Graphics card help

Johnnydo · Sep 22, 2014

Hey all, I want to start gaming on my PC but not sure that I can with what's inside it right now.
I have a Dell Optiplex 755 SFF and here's some more info:
Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU E6550 @ 2.33GHz
4 GB Ram (3.24 GB usable)
32-bit operating system
at the moment the graphics card that it came with is a Intel Q35 Express Chipset Family, Internal, 256MB. I have a 1920 x 1080 screen

I'm wondering what kind of card I will need to be able to play some PC games like DayZ,Minecraft,Counter Strike e.t.c.

Thanks and have a nice day

LukaBoki · Sep 22, 2014

HD 7750 would be the best one to pair with your E6550.

Joseph DeGarmo · Sep 22, 2014

I would suggest getting the GTX 750. The power consumption from that one is minimal.

swifty_morgan · Sep 22, 2014

Dell Optiplex 755 SFF.............................. what version of it do you have?

Johnnydo · Sep 22, 2014

swifty_morgan :

I don't understand, thats what it's called

Johnnydo · Sep 22, 2014

I checked both the HD 7750 and the GTX 750, is there anything just a little cheaper? And how will I know if they will fit in? Sorry for the noobie questions i'm new at computers =p

swifty_morgan · Sep 22, 2014

Johnnydo :

that's why I asked what version. they make a small profile version and a "standard" desktop version..............

got a picture of it?

Johnnydo · Sep 22, 2014

swifty_morgan :

http://www.dfsdirectsales.com/StoreCatalog/ctl641/cp19257/si6525351/cl1/dell_optiplex_755sff_1gb_ram_80gb_hdd?offset=0&isLaptop=N
thats just the picture right there. my specs are different than the one in the picture

swifty_morgan · Sep 22, 2014

okay, this is good information. seeing the size of the case and back of the machine tells a lot. one more question......... what cable are you using to hook up your monitor......... ( what does the end of the cable look like ) ANOTHER PICTURE WOULD HELP IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE TERMINOLOGY.

Johnnydo · Sep 22, 2014

swifty_morgan :

a dvi to dvi.

swifty_morgan · Sep 22, 2014

what do you think of this card?.............http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150635

it's a killer getting a single slot, low profile card that will work with your power supply. best I can do right now for the time.

Red Wailmer · Sep 22, 2014

That small form factor and power supply of 275 watts really limits your options. Honestly, your processor is going to slow any modern game pretty badly as well, it doesn't even meet the minimum requirements for DayZ.

A GT 610 video card is one of the only cards that will fit in that case using that power supply. It's not a great card, but still better than integrated graphics, or equivalent to the a fore mentioned Radeon 5450. The GT 720 would be much better, but I believe the heat sink makes it too wide for that particular case.

A GT 610 is about $40-50 and might allow you to play games on low settings. Unfortunately, without upgrading the rest of your pc, you don't have many options.

Johnnydo · Sep 22, 2014

swifty_morgan :

how's this 1? SAPPHIRE 100357LP Radeon HD 7750 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card

swifty_morgan · Sep 22, 2014

Johnnydo :

might be a little more power hungry. also OP might not want to mess with having to remove the back plate or wonder why he's going to have an "extra wire going nowhere? not all people know how to work on stuff.

Johnnydo · Sep 22, 2014

Red Wailmer :

That small form factor and power supply of 275 watts really limits your options. Honestly, your processor is going to slow any modern game pretty badly as well, it doesn't even meet the minimum requirements for DayZ.

A GT 610 video card is one of the only cards that will fit in that case using that power supply. It's not a great card, but still better than integrated graphics, or equivalent to the a fore mentioned Radeon 5450. The GT 720 would be much better, but I believe the heat sink makes it too wide for that particular case.

A GT 610 is about $40-50 and might allow you to play games on low settings. Unfortunately, without upgrading the rest of your pc, you don't have many options.

what do you recommend i upgrade?

Johnnydo · Sep 22, 2014

bump im still confused

swifty_morgan · Sep 22, 2014

this is one of those all or nothing deals. the low end graphics card would make the biggest dent in the system as is. but without reconsidering a new build most suggestions would be fruitless. you don't have enough power supply to run a big card. if you get a big card and a power supply to run it.......... your cpu will hold you back.

Johnnydo · Sep 22, 2014

swifty_morgan :

so what do you think i should upgade along with it?

GamingMaster · Sep 22, 2014

A 7750 / 7770 / 760 / 670 / 260X, they are all good choices. The thing is, better card = better performance. My recommendation would be a GTX 670, since its a little older, and would fit well with your PC. You can try for a 660ti, but 670 is the better bet. You get what you pay for! Good Luck!

Johnnydo · Sep 22, 2014

GamingMaster :

jesus lol pretty expensive and im not sure my crappy pc could handle all that sexyness

GamingMaster · Sep 22, 2014

Whats your price range?

Johnnydo · Sep 22, 2014

$0-60 =/ my dad says

GamingMaster · Sep 22, 2014

Well thats a tight budget. umm, all i can do is increase your gaming performance, but cant guarantee you no lag...

swifty_morgan · Sep 22, 2014

get the 5450 in the link.

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