I5 650, 6 gigs ram, Radeon 5450 HD

[crixc]

Hello,

Wondering if you guys could help me, I purchased a Dell XPS 8100. i5 dual core, 6 gigs, RD 5450 HD, which I play World of Warcraft on, I 25 man raids I get FPS in the 30s to 40s on overall low graphics settings, is my video card the problem? I think the ram and processor are fine, any feedback would be appreciated, also if it is my card, any suggetions on a good one?

thanks

 

[Deleted member 217926]

You guessed it. The HD5450 is not much of a gaming card. Now the main question becomes what power supply do you have?

 

[crixc]

Is there an easy way to find that out?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Sticker on the side of the PSU.

 

[crixc]

350W

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Ouch. lol

That means upgrading the power supply if you want anything more than what you have. What resolution is your monitor?

 

[crixc]

1680x1050

 

[crixc]

also my psu is 400w, first answer was base specs, my cpu was custom, sorry for confusion

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Ok that's better. At 1650 and with 400 watts I would get an HD 5750 or an even better 5770.

 

[damasvara]

also my psu is 400w, first answer was base specs, my cpu was custom, sorry for confusion

Your CPU is custom? I believe you mean the PC itself is a DIY build. But then again, you said it's a Dell. Contradictive...

Well, non-issue anyway. For that resolution at least get a 5570 (Tom's recommendation) or better, a 5670 with 1GB of memory size. If possible, I highly recommend a good quality from well known brand PSU rated at 450W minimum for the 5670. Since the power consumption is not too far apart compared to the "Green" 5450, a 50W extra headroom will do just fine. The quality of the PSU itself is the one in question, since with a crappy one, it can take the other components down the grave with it. Literally.

EDIT: wrong spec suggestions

 

[crixc]

Ok so with a 5750 or 5770 I shoult be able to run WoW at high settings decently?(meaning my processor and ram is ok?)

Also I meant I customized want went in to my Dell on there website, sorry

 

[Deleted member 217926]

A 400w OEM PSU will run an HD5770 fine.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/images/video/radeon-hd5770-hd5750/5700_power3dm.png

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/radeon-hd5770-hd5750_5.html#sect0

 

[damasvara]

A 400w OEM PSU will run an HD5770 fine.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/images/video/radeon-hd5770-hd5750/5700_power3dm.png

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/radeon-hd5770-hd5750_5.html#sect0

That's why I edit my post. I meant the 5670. Sorry for that... that 5 and 6 confused me... :lol:

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Ok so with a 5750 or 5770 I shoult be able to run WoW at high settings decently?(meaning my processor and ram is ok?)

Also I meant I customized want went in to my Dell on there website, sorry

It will run MUCH better. All games will.

 

[crixc]

Ok guys TYVM for your help.

 

[vilenjan]

His PSU prob doesn't have a PCI-e power cord, so unless he wants to buy an adapter, I would go for a 5670, and yes it can handle WoW.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

It will come with any adaptors needed.