R7 240 for 1280x1024

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DiabloSpyker

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Hey Guys,

I wishing to upgrade my gpu on a system with Core 2 Quad Q8300 and 4GB DDR3. I'm upgrading from a HD 4650 and wish to get a R7 240. Powercomsumption wise it would we work (regarding to game-debate.com it uses less power then the 4650) on a 220 Watt. Could anyone give me some example on game benchmakr on 1280 x 1024 resolution (or lower) for several games (would prefer total war, rust, chivalry, 7 days to die, space engineers etc as those are game that i play)
Thanks a lot!
 
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I used to run an older Acer X1301 (still have it actually).

What I learned about it is that it uses a regular form factor of motherboard. Basically, that means you can get a new case and power supply and run your setup in there. Its like having your own custom built computer.

http://extreme.pcgameshardware.de/attachments/599141d1352190314-suche-nach-passendem-bios-update-manual-acer-aspire-x3810-dt.pdf

Above is the manual for your computer. If you skip to page 70, you can see where the motherboard holes are. They should line up with any given PC case. My motherboard and case looked almost exactly the same on the inside.

You can also see that the connector is the same (top right page 70) as on a standard power supply. Thus you...
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If youre only running a 220W power supply, that's pretty bold. In theory, it should work.

Honestly though the R7 240 is pretty slow. Its just as fast as a mid range Nvidia 8800GS from the year 2008. I'd at least go for a R7 250 or even better a R7 250X. Both do not use that much power.
 
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Yeah i understood that from most R7 250 benchmarks, but i supposed (correct me if i'm wrong) that a R7 250 wouldn't work on just 220 Watt and we have this case: Acer Aspire AX5180 and we found out that only those very tiny card would fit, possible GT 640, but at least the Asus R7 240 and that was the best option we thought.
 
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I used to run an older Acer X1301 (still have it actually).

What I learned about it is that it uses a regular form factor of motherboard. Basically, that means you can get a new case and power supply and run your setup in there. Its like having your own custom built computer.

http://extreme.pcgameshardware.de/attachments/599141d1352190314-suche-nach-passendem-bios-update-manual-acer-aspire-x3810-dt.pdf

Above is the manual for your computer. If you skip to page 70, you can see where the motherboard holes are. They should line up with any given PC case. My motherboard and case looked almost exactly the same on the inside.

You can also see that the connector is the same (top right page 70) as on a standard power supply. Thus you would be able to run a higher end power supply and have compatibility. You can also put a bigger graphics card if you like.

For example, you can get a low-priced (but tasteful) case like so:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146076

And a new power supply (that depends on what video card you choose); here is a good basic unit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371045

Now, the one other thing you might need to buy is longer SATA cables (the ones the connect the hard drive and the optical drive). Since your computer is small, they can get away with smaller ones.

I hope this helps. I've built a custom gaming computer out of an Acer X1301, which is very similar in terms of form factor and the inside, which looks almost the same really.
 
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