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So I have $450 to spend and upgrade my computer. My current rig is as follows: FX-6300 | Sapphire 7870 GHz edition(one of the fans is out)  |  samsung evo 120gb   |  corsair cx500w  |  1tb toshiba HDD | Gigabyte 970a-ds3(crossfire ready)  |  8gb Patriot Ram  |  EDIT:Hyper 212 plus

 

So I thought about crossfiring but then I realized how expensive amd cards are. So now I'm thinking about buying a MSI 770 and a Corsair CX750m. 750w because just for the future.

 

And also is this PSU any good? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438007

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Get a asus or evga 770. Because from this guy @ evga's customer service and warranty stuff is awesome. 

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If you're okay with the current gaming performance, I'd get a ssd and perhaps upgrade your peripherals instead. 

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If you're okay with the current gaming performance, I'd get a ssd and perhaps upgrade your peripherals instead. 

I already have top of the line keyboard, mouse, microphone and so on. And I already have a 120gb samsung evo.

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I already have top of the line keyboard, mouse, microphone and so on. And I already have a 120gb samsung evo.

In that case, just get a 770 and skip the new psu. 

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id say just get like a 780, if you can squeeze it in your budget with selling the 7870 maybe

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In that case, just get a 770 and skip the new psu. 

I don't think my current 500w PSU can handle it.

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If you don't mind returns/refurbished, EVGA I would say once every 2-3 weeks has stock of cards (they state on Facebook when they have them it. They carry a one year warranty and 770 can be had for around $270. 500W can handle it. 

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I'm with WoodenMarker, there's no reason to upgrade the PSU.

 

You can get an EVGA BStock 780 for your budget.

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I would buy a water cooler and overclock that 6300 to 4.5GHz+

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I would buy a water cooler and overclock that 6300 to 4.5GHz+

Would a Hyper 212 plus be enough to oc some?

 

Do you really need to upgrade or do you just want to?

Its a bit of both. My 7870 isn't doing to well and I also recently go a bit of money so i figured why not.

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Would a Hyper 212 plus be enough to oc some?

 

Its a bit of both. My 7870 isn't doing to well and I also recently go a bit of money so i figured why not.

Are you planning to sell your 7870,it'll help with the cost.

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Yes however the money I get from the GPU I will save.

Get a EVGA 770 like said before :D

And try to OC that CPU.

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Would a Hyper 212 plus be enough to oc some?

 

Its a bit of both. My 7870 isn't doing to well and I also recently go a bit of money so i figured why not.

A 212 plus should get you to 4.2-4.3GHz. A water cooler like a CM 240M should get you to 4.8-4.9GHz.

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If you get a 770 get one from EVGA, their warranty and customer support is fucking amazing.

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