AMD Radeon HD 6570 Upgrade

Tombstone24 · Dec 5, 2013

I have a dell Optiplex 745 desktop that I am using for a gaming computer, (Pathetic, I know,) and I wanted to know if I could get this upgrade. My specs are:
-4gb DDr2 ram
-750gb 7200 rpm SATA HDD
-Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz (I currently have a Pentium D 945 3.4Ghz but I am upgrading to what is to the left)
-Current GPU is AMD Sapphire Radeon HD 6450 1gb ddr3
-280 Watt Proprietary PSU (Cannot be replaced with something better)

So there you have it, those are my specs. If another thing is needed, I will add it. Also, please tell me if it is worth it, or should I just stick to what I have.

Charlie Pawlak · Dec 5, 2013

You will need a 320w power supply at least if you want to fit in that core 2 duo

Tombstone24 · Dec 5, 2013

But the core 2 duo is not very power demanding. I think it is like 40 watts.
This card only consumes ten more watts than my current one takes.

fudoka711 · Dec 5, 2013

What kind of proprietary psu is it? If you go to newegg.com, you can find a few varieties of psu's.

Tombstone24 · Dec 6, 2013

I dunno some weird L shaped psu that will only fit in this case.

fudoka711 · Dec 6, 2013

Tombstone24 :

Try checking newegg or amazon to see if they have a psu like that. If not, then I think you will be fine with an HD7750, or HD6570 if your budget is lower. I'm a little hesitant to recommend the HD6670 as it actually requires more power than the HD7750.

How many amps does your PSU have on the +12v rail(s)? If it has a total of at least 16A, you should be fine to get the HD7750. If it's lower at like 14A, get the HD6570.

To make it a worthwhile upgrade, I think it's better if you were able to get the HD7750, the HD6570 will be better, but not that much better.

Tombstone24 · Dec 6, 2013

So I should also look at the 7750? Hmm. I will decide whether or not that would be a good price. Also, please remember that I don't have much room to play around with. I am not totally concerned about power, it is space. I can only do low profile cards. Keep that in mind.

Tombstone24 · Dec 6, 2013

Also, from my user experience, I have decided that Sapphire is a good, solid, reliable brand. I have had this card since I think mid July without a single problem. How about visiontek?

Tombstone24 · Dec 6, 2013

Oh also, can I run this with only 4GB of ram?

Tombstone24 · Dec 6, 2013

I just am wondering what the best upgrade for my budget of like 50 dollars at most? I know that won't get me very far but, you know.

smeezekitty · Dec 6, 2013

http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-100357LP-128-bit-Express-Profile/dp/B0095MRLJ2

Tombstone24 · Dec 7, 2013

What does it mean by two pack? Does it actually come with two? If so that would be a wonderful deal.

Tombstone24 · Dec 7, 2013

Also, how much bigger is the fan inside this thing than the heatsink that is on the one I have now?

Tombstone24 · Dec 7, 2013

I just looked for myself, and it looks like the heatsink/fan thing doesn't come back any farther than the heatsink on my current card, so that should work, and it looks like it is not too long. Will this work with the bios and stuff like that?

smeezekitty · Dec 7, 2013

If the 6450 works I don't see why the 7750 wouldn't

Tombstone24 · Dec 7, 2013

Will the 7750 run at full speed on the Mobo that these computers come with?

Tombstone24 · Dec 7, 2013

Does the 7750 have a dedicated power wire? If so, I cannot use it.

a1blaster · Dec 7, 2013

Tombstone24 :

no, just plug and play...no external power required

fudoka711 · Dec 9, 2013

Tombstone24 :

You won't be able to get an upgrade for only $50. The HD7750 will be anywhere from $70 after rebates to $100 full price. I prefer sapphire, but if you can get a great price on a vistiontek (I have seen them as low as $65 after rebates). Make sure you measure the x,y,z dimensions carefully, each card is going to have different configurations.

4GB ram is fine.

Also, please check your PSU and see how many Amps it has on the +12v rail(s) before making any purchases.

giantbucket · Dec 9, 2013

how about a 7850 for $120? a bit of a dollar stretch, and you might have to be creative to actually fit it in the case... or run the case topless!!!

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=77797&vpn=FX-785A-ZNL4&manufacture=XFX&promoid=1115

smeezekitty · Dec 9, 2013

Dang thats a good price. I'd probably buy it if my CPU wouldn't bottleneck the hell out of it.
But I think the OP cannot fit it in their case.

giantbucket · Dec 9, 2013

nothin' that a hacksaw couldn't fix! it's a Dell case, not exactly a collectible... and per-dollar-spent, it would likely be reasonably future-proof for AT LEAST a few months.....

fudoka711 · Dec 9, 2013

giantbucket :

The OP only has a 280W PSU, which doesn't sound like it can be replaced. Also $120 is way out of budget =(

Tombstone24 · Dec 26, 2013

It seems that I can get the Radeon HD 7750 because it has a small power footprint of 50 watts and my PSU can do that. In that case, I can get it. I may be able to get it for 100 dollars. If it proves way better than my current card, it will have been worth it, and my computer would be basically maxed out in capabilities.

fudoka711 · Dec 28, 2013

Tombstone24 :

I think you will be fine with an hd7750. It's max tdp is like 56w.

Your pc won't be able to be upgraded any further at this point, not with any logical upgrades I think.

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