Post: Upgrading My Graphics Card
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02-26-2015, 05:39 AM
#1
Riften
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CPU: i3-2125 @ 3.3 GHz
GPU: GeForce 8400 GS (replacing)
RAM: 4GB (Upgrading to 8GB)
PSU: 250w
(If you need more info just ask)
Now i'm not into PC gaming, I play on console (yes i know PCMR, whatever) and I was thinking about upgrading my video card to a XFX R7 250 graphics card (65w). I just want to play Fallout, & Skyrim on high-ultra settings if possible. I'm not going to be playing on it much as I do on console. I've been browsing the internet and I saw that that it is recommended to use a 400w PSU but people use a 250w even a 220w and it works fine. I don't have enough money to build a whole new PC so I have to work with what I got. I was wondering if there is another GPU that you recommend that is low profile. i have a tight budget of $100. If you could direct me to something better i'd really appreciate it.
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02-26-2015, 01:01 PM
#2
Rawr
Can’t trickshot me!
With a R7 250, you're going to be playing those games with lowest settings, struggling for 30 FPS. You're going to need a new PSU if you want to use a GPU that can handle those games with the settings you asked for. Save up another ~$150.
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Rawr ; 02-26-2015 at 01:07 PM.
02-27-2015, 06:04 AM
#3
Cryptic
Former Staff | Content Manager
Originally posted by Riften
Hi, I have a computer that I want to upgrade. It's an old computer so it has bad specs.
CPU: i3-2125 @ 3.3 GHz
GPU: GeForce 8400 GS (replacing)
RAM: 4GB (Upgrading to 8GB)
PSU: 250w
(If you need more info just ask)
Now i'm not into PC gaming, I play on console (yes i know PCMR, whatever) and I was thinking about upgrading my video card to a XFX R7 250 graphics card (65w). I just want to play Fallout, & Skyrim on high-ultra settings if possible. I'm not going to be playing on it much as I do on console. I've been browsing the internet and I saw that that it is recommended to use a 400w PSU but people use a 250w even a 220w and it works fine. I don't have enough money to build a whole new PC so I have to work with what I got. I was wondering if there is another GPU that you recommend that is low profile. i have a tight budget of $100. If you could direct me to something better i'd really appreciate it.
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CPU: i3-2125 @ 3.3 GHz
GPU: GeForce 8400 GS (replacing)
RAM: 4GB (Upgrading to 8GB)
PSU: 250w
(If you need more info just ask)
Now i'm not into PC gaming, I play on console (yes i know PCMR, whatever) and I was thinking about upgrading my video card to a XFX R7 250 graphics card (65w). I just want to play Fallout, & Skyrim on high-ultra settings if possible. I'm not going to be playing on it much as I do on console. I've been browsing the internet and I saw that that it is recommended to use a 400w PSU but people use a 250w even a 220w and it works fine. I don't have enough money to build a whole new PC so I have to work with what I got. I was wondering if there is another GPU that you recommend that is low profile. i have a tight budget of $100. If you could direct me to something better i'd really appreciate it.
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That GPU won't cut it. Why only play 2 games on PC? That's a waste of a good PC.
I'd recommend at least a r9 270x.
02-27-2015, 06:06 AM
#4
Riften
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Originally posted by Cryptic
That GPU won't cut it. Why only play 2 games on PC? That's a waste of a good PC.
I'd recommend at least a r9 270x.
I'd recommend at least a r9 270x.
i hardly play games on it. its not really for heavy gaming. just something to have some fun on. i dont plan on playing newer games. i like games like fallout and skyrim only. and my budget is $100 so something that wont make me get liek 10 fps on those games
02-27-2015, 07:47 AM
#5
Oneup
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Originally posted by Riften
i hardly play games on it. its not really for heavy gaming. just something to have some fun on. i dont plan on playing newer games. i like games like fallout and skyrim only. and my budget is $100 so something that wont make me get liek 10 fps on those games
Well you don't need 8GB's of ram in that case. You can use that money towards a better card and power supply.
02-27-2015, 09:55 AM
#6
SysLogs
Haxor!
Originally posted by 1UP
Well you don't need 8GB's of ram in that case. You can use that money towards a better card and power supply.
^ Yup, 6 would be the sweet spot if you were going to upgrade though.
As already mentioned you'll need to upgrade that PSU before you make any other component upgrades.
If I were in your situation, I'd save for a little while and spend the extra and get parts that will do the job well and last.
02-27-2015, 12:59 PM
#8
Riften
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Originally posted by SysLogs
^ Yup, 6 would be the sweet spot if you were going to upgrade though.
As already mentioned you'll need to upgrade that PSU before you make any other component upgrades.
If I were in your situation, I'd save for a little while and spend the extra and get parts that will do the job well and last.
As already mentioned you'll need to upgrade that PSU before you make any other component upgrades.
If I were in your situation, I'd save for a little while and spend the extra and get parts that will do the job well and last.
if i were to get a new power supply do i need a new motherboard?
02-27-2015, 04:30 PM
#10
Toke
PC Master Race
Originally posted by Riften
Hi, I have a computer that I want to upgrade. It's an old computer so it has bad specs.
CPU: i3-2125 @ 3.3 GHz
GPU: GeForce 8400 GS (replacing)
RAM: 4GB (Upgrading to 8GB)
PSU: 250w
(If you need more info just ask)
Now i'm not into PC gaming, I play on console (yes i know PCMR, whatever) and I was thinking about upgrading my video card to a XFX R7 250 graphics card (65w). I just want to play Fallout, & Skyrim on high-ultra settings if possible. I'm not going to be playing on it much as I do on console. I've been browsing the internet and I saw that that it is recommended to use a 400w PSU but people use a 250w even a 220w and it works fine. I don't have enough money to build a whole new PC so I have to work with what I got. I was wondering if there is another GPU that you recommend that is low profile. i have a tight budget of $100. If you could direct me to something better i'd really appreciate it.
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CPU: i3-2125 @ 3.3 GHz
GPU: GeForce 8400 GS (replacing)
RAM: 4GB (Upgrading to 8GB)
PSU: 250w
(If you need more info just ask)
Now i'm not into PC gaming, I play on console (yes i know PCMR, whatever) and I was thinking about upgrading my video card to a XFX R7 250 graphics card (65w). I just want to play Fallout, & Skyrim on high-ultra settings if possible. I'm not going to be playing on it much as I do on console. I've been browsing the internet and I saw that that it is recommended to use a 400w PSU but people use a 250w even a 220w and it works fine. I don't have enough money to build a whole new PC so I have to work with what I got. I was wondering if there is another GPU that you recommend that is low profile. i have a tight budget of $100. If you could direct me to something better i'd really appreciate it.
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Gtx 750ti 2gb should work good and be about $100
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