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Sawyer19

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Hi guys,

I have a cheap pre-built computer I'd like to upgrade a little bit just so I can play some games in 1080 on my computer. This is the computer I am working with: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8925688&Sku=AS0-300633458&SRCCODE=MDOTCA&MobileOptOut=1

I am planning on getting the RX-480 GPU when it becomes available in Canada and just had a question on whether I should get a reference or non reference card? Which is better for cooling/air distribution? Also, would I need to buy an additional fan for this card? The reason I ask is I am not sure if a fan would fit inside my case (see picture below)

https://s11.postimg.org/m156uujcz/12695295_10154020658877125_136956052_o.jpg

Another question I was wondering about was mounting my power supply. Do both PSU come with some kind of brackets? I ask because it seems my PS is at the top of my case and not the bottom. I was thinking about getting something along the lines of this to power my new card:

http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/125718/1521
 
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Personally, I don't think so. Off-the-shelf PCs are always built down to a price, so the components are as cheap as the manufacturer can get away with. The PSU in particular is always terrible.

If you're capable and have a good budget then I suggest you build your own gaming PC from scratch. We can help you when it comes to picking the right components.
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Welcome.

The CPU (APU to be precise) in your PC is weak and an RX480 will likely be bottlenecked by it. Sure, you'd get better performance compared to what you have now, but the RX480 will never reach its full potential.

A reference card is handy if your case is mITX or has restricted airflow, otherwise a third-party card is the way to go. They run cooler, quieter and offer better performance.

A top-mounted PSU is an old design and whilst some cases came with a shelf, most didn't, and instead relied on screws to hold the PSU in place. The Corsair CX series you're looking at would be sufficient but its quality is average at best.
 
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Thank you. Would you recommend a fan? Is it even worth adding all these parts to a pre-built PC?
 
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Personally, I don't think so. Off-the-shelf PCs are always built down to a price, so the components are as cheap as the manufacturer can get away with. The PSU in particular is always terrible.

If you're capable and have a good budget then I suggest you build your own gaming PC from scratch. We can help you when it comes to picking the right components.
 
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