- Jun 26, 2014
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I recently bought a used pavilion slimline sf5220f desktop. I never really checked into how old or good the computer really is, but it works okay for the school work that I do. The slimline looks nice and fits well in my small dorm room.
I recently purchased a new game and had graphics dificulties and it cant render the game properly. It's unplayable with my current system. The game I'm taking about is Might and Magic Legacy X.
I realized that the computer has Crappy Intel G31 integrated graphics. I searched online for compatible GPUs and came upon the MSI GeForce GT610 2GB (i like Nvidia products) which is in my budget. It's 64bit and I know it won't be bottlenecked (much) by the pc as its a low end card. I would like something maybe a little better. This is my first time buying and dealing with graphics processors.
I currently have an Intel E5300 CPU but just ordered the Intel E8600 as its the most powerful CPU I can use with my motherboard as far as I know.
My motherbaord is MSI Boston MS 7525 and I have 4GB 6400 ram (2x2gb). I believe the motherbaord is limited by pcx 2.0. And pci x16 cards. I have one card slot.
So my question is... What is the best specs on a card that I can use (highest card) with my build? I prefer nvidia and I don't want to spend too much money as I'm a casual gamer. Will 128 bit cards be too much for my motherboard? And will I be limited by the Intel E8600 CPU or is it a fairly good chip? I'm just asking to help optimize my pc for graphics (I don't need major graphics as I'm a casual gamer and play maybe 1 hr/day at most). I do know I need a bigger PSU than the stock 220W PSU also. Maybe the GeForce 610 is a good choice for me?
Help much appreciated.
I recently purchased a new game and had graphics dificulties and it cant render the game properly. It's unplayable with my current system. The game I'm taking about is Might and Magic Legacy X.
I realized that the computer has Crappy Intel G31 integrated graphics. I searched online for compatible GPUs and came upon the MSI GeForce GT610 2GB (i like Nvidia products) which is in my budget. It's 64bit and I know it won't be bottlenecked (much) by the pc as its a low end card. I would like something maybe a little better. This is my first time buying and dealing with graphics processors.
I currently have an Intel E5300 CPU but just ordered the Intel E8600 as its the most powerful CPU I can use with my motherboard as far as I know.
My motherbaord is MSI Boston MS 7525 and I have 4GB 6400 ram (2x2gb). I believe the motherbaord is limited by pcx 2.0. And pci x16 cards. I have one card slot.
So my question is... What is the best specs on a card that I can use (highest card) with my build? I prefer nvidia and I don't want to spend too much money as I'm a casual gamer. Will 128 bit cards be too much for my motherboard? And will I be limited by the Intel E8600 CPU or is it a fairly good chip? I'm just asking to help optimize my pc for graphics (I don't need major graphics as I'm a casual gamer and play maybe 1 hr/day at most). I do know I need a bigger PSU than the stock 220W PSU also. Maybe the GeForce 610 is a good choice for me?
Help much appreciated.
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