Ok for a 380?

[8-Bit Ninja]

So the MSI 380 is only £150 and I want to replace my current gpu, I know that the processer is ideal, but I'm certain that I would gain more fps from a new gpu than I would from replacing my i3 with an i5.

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/9ppxXL

So will it be ok?

[HKZeroFive]

The one gripe I have is that PSU. I'd look to upgrading that to a SeaSonic/XFX one soon.

[8-Bit Ninja]

1 minute ago, huilun02 said:

Yes its fine.

 

Although if you don't already have an OS, get it from Reddit instead ($20) and try to reach for an i5

the PC picker list is my current pc - GPU, it broke last week

[8-Bit Ninja]

1 minute ago, HKZeroFive said:

The one gripe I have is that PSU. I'd look to upgrading that to a SeaSonic/XFX one soon.

in what way, i'm thinking of saving up for a fully modular one

[Castdeath97]

Yeah should be better than getting an i5. Get the R9 380, your PSU won't handle overclocking well though.

[8-Bit Ninja]

Just now, Castdeath97 said:

Yeah should be better than getting an i5. Get the R9 380, your PSU won't handle overclocking well though.

I don't like overclocking, its a personal thing

[HKZeroFive]

Just now, 8-Bit Ninja said:

in what way, i'm thinking of saving up for a fully modular one

Just a low tier PSU which isn't suitable/reliable enough for a rig like this. It'll hold out 'okay' for a bit but I'd look to upgrading it ASAP.

[8-Bit Ninja]

Just now, huilun02 said:

Ah you'll be fine then.

ok thank you, should I save up for a an i5, or a new psu after I buy the 380?

[8-Bit Ninja]

Just now, HKZeroFive said:

Just a low tier PSU which isn't  enough for a rig like this. It'll hold out 'okay' for a bit but I'd look to upgrading it ASAP.

What do you mean by "isn't suitable/reliable", could I cause any damage to my pc?

[HKZeroFive]

1 minute ago, 8-Bit Ninja said:

What do you mean by "isn't suitable/reliable", could I cause any damage to my pc?

It could fail and damage other components of your rig. Worst case scenario. I still wouldn't risk it.

[MagnusGrønstad]

2 minutes ago, 8-Bit Ninja said:

What do you mean by "isn't suitable/reliable", could I cause any damage to my pc?

people on this forum always complain about psu's. even though it can run for many years in a rig they always say that it's not good enough. just don't mention what psu you're using on this forum

[8-Bit Ninja]

3 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

It could fail and damage other components of your rig. Worst case scenario. I still wouldn't risk it.

il replace it asap, can I still get my 380 first? I should I forget it and get a new psu first

[HKZeroFive]

7 minutes ago, MagnusGrønstad said:

people on this forum always complain about psu's. even though it can run for many years in a rig they always say that it's not good enough. just don't mention what psu you're using on this forum

Still doesn't matter. Just because it worked for you doesn't mean it'll work for others.

 

You wanna know why we recommend better PSUs? Because cheap (and also often unreliable) PSUs always present a bigger likelihood of failing and damaging other parts of your PC. And I'd like others to avoid that same situation by not cheaping out on a PSU.

4 minutes ago, 8-Bit Ninja said:

il replace it asap, can I still get my 380 first? I should I forget it and get a new psu first

No, it's fine for now. Just replace the PSU soon and you should be fine

[MagnusGrønstad]

2 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

Still doesn't matter. Just because it worked for you doesn't mean it'll work for others.

 

You wanna know why we recommend better PSUs? Because unreliable PSUs always present a bigger likelihood of failing and damaging other parts of your PC. And I'd like others to avoid that same situation by not cheaping out on a PSU.

No, it's fine for now. Just replace the PSU soon and you should be fine

the thing I've found is that people ALWAYS say that I need to get a better psu even though I say I've got a gold psu or something overkill. so yea, I will always tell people to just not mention the model of their psu.

[HKZeroFive]

4 minutes ago, MagnusGrønstad said:

the thing I've found is that people ALWAYS say that I need to get a better psu even though I say I've got a gold psu or something overkill. so yea, I will always tell people to just not mention the model of their psu.

There will be people who are absolutely anal on PSUs. Maybe the NEXG1 is an exception but it isn't the worst, there are just better PSUs for its price.

 

I'm just pointing out the people who like to put cheap PSUs in gaming builds. Doesn't apply to everyone, just them really.

[MagnusGrønstad]

16 hours ago, HKZeroFive said:

There will be people who are absolutely anal on PSUs. Maybe the NEXG1 is an exception but it isn't the worst, there are just better PSUs for its price.

 

I'm just pointing out the people who like to put cheap PSUs in gaming builds. Doesn't apply to everyone, just them really.

yea. good point. maybe I was too agressive. but we're going too far off topic mate.