Upgrading Gateway DX4860 PSU/GPU

SketchyScratch · Jul 30, 2015

So I'm going to be upgrading my Gateway DX4860 and I'm kinda new to installing hardware so I just wanna know if my computer is compadiable with these parts I've found in my price range.

PSU: http://www.amazon.ca/120mm-Black-Power-Supply-KENTEK/dp/B005GHMRUI

GPU: http://www.amazon.ca/Asus-HD6450-SL-2GD3-L-Graphics-Card/dp/B0091N2P1E/

clutchc · Jul 31, 2015

If this is your PC: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883113265
...you should be OK. But the HD-6450 is a pretty weak card. Of course, the PSU you chose has a pretty weak +12V rail, so maybe you better stay with a low end card. The GT 730 would be a big step up in performance, still be safe with that PSU, and be a much more modern card.
http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=sr_nr_n_0?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A667823011%2Cn%3A677243011%2Ck%3Agt+730&keywords=gt+730&ie=UTF8&qid=1438375279&rnid=677211011

SketchyScratch · Aug 1, 2015

It's close. I added extra RAM for a total of 8GB DDR3, and the core is i3, not i5. otherwise everything is the same; will I still be okay?

PC Specs (probably should have listed this earlier

): http://www.engadget.com/products/gateway/dx/4860/specs/

Thanks for your time and help!

EDIT: This specific model I linked is dual core, and I know for a fact I have a quad; I'm on my laptop so I couldnt look up the exact model, also my pricerange is 140, possibly more in the near future.

clutchc · Aug 1, 2015

SketchyScratch :

Yes, you're OK. The amount of RAM and the quad core does not change the power demand enough to be an issue. But the PSU is holding you back from going with a better card. Was your $140 budget for the card or both the card and the PSU?

SketchyScratch · Aug 2, 2015

clutchc :

At the moment, I have about $150 to spend on a new PSU and GPU.

Currently, after the insight I've gotten from you and doing a bit of research, this is what I'm planning on getting

PSU: http://www.amazon.ca/Coolmax-I-400-Power-Supply-Cooling/dp/B0081H7E4E/

GPU: http://www.amazon.ca/ASI-Corp-GT730-SL-1GD3-BRK-Graphics-Cards/dp/B00LHFRE7E/

clutchc · Aug 2, 2015

Except for the CoolMax CTG-750 watt/850 watt/1000 watt PSU, the low end ones are trash and unsafe. You'll find them in the tier 5 section; the Avoid section. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html#xtor=EPR-8886
This is a better choice for only a few dollars more: http://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-Certified-ATX12V-EPS12V-100-W1-0430-KR/dp/B00H33SDR4/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1438548203&sr=1-1&keywords=psu

SketchyScratch · Aug 2, 2015

clutchc :

Wow thanks man, you've been more than helpful to a newbie like me. I appreciate it!
Most likely gonna be placing the orders soon thanks to you

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