- Jul 8, 2013
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Hi, I'm clueless when it comes to hardware and computer building.
Recently I began using my old Dell Vostro 200 to play some games on Steam. However, multiple games require Shader Model 3.0+, and one recommends at least having Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or better.
I need to upgrade my graphics card and PSU, and right now I'm looking at the EVGA GeForce GTX 650 and the Corsair CX 430 Watt.
Do I need to upgrade anything else as well, such as CPU or mobo?
Is the power supply enough or should I get the 500W? Also, should I add cooling fans or anything?
The computer has a PCIe x16 and PCIe x1 ports, so would the GTX 650 fit, or would the PCIe version be an issue?
Also, how can I check whether the PSU will fit (physically check?)
Dell Vostro 200 Mini Tower
OS: Windows 8 Pro 32-bit
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 @ 2.53GHz Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM: 8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (6-6-6-18)
Mobo: Dell Inc. 0CU409 (Socket 775)
Graphics Card: Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Family (Dell)
I don't think I'll be playing any graphic-intensive AAA games, so I don't plan on getting some crazy gaming rig, just attempting to get the computer to play some games that I can't on a stupid Macbook.
Sorry for having so many questions...
Recently I began using my old Dell Vostro 200 to play some games on Steam. However, multiple games require Shader Model 3.0+, and one recommends at least having Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or better.
I need to upgrade my graphics card and PSU, and right now I'm looking at the EVGA GeForce GTX 650 and the Corsair CX 430 Watt.
Do I need to upgrade anything else as well, such as CPU or mobo?
Is the power supply enough or should I get the 500W? Also, should I add cooling fans or anything?
The computer has a PCIe x16 and PCIe x1 ports, so would the GTX 650 fit, or would the PCIe version be an issue?
Also, how can I check whether the PSU will fit (physically check?)
Dell Vostro 200 Mini Tower
OS: Windows 8 Pro 32-bit
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 @ 2.53GHz Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM: 8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (6-6-6-18)
Mobo: Dell Inc. 0CU409 (Socket 775)
Graphics Card: Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Family (Dell)
I don't think I'll be playing any graphic-intensive AAA games, so I don't plan on getting some crazy gaming rig, just attempting to get the computer to play some games that I can't on a stupid Macbook.
Sorry for having so many questions...
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