Graphics card and PSU Needed

[debraj]

TAgan Stonerock 500W 80+ Bronze

Never heard of that...is it reliable??? and worth purchasing??

 

[avichandana20000]

which is better TAGAN TG500-U37 500W or SEASONICS12ii 520W?

 

[akshayt]

I guess Seasonic 520

 

[coderunknown]

Seasonic FTW.

 

[debraj]

This is freaking me out....what should I go for Crossair/TAGAN/Seasonic.....and should it be 400/450/500/600 watts for 5770 Hawk??

 

[skeletor]

FSP Saga II 500w @ 2.2k --> reliable budget PSU. Will handle your config.
Corsair CX400 @ 2.5k --> good budget PSU. Will handle your config. trimmed down version of VX450.
Tagan TG500-U37 @ 3k --> a better option compared to the above two.
Corsair VX450 @ 3.5k --> Great performance. Usually my recommendation. Especially with 5 year warranty.
Seasonic S12II 520w Bronze @ 4.1k --> if you want future upgrade headroom. Perhaps the best PSU in 4.1k.

which is better TAGAN TG500-U37 500W or SEASONICS12ii 520W?

I know this was a genuine query, but please stick to your thread from next time.

 

[avichandana20000]

I know this was a genuine query, but please stick to your thread from next time.

sorry i did not get u. requesting you to explain the issue.

 

[debraj]

Purchased a VX450 for 3.8k at MD Computers. Will be purchasing the HD5770 HAWK soon. But MD computers told me that they will give that at 7.8k once they get the supply this week. Anybody has got any idea regarding the prices in Kolkata.

 

[debraj]

So should I make 5770 Hawk my final choice?

After your suggestions should I make MSI 5770 HAWK my final choice for my budget of 8k Max (with my VX450 already purchased)?

 

[MegaMind]

Get 6770

 

[Skud]

5770 near 8k is not a good deal IMHO. Normal 5770/6770 should costs around 7k. You should rather look for these instead of HAWX.

 

[soumo27]

and if u wanna spend 8k; You can go for a 6790.....

 

[Skud]

That's right. But it needs a 500w PSu as per AMD's official specs and OP had already purchased Corsair VX450. Although its quite capable, probably pairing it with a 6790 would be a borderline case particularly if you OC in future.

 

[debraj]

so, whats the final word...
I have also heard that the cooling system is superb in Hawk which will definitely worth the extra penny....its noiseless and very well designed?

 

[Skud]

For me, for a graphics card you first pay for game performance and for everything else. The 5770 is already low in temps. But its your take ultimately.

 

[debraj]

Well...I called up few shops and they say this

6770- XFX available, at Rs. 7500, but it will need 600 watt PSU
6790- present at 7950, it will need 600 watt

Both shops told me that it wont be good to run at 450 watt...
If 6770 is better than 5770 then I am ready to take it tomorrow.
Should I go for 6790 for that extra price?

 

[Skud]

6770 is just a rebadged 5770 so no performance difference. And it needs a 450W PSU:-

AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 6770 Graphics

For the difference of 500 bucks 6790 is really worth it, but you need a 500w PSU, although I have a feeling your VX450 might just handle it:-

AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 6790 Graphics


PS: Don't listen to what these f***ing shopkeepers say. They might just want to sell a Zebronics Platinum or CM Extreme 600W PSU.

 

[debraj]

Should I take the risk of the 6790 with my 450 watt PSU? or should I stick with 6770?

In AMD's site it says we need 500Watt PSU...

AMD Radeonâ„¢ HD 6770 Graphics

But does that mean taking SLI into consideration or not. I will not be overclocking it by any means. Would It be safe to take with my VX450?

 

[Skud]

6770...

 

[debraj]

How much will be the performance gap?

Radeon HD 6770 vs Radeon HD 6790 – Performance Comparison Benchmarks @ Hardware Compare

Check out the memory bandwidth....it says 6790 is lot faster than 6770...