Making a PC- Recommendations

[Squilliam]

SpartenOmega117 said:

Squilliam said:

Why not a case like this with power supply? Its cheaper than buying both seperately even if it isn't bling.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129024

 

looks good but I need at least a 550 watt psu so the graphics card i want to get works. do you have any recommendations for a good graphics card that works with a 500 watt psu??

The power supply included is high quality it'll give that card all the power it needs and more. They only say 550w because people buy crappy power supplies and they want to remove their liability.

In any case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150477&cm_re=5850-_-14-150-477-_-Product

An HD 5850 for $179 after rebate

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102914&cm_re=6950-_-14-102-914-_-Product

HD 6950 for $299 which can be flashed into an HD 6970

Are both better bets and consume less power.