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Tomka58
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Hi guys , so I have a question.Should I upgrade GPU first ( thinking about gtx 960 ) or CPU + MB ( thinking about i5-4460 ) , my current specs: i3-3220 , GTX 550 Ti 1Gb , 8gb ram , 1tb hdd and 420w PSU.

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upgrade the psu and gpu, then cpu

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graphics card for sure.

1gb of VRAM isn't enough for modern gaming, and 550ti is verrry old. Then I'd recommend grabbing an SSD, new PSU, then, a mobo + cpu.

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Can my PSU handle the GTX 960 ??? I will upgrade it later but will it be okay for now ???

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Then I'd recommend grabbing an SSD, new PSU, then, a mobo + cpu.

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Can my PSU handle the GTX 960 ??? I will upgrade it later but will it be okay for now ???

Depends. Exactly WHICH PSU it is? There is 420w-but-actually-200w and TRUE 420ws. If it is a real PSU, then it will hold a 960 just fine.

 

 

At any rate, where do you live and how much are you willing to spend?

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Depends. Exactly WHICH PSU it is? There is 420w-but-actually-200w and TRUE 420ws. If it is a real PSU, then it will hold a 960 just fine.

 

 

At any rate, where do you live and how much are you willing to spend?

Here is my PSU: http://www.tecnoware.com/Power-Fusion/Products/TECNoWARE-POWER-FUSION/PC-POWER-SUPPLY/FREE-SILENT/FREE-SILENT-420W-12-CM-PSU_844.html , I'm live in Lithuania , going to spend about 200euros first , the gtx 960 is around 200euros in my country.

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Here is my PSU: http://www.tecnoware.com/Power-Fusion/Products/TECNoWARE-POWER-FUSION/PC-POWER-SUPPLY/FREE-SILENT/FREE-SILENT-420W-12-CM-PSU_844.html , I'm live in Lithuania , going to spend about 200euros first , the gtx 960 is around 200euros in my country.

Yup, 0 quality. Buy a true PSU. Seasonic, EVGA, Corsair, XFX, Superflower, Rosewill, any of those will do.

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