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flashrobin

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Alright so im new to the PC scene and right now my PC is with Intel HD graphics,so do I update my graphics card first?or what? I just would like a Average graphics card where I could probably games from 2012 AC2-AC3 Battlefield 3 etc...right now sometimes When I play games on the PC I get some lag here and their.I heard its because of the ram?Also How do I know what graphics card is compatible with my PC? I've asked this question before on some forums but the answers weren't really accurate.I have a Windows 8 right now..Thnx I plan on ordering it aswell.
Dell Intel R Core i3-2130 CPU @ 3.40 GHz(4 CPUs)
6144MB RAM
 

DSzymborski

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The real issue is the power supply. You want a CPU that pairs well with the GPU so that there are no bottlenecks. But the first consideration is what your power supply is - a pre-built PC not developed with specific gaming purposes (and sadly, some that are) frequently have low-grade power supplies that aren't fit for doing much more than the configuration the PC that comes in. Do you know anything more about your PC? Just the CPU isn't really sufficient information to give you a good answer.
 

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Is your PC a regular desktop or a Dell pre-built PC? Usually, PC assemblers like Dell uses small cases. It might be a problem for the length of the card. The card might be too long and not fit in your case. Also, these cases aren't good for airflow. If you put a big card in, it might overheat.

The power supply might also be a problem. Its usually a cheap model that won't be adequate for for a good graphics card.

If it is the case, then I'm afraid you might not be able to properly use anything above a Radeon 7750/7770 or a GTX 640.


Then there's your RAM. For them to work in dual-channel, you must put identical sticks in the slots. It looks like you have 3x2GB or 4GB+2GB. I'll save that for later when I know what kind of PC you have.
 

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If you don't know about it, then you'll have to unscrew the side panel and look at the make, model number and wattage.
 

flashrobin

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I have the model number and ok I cna do that
 

flashrobin

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It didn't reveal to me a power supply
 

Lord_Kitty

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It should be the grey/black box on the top of your case with wires are coming out. If there's no sticker on it, then its most likely a model not powerful enough to handle big graphics card.

We'll also have to know if your PC have a PCIe port. You might take a picture of your system and upload it here. That way, we'll know what ports you have, if you have a decent airflow and have a rough idea of the clearance for a graphics card.
 

flashrobin

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Is this sufficient enough?

I found out it was
CPU Type DualCore Intel Core i3-2130, 3400 MHz (34 x 100)
CPU #1 Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2130 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3393 MHz
PCI Device 8086-0102 / 1028-0574 (Rev 09)
 

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Found it
I found out it was
CPU Type DualCore Intel Core i3-2130, 3400 MHz (34 x 100)
CPU #1 Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2130 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3393 MHz
PCI Device 8086-0102 / 1028-0574 (Rev 09)
 

flashrobin

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Found it
I found out it was
CPU Type DualCore Intel Core i3-2130, 3400 MHz (34 x 100)
CPU #1 Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2130 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3393 MHz
PCI Device 8086-0102 / 1028-0574 (Rev 09)
 

RussK1

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Need to know what computer it is.

Example:

Dell Inspiron 17R - 5720
 

flashrobin

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Dell Inspiron 660s
 

DSzymborski

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An upgrade is going to be very difficult - that's a budget PC with very limited room for an upgrade. It has a slimline case and a generic 220W power supply. While normally I could recommend an HD 7750, an entry-level card that doesn't use much juice (and is powered from the motherboard), but the Inspiron 660s doesn't even have a slot for a graphics card - just a PCIe Half Mini Card slot, which isn't for a graphics card.

Essentially, this is a PC that can't really be made into a gaming PC outside the light gaming you can do with the integrated graphics.
 

RussK1

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The Inspiron 660s has a proprietary 220W (Huntkey) PSU and supposedly tested for use with a low-profile HD 7570 (rebranded 6570). It should be ok with most low-profile graphics cards that don't require an auxiliary power cable. Your options would be HERE. Make sure that any card you get is low-profile with mounting brackets and DO NOT require AUX power. ie: PCIe 6pin...

The 7750 is a good choice just be sure to get the DDR5 version and not the DDR3 version.


 

DSzymborski

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Am I wrong about the motherboard? I was under the impression that it had just the half mini card slot.
 

RussK1

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My understanding it has a free PCIe x16 & x1 slot and mini PCIe which is used for the WLAN card. To use the x16 slot he's need a small form factor card. Single slot low profile card...

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