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Looking for a graphics card upgrade to play warcraft without problems

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March 20, 2014 1:58:20 AM

Hello All,
I have an older desktop computer with a Nvidia GeForce 210 graphics card installed. I can play warcraft but my fps drops way low when parts of the games graphics get intense. Don't really have the money to buy or build a proper gaming desktop but was hoping there was a decent graphics card I could buy that would help me run the game better. Also I have a 300 watt power supply installed, no idea if Im able to install a larger one. Any tips or suggestions would be awesome! Here is a list of my specs, Thanks Eric.

CPU Properties
CPU Type QuadCore AMD Athlon II X4 640, 3000 MHz (15 x 200)
CPU Alias Propus
CPU Stepping BL-C3
Instruction Set x86, x86-64, MMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A
Original Clock [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Min / Max CPU Multiplier 5x / 15x
Engineering Sample No
L1 Code Cache 64 KB per core
L1 Data Cache [ TRIAL VERSION ]
L2 Cache 512 KB per core (On-Die, ECC, Full-Speed)

Multi CPU
Motherboard ID AMD RD790
CPU #1 AMD Athlon(tm) X4 640 Processor, 3000 MHz
CPU #2 AMD Athlon(tm) X4 640 Processor, 3000 MHz
CPU #3 AMD Athlon(tm) X4 640 Processor, 3000 MHz
CPU #4 AMD Athlon(tm) X4 640 Processor, 3000 MHz

CPU Physical Info
Package Type 938 Pin uOPGA
Package Size 4.00 cm x 4.00 cm
Transistors [ TRIAL VERSION ] million
Process Technology 45 nm, CMOS, Cu, Low-K, DSL SOI, Immersion Lithography
Die Size [ TRIAL VERSION ] mm2
I/O Voltage 1.2 V + 2.5 V
Field Value
Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID 64-0100-000001-00101111-011309-ATHLON64$A78CM001_TA790GX XE (A78CM113 BS) BIOS DATE: 01/13/09
Motherboard Name Biostar TA790GX XE

Front Side Bus Properties
Bus Type AMD K10
Real Clock 200 MHz
Effective Clock 200 MHz
HyperTransport Clock [ TRIAL VERSION ]
North Bridge Clock [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Memory Bus Properties
Bus Type Unganged Dual DDR2 SDRAM
Bus Width 128-bit
DRAM:FSB Ratio 12:6
Real Clock 400 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 800 MHz
Bandwidth [ TRIAL VERSION ] MB/s

Motherboard Physical Info
CPU Sockets/Slots 1 Socket AM2+
Expansion Slots [ TRIAL VERSION ]
RAM Slots 4 DDR2 DIMM
Integrated Devices Audio, Video, Gigabit LAN
Form Factor Micro ATX
Motherboard Size 240 mm x 240 mm
Motherboard Chipset AMD790GX
Extra Features [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Motherboard Manufacturer
Company Name Biostar Group
Product Information http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/index.php
BIOS Download http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/support/download.php
Driver Update http://driveragent.com?ref=59
BIOS Upgrades http://www.esupport.com/biosagent/index.cfm?refererid=4...

Field Value
North Bridge Properties
North Bridge AMD RS780D
Revision 00
Package Type 528 Pin FC-BGA
Package Size 2.1 cm x 2.1 cm
Transistors 205 million
Process Technology 55 nm
Core Voltage 1.0 V

Integrated Graphics Controller
Graphics Controller Type ATI Radeon HD 3300
Graphics Controller Status Disabled
Graphics Frame Buffer Size 256 MB

PCI Express Controller
PCI-E 2.0 x16 port #0 In Use @ x16 (nVIDIA GeForce 210 Video Adapter, nVIDIA GT216 - High Definition Audio Controller)

PCI-E 2.0 x1 port #4 In Use @ x1 (Realtek RTL8168C/8111C PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Adapter)


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March 20, 2014 2:04:44 AM

What PSU is it? I'll find its dimensions etc and then suggest a replacement.

By the way, is this Warcraft 3 or World of Warcraft...

I'd look at a 260X 2GB or 750 TI as a good upgrade on this 210.

HD 7750/70 if you don't want to spend as much.

You will need to upgrade power supply though, you will have to open the case to check the model number/maker
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March 20, 2014 10:50:53 AM

It is for world of warcraft the lastest expansion. Im not sure what PSU it is but I'll try to check. How do I know if my computer is able to handle a bigger PSU?
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March 20, 2014 10:52:26 AM

your PC can handle any wattage of PSU depending on case/dimensions available.
Do you know what case you use?
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March 20, 2014 10:58:57 AM

No Idea what case I use, it's whatever came with my computer.
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March 20, 2014 11:01:11 AM

Okay, what's your budget for upgrades?
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March 20, 2014 11:12:16 AM

I'd say probably around $300 to $350 at most, I 'd like to go less so I can start saving towards a new computer. I know I need a newer computer but until then I'd like to have something to get buy with and Im sure do to my outdated computer Im currently using, my upgrade choices are limited.
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March 20, 2014 11:27:58 AM

if $350 for upgrades is your limit for GPU etc How's something like this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($215.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $335.64
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-20 14:26 EDT-0400)

Case is optional but it's a very good quality case and if your PC was prebuilt it may have a not so good case.

The GPU/PSU are a bit overkill for your current spec but solid parts to use in your next PC as well.

Will play WoW no trouble.

I was considering comparing the gt 210 to the 270x but then I realised it's like comparing a push bike to a mercedes.

ok, here's some 270x benchmarks : http://anandtech.com/bench/product/1043
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March 20, 2014 11:40:11 AM

Thanks, Ill look those up. Thanks for helping out also
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March 21, 2014 4:29:52 AM

I got the Corsair 300r case,and its superb ,totally recommend it
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