braber95 :
logainofhades :
Get yourself a mini ITX board with a proper x16 graphics slot and get a proper gaming card. Even a 7750 would be far better than a 610. Hell the 8600gt is probably a better card than that 610. A 610 is not a gaming card. It is an HTPC card.
But the 610 has a higher core clock, memory size, and 48 CUDA cores rather than the 8600's 32. How is it better?
braber95 :
Kindredsouls :
I can give you some more advice if I knew what exactly it is you want to do, what it is you have, and how much money you have to invest. Without specifics I can only generalize.
Well I'm cramming everything into an old xbox case, so I went with a mini itx for space saving. I guess I'm not looking to play recently released games as I have another computer I'm planning on upgrading later. I really only want a system to run games at low-mid settings. Sending the mobo I have right now back would be a huge pain, but I suppose it's do-oable. The only criteria is that the mobo is mini-itx, lga 1155, and under $100.
Ah ok, well that helps to know what your goal is!
Yeah, if you're ok with running olderish games then that is probably doable with the card you sent me. I'm not convinced though that the HD 4350 is actually any better then the 8600 you have right now. Especially if you weren't planning on spending any more money. I would probably stick with the 8600.
Knowing this is more of a secondary computer helps too. I'd just hate to see you get your hopes up that you can run BF3, Farcry 3, or something along those lines but you wouldn't be able too. Even on low settings. Most Indie games, Company of Heroes 1, possibly Starcraft 2 on low settings, should all be doable.