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galacticfreds

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So i got this computer right now (i've had it for a while) with these specs:

OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU:Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6400 CPU @ 2.70GHz
Graphics Card:Intel HD Graphics 530
Graphics Card 2: AMD Radeon R5 330
RAM: 8.0 GB(x2)
Number Of Cores: 4

and apparently my graphics cards are really out dated so i'm like aight i'll buy another one and replace it with a better one.

NOTE: IM TRYING TO GET 60FPS ON MOST GAMES

When im going to replace my amd one with a much better one is it worth keeping my intel graphics card in the computer with my new one even though it's bad or is it better having the intel one out of the computer so i only have 1 good graphics card in there?

Which option will maximise my fps?

Or my other option is to get another computer with more ram and everything, you'll have to tell me if you don't think my pc is up for a good fps with what i have in it

 
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rcald2000
+galacticfreds Generally in the year 2017, the least video card memory you should consider is 4 GB of VRAM. Your budget of 300 quid means that you're in a good position to buy anything between a RX 480 to a GTX 1060 6 GB.

What is your power supply's manufacturer and model number? You'll have to open up the case, and look at the side of the power supply to find out.
What is your motherboard model? If you don't know then you could run the free utility below to find out. FYI: You can skip the part when it scans your network to provide you the information.

Belarc advisor
https://www.belarc.com/products_belarc_advisor

Suggestion: If you wouldn't mind, could you open your case, take a few pictures of the inside of...
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You don't have 2 physical graphics card in your computer.

1 is a physical AMD graphics card, and the other is Intel integrated graphics (which is a part of your CPU, you cannot remove or upgrade it without changing the CPU)

Your integrated graphics are better than the GPU, so make sure that's what you're using when gaming.

In BIOS make your integrated graphics the primary boot [strike]drive[/strike]graphics.
 
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Neither are fast enough unless your playing at 720p. The R5 bit better than the Intel but that's in the CPU so you can't really remove it. I suggest upgrading to the rx470 and if you don't have a 450w to push the card get one.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 470 4GB Triple X Video Card ($148.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $148.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-11 17:44 EST-0500
 
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Is the R5 really better?

http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-HD-530-Desktop-Skylake-vs-AMD-Radeon-R5/m33102vsm12264
 
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galacticfreds

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Quick question, what would happen if i uninstall the driver for the intel graphics card?
 
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currency?
 
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galacticfreds

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sorry, GBP/ pound sterling

 
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R5 330 yes but what ever R5 in the link? Its not even close to the 330. Could be R5 220 your using to compare. Here is a compare with the R5 330.
http://hwbench.com/vgas/hd-graphics-530-skylake-gt2-vs-radeon-r5-330-oem
 
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+galacticfreds Generally in the year 2017, the least video card memory you should consider is 4 GB of VRAM. Your budget of 300 quid means that you're in a good position to buy anything between a RX 480 to a GTX 1060 6 GB.

What is your power supply's manufacturer and model number? You'll have to open up the case, and look at the side of the power supply to find out.
What is your motherboard model? If you don't know then you could run the free utility below to find out. FYI: You can skip the part when it scans your network to provide you the information.

Belarc advisor
https://www.belarc.com/products_belarc_advisor

Suggestion: If you wouldn't mind, could you open your case, take a few pictures of the inside of it, post to imgur and share the link here? The fact that you're running a OEM card, makes me mildly concerned that your computer interior dimensions might be on the smaller side. I just want to make sure that there are no surprises. By the way, did someone build this computer for you, or was it a prebuild brand? Also, please name 2 or 3 games that you wish to play at 1080p 60 FPS.
 
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galacticfreds

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I got it from Currys Pc World so it's prebuilt

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I'll give you the mother board details when I'm back home

 
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