- Jun 22, 2013
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Hi,
I currently have an OEM Hp h8-1211 that basically includes a FX-6100, a 300W PSU and an Angelica motherboard. I upgraded last year as I was discovering the extraordinary world of gaming hardware to a GTX-650 (e 2B version by Asus). But now I want more horsepower (again).
I still hesitates between GTX 770 and R9 280x (not the purpose of the topic but advice always appreciated).
I know I also need a bigger PSU, I suppose a 600W bronze one would be enough.
I'm aware my CPU will bottleneck in some games, I plan on upgrading later for an i5, with an adequate mobo.
Such an enthusiast card doesnt fit in my case, so I will replace it with an NZXT source 210 or something in the kind.
My main worries are;
-Does the PCI 2.0 slot will slow the GPU?
-Does the rest of the setup will work properly with a new PSU and Case?
-Does everything is compatible together? or whatever issue could happen...?
I play in 1080p, will embrace 4K later (when as cheap as 250$) with that GPU and not planning to upgrade again for at least 3-4 years. I want to be able to play actual games at least at high settings (my most demanding one currently being AC4 black flag) and play future games as well, thinking of Watch Dogs. I live in Canada if it matters.
Complete specs of the computer at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uk&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c03160744#N512 +GTX 650
Thank you if you've made it so far and please reply!
I currently have an OEM Hp h8-1211 that basically includes a FX-6100, a 300W PSU and an Angelica motherboard. I upgraded last year as I was discovering the extraordinary world of gaming hardware to a GTX-650 (e 2B version by Asus). But now I want more horsepower (again).
I still hesitates between GTX 770 and R9 280x (not the purpose of the topic but advice always appreciated).
I know I also need a bigger PSU, I suppose a 600W bronze one would be enough.
I'm aware my CPU will bottleneck in some games, I plan on upgrading later for an i5, with an adequate mobo.
Such an enthusiast card doesnt fit in my case, so I will replace it with an NZXT source 210 or something in the kind.
My main worries are;
-Does the PCI 2.0 slot will slow the GPU?
-Does the rest of the setup will work properly with a new PSU and Case?
-Does everything is compatible together? or whatever issue could happen...?
I play in 1080p, will embrace 4K later (when as cheap as 250$) with that GPU and not planning to upgrade again for at least 3-4 years. I want to be able to play actual games at least at high settings (my most demanding one currently being AC4 black flag) and play future games as well, thinking of Watch Dogs. I live in Canada if it matters.
Complete specs of the computer at http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=uk&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c03160744#N512 +GTX 650
Thank you if you've made it so far and please reply!
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