GPU upgrade

[Kippered]

OS: Windows 7 64bit
Case: Cool Master Xlite
Motherboard: M4A77TD
PSU: 500W
RAM: DDR3 8Gb (4 x 2Gb)
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 925 2.8Ghz
GPU: PNY GTX460 1Gb
Boot HDD: 500Gb Seagate
Store/Games HDD: 1TB WD Green

Afternoon folks,

I've asked about this previously but as the MSI GTX570 is on offer today I think I'm going to go for it.

Just wanted a little reassurance that this is the correct thing to go for based on my spec.

Also need to pick a new PSU around £50 - £80 so any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks much!

 

[arc@css]

You'll want at least a 550 watt (good quality) PSU. Even then for obvious reasons I'd suggest aiming slightly higher, something around 6 - 700 watt would be sensible.

I've only done a quick search but this is the sort of PSU to look for :

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-037-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

Once you have a better PSU, overclock your CPU and then your good to go.

 

[rolypolyman]

I would have thought that 460 was ok until the new 7***series, hopefully in time for Xmas or earlier, only 3 months away. Personally I dont think upgrading from 460\470\480 or 5850\5870 to 560\570\580 or 6850\6870\6950\6970 worthwhile as the performance increase, in my opinion, is not worth the expense. I am waiting for the new cards before replacing my 470. The only thing that maybe sway me would be a silly cheap 470 around £100(not likely) for crossfire.

 

[Tonytank]

If I may step in here.

Are the GTX 460's really that old now? I hoped mine at least had another 6 months left in it.

 

[Cleeecooo]

If I may step in here.

Are the GTX 460's really that old now? I hoped mine at least had another 6 months left in it.

It has plenty of time left. Don't worry