Can my hardware still work for games

adviner

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I have the following hardware below. Currently Im using the integrated video card. I was wondering if this gear and adding a better video card will be able to play games like Battlefield 3 & 4 at a good resolution. My monitor is a HP 2509m which has the following resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz. My power supply is only 300W so Im assuming I need to get a better one. If my hardware is good enough can anyone recommend a video card (one that will play games like above but not break the bank) and a power supply to meet those needs please. I will probably also replace the case to a better one if possible. Thanks

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad CPU 8Q300 2.5GHZ
Operating speed: Up to 2.5 GHz
Number of cores: 4
Socket: 775
Bus speed: 1333 MHz

RAM: 8 Gig

Motherboard:
anufacturer: Pegatron
Form factor: microATX - 24.4 cm (9.6 inches) x 24.4 cm (9.6 inches)
Chipset:
Northbridge chipset: Intel G43 Express
Southbridge chipset: Intel ICH10
Memory sockets: 4 x DDR3
Front side bus speeds: 1333/1066/800 MHz
Processor socket: 775
Expansion Slots:
1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card
3 PCI Express x1 slots
 

4slime

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It'll run them, but with 10-20FPS on the lowest of low settings. You would need to bump up the RAM and core speeds to get better FPS. Although, we really can't judge until we see what video card you want to get.
 

adviner

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And that is my plan to upgrade the video card. Any recommendations on a good but not too expensive card somewhere in the $150-200 range maybe. Hopefully one that doesn't get out of date to fast with newer games.

Thanks