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Discussion in 'Tech Support' started by Nikhil.s, Mar 13, 2013.

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  1. Nikhil.s

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    Are the games inside the card package or are they given by the dealer?
     
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    Make sure your PSU can hang if you upgrade the card.
     
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    Whenever I've gotten a game with a video card, it's been included as a download code in the package.
     
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    I forgot to ask: How many 6-pin connectors do you have on your PSU? You'll need two for the 7850. If you have none, then check how many molex/4-pin connectors you have free.
     
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    I only have one 4 pin connector free. If I need to buy a new psu which one would be best?
     
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    Depends on what's available in your region. Here are some examples from Cooler Master, Corsair, Thermaltake and Antec. If you can then get the Antec, since it has 3 +12V rails, is modular and has an efficiency of 85%.
     
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    So, some of my more tech savvy friends have suggested that I upgrade my processor, ram, mobo & psu before I upgrade my gpu. I have about $370 right now and hope that I'll get another $275 dollars in a couple of months. Which option do you think will be best?

    Should I simply upgrade my gpu now and upgrade the other parts later or should I do the reverse?
     
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    I can't remember what CPU you have and it wasn't in the first post. But at some point you're going to be basically upgrading everything.
     
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    I have a core 2 duo E7500 processor. My exams are near so I won't be playing too many games, mostly just empire and napoleon total war for now.
     
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    Keep it for now imo -- upgrade the processor/mobo when Haswell comes out in a couple of months.
     
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    Well, if you plan on getting the 7850, then you'll have to get a new PSU. So get the PSU first and then look how much cash you've still got after that, then decide what else to get.
     
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    Corsair or Seasonic IMO. Both look good and 600 W should serve you fine for a while. If I had to pick one I'd go with the Corsair -- I have one currently and it's been fantastic.
     
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    Definitely the Corsair or the Seasonic. Cooler Master PSUs have a reputation for being shit. Seasonic is the OEM for a lot of the good brands/models, so they're solid. In fact, there's a decent chance that the Corsair and Seasonic options are the same thing with different branding.
     
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    Would a 7850 be overkill for gaming at 1280x1024 resolution?
     
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    Yes. I don't think you need an expensive gpu if you aren't gaming at 1080p. What is your monitor resolution? 1080p has been the standard for desktop monitors for awhile.
     
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    Its native resolution is 1280x1024 at 60Hz. I got it for free from a relative and I'm not planning to change it anytime soon.
     
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    I agree that at that resolution you don't need a really high end GPU.
     
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    So, would a 7770 suffice?
     
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    At that resolution... yes, I think it would do nicely. Still a great card.
     
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