Psu And Gpu Suggestions

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hi all.
im currently looking to upgrade my Psu And Gpu and also add some more ram.
this is were im stuck as im not that tech minded about this sort of stuff.

my current pc is HP Pavilion p7-1016uk
http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.prp_ba847bafb2a2d782fcbb0710b053ce01=wsrp-navigationalState%3

price ranges are around the £100 for the Gpu and £50 for the Psu.
also what ram would i need to upgrade that you recommend.

if you have UK vendors i would prefer them.
sites i normally use are
http://www.overclockers.co.uk
no competitor links.

and if you have sites im def interested in finding new ones.

anyway im sure you tech minded folk will help me upgrade my system.
also fyi games i usually play are cod, moh, bf etc.
im not a gamer by a long way but i do like to play.
thus time to update my system.

regards
Mick
 
thank you guys for all the help.
Rhyswh out of the 2 cards you linked too what would be your preference.
you have sold me on the psu.

Mick
 
thank you.
both the 7870 and psu are going to be my next purchases.
going to get some ram also to boost from 4gig to 8gig

thank you once again as i appreciate the expertise.
 
out of curiosity once i have the psu, if i ever wanted another card what should i be looking for to make sure its compatible.
or coul di just buy and card thats PCI Express x16 compatible.
 
as for crossfire i dont think ill be doing that as i dont consider myself a gamer.
occasional gaming for me and general use, internet, Photoshop etc etc.

i dont mind spending that little bit more if need be on gpu (£200 max) or would 2 x 7870 be enough with the new psu you posted or would it be better to get a slightly better card.
dont want to scrimp on something ill need down the road so to speak.

regards
Mick
 
im pretty sure the card should fit my tower.
thank you again guys, been a great help to me.
im prob going to go with 1 of the HIS HD 7950's
and the Xigmatek Tauro 600W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply.
along with some more ram that should be me good to go.

regards
Mick
 
thanx again guys,
ill get the 1 x HIS HD 7950 IceQ BOOST 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (H795QC3G2M) **FREE SHIPPING** £215.99. its a little more but not thast big a difference.
and depending on cash flow ill consider the psu linked by lee32uk :)

you have all been a great help :)
 
yeah i have never played it to be honest, im more of a cod/moh player.
and xmas is just around the corner so nice new upgrades should keep me going for a while
 
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anyway while on the subject of upgrading, should i replace my ram with new ones. (currently i have 4gig) i have seen another ram stick 4gig as standard that came with my pc for around £35 which would then give me 8.
i know its preferable to keep the ram the same so should i remove my current and start from scratch seeing as im updating a few other things as well it might make more sence to do so
not sure what ones i should get tho.
 
thank you once again.

i know i wanrted a lot of help, so many brands/models and variations to choose from i was lost.
i do however have pc knowledge in some areas and with help and advice around here im certain ill pick more up in the future.

these boards are a god send as i have spent the last few hours reading up on topics here for future reference, im sure ill get the hang of it soon :)

thank you guys/gals :)

all the items you suggestion are now on my xmas wishlist, come on santa be nice to me lol
 
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ok, update for you all.
purchased the power supply and it arrived this morning.
i did unbox and check to make sure it will fit inside and there is plenty of room so thats great.

i do have a question i couldn't see the answer to on the main page.

as i prob aint going to install everything until after Xmas if the items are faulty what are the terms of the guarantee on returned items.
 
thanx .
i also emailed ocuk and this is the response i got from them.


If a fault occurs within the first 28 following arrival with you, we would refund or replace the PSU from stock wherever possible. Outside of 28 days, but under the warranty, most manufacturers require us to send the item back to them to repair or replace under the manufacturers warranty.
In the unlikely event of a problem, please contact our support technicians...

as i still have the warranty as stated and my pc is in progress ill have to wait untill after xmas to test it out.
but im sure it will be fine.

also while browsing for all the other things i want to get then this place looks like im going to get everything i need so i have no need to look elsewhere :)
 
xmas greetings to you all :)

small question to ask.
was about to add my psu but noticed i dont have a European to UK Adapter.
can i use any 3 pin adapter to plug into my socket
 
sorry should have explained it better.
my psu has the cable but it only has the 2 pins on it.
i need the 3 pins to be able to plug it in.

or are you saying i just get a lead like you posted and replace it with that.

thanx for the reply and merry xmas to you
 
thanx very much, ill cut the end and add a plug to it.

regards
mick

edit: plug cut, added new 3 pin plug with 5amp and working fine.
thank you kind sir :)
 
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hi all.
i was going to add the gpu card suggested but its no longer available .
what are you other suggestions for a gpu.
price range has increased and my max price is £300

regards
mick
 
i purchased the Xigmatek Tauro 600W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply.

can you link to any card in my price range that will be compatible.

kind regards
mick
 
no i have had it a few weeks now so cant return it.
it was also suggested in this topic and was in my price range thus the reason i purchased it.

so what gpu card/s are my options open to in my price range of £300 max that are compatible with that psu.

thanx all for taking time out to help me.
 
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