looking for a compatible graphics card.

nicko133 · Jan 28, 2014

Hey guys.
New to the pc gaming and I know my pc isnt anything special. Im looking for a graphics card to replace the integrated one. At the moment skyrim runs at like 2-5 fps ( extremely un-playable as im sure you know)
Technically the intergrated graphics should be the only thing holding me back. Can anyone suggest a card that will work in my pc.
I have a compaq presario cq3020an
Here are the specs ( I did add another 2gb stick of ram): http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uk&lc=en&docname=c01800250

Its crap I know. Cant afford a new one. Help!!!
Thanks in advance.

ihog · Jan 28, 2014

Budget? Keep in mind you're gonna need a new power supply as well.

RaiCoss · Jan 28, 2014

ihog :

Not really. A Radeon 7750 would be a good choice, and that can power itself entirely off the PCI-e slot.

Beezy · Jan 28, 2014

probably nothing more expensive/better than an HD 7750 or GTX 650/650ti for that dual core processor, or else more would be a waste. if you are needing something cheaper do tell

RaiCoss · Jan 28, 2014

Beezy :

That was my thinking too.

nicko133 · Jan 28, 2014

Ok so I think either a 7750 or the gtx 650 sounds good. Im leaning more to the gtx. Will I need a larger power supply for it?
Also in your personal opinion, what would you pick?

Beezy · Jan 28, 2014

NVIDIA cards generally draws less power than amd cards. Tell us the make n model of the power supply unit. Info should be on the Psu itself

nicko133 · Jan 28, 2014

Ok so it is a hipro and the model is: hp-d2537f3h

nicko133 · Jan 28, 2014

Ok so im looking at replacing the psu as wel. I may as well. Any opinions?

nicko133 · Jan 28, 2014

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1435&products_id=25721
Is this the one youre referring to?

Beezy · Jan 28, 2014

yeah you will want a new PSU. if you decided on the GTX 650/650ti you will need a quality 450w PSU (leave some headroom for safe operating temps etc) . XFX, Seasonic, Super Flower, CiT, Antec, Corsair all good brands. you could get away with less watts but make sure you get enough amps on the 12v rail of the psu in question.

Beezy · Jan 28, 2014

also try to stick with a card that has 2 fans. one fan tends to get loud and hotter than the 2 fans solution.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121725

nicko133 · Jan 28, 2014

Thanks for the help beezy. One more question, with the psu. What ports should I be looking for? The one I have now has p1 to p8 on the cables. Sorry I am a bit of a noob at this. This computer is kinda just for practice until I get to build a full gaming pc. But so far thanks

Beezy · Jan 28, 2014

nicko133 :

I wish I could help here but im not sure about ports..

Beezy · Jan 28, 2014

I know most NEW power supply's will work fine with older tech. but using an old power supply with new tech might not work so good. we will def need someone else knowledge here though..

nicko133 · Jan 28, 2014

Well thanks for the help mate. Hopefully someone else can shed some info about it as well.

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