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Heys, I'm just wondering if it'd be possible to upgrade an Dell Inspiron (Doesn't have that much knowledge on computer hardware). Mainly just a PSU/VideoCard upgrade to get better frames while playing games. I haven't touched anything inside the computer yet. The model is 0XR1GT. Any recommandations for what to upgrade it to would be awesome. Thanks.

Just a sidenote. Would it be better to just build a new computer from scratch, or upgrade this one? (I only have around an 750$ CDN~ budget)
 
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Kisianik

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Video card and PSUI as advised above, however 660 TI is overkill for the money, I was thinking the same, but stopped at GTX660 non TI and happy so far, saved me about $80.
You have Inspiron 660 judging by motherboard model you provided.

Above recommendations apply only if you have Mini Tower version see below

dell-inspiron-660.jpg


If it is looks smaller let us know ASAP.

Now final question, which processor you have, id can be single, dual or quad - if you have single like G2020 you can upgrade up to i5, in this case you don't need new PC. If your PC was the first production model, you might have crappy processor and upgrades are not recommended.
So, prior upgrading get CPUZ http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
Install and provide information - processor name as it is written, do not run full report, too much for nothing.

Your turn now.
 
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I believe it is the Mini tower version. (Looks similar to the ss you posted, I think its around 6/7 by 13ish~ inches)
Currently its running an Intel Core i5 3330 CPU @ 3.00 GHZ processor as stated on CPU-Z.
 
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In terms of processor you already have the top one, or somewhere very close - you cannot update this to i7 unfortunately.

So, what ever advised is good to go, video card will fit nicely.

This setup will play Crysis 3 and BF3 on good settings, actually BF3 on Ultra easy. Do you need to build new one, I don't think so for at least another 2 years or so.
 
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