Will it be a good idea to pair up core 2 duo with gtx 550ti?

[abhi_reapar]

will it be a good idea to pair up core 2 duo with gtx 550ti?and what will be my windows experience index for gaming and aero graphic be?will i get the score to the high 7 and half?

 

[arzbhatia]

Yup it'll work. My old PC runs on that spec.

Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33Ghz
Intel DG33FB Classic
8GB (2GBx4) RAM
ZOTAC GTX550Ti 1GB DDR5

Everything runs well. Almost every game runs on high (Not ultra/max)

Total System Rating - 5.8
Graphic Rating - 7.3
Gaming Graphic Rating - 7.3

 

[Deemo13]

No one really cares about the Windows Experience Index. It doesn't grade well. Use a benchmarking software like 3DMark 11 to judge computer performance.

What is the power supply? It should be fine with the Core2Duo, but most likely not with your power supply.

 

[arzbhatia]

Oh and mine runs on 700w PSU.

 

[abhi_reapar]

mine processor is core 2 duo e4500 @ 2.2 ghz,4gb ram,msi g41m-p28 mothrboard,450watt atx psu.....just cant figure out will it work well with my specs or not??

 

[abhi_reapar]

can i get 1 more powerful enough card in the same range of gtx 550ti?or will gtx 55oti be just as good as any?

 

[abhi_reapar]

1 would want to know how many frames per second will i get on fifa 12 on my current config i.e,gtx 550ti,core2 duo,4gb ram?will i be able to play fifa 13 on high setting?also how many fps will i get with bf3?

 

[Deemo13]

That's a pretty slow Core2Duo. And what power supply are you running?

 

[abhi_reapar]

atx g-tech 450 watt psu.............however,it might be old but i m using this psu since the last 4 years

 

[Deemo13]

I wouldn't exactly endorse using that card with that power supply.

 

[abhi_reapar]

anyway i will get a better psu with enough watts......can i play fifa 13 on high settings?????

 

[Deemo13]

Its not really the watts that counts, its the quality. If you had a good 450W PSU, you would be able to run a 550Ti no problem.

Good brands are Corsair, Seasonic, Antec, and PC Power & Cooling.

That being said, I would recommend the 7770 over the 550Ti. The 550Ti is quite old, uses alot of power, and the 7770 is just flat out faster.

 

[Deemo13]

Its the benchmarks that matter, and the 7770 is just flat out faster.

 

[abhi_reapar]

but 550ti has more bandwidth,192 bit in comparison to 7770......is it just the gpu clock dat matters while gaming???

 

[abhi_reapar]

how do i know the benchmark of a particular graphic card?well,obviously i cant get to know the pros and cons of a card until i get in my own garage....bt still how do i figure it out????

 

[Deemo13]

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/536?vs=541

On a benchmarking website. The GTX550Ti for the price honestly sucks. Uses more power and performs less.

 

[abhi_reapar]

so what choices have i got???can u give me few choices among gfx card in same range as 550ti?

 

[Deemo13]

Mainly the 7770. The 6850 is better, but more expensive. You need a better power supply for sure though.

 

[abhi_reapar]

ok i will get a 7770 hd but will i be able to run that card with the same psu?

 

[Deemo13]

That I dont know. I would personally get a new one to be safe. Unless it has good 12V amperage.