(noob question) Looking at Upgrading graphics if possible but need advice

Alan Douglas · Feb 2, 2015

I have the following desktop:

ASUS K5130
Intel(r) Core(TM) i3-3240T CPU @ 2.9GHz
6GB RAM

Do I need to open pc up to check motherboard for slots etc..? I went to asus website and all I could find out was power supply for this model is 250w, so will I need to upgrade power supply prior to upgrading graphics (if I even can) graphics at this moment is bog standard intel hd integrated?

any help/advice would be greatly appreciated

just run speccy to get motherboard model number (edit)

Motherboard
Manufacturer ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Model K5130 (LGA1155)
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model Ivy Bridge
Chipset Revision 09
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model H61
Southbridge Revision B3

PCI Data
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCIEX16
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number 0
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage In Use
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCIEX1_1
Characteristics 3.3V, Shared, PME
Slot Number

digitaldoc · Feb 2, 2015

I would open up the pc to look for the slots, and how tight you are on space which may limit the size of the graphics card.

Intel HD graphics are integrated.

You will need more PSU for sure.

harrilynch · Feb 2, 2015

You definitely need a new psu. You should be able to put a graphics card in, but if your pc is small you might want to know the dimensions to see if it will fit. Why are you upgrading your graphics, is it to play games (what games), or is it for another use?

Alan Douglas · Feb 2, 2015

digitaldoc :

Theres plenty space definitely, im willing to spend a reasonable amount unless it would be cheaper starting from scratch, just not sure what psu/graphics combo would go with my motherboard

Alan Douglas · Feb 2, 2015

harrilynch :

kind of forgot to put why im doing it

I want to start playing pc games rather than console (fed up with xbl/psn) I like playing indie games but don't mind a blast at cod/bf/cs

I updated original post with specs found from running speccy, any advice on psu/graphics choices if possible

harrilynch · Feb 2, 2015

Alan Douglas :

For indie games like minecraft you can probably use integrated graphics. However if you want to play games like battlefield, call of duty, etc. you would probably need a radeon r9 type graphics card or greater. You would probably want a better cpu like i5 at least to play call of duty and other games and you want a good i5 or i7 to play battlefield 4

Alan Douglas · Feb 2, 2015

harrilynch :

Alan Douglas :

For indie games like minecraft you can probably use integrated graphics. However if you want to play games like battlefield, call of duty, etc. you would probably need a radeon r9 type graphics card or greater. You would probably want a better cpu like i5 at least to play call of duty and other games and you want a good i5 or i7 to play battlefield 4

thanks

ill probably do that then much appreciated

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