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c_howard78

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I'm new to PC gaming and I need help determining if my build will be able to play the games I want to be able to play.

So I built my first Desktop a few months ago and I held off on buying a graphics card at first because my motherboard had onboard video. I figured I could get by and save up to get a nice graphics card. Well it's getting close to Christmas so I think it's time for me to upgrade and get a little present for myself.

I have been told to get either a GTX 760 or Radeon HD 7970.

This is my build:

CPU- AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard- MSI 760GM-P23 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory- Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage- Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Thanks I appreciate any help I can get.
 
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recommended PSU brands are Seasonic, Corsair & XFXi recommend a 550W-650W PSU for either of the GPU's you listed...
the 7970 is the more powerful of the 2
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Ok thanks for the help. Do you think I'll be able to run those games with this setup?
 
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absolutely, however depending on your monitor resolution, you may have to adjust graphics setting on some games to achieve optimal FPS.
 
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c_howard78

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Ok cool. I've been using my 32" Samsung tv and it's been working great. I'd like to continue to use it rather than going out and buying a new monitor.
 
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So I have another question regarding my build and you helped me out last time and I hoped you might be able to this time. My tv is a 1366x768 resolution.

My Build is:

CPU- AMD FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard- MSI 760GM-P23 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory- Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage- Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

I also have a 600w PSU and I've got it all in an ATX mid tower case.

So my question is If I decide to go with a GTX 760 or Radeon HD 7970 etc. will I be able to fit it all into my Case? or am I going to have to settle for a smaller card?

Thanks again for your help I really do appreciate it.
 
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ATX mid tower case should usually be okay as long as there is a free PCIe slot and no other things overlapping. Best way would be to take a photo of the open case and post it here so we can be 100% sure.
 
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