Need to upgrade rig?

BananaBandAid · Mar 9, 2014

Hi guys! So I'm looking to increase my FPS in games. Using WoW as a benchmark, I get 15 fps on high graphics and like 10 fps on Ultra.

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT620
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3350 CPU @ 3.10 GHz
Memory: 8.00 GB RAM
OS: Windows 8.1

I run 2 monitors, could this be a contributing problem? I use a generic monitor and an HDTV, I play on the generic one. Do I need to upgrade my PC components? I have updated drivers. I'm not THAT tech savvy so I'm looking for some help/insight friends.

JOHNN93 · Mar 9, 2014

you would want to upgrade your gpu the rest of the system is fine.
what is your budget?

fields224 · Mar 9, 2014

if ur on a budget just stick a gtx 750ti or if u prefer amd a 260x... the rest of the system is fine

BananaBandAid · Mar 9, 2014

I was thinking of a GPU upgrade but I read somewhere that sometimes it might not be the GPU and it's the CPU that's bottlenecking. So that isn't the issue? Is there a way to double check and make sure? I am a college student so budget-wise... Something under 200? If possible? :/

fields224 · Mar 9, 2014

its deffo the gpu, your cpu is a modern ivy bridge quad core with a good clock speed, and under 200 bucks your best choice is probably the gtx 750 ti

BananaBandAid · Mar 9, 2014

Okay thank you guys!

BananaBandAid · Mar 9, 2014

One more thing.. I'm looking at online retailers for the 750ti (keeping in mind that I am not tech savvy), there seems to be a million and one versions of it with different prices, even though they all look the same to me.

I am extremely tempted to buy the low range priced one but at the same time I don't want to compromise the quality of the product. So what should I be looking out for when purchasing one?

I'm sorry for sounding like a complete derp :/

fields224 · Mar 9, 2014

it literally wont really make a difference considering the card doesnt need extreme cooling, but i would recommend either the asus msi or evga versions personally

BananaBandAid · Mar 9, 2014

How about the fans? The more fans the better? Cause I see some have 2 and some have 1. Does my system's PSU play a role in it? Again, forgive me for sounding like a complete troll.

fields224 · Mar 9, 2014

the max you will need for it is 1x 6pin pci power cable from the psu. and yea 2 fans is better than one but like i said even with 1 fan i doubt it would overheat.

though having 2 fans will allow the gpu boost to keep the clock rates higher, so personally i would go with the MSI GTX 750Ti Gaming OC Twin Frozr IV 2GB, just because from my experience they keep them cool and are also really quiet.

BananaBandAid · Mar 9, 2014

Okay thank you so much! You are a godsend! ^-^

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