Can I upgrade my new computer's video card?

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ChanceHall

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Okay so this is a couple questions together, all related.
I generally know stuff about computers, but this is my first time buying a real desktop for gaming. I found a preassembled computer on Amazon with great RAM, Hard Drive size, and Windows 10, But my only concern is the video card. Will it be able to run good games like GTA V, Battlefront 2015, and Fallout 4? If not, is it possible with this particular computer to replace/upgrade the graphics card?

Here are the specs:


Processor 3.5 GHz A10-7800
RAM 12 GB SO-DIMM DDR3
Hard Drive 2 TB SATA
Graphics Coprocessor shared
Card Description integrated
Graphics Card Ram Size 12000 MB
Wireless Type 802.11A
Number of USB 2.0 Ports 4
Number of USB 3.0 Ports 2
Brand Name Lenovo
Series H50 - 90BG003JUS
Item model number 90BG003JUS
Hardware Platform Windows 10
Operating System Windows 10
Processor Brand AMD
Processor Count 4
Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA
Hard Drive Rotational Speed 7200 RPM
Optical Drive Type DVD+RW


Also, if it can be upgraded, which new card would you recomend?

Thanks, feel free to ask questions
 
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DSzymborski
The difficulty is that, as you say, you bought your PC based on RAM and hard drive size, which isn't a great way to choose a gaming PC.

AMD APUs have their place -- I've personally had a couple of laptops with them -- but they're mostly for every day PCs that don't need a ton of power but on which you'd like to do a little casual gaming. If you want to immediately upgrade the GPU, then why shell out the extra dough for better integrated graphics coupled with an entry-level CPU in the first place?

To really help you, we'll need information of what your PSU is -- as a prebuilt that doesn't come with a discrete GPU, there's a a very good chance you'll be practically limited to a 750ti. You can *run* AAA games on that configuration, but...
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The difficulty is that, as you say, you bought your PC based on RAM and hard drive size, which isn't a great way to choose a gaming PC.

AMD APUs have their place -- I've personally had a couple of laptops with them -- but they're mostly for every day PCs that don't need a ton of power but on which you'd like to do a little casual gaming. If you want to immediately upgrade the GPU, then why shell out the extra dough for better integrated graphics coupled with an entry-level CPU in the first place?

To really help you, we'll need information of what your PSU is -- as a prebuilt that doesn't come with a discrete GPU, there's a a very good chance you'll be practically limited to a 750ti. You can *run* AAA games on that configuration, but you'll have to make a lot of compromises to the quality and not be over-picky about framerates.
 
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Hello, hope you're having a pleasant day, now let's get to business.

For starters that Pre-Built PC is using an APU which have a relatively weak CPU/GPU. Moreover any dedicated GPU needs more power, if Lenovo did not specify the Power supply it's likely pure trash. If you're willing to build a PC this will be miles faster and cheaper:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fJWttJ

If not, anything with a dedicated GPU such as:

http://www.amazon.com/GAMERS-CHOICE-CybertronPC-Rhodium-Desktop/dp/B01CSE0VM2/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464271938&sr=1-1&keywords=Gaming+PC+GTX+950+TI
(Still trash BTW, but better).

Getting the Non-Built PC I suggested means you can upgrade to any GPU you want (Even a Titan X). Not to mention you can also get an i7/i5/i3 later down the line if you wish, which you can't on a dated AMD platform.

 
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Maybe i'm confused, but isn't this a laptop?
 
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Nope.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=90BG003JUS

Appears to be a typo on Amazon's part.
Also, it appears that system only has a 180 watt power supply, so in order to install a discrete graphics card, you would definitely need to replace the power supply as well.

-Wolf sends
 
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