First of all, I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place.
I have a rubbish Acer Aspire AX3950, which I know is totally useless as it is and when trying to replace parts. I've done a bit of research but I don't have the best knowledge of computers.
I've tried looking for the exact specs of my PC but it seems the odd things have changed since I purchased it last June. This is the one they have on the site for the same model however, I have 3GB RAM and Intel HD Graphics: http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/model/PT.SE6E2.164
Now, the graphics card I've considered purchasing is this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sapphire-6570-Ultimate-Graphics-Card/dp/B006F66GOM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1PX8HDBG465U&coliid=I1DYLGESJONIDN
I believe it is a low-profile so should fit in the Acer's small case and the Wattage is very low, however I am unsure whether it'll still be too powerful for a 220 Watt on top of the rest of the PC.
I'm also considering to bump my RAM up to maybe 4 or 5GB using these: http://www.offtek.co.uk/ram-specification/acer/acer-desktop-memory/aspire-ax3400-u2022/pid995589
On the PSU, I'd have to take a peak at that and gather the measurements as it's smaller than most other PSU's and I'm not sure if there's something else that causes problems replacing it. I'm looking to maybe bump it up to 350/400 watt if it's possible. I'm not sure if anyone knows the specs of the Acer Aspire and could suggest a decent replacement for that, but if you could that would be amazing.
So now I've said all that, is it as easy as installing everything when I have it settled and it'll work or is there more too it than that. Will upgrading certain things like RAM and the PSU require other things to be changed internally?
The reason I'm upgrading is pretty simple, the computer is great for basic jobs but I'd love to play the odd PC game on decent settings. I have checked on sites that this set up would give decent gameplay on medium settings and some even on high. Plus I'd do the odd bits of video editing which goes fine anyway, and I think that would be the processor I'd need to upgrade to improve that. I do realise this is a basically a starter kit but I only have around £150 to spend on upgrading bits. I've figured this could come round to about £120 for the three pieces. I also know there's not much you can do with this PC but I'd like to boost it as much as I can for a reasonable amount.
IF you need any more information, I'll be happy to supply it.
I have a rubbish Acer Aspire AX3950, which I know is totally useless as it is and when trying to replace parts. I've done a bit of research but I don't have the best knowledge of computers.
I've tried looking for the exact specs of my PC but it seems the odd things have changed since I purchased it last June. This is the one they have on the site for the same model however, I have 3GB RAM and Intel HD Graphics: http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/model/PT.SE6E2.164
Now, the graphics card I've considered purchasing is this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sapphire-6570-Ultimate-Graphics-Card/dp/B006F66GOM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1PX8HDBG465U&coliid=I1DYLGESJONIDN
I believe it is a low-profile so should fit in the Acer's small case and the Wattage is very low, however I am unsure whether it'll still be too powerful for a 220 Watt on top of the rest of the PC.
I'm also considering to bump my RAM up to maybe 4 or 5GB using these: http://www.offtek.co.uk/ram-specification/acer/acer-desktop-memory/aspire-ax3400-u2022/pid995589
On the PSU, I'd have to take a peak at that and gather the measurements as it's smaller than most other PSU's and I'm not sure if there's something else that causes problems replacing it. I'm looking to maybe bump it up to 350/400 watt if it's possible. I'm not sure if anyone knows the specs of the Acer Aspire and could suggest a decent replacement for that, but if you could that would be amazing.
So now I've said all that, is it as easy as installing everything when I have it settled and it'll work or is there more too it than that. Will upgrading certain things like RAM and the PSU require other things to be changed internally?
The reason I'm upgrading is pretty simple, the computer is great for basic jobs but I'd love to play the odd PC game on decent settings. I have checked on sites that this set up would give decent gameplay on medium settings and some even on high. Plus I'd do the odd bits of video editing which goes fine anyway, and I think that would be the processor I'd need to upgrade to improve that. I do realise this is a basically a starter kit but I only have around £150 to spend on upgrading bits. I've figured this could come round to about £120 for the three pieces. I also know there's not much you can do with this PC but I'd like to boost it as much as I can for a reasonable amount.
IF you need any more information, I'll be happy to supply it.