buy a cheap brand power supply.

 

[carowden]

honestly zero55, i would go with that combo that you posted earlier. i think for your needs it should work well. the corsair 600w and hd 6850. those are both reliable brands and seem to fit your needs pretty well. what resolution are you running?

 

[zero55]

I have had 2 consecutive Sapphire cards in my system and I'm happy with them. The best thing to do is to use the newegg "compare" feature. It'll list the specs side by side to give you a rough idea of which one might offer a little more performance.

The other thing I would do is read the reviews. Especially the bad ones. You're going to find people talk about how their card was DOA or how it died after 2 months, but you're going to find that on EVERY card. What you want to look for are things like it was too loud, it didn't fit in my case, etc. Then look at the reviews and try to determine which one is better.

For a power supply here are a couple to pick from.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

I would recommend the second one. I couldn't find anything in the 501W-550W range that was cheaper that I could recommend. Sure there are a few 550W or 520W PSUs out there under $50, but I'm going by the rule that you never buy a cheap brand power supply.

i do like the idea of a modular power supply but is it worth the extra couple bucks.

and what are the 12v rails for? the 6 pin gpu?

and i should just go with this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1025547&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=4176827&SID=14guheww65jtq

 

[zero55]

honestly zero55, i would go with that combo that you posted earlier. i think for your needs it should work well. the corsair 600w and hd 6850. those are both reliable brands and seem to fit your needs pretty well. what resolution are you running?

1366x768 lol

 

[carowden]

i do like the idea of a modular power supply but is it worth the extra couple bucks.

and what are the 12v rails for? the 6 pin gpu?

and i should just go with this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1025547&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=4176827&SID=14guheww65jtq

i think if i were in your shoes thats what i would get. it should do well. and that psu has plenty of watts on the 12v+ to support that graphics card.

and at 1366x768 id say this card would perform real well

 

[zero55]

also when i tried to put in that 3850 earlier today my 4 pin cpu wouldnt fit around the graphics card, as i have a bottom mounted psu. will i still have that problem with this one?

 

[ncasolo]

i think if i were in your shoes thats what i would get. it should do well. and that psu has plenty of watts on the 12v+ to support that graphics card.

and at 1366x768 id say this card would perform real well

Yup. I agree with this. I was looking for a good combo deal earlier. Seems like you found one. And it is only $5 more than what you wanted to spend before rebates and with rebates you'll be at $180. Definitely a good deal. (And Dirt 3 is free)

The power supply numbers don't mean much to me unfortunately. All I know is a 600W power supply is going to come with the connections you need to power your stuff.

Modular power supplies are nice, but they typically cost a bit more than the same non-modular power supply. I just put together a new PC for $999.37. I don't have a modular power supply.

 

[zero55]

Yup. I agree with this. I was looking for a good combo deal earlier. Seems like you found one. And it is only $5 more than what you wanted to spend before rebates and with rebates you'll be at $180. Definitely a good deal. (And Dirt 3 is free)

The power supply numbers don't mean much to me unfortunately. All I know is a 600W power supply is going to come with the connections you need to power your stuff.

Modular power supplies are nice, but they typically cost a bit more than the same non-modular power supply. I just put together a new PC for $999.37. I don't have a modular power supply.

ok cool good to know, i saw on some forums people talking about the 12v rails and the amps and it really confused me to the point i was overwhelmed

 

[ncasolo]

ok cool good to know, i saw on some forums people talking about the 12v rails and the amps and it really confused me to the point i was overwhelmed

My guess is if you're buying an off brand power supply checking those numbers might mean something, but that's pure speculation on my part. I just know a Corsair 600W power supply should have no problems in your build.

 

[zero55]

My guess is if you're buying an off brand power supply checking those numbers might mean something, but that's pure speculation on my part. I just know a Corsair 600W power supply should have no problems in your build.

what do i do if that my 4 pin cpu cord dosent reach the top of the mobo with a graphics card in it like this one dosent

 

[carowden]

you should be able to run it behind the mobo if its a problem, but it was pretty long on my corsair psu. i imagine you wont have a problem

 

[zero55]

you should be able to run it behind the mobo if its a problem, but it was pretty long on my corsair psu. i imagine you wont have a problem

ok thank you once again, the both of you are awesome

 

[carowden]

glad to help!