Help with upgrading my current PC

[Redfreak]

Hey guys, need some help with my PC. Intend to upgrade the GPU alone due to a very restricted budget. Here's my current config

i5 750 @ 2.66Ghz
Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD3
2gb x 2 1333Mhz Ram
Vapor-X Radeon HD5770
600W PSU

Was thinking of upgrading the 5770 to either the 7970 (Black edition) or the gtx 770, followed by the overclocking of the 750. Any thoughts?

Intend to play games like bf4 and gta 5 (cpu intensive though...)

Thanks!

 

[Jian19]

Can get gtx960...

If budget tight then 2nd hand gtx770 or 280x

Might need to upgrade ram too

 

[MoneyFace =p]

PSU as old as your PC? I believe that will need to be replaced too...

 

[Redfreak]

Can get gtx960...

If budget tight then 2nd hand gtx770 or 280x

Might need to upgrade ram too

Thanks for the suggestion! Actually considering upgrading the RAM as well. Just bought a SSD, and damn this thing is flying. Anyway, here are the choices I have atm (all 2nd hand though)
- A 280x for $200
- A 770 (2gb) for $230
- A 7970 GHz edition for 170 (read that this thing is similar to the 280x
- A 290 for $250 ( with extra warranty)

PSU as old as your PC? I believe that will need to be replaced too...

Yup, the thing looks old haha. Its an andyson 600W F600M.

Right now the main problem I have is choosing over the GPU. Planning to upgrade the cpu + mobo in the distant future, so I really have no clue which GPU to get.

Thanks

 

[Goodshot]

Thanks for the suggestion! Actually considering upgrading the RAM as well. Just bought a SSD, and damn this thing is flying. Anyway, here are the choices I have atm (all 2nd hand though)
- A 280x for $200
- A 770 (2gb) for $230
- A 7970 GHz edition for 170 (read that this thing is similar to the 280x
- A 290 for $250 ( with extra warranty)



Yup, the thing looks old haha. Its an andyson 600W F600M.

Right now the main problem I have is choosing over the GPU. Planning to upgrade the cpu + mobo in the distant future, so I really have no clue which GPU to get.

Thanks

Used 770 is the best chioce , u will be lucky if u bought mine ( Seldom game and no overclocked)

 

[Jian19]

Thanks for the suggestion! Actually considering upgrading the RAM as well. Just bought a SSD, and damn this thing is flying. Anyway, here are the choices I have atm (all 2nd hand though)
- A 280x for $200
- A 770 (2gb) for $230
- A 7970 GHz edition for 170 (read that this thing is similar to the 280x
- A 290 for $250 ( with extra warranty)



Yup, the thing looks old haha. Its an andyson 600W F600M.

Right now the main problem I have is choosing over the GPU. Planning to upgrade the cpu + mobo in the distant future, so I really have no clue which GPU to get.

Thanks

280x will be good but u need to consider..

Can fit into ur case anot

Whether ur psu will go haywire

 

[Redfreak]

Used 770 is the best chioce , u will be lucky if u bought mine ( Seldom game and no overclocked)

Feel damn stupid, went to reject a 770 few days back for $200. haizzz

280x will be good but u need to consider..

Can fit into ur case anot

Whether ur psu will go haywire

Sorry ah, I really ******* noob, but why can the psu go haywire? The 280x fits my case iirc , i go home check again.

 

[Jian19]

Consider ur psu is few years old and 280x require pretty high wattage to operate....

 

[happy8nding]

Thanks for the suggestion! Actually considering upgrading the RAM as well. Just bought a SSD, and damn this thing is flying. Anyway, here are the choices I have atm (all 2nd hand though)
- A 280x for $200
- A 770 (2gb) for $230
- A 7970 GHz edition for 170 (read that this thing is similar to the 280x
- A 290 for $250 ( with extra warranty)



Yup, the thing looks old haha. Its an andyson 600W F600M.

Right now the main problem I have is choosing over the GPU. Planning to upgrade the cpu + mobo in the distant future, so I really have no clue which GPU to get.

Thanks

get this.. A 290 for $250 ( with extra warranty)

can play AA games for a few years more at least. your psu can still use.. its good enuf..

 

[Redfreak]

Thanks all for the suggestions!

Checked my case, apparently its the centurion 5 ii. You all think can fit a 290/280x?
http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower/centurion-5-ii/

length of a gigabyte 280x is 285mm

 

[Jian19]

Maximum card length should be around 26cm or 260mm

Most 290 is longer then that I believe..290 also a freaking hot card

 

[Redfreak]

Maximum card length should be around 26cm or 260mm

Most 290 is longer then that I believe..290 also a freaking hot card

Wah like that I gg liao, 280x also most around 27cm range
Say, would a gtx 770 fit? Its at 266.7mm