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Upgrading PSU and Graphic Cards in Small PC

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April 1, 2014 9:57:37 PM

Hi, new to this site and new to opening and upgrading a computer. :-)

We've have a Gateway SX2370-UR30P small form computer and was wondering if anyone out there can help us with upgrading the PSU and Graphics Card in the computer.
Just a few quesitons:

Will the size of the PC be an issue when upgrading the PSU and Graphic Cards?
Will heat be an issuse?
If anyone can help me choose the best card/PSU for a great price.

A NewEgg.com link to specs.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883113188

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April 2, 2014 8:33:38 AM

this pc case is small and not easy to fit an aftermarket psu ...
for the motherboard its possible by installing a micro-atx or micro itx size mobo

but i suggest you to buy an aftermarket pc case
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April 2, 2014 8:44:22 AM

Really, I don't think there's even room to upgrade that. The PSU won't run anything except what's already installed, but there's no room to install a better one.

I don't think this PSU will fit, but it's about the only decent SFX form factor PSU. Of course, it probably won't fit anyway.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

You'd be better off getting a new case, except I don't even know what kind of motherboard it uses, or if it even uses a standard format motherboard.

That PC is going to be a pain to upgrade, if you even can.
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April 2, 2014 9:37:14 AM

Like everybody say the small form pc is not the upgrade path, 1) the PSU in your PC, it like http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gateway-SX2370-US10P-SX2370-UR3... you hard to find one to fix into the case. 2) you need low profile GPU like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... 3) heat will be the problem in the small case.
So if you really need to or have to upgrade then may try the r7 240 because it draw the very low power, here is from asus wdbsite: "up to 75W no additional PCIe power required" http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/R72402GD3L/#specific... so that the 220W may be enough.
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April 2, 2014 10:34:42 PM

Thanks for the many replies. I wasn't thinking for the future when purchasing this computer. I used it primarily as a HTPC. I got sucked into PC gaming recently so I definitely wanna play certain games beyond the low - medium settings. The more I read your replies, the more it looks like I won't achieve the results I'm looking for with the current PC I own. I will try that AMD Radeon R7 240 card cin19 suggested, though.


Where would I go for an aftermarket case? Or should I attempt to build a PC of my own? I heard you'll get the best bang for your buck. Sorry to trouble you guys, but is there a detailed guide on building gaming PCs?

Thanks again.
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April 3, 2014 8:35:59 AM

Bulbazaur said:
Thanks for the many replies. I wasn't thinking for the future when purchasing this computer. I used it primarily as a HTPC. I got sucked into PC gaming recently so I definitely wanna play certain games beyond the low - medium settings. The more I read your replies, the more it looks like I won't achieve the results I'm looking for with the current PC I own. I will try that AMD Radeon R7 240 card cin19 suggested, though.


Where would I go for an aftermarket case? Or should I attempt to build a PC of my own? I heard you'll get the best bang for your buck. Sorry to trouble you guys, but is there a detailed guide on building gaming PCs?

Thanks again.


Well, first you should really find out what kind of motherboard your current PC uses. If it's something common, like Mini ITX (which I suspect it is from looking at it), you could save money at first by keeping the motherboard, RAM, and CPU. They're not very good, but they'll cut costs significantly at first. And of course, the HDD will work as well.

You'd need a new case (approx. $40), a new PSU (approx. $50), and a new graphics card (approx. $100), to see significant gains in game performance.
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