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Upgrade Acer X1301 PSU, Case, and Graphics Card?

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July 20, 2013 6:31:40 AM

Okay...I know there's another post on this forum about this very pc and situation (trying to upgrade this):http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/293739-28-upgrade-ace... I want to move the components of my PC to a new case with a PSU included, I was thinking about 430w for the PSU, so I can have more options later on. I am a complete noob at computer components, so I don't know if I trust myself moving all the components to a new case! Would it require removing the cpu, reapplying thermal stuff, any soldiering, or anything of that nature? or is it really just unplugging ports and screws? Would it be worth it to even upgrade this pc? I have a lot of games which can't really be played because of the graphics card, the G210 really can only push older games or Half-Life 2 well at all! My idea was to switch to a new case, PSU included, and also replace the graphics card to one that will play games like Skyrim at least at 30 fps on mid-high settings! I have a budget of around $150, so any suggestions? Thanks!

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a b U Graphics card
July 20, 2013 7:19:59 AM

Get this combination
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1iFT6

You would not need to remove cpu cooler so no issues



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July 20, 2013 11:14:54 AM

Sn1992 said:
Get this combination
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1iFT6

You would not need to remove cpu cooler so no issues



Dont forget to close the post by selecting best answer


Wow, thanks man! So quick question, will my cpu hold me back much? (AMD Athlon II Dual-Core cpu at around 2.7 ghz)
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a b U Graphics card
July 20, 2013 11:51:42 AM

Get a bttr cpu if u can
Whats ur mobo ???
It will even bttleneck ur new graphics card so better to change it







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July 20, 2013 12:01:07 PM

Sn1992 said:
Get a bttr cpu if u can
Whats ur mobo ???
It will even bttleneck ur new graphics card so better to change it




http://i.imgur.com/asKKwVl.jpg Referring to the "Mainboard" section... is this sufficient enough?
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a b U Graphics card
July 20, 2013 12:04:20 PM

Srry to to say but u hv to upgrade ur cpu n mobo both
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July 20, 2013 12:07:16 PM

Sn1992 said:
Srry to to say but u hv to upgrade ur cpu n mobo both


So it isn't really worth upgrading this machine? Any suggestions on a low profile card that will give me considerably better performance than the g210, not be bottlenecked, and run well with 220w? Lol asking a lot here considering 220 is nothing to most gpus!
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a b U Graphics card
July 20, 2013 12:12:34 PM

Gt210 would need 300w supply minimum
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July 20, 2013 12:15:56 PM

Sn1992 said:
Gt210 would need 300w supply minimum


I'm never getting a OEM pc again XD well thanks for the help anyways!
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a b U Graphics card
July 20, 2013 12:18:23 PM

Yes they r nt wrth it



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a b U Graphics card
July 20, 2013 12:19:52 PM

You ll need a complete system upgrade for about a minimum of 300$
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