Upgrading my very low end pc with new GPU and PSU

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Charles_122

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MY pc specs as of now:
Intel Core i5 CPU 650 @ 3.20GHz
4.0GB RAM
NIVIDIA GeForce 210
350 Watt power supply
(1) 2.0 16x slot

I want to get an R7 250 during Christmas and a new power supply of 400 watts.

Will this work with my current potato pc? Right now I can barely get over 60 fps with all low settings and VERY low resolution on CSGO (like 600 by 700). But after this new gpu how much of a difference should I expect?

link to gpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127763&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Video+Cards+-+AMD%2FATI-_-N82E16814127763&gclid=CjwKEAiAg5_CBRDo4o6e4o3NtG0SJAB-IatYvYEc7ijd-ZNczXL9gWhIyo8y134LC7gnQyrIwwf1IBoC1Gzw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Thanks!
 
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If you're looking at ~$50 cards, this PNY GT 730 is what I'd choose. It has DDR5, which is vital in a low budget card. DDR3 cards, like the one you listed, really suffer in performance. Whichever card you ultimately go with, make sure it's the DDR5 version.

This level of card does not require a power connector or much power, so the PSU upgrade is optional unless your current one needs to be replaced anyways.

The card you have now is not suited for any gaming outside of Solitaire or Freecell, that's why it's that bad. Even the DDR3 250 would be a massive difference.
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If you're looking at ~$50 cards, this PNY GT 730 is what I'd choose. It has DDR5, which is vital in a low budget card. DDR3 cards, like the one you listed, really suffer in performance. Whichever card you ultimately go with, make sure it's the DDR5 version.

This level of card does not require a power connector or much power, so the PSU upgrade is optional unless your current one needs to be replaced anyways.

The card you have now is not suited for any gaming outside of Solitaire or Freecell, that's why it's that bad. Even the DDR3 250 would be a massive difference.
 
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