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Could i upgrade the graphics card on this computer in the future?

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January 2, 2014 6:27:57 PM

Does this computer have the ability to acquire another modern(more powerful) graphics card in the future? Please explain your answer please, very many thanks!!!
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/desktop-pcs/desk...
and what types of graphics cards could it take?

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a b U Graphics card
January 2, 2014 6:33:47 PM

Yes, you can change the GPU. But to get significantly better, you'll also have to swap out that crappy 300W PSU.

And so begins the upgrade spiral. Cheap to start, more expensive once you outrun the basic capabilities.
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January 2, 2014 6:39:11 PM

USAFRet said:
Yes, you can change the GPU. But to get significantly better, you'll also have to swap out that crappy 300W PSU.

And so begins the upgrade spiral. Cheap to start, more expensive once you outrun the basic capabilities.


So would you say this computer was better in the long run then? tbh i only need a computer that will play games like the sims 3 and sim city in medium/high quality.

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/desktop-pcs/desk...
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a b U Graphics card
January 2, 2014 6:49:04 PM

TheSimsFan1996 said:
USAFRet said:
Yes, you can change the GPU. But to get significantly better, you'll also have to swap out that crappy 300W PSU.

And so begins the upgrade spiral. Cheap to start, more expensive once you outrun the basic capabilities.


So would you say this computer was better in the long run then? tbh i only need a computer that will play games like the sims 3 and sim city in medium/high quality.

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/desktop-pcs/desk...


At 680 quid, now you're well into the realm of 'you can build one better for the same price or less'.
ALL of the prebuilts skimp on one part or another. The ones normal people do not notice.
This one has no PSU listed = crap
An i7? Not needed for gaming.
RAM configuration? Unknown, other than "8GB" 1 stick? 2 sticks? Dual Channel? Who knows.
1 x PCI-E 2.0 slot.
USB 2.0 only

For that price, you can build much better.

Give a budget, and I'm sure some people will be along to give you a list of parts that actually work, rather than what they need to get rid of this week.
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