Upcomming upgrade - PSU question.

[Deleted]

Hello there.

This is my current configuration:

• Intel i5-750 (box cooler)
• Asus P7P55D-E LX
• Corsair 2 x 2GB DDR 3 1333
• Asus EAH5770 CUCore/2DI/1GD5
• HDD WD Caviar Black 500GB 7200 32MB SATA II
• Cooler Master GX550W
• Case: CM Centurion 534+
• 23" Eizo FORIS FS2333 + 32" Sony Bravia LCD TV for movies

I am planning to buy the upgrades on two "stages".

1st one:

• SSD Samsung 840 Pro 128GB (the ssd for system drive, old WD 500gb for storage)
• Intel i5-4440 (box cooler)
• Asus H87-PLUS

2nd one:

• Corsair Vengeance Pro 2 x 4GB DDR3 1600MHz
• Graphic Card: *
  Asus GTX660-DC2-2GD5 or Asus HD7850-DC2-2GD5-V2

So the question:
Can my PSU handle the consumption after both stages of upgrade?

* Suggests for that choice would be nice too.
Currently i am very disappointed with the AMD graphics card drivers. I play mostly WoW and with 2 latest driver releases(13.4 and 13.9) + the 13.10beta the game is crashing in DX11 mode(forced to play in dx9).. also glitches with water details from one of the last year's releases.
At the moment my decision is going for NVIDIA Graphics Card.

PS:
The components and brands are based on what i can find in the shops from country.

[chazus]

1) Skip the i5-4440, and get an i3-4340. It's cheaper, and better, especially for WoW.
2) Get the 840 EVO, instead of the 840 Pro.
3) It might be worthwhile to save some money and just get some more DDR3-1333 to go with what you already have (another 2x2)
4) Yes, The PSU can handle that as long as it's still in good shape
5) Depending on when you do get this, the nvidia 750ti might be available.

[Deleted]

In addition to chazus' advice, there's also the possibility of getting the R7-270X for the same price as the GTX660. In addition, you don't really need the Pro SSD for Stage 1, nor do you need the Vengeance Pro RAM. I'd suggest seeing if you can't get a 4670k and Z87 for stage 1, along with an aftermarket cooler. I'd also check to see if your PSU supports such a card.

[chazus]

Yeah, I'd say a better cpu (specifically 4670K) trumps having an SSD, as much as I love it. Performance is usually always a better bet than QoL/Loading times.

[Deleted]

Thanks for the replies guys.

The deadline to finish with this is the end of November/begining of December.

2) Get the 840 EVO, instead of the 840 Pro.

In addition, you don't really need the Pro SSD

The decision to for the 840 Pro is mostly for the 5 years warranty instead 3 years for the EVO and the difference in the price is acceptable for me.

3) It might be worthwhile to save some money and just get some more DDR3-1333 to go with what you already have (another 2x2)

I know that but i will sell my current mobo, cpu and ram to a friend when I'm done with the upgrading.

nor do you need the Vengeance Pro RAM

Yes I don't need it. But in my situation shop A don't have the non-Pro in stock but sells the Pro version cheaper than non-Pro in shop B which is lol.

4670k and Z87

I don't really think that I need these. Price difference is significant here between K cpu + Z87 chipset mobo and non-K cpu + H87 chipset.

4) Yes, The PSU can handle that as long as it's still in good shape

It is 3 years old.. and "survived a lot weather storms + failures from our electricity company. And I really can't complain from it .. it is the same as when i bought it. Also it have more 2 years warranty.

I really liked your suggestions for Graphics card:

5) Depending on when you do get this, the nvidia 750ti might be available.

Probably its release will be later from my deadline.

there's also the possibility of getting the R7-270X

This one seems very possible to happen.
But i think it will be too overpriced when it arrives here .. like always in my country.
And last question: Will my PSU can handle this beauty?

P.S
You mean R9-270X ,right?

[Deleted]

hegys, those all make sense.

And yes, I do mean the R9-270X. Pricings should be available in your country now for the new Radeon GPUs.