Computer build advice needed

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Hello all,

I am planning to build a computer soon and I need some advice.

So far I have

PSU: Corsair CMPSU-400CX 400Watt (80+ certified)

RAM: 4GB (2x2GB), 1600 MHz , DDR3  Corsair

I am planning to get

ASRock H77M, Core i3 3220,  (and here is the issue) Radeon 7770 or 7750.

 

I know 7770 performs better than 7750, but the question is, will the PSU be enough for a 7770? Also if you have thoughts about the build, please share.
 

Update:

I will use the pc at home, casual gaming, some rendering from time to time.

The budget: 350 usd / 2000 dkk (i don't mind going a bit over)

 

 
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so, you already own the PSU and RAM? What's your budget for the remaining parts?

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you should just be able to get away with using the 7770 on that psu, but it may explode later

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I have 7770 GPU and the minimum requirement for that GPU is 450w PSU for the whole system, so I would atleast recommend 500w PSU just to be on safe side {if you want to do overclock your CPU or GPU} and also please give us the purpose of your build as well as your budget!

Good Luck!

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Well, I would like to keep it around 350 usd (2000 danish krone).

The CPU that i chose has a low power consumption, but I am concerned about the graphics card. Will I get it to squeeze into the 400Watt PSU?

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how about the 7750? will it be a better choice for this psu?

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I have read reviews for each of those cards, they consume very low power! I have seen reviews for both where they were run on 350W PSUs! I think you will be just fine with the set up you have chosen. Go ahead and pick the 7770 if you want the extra performance, but either card will work.

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agree, both GPU does use very less power, but when manufacture requires the minumum of 450w PSU that's gotta to be reason for it and again just to be safe I would say get decent PSU of 450-500w (just a presonal thing I would rather keep extra watts then under)