GPU for Core 2 duo e4700

tytheflyguy · Feb 3, 2014

Hello internet,
I've inherited an old-ish computer from my dad and I'm curious how much more powerful I can go with a GPU on my system. I realize the best option is probably building a new PC but I'm not in a huge hurry to do that.

System Specs:
-CPU: Core 2 Duo e4700 2.60 GHz
-RAM: 4gb
-PSU: 650w
-GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS

My budget for a GPU would hopefully be under 100, but if there is something that would transplant well in the future and improve my system currently I would be open to something like that as well if it were more expensive.

Thanks for the advice!

cst1992 · Feb 3, 2014

Motherboard?
I have a e4600, and I purchased a GTX650, but only because it was best value.
Others were saying it'd be bottlenecked.
I'd say a AMD HD6670.

tytheflyguy · Feb 3, 2014

cst1992 :

Mobo is Intel D945GCCR

Did you have any bottleneck issues with the GTX650?

cst1992 · Feb 3, 2014

I've yet to receive it.
Seems it's the same chipset -- 945GC Express.
I'm not really confident if you should get a AMD card -- that is why I didn't. I don't know if the 650 will work, but I'm hopeful.
Others will be able to help better I'm afraid.

tytheflyguy · Feb 3, 2014

cst1992 :

Ah interesting well if you remember you should let me know how it goes just in case this thread doesn't go anywhere. I hope it works out for you though!

cst1992 · Feb 3, 2014

Thanks. Thing is that when I was myself looking at the 6670, I got the sapphire that was PCI-E 2.0 (compatible with 1.1 of my-our mobo) and HIS that was PCI-E 2.1(not compatible).
The 2.1 is not compatible due to some power modifications.
However the GTX650 is 3.0 which is compatible.

Thanks. Fingers crossed..

tytheflyguy · Feb 3, 2014

cst1992 :

Just to clarify, pci-e 2.1 is not compatible on our mobo but 3.0 is?

smeezekitty · Feb 3, 2014

cst1992 :

Clarification. All 6670s are PCI-E 2.1 and if it said 2.0 is was mislabeled.
PCI-E 2.1 or higher may or may not work with a PCI-E 1.x chipset. The 9xx chipset it could go either way
G31 and G41 fixed the problem and all cards should work with those

cst1992 · Feb 3, 2014

Receiving the card today. If it doesn't work, I'll have to return it.

tytheflyguy · Feb 4, 2014

smeezekitty :

cst1992 :

Clarification. All 6670s are PCI-E 2.1 and if it said 2.0 is was mislabeled.
PCI-E 2.1 or higher may or may not work with a PCI-E 1.x chipset. The 9xx chipset it could go either way
G31 and G41 fixed the problem and all cards should work with those

Sorry I'm a novice and I don't know what G31 or G41 are. Could you elaborate just a little?

tytheflyguy · Feb 4, 2014

cst1992 :

If you could let me know if it works out for you that would be awesome! I posted this same question to /r/buildapc and was recommended the same card.

smeezekitty · Feb 4, 2014

tytheflyguy :

smeezekitty :

Sorry I'm a novice and I don't know what G31 or G41 are. Could you elaborate just a little?

G31 and G41 were newer 775 chipsets as opposed to the 9xx series

tytheflyguy · Feb 5, 2014

cst1992 :

did your card work out?

cst1992 · Feb 5, 2014

Sorry, I got exams this week, you'll have to wait till Saturday. I'll test it out first thing I return.
You can check this thread for the benchmark:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/393368-33-unigine-valley-benchmark-thread

cst1992 · Feb 8, 2014

IT WORKS!

It's slower than expected, but plenty for my needs.
And it works.
I'd say go for a 3.0 card. It'll work with your system.

cst1992 · May 5, 2014

So, did you get another card?

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