What do I upgrade first?

[The-New-Guy]

Hello I am new to all this computer DIY and I wanted to get a better gaming rig but I don't know what to up grade first the power supply or the graphics card first (I have a  Ge Force GT 640 and a 500w power supply) any help??

I need something that is cheepish so not a TITAN or anything that big just yet!!

[XiaoPigs]

Ello ello welcome to the forums first of all :)

 

I would say upgrade the GPU first. Your 500W power supply(As long as it's decent enough like 80+ Bronze or higher should be able to power something like a 7870.

[Wats]

A 500w psu is enough for some higher end cards like the 7950.

[grayperview]

graphics card, 500w if its a good quality PSU will be fine with most graphics cards, as long it has the 2 x 6 PCIe connectors.

[_ASSASSIN_]

GPU, as it's easiest, plus I think 500w can handle that new ASUS Direct mini GTX 670

[Emkryan]

I would make sure you have a decent PSU first. 500 is enough for any single card rig, but It's better to have a trusted brand with your entire system.

[WoodenMarker]

What's your budget and current specs?

[The-New-Guy]

I am not sure what my budget will be but I have looked at the ASUS Direct mini GTX 670 and it is too expensive something more like £100-£150 maybe

[Nicktrance]

I'd like more info on the PSU. 500W is enough but if it's low quality you should change that ASAP.

[Kajornkeat]

Like Nicktrance said, need more info on the PSU first. If it is a good one (corsair, silverstone, other 80+ bronze), you are good to go sir.

[The-New-Guy]

The PSU is corsair and it is 80+ bronze 

[Thunderjolt]

What about the 650 ti boost? That's a pretty good card for it's price. That or the 660. Or wait around for the 700 series cards of them.

[Zerotolerance94]

There's the HD 7790, they are fairly cheap and are decent cards, they OC pretty well and aren't power hungry. One of them from MSI or ASUS would be a sound investment. A friend of mine has two in crossfire and they bulldoze a lot of GPU intensive games.

[The-New-Guy]

Thank you all for the help I think I am going to set my eyes out on getting the MSI 7790 thank you all!!

[Zerotolerance94]

One small thing to watch though with the 7790 they CAN run a bit toasty from time to time other than that solid card.

[The-New-Guy]

Ok I will look out for that when/if I get one an if I get two in crossfire will I need a better PSU??