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need advice on upgrading the GPU of my PC

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April 10, 2014 4:41:39 AM

My desktop PC has recently started having problems with playing the most up-to-date games. I was looking at some new GPUs and i thought about buying the GeForce GTX 750 Ti. It fits to my price-range but im afraid that it would have incompatibilities with my current system.

My PSU: GPS-550AB-A
My motherboard: ASUS PSQ SE/R
current graphics card: GeForce GTS 250

I did some research on my own and concluded that GeForce GTX 750 Ti should be compatible with my PSU and motherboard. I would like to ask if there is anything else i should be looking out for when it comes to compatibility. Also, is this new card even able to give me the boost in games performance i am looking for? I am not upgrading any other parts of my computer.

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April 10, 2014 4:53:52 AM

It's awesome little card for the money. It plays most games on high and should be fine for what you are looking for as long as it fits you will be good to go :) 
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April 10, 2014 4:53:56 AM

In general terms - No. You will not have a problem with graphics card being compatible or not with your system.

However - I see you are running fairly old motherboard and you didn't say what CPU you have. You may well find that putting in a new graphics card with an old CPU doesn't get you that big of an improvement in gaming performance because the CPU isn't up to modern standards. If you have a Core2Quad or Core2Extreme in there, then you probably survive without getting a new motherboard/chip/ram for a little longer, but if you have something with less horsepower (Core2Duo or lower) then I'd advise you put the money into a new system rather than just the graphics card.

I know it's a tough decision, and one that I've had to make myself. I'm still running on a Core2Quad and although I did put a new GPU in 18 months ago then next time I upgrade it'll have to be a completely new system.
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April 10, 2014 4:54:40 AM

Yes the GTX 750 Ti is way better thin the GTS 250 I have a GTX in my kids PC and he loves it so I thank you will be very happy with it..
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