Will I be able to use my graphics card in this RIG

moosemaster · Apr 6, 2014

Hello there, it's been 4 years since I lasted asked a question here so it's about time I feel! Here are the system specs of a rig I'm thinking of buying straight out:

Intel i7 4770 Quad Core 3.4Ghz Processor
8GB DDR3 1333Mhz RAM
Intel HD 4600 Graphics - I'm guessing this is an onboard card?
1TB SATA Hard Drive
DVD-RW Dual Layer Optical Disc Drive
MSI H81M-E33 uATX Motherboard
500W Power Supply

Here's a link to the Ebay page: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Intel-i7-4770-Quad-Core-3-4Ghz-8GB-1TB-HD4600-Gaming-PC-Desktop-Computer-/321250985211?pt=UK_Computing_DesktopPCs&hash=item4acc0d04fb

The power supply gives no extra details about its specs, as far as I can see, and power usage has always been my weak point in building a rig. With this power supply, do you think I'll have any problem putting a GTX 560 in this RIG?

Thanks in advance!

tiny voices · Apr 6, 2014

The PSU is junk more than likely. It will need to be replaced for sure with a quality unit.

The gtx560 is a relatively weak card no a days so it will have no problem being oput in pretty much any modern computer with a good PSU.

moosemaster · Apr 6, 2014

Also thinking of getting a solid state at a later point [next pay day]

moosemaster · Apr 6, 2014

So you think I need a new power supply? Any tips on a good value one that would do the job [With possible upgrade to a better GFX card in the future]

tiny voices · Apr 6, 2014

FOr the SSD, you will need another Sata cable and to reinstall windows which is not included with the computer you are looking at.

tiny voices · Apr 6, 2014

moosemaster :

The CPU and RAM are overkill for anything besides heavy HD video encoding.

An i5 and 8gb RAM would be much more appropriate.

The motherboard is VERY low end but it will work fine. (this is how these crappy Ebay sellers save money)

The PSU is trash. Replace with Antec, XFX, Seasonic, Corsair (not CX, CS, RM)

moosemaster · Apr 6, 2014

I'm planning on live streaming games, that will be quite intensive on both my RAM and Processor I believe so it might be more adequate than you think. I see what you're saying though, for it's price it was hard to not look deeper into this, I may well end up opting for a cheaper rig and possibly upgrading my gfx card in the process. For now, I'm not sure. But thank you for the advice I will bare in it mind greatly!

tiny voices · Apr 6, 2014

Well, an i5 and 8gb RAM is plenty for live streaming. Live streaming has more to do with your internet than anything.

Do not expect more than medium settings in modern games with that gtx560.

moosemaster · Apr 6, 2014

Okay, I'm looking to upgrade my card for sure as well then. What would be a nice buck for bang choice?

tiny voices · Apr 6, 2014

What is your budget? Impossible to recommend a card with no budget.

Karadjgne · Apr 6, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£128.39 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI H87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£69.96 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£60.94 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£52.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£40.20 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (£190.07 @ Aria PC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£45.90 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.98 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer (£13.30 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£83.07 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £731.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-07 01:16 BST+0100)

This is a quality system that will handle anything you can throw at it and still maintain playable framerates in the most demanding games, streaming vids, recording, rendering etc. If you look at the prices, ask yourself this. Just how many corners did that e-bay seller cut in quality, to get such a low price and still make a profit.

sora · Apr 7, 2014

Karadjgne :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£128.39 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI H87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£69.96 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£60.94 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£52.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£40.20 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (£190.07 @ Aria PC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£45.90 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.98 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer (£13.30 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£83.07 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £731.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-07 01:16 BST+0100)

This is a quality system that will handle anything you can throw at it and still maintain playable framerates in the most demanding games, streaming vids, recording, rendering etc. If you look at the prices, ask yourself this. Just how many corners did that e-bay seller cut in quality, to get such a low price and still make a profit.

Not only that, the power supply is probably from a poor-quality producer of PSUs.

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