Gpu Questions.. Need help ><

Scottishbiker234 · Jun 16, 2014

Hello, This is my first post and only resorting to it because i am utterly mind boggled!

I have an Acer Aspire TC-105 desktop, I LOVE playing games, But sadly, My GPU is a joke.. It is an Nvidia Geforce GT620, It can barley run anything I own.. So, I wish to upgrade! i had this in mind - Sapphire Radeon R7 250 2GB GDDR3 with Boost.

I have a measly 200w power supply.. So, How can i get around this? Is it possible to power the new GPU without replacing the PSU?

I'm trying to keep this to a fairly tight budget..
I'm a noob when it comes to computer parts.. so if I said anything dumb please forgive me lol

Here is a data sheet of my PC's specs if is of any help
http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/model-datasheet/DT.SREEK.003

Entomber · Jun 16, 2014

with a 200w PSU there's more or less no way you can upgrade the GPU, especially to something like a R7 250. Either upgrade your PSU or your whole system.

RookieOfTheYear · Jun 16, 2014

I would just upgrade your PSU and GPU. First come up with a budget and we can give you the best parts for that price range.

But here is an idea of a nice upgrade for ya. Both parts are good quality and you would get big performance boost.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NPNsK8

Scottishbiker234 · Jun 16, 2014

RookieOfTheYear :

would those fit in my standard tower? And would that website ship to new zealand? I'm trying to stay under 200 NZD but if i must go a bit over, I guess i gotta just save a little more

Scottishbiker234 · Jun 16, 2014

Entomber :

How difficult is it to replace it yourself? Also how would i figure out which one is correct for my tower?

bccorrupt · Jun 16, 2014

Scottishbiker234 :

Skip the ddr3 card. If you need something on a budget, this would work well.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xcZqBm

bccorrupt · Jun 16, 2014

Scottishbiker234 :

You have a full size tower, any full size card will work as long as it isn't physically too long, but most cards under $200 are pretty short. Replacing the card and power supply is pretty simple.

Scottishbiker234 · Jun 16, 2014

bccorrupt :

Scottishbiker234 :

You have a full size tower, any full size card will work as long as it isn't physically too long, but most cards under $200 are pretty short. Replacing the card and power supply is pretty simple.

Thank you very much

Very helpful site this is! Hopefully will be able to play my copy of AC4 soon

bccorrupt · Jun 17, 2014

Scottishbiker234 :

No problem, you're welcome. Also I noticed that the one I linked was out of stock, but anything name brand and 400+ watts should be fine. Also that card was the same model as the one you mentioned, but ddr5 which will be much faster, about 30-40% faster than the ddr3 version. Her are a couple other reasonably priced power supplies I would trust.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151076
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153023
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171046&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

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