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iKerr

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I've had the same gaming computer for around 2 and a half years, recently some games I play lag at top settings at 1920*1080 resolution, what would be the best way to improve gameplay on my current rig or should I reduce resolution? Games like Rome 2, F1 2013, Assetto Corsa

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601)
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 940 @ 2.93GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.9GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8190MB RAM
Page File: 4933MB used, 11445MB available
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 560
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Display Memory: 4050 MB
Dedicated Memory: 978 MB
Shared Memory: 3071 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (50Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: TOSHIBA-TV


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iKerr

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Sorry for the wait just had to take it apart but I couldn't find a maker or anything on the actual PSU so I had to dig through my old papers and I think it's a POWERCOOL - PCAUBA. However it could be a PC450AUBA, PC550AUBA or maybe higher. Sorry if you need to know definitely which one I can find out tomorrow I reckon
 
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markwp

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Powercool is a very, very low end psu and is liable to cause you headaches. I would suggest upgrading your psu to a solid 500-600w unit from XFX, Corsair (TX), Seasonic or Antec. You might also want to check out the new EVGA line of psu's -- nice units and really good pricing.

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iKerr

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Would any of these fit the bill or do you recommend a more expensive one?
http://www.dabs.com/products/corsair-500w-builder-series-cx-80--bronze-atx-power-supply-8CDD.html?src=3
http://www.dabs.com/products/coolermaster-600w-g-series-g600w-80--bronze-power-supply-8Z2T.html?src=3
http://www.dabs.com/products/evga-500w-500b-80-plus-bronze-power-supply-8Y92.html?refs=50385&src=3

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