Time to replace my 8500GT. Advice needed

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

The 6770 is cheaper now? I honestly didn't know that.

Well, where he lives it is.

In the US they're the same price. I'd go for whichever is cheaper, since the only difference is HDMI 1.4 support on the 6770.

 

[bruno0920]

Ok thanks a lot for all the feedback. Seems like we got a winner now. Yeah I'll go for the 6770.


I have a question though regarding the RAM and my mobo but I guess this is not the right board.

Thanks for all the contributions!

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Ok thanks a lot for all the feedback. Seems like we got a winner now. Yeah I'll go for the 6770.


I have a question though regarding the RAM and my mobo but I guess this is not the right board.

Thanks for all the contributions!

What about it? Does your computer have one or two sticks (2x1GB or 1x2GB of RAM)?

If it has one 2GB stick just get one with the same rating (same voltage, latency, and frequency).

 

[bruno0920]

What about it? Does your computer have one or two sticks (2x1GB or 1x2GB of RAM)?

If it has one 2GB stick just get one with the same rating (same voltage, latency, and frequency).

I have 1x2GB of RAM.
I think I'll buy same RAM just to make sure there would be no problem? Or should I buy just another one 1GB because according to the spec of the mobo, recommended is 3GB. However i need to reconfigure their spec on bios right so that they'll work on dual channel, right? And also making sure that they're sticks and timings are the same, correct?

Tsk3, this is confusing! :'(

Oh, btw I just add detailed info on my PSU and RAM:
This is my PSU: Zeno Power
http://www.openpinoy.com/shop/step1.php?number=1725
Sticker: http://imageshack.us/g/30/20110722133554.jpg/

This is my RAM: Apacer UNB pc2-5300 CL5 1x2GB
http://www.teket.com/en/memory/apacer.htm


Please vote now for the Top5 only:
GTS450, GTX550, HD6770, HD6850, HD5850

 

[timma]

6770 +1
but i suggested get for 6850 OC is better.

 

[zebrax2]

if you could find a 5850 at around 6k I'd go for that otherwise go for a 6770.

Use your left over to buy a new PSU. For 2k you could go for a
FSP HEXA 500w
Corsair CX430

Edit:
Go for another 2gb of ram

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

I have 1x2GB of RAM.
I think I'll buy same RAM just to make sure there would be no problem? Or should I buy just another one 1GB because according to the spec of the mobo, recommended is 3GB. However i need to reconfigure their spec on bios right so that they'll work on dual channel, right? And also making sure that they're sticks and timings are the same, correct?

Tsk3, this is confusing! :'(

Oh, btw I just add detailed info on my PSU and RAM:
This is my PSU: Zeno Power
http://www.openpinoy.com/shop/step1.php?number=1725
Sticker: http://imageshack.us/g/30/20110722133554.jpg/

This is my RAM: Apacer UNB pc2-5300 CL5 1x2GB
http://www.teket.com/en/memory/apacer.htm


Please vote now for the Top5 only:
GTS450, GTX550, HD6770, HD6850, HD5850

Recommended specs from the manufacturer aren't something you should really listen. The reason why they recommend only 3GB is most likely because it came with a 32-bit OS. There's no motherboard that's limited to 3GB. If it says 3GB, it should more than likely take 4GB. Go for that additional 2GB stick.

Don't go for anything other than the 6770. The GTS 450 is less powerful and costs more, not to mention it consumes more power. The Radeon HD 6850 will not give you any additional performance over the 6770 in your current computer, so its a waste of money. GTX 550 Ti is possibly one of the worst cards ever made in terms of price/performance and again, because of your CPU limitation, it will not be faster than the 6770. As for the Radeon HD 5850, it probably consumes too much power for your PSU to handle, and again, it won't give you more performance than the 6770 on your PC.

Just go for the 6770.

 

[bruno0920]

Thanks for your input LOL_Wut_Axel, you provided all the info I need.

Based on all of your reviews, I would go w/ 6770/5770. (but still considering the 5850/6850/GTX460(1GB/756MB)/GTX550) in respective manner.

After buying any of those GPU + 1x2GB of RAM (exactly same as what I have), I will have about Php2,000 left or $45 to buy for a PSU. So aside from the choice provided by zebrax2, how about this PSU
Antec VP-450 450W

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Thanks for your input LOL_Wut_Axel, you provided all the info I need.

Based on all of your reviews, I would go w/ 6770/5770. (but still considering the 5850/6850/GTX460(1GB/756MB)/GTX550) in respective manner.

After buying any of those GPU + 1x2GB of RAM (exactly same as what I have), I will have about Php2,000 left or $45 to buy for a PSU. So aside from the choice provided by zebrax2, how about this PSU
Antec VP-450 450W

The Antec VP-450 is an FSP unit that's slightly overrated from what I can see. In reality it's a 400W unit. It's the same basic design as the Antec's Basiq series, so it's decent. It should be much better than what you currently have, but if you found any other options in your price range you should list them.

As for the other PSUs mentioned, I know the Corsair CX430 V2 is good. The CX430 is okay, but I recommend V2 instead since it should be the same price. If you can find it, go for that and call it a day.

 

[bruno0920]

The Antec VP-450 is an FSP unit that's slightly overrated from what I can see. In reality it's a 400W unit. It's the same basic design as the Antec's Basiq series, so it's decent. It should be much better than what you currently have, but if you found any other options in your price range you should list them.

As for the other PSUs mentioned, I know the Corsair CX430 V2 is good. The CX430 is okay, but I recommend V2 instead since it should be the same price. If you can find it, go for that and call it a day.

Ok, thanks! I actually checked the shops where order basis is available but those 3 PSUs aren't available.
What they have are:
AcBel
Hec Cougar 500W and 700W
Civo 550W

If only I live in USA so that I can purchase the parts I need in newegg

 

[zebrax2]

HEC is pretty popular in our country although it seems like the quality of their PSU has dropped the last few years that previous users are starting to switch to other brands.
HEC PSU users

You could also post to This PSU thread. They might provide a better answer since they are more acquainted to products available in our country

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Ok, thanks! I actually checked the shops where order basis is available but those 3 PSUs aren't available.
What they have are:
AcBel
Hec Cougar 500W and 700W
Civo 550W

If only I live in USA so that I can purchase the parts I need in newegg

AcBel is generally good. What model is it?

HEC's quality has taken a nosedive from some time to now. Those two PSUs have been discontinued. I wouldn't recommend you buy them.

As for Civo, well, I don't know what they are.

 

[bruno0920]

I'm going to check the available PSU in our areas. Then, I'm going to create another thread since this thread discusses GPU, I'll just post the link here next time after the thread has been created. Thanks again for all the replies!

Looking forward on your PSU reviews.
Thanks!

 

[bruno0920]

Guys I need PSU and CPU cooler in relation to this thread. Could you give me feedback on this thread.

Thanks!

 

[RaistlinZ]

Guys I need PSU and CPU cooler in relation to this thread. Could you give me feedback on this thread.

Thanks!

New PSU, RAM, Video Card, HSF. You're getting pretty close to just upgrading the whole rig.

If you can find a good deal on a cheap i5+mobo you might as well just start from scratch instead of trying to squeeze more performance from your current old system. Just my opinion.

 

[bruno0920]

New PSU, RAM, Video Card, HSF. You're getting pretty close to just upgrading the whole rig.

If you can find a good deal on a cheap i5+mobo you might as well just start from scratch instead of trying to squeeze more performance from your current old system. Just my opinion.

Yeah, haha! Looks like it! My budget increases by about Php3,000 or $67 every 15days,
However, I'm really tightening my belt right now just to increase my budget just for PC alone. Not considering I'm still wanting to buy those 3 games.