Post: Need to update my graphics...... I'm a noob with hardware
07-08-2011, 09:09 PM #1
Cpt.Slow
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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); So basicly i cant even play TF2 or AOE3 as my graphics are that shit so bascily i need to upgrade.......

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So i need to upgrade my graphics i think.. so can you guys help me out? Im from UK so i would need to buy from UK ebay ( You must login or register to view this content. ) but how much would it be? i just need one thats better than my current one not over kill......please give a me a price of a new one thats better! Smile

here is the back of my pc if it helps(would i be able to put a new graphics card in?)

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07-08-2011, 09:14 PM #2
USSR
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I just got the Nvidia GTS 450 and no the back of the PC dosen't help to see if it will work Smile Use one of the websites online to scan your pc to see if it is compatible with your PC.

I got the GTS 450 for £80 and its really good. Can play MW2 and COSad AwesomeBlack Ops on very high and bad company 2 on very high. It will most definitely play TF3 and AO3 on the highest setting.

Can you post your processor,ram etc? (On win7 go to Control Panel - System)

-Pumpkin

Edit : I see you posted your specs nvm... :mad:
07-08-2011, 09:17 PM #3
Cpt.Slow
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Originally posted by Pumpkin View Post
I just got the Nvidia GTS 450 and no the back of the PC dosen't help to see if it will work Smile Use one of the websites online to scan your pc to see if it is compatible with your PC.

I got the GTS 450 for £80 and its really good. Can play MW2 and COSad AwesomeBlack Ops on very high and bad company 2 on very high. It will most definitely play TF3 and AO3 on the highest setting.

Can you post your processor,ram etc? (On win7 go to Control Panel - System)

-Pumpkin

Edit : I see you posted your specs nvm... :mad:

Here they are anyways Smile You must login or register to view this content.
07-08-2011, 09:20 PM #4
USSR
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Originally posted by Cpt.Slow View Post
Here they are anyways Smile You must login or register to view this content.


It should work with your PC, but I would use an online scanner first. The GTS 250 I believe is also quite good and will play TF2 on medium-high. But I would go for the GTS 450 because its only a little more expensive and is future-proof.

If you want I can explain how to insert a graphics card, I can make a video tomorrow (if you remind me) showing me removing and adding one.
07-08-2011, 09:27 PM #5
Cpt.Slow
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Originally posted by Pumpkin View Post
It should work with your PC, but I would use an online scanner first. The GTS 250 I believe is also quite good and will play TF2 on medium-high. But I would go for the GTS 450 because its only a little more expensive and is future-proof.

If you want I can explain how to insert a graphics card, I can make a video tomorrow (if you remind me) showing me removing and adding one.


Ok what websites can i use to see if my computer can use a certain graphics card?

Also do you think the gts250 is enough or could i get one cheaper, im not bothered about price its just i dont want to be going over kill when i will hardlly play TF2 or other games so playing on high detail wouldn't bother me

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Originally posted by Pumpkin View Post
It should work with your PC, but I would use an online scanner first. The GTS 250 I believe is also quite good and will play TF2 on medium-high. But I would go for the GTS 450 because its only a little more expensive and is future-proof.

If you want I can explain how to insert a graphics card, I can make a video tomorrow (if you remind me) showing me removing and adding one.

Also would this be any good to play it on bare minimum? You must login or register to view this content.
07-08-2011, 09:29 PM #6
USSR
Great Communist Nation
Originally posted by Cpt.Slow View Post
Ok what websites can i use to see if my computer can use a certain graphics card?

Also do you think the gts250 is enough or could i get one cheaper, im not bothered about price its just i dont want to be going over kill when i will hardlly play TF2 or other games so playing on high detail wouldn't bother me

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Also would this be any good to play it on bare minimum? You must login or register to view this content.


The 8400gs wouldn't be too good I don't think. I just upgraded from the 8800gt which played bad company 2 on medium... I'd go for the GTS 250 and I think you can use nvidia to scan your system. If not just look up on google.

Edit: Don't be fooled by the "1GB" its really only 512mb and it the 'wasted system memory' it uses just slows down your PC.

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07-08-2011, 09:37 PM #7
ShinigamiUzi
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Originally posted by Cpt.Slow View Post
So basicly i cant even play TF2 or AOE3 as my graphics are that shit so bascily i need to upgrade.......

Here is my specs.... You must login or register to view this content.


So i need to upgrade my graphics i think.. so can you guys help me out? Im from UK so i would need to buy from UK ebay ( You must login or register to view this content. ) but how much would it be? i just need one thats better than my current one not over kill......please give a me a price of a new one thats better! Smile

here is the back of my pc if it helps(would i be able to put a new graphics card in?)

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ATI is cheaper than Nvidia and it got the same spec

Btw, u can get 1GB DDR2 about 65$

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07-08-2011, 09:40 PM #8
Cpt.Slow
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Originally posted by PsychoReaperZ View Post
ATI is cheaper than Nvidia and it got the same spec

Btw, u can get 1GB DDR2 about 65$


Could you possibly link me to one off uk ebay please? Smile You must login or register to view this content.
07-08-2011, 09:48 PM #9
ShinigamiUzi
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Originally posted by Cpt.Slow View Post
Could you possibly link me to one off uk ebay please? Smile You must login or register to view this content.


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It's 64

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Originally posted by Cpt.Slow View Post
Could you possibly link me to one off uk ebay please? Smile You must login or register to view this content.


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It's 65
07-08-2011, 09:48 PM #10
ShinigamiUzi
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Originally posted by Cpt.Slow View Post
Could you possibly link me to one off uk ebay please? Smile You must login or register to view this content.


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It's 65

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