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So I'm going to be purchasing some new computer parts to upgrade my computer.

I have a budget of 450GBP

I need:
SSD (to run to record gameplay to)
GPU (was thinking GTX970)
PSU (currently have 550W PSU although I think I need higher for this build although not too sure)
Computer Case

I will be using this computer for gameplay recording such as skyrim, minecraft, call of duty, battlefield etc and also for editing in programs like sony vegas.

My other computer parts currently consist of:
i5 3570K Processor
MSI G43-Z77A Motherboard
8GB RAM
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What Make and Model is your PSU?
Also I wouldn't suggest getting an SSD to record on as it will fill up in no time.
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SEN wrote What Make and Model is your PSU?
Also I wouldn't suggest getting an SSD to record on as it will fill up in no time.


this is my PSU: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Yes I thought about that for the SSD although the file sizes wont exceed 40GB each time so anything from 40 and above is fine
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Your current psu if its a decent one you'll be fine the 900 series use even less power this is what I'd suggest.

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What's your current case? You won't need any more than a 550W PSU for a single card rig, as long as it is decent quality. Open your case and find out the make and model of your PSU. Also, what is your current GPU?
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Sanctyy wrote What's your current case? You won't need any more than a 550W PSU for a single card rig, as long as it is decent quality. Open your case and find out the make and model of your PSU. Also, what is your current GPU?


This is my PSU: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

My case is the Zalman Z9 Plus

My current GPU is the AMD Radeon HD 7850 running on 2 monitors
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If you really wanna get the best gaming performance possible with your budget you could get this - [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

And save up abit more and get an SSD later.
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SEN wrote If you really wanna get the best gaming performance possible with your budget you could get this - [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

And save up abit more and get an SSD later.


The 970 is the best for the buck at the moment it can also be overclocked like a champ matching 980 performance.

especially when you extend the power limit >.>
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A little over, but I'd get this;
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Your current PSU is absolutely fine and you don't really need an upgrade. However, your XFX unit is non-modular, and the SeaSonic unit I suggested is fully modular. If that doesn't bother you, keep your current PSU and invest the extra £60 into a larger SSD.
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Sanctyy wrote A little over, but I'd get this;
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Your current PSU is absolutely fine and you don't really need an upgrade. However, your XFX unit is non-modular, and the SeaSonic unit I suggested is fully modular. If that doesn't bother you, keep your current PSU and invest the extra 60 into a larger SSD.


whats the difference between the PSU being non modular and modular?
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