Is my computer good enough for gaming?

Christian Warjri · Sep 12, 2014

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Manufacturer Intel
Speed 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8
Video Card NVIDIA GeForce GT 625
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Chipset GeForce GT 625
Dedicated Memory 1.0 GB
Total Memory 3.9 GB
Memory 8.1 GB
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 (build 9200), 64-bit
Service Pack 0
Size 64 Bit
Edition Basic
Display Maximum Resolution 1600 x 900
DVD hp DVD A DH16AESH
CD hp DVD A DH16AESH
Is this computer that I have good enough for gaming?
I know the GPU is crap, so If I upgrade it, to what?
With respect to my mobo - http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03885123&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=6595304
And my case - http://picpaste.com/Untitled-1kdlin4A.png

Guest · Sep 12, 2014

What would be your budget for the GPU?

i7Baby · Sep 12, 2014

Good CPU. Ordinary graphics card. ram OK

You can get a better graphics card if it'll fit in your case and your power supply can reliably run it.

Christian Warjri · Sep 12, 2014

493.421 $

i7Baby · Sep 12, 2014

Then get Asus GTX780 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121779

Performance - http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/asus_geforce_gtx_780_directcu_ii_review,18.html

if it'll fit in your case and your power supply can reliably run it

Christian Warjri · Sep 12, 2014

I was hoping you would tell me the card which my present case and mobo can run.........

i7Baby · Sep 12, 2014

You haven't given us the info. It'll work on your mobo, but what's the longets vga card that'll fit your case? HP don't spec, so you'll have to measure.

The Asus GTX780 is 11.3in long.

And what power supply you got? HP don't say. You'll have to look. Need at least 600W with single 12V rail

Sakkura · Sep 12, 2014

For a 1600x900 monitor, a GTX 780 is overkill anyway. No need to go above GTX 770 or R9 280X, and really a GTX 760 or R9 280/285 makes more sense.

Christian Warjri · Sep 12, 2014

Well, I gave you the link of my motherboard and my case and my PSU is 300W though I'm prepared to upgrade it....

i7Baby · Sep 12, 2014

OK - so you need a new power supply. The link to the case doesn't give that info. Do you think HP want you to be able to upgrade their PCs? (teh answer is NO, they'd rather sell you a new one)

You'll have to measure inside the case from the expansion slot towards the front of the case till you hit something you can't move. How much room have you got?

Christian Warjri · Sep 12, 2014

Thats what I though @Sakkura , 780 seems to be overkill for my 1600x900 so I was thinking about 750 ti instead....

i7Baby · Sep 12, 2014

An Asus GTX750Ti is $150 at Newegg - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121855 - and is 8.58 in long.
You'll need a 400+W power supply.

siddharth gupta · Sep 12, 2014

If you are short on budget buy an i5 processor instead and buy a better GPU something from gtx series

Christian Warjri · Sep 12, 2014

@siddharth gupta you dont understand the question....

Sakkura · Sep 12, 2014

Christian Warjri :

The good thing about a 750 Ti is that it doesn't require a PCIe power connector from the power supply, and a 300W power supply could just about be enough for your system with a 750 Ti. It has to be a good 300W power supply though.

Sakkura · Sep 12, 2014

i7Baby :

It's a 60W GPU with an 84W CPU. A good 300W power supply can handle that.

Nvidia recommends at least 300W, and their recommendations usually lean in the direction of overkill.

i7Baby · Sep 12, 2014

RealHardTech recommend 400W. Also a good quality PSU. Not HP.

Sakkura · Sep 12, 2014

i7Baby :

They don't know what the heck they're talking about. They recommend 350W for the GTX 750, and 400W for the 750 Ti. That's ridiculous, how can a 60W card require 50W more than a 55W card?

But yeah, it does have to be quality. HP doesn't necessarily mean it's crap, but it doesn't guarantee quality either.

For reference, Anandtech didn't go above 200W for the total system power draw with a GTX 750 Ti and overclocked Core i7-4960X (which is more power-hungry than a Core i7-4770).

Christian Warjri · Sep 12, 2014

But i want to run games on high or maybe ultra and most games recommend GTX 580 and the 750 ti even OC is not as good as the 580......

Sakkura · Sep 12, 2014

The GTX 750 Ti will do pretty well at 1600x900, but yeah there are some games where ultra isn't going to be possible. GTX 760 or R9 280/285 would take care of that, but then you will need to upgrade the power supply.

In the past, large system builders like Dell and HP have sometimes used proprietary power supplies, so a regular power supply wouldn't work. I don't know if that's still an issue.

Christian Warjri · Sep 13, 2014

jas340 :

Chill, I was just looking for an alternative to the 750 ti and what if later I find one and it perfectly works/fits AFTER I get the 750 ti....Wouldn't that be a waste???

william_90 · Sep 13, 2014

gtx 670 can run recent games at maximum with that cpu
never fall for a weak port of games made for console, they'll lag whatever ur rig is

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