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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 1:08:23 PM
Hey guys, I need some help in finding a new GPU.
I need a new graphics card so I don't lag while playing games like DOTA 2, Final Fantasy XIV: Realm Reborn, or Guild Wars 2 (being able to play some new AAA titles wouldn't hurt). I have a budget between $100-$300 (Preferably below $200). Currently, I have insane framerate issues when I play games like Borderlands 2 (sub 10 fps) and I had enough of looking at Powerpoint presentations while playing my games. I don't know much about computers, so I don't know what graphics card would be good.
My computer specs:
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
System Munufacturer/model: Gateway DX4860
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3450 CPU
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Monitor Resolution: 1920X1080 (32bit) (60Hz)
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7350
PSU: Liteon PS-6301-08A Power Supply (300W?) -- Can be replaced too if need be
I attached some pictures pertinent to my computer
http://imgur.com/ecGfTKN
The inside of my computer.
http://imgur.com/6x7ZxLW
Information about my PSU (since I couldn't get a clear understanding of what is the actual wattage).
Thanks in advance and please let me know if there are any crucial information I am missing.
I need a new graphics card so I don't lag while playing games like DOTA 2, Final Fantasy XIV: Realm Reborn, or Guild Wars 2 (being able to play some new AAA titles wouldn't hurt). I have a budget between $100-$300 (Preferably below $200). Currently, I have insane framerate issues when I play games like Borderlands 2 (sub 10 fps) and I had enough of looking at Powerpoint presentations while playing my games. I don't know much about computers, so I don't know what graphics card would be good.
My computer specs:
Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
System Munufacturer/model: Gateway DX4860
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3450 CPU
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Monitor Resolution: 1920X1080 (32bit) (60Hz)
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7350
PSU: Liteon PS-6301-08A Power Supply (300W?) -- Can be replaced too if need be
I attached some pictures pertinent to my computer
http://imgur.com/ecGfTKN
The inside of my computer.
http://imgur.com/6x7ZxLW
Information about my PSU (since I couldn't get a clear understanding of what is the actual wattage).
Thanks in advance and please let me know if there are any crucial information I am missing.
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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 2:16:33 PM
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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 4:25:19 PM
My initial budget was just an estimate of how much I thought I needed for the card. If I need to spend a little more money, it can definitely be increased. Putting the money aside, would you mind giving me some examples of some good cards and PSUs that would fit my computer, and what I should be looking for when buying the two of them together (such as the voltage and etc)?
Aside from the VRAM in cards, I don't really have much knowledge of GPUs.
Aside from the VRAM in cards, I don't really have much knowledge of GPUs.
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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 4:28:57 PM
Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 4:31:02 PM
Oh you must not be familiar.
Your card is also powered by the motherboard.
Technically any card powered by JUST the motherboard is weak, however the 750Ti is more efficient with a better tech.
REAL AMAZING graphics cards, are large, bulky. make up a bit chunk of the case.
This is my beast: http://tinyurl.com/kz6u2r3
Your card is also powered by the motherboard.
Technically any card powered by JUST the motherboard is weak, however the 750Ti is more efficient with a better tech.
REAL AMAZING graphics cards, are large, bulky. make up a bit chunk of the case.
This is my beast: http://tinyurl.com/kz6u2r3
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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 4:37:50 PM
Would this work for my computer?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
I'm not sure what card is run by the motherboard and what isn't.
If this isn't the one that you were talking about (or fit in my computer in general -- the picture of my case is linked in the original post), could you recommend me another?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
I'm not sure what card is run by the motherboard and what isn't.
If this isn't the one that you were talking about (or fit in my computer in general -- the picture of my case is linked in the original post), could you recommend me another?
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Mr_StarDelta57
August 1, 2014 4:39:28 PM
Definitely need an upgrade for your PSU. 300W is not enough to sustain a more powerful GFX Card. I would recommend upgrading to a 500W PSU or even 600W if need be. A suitable PSU could be the Corsai VS550 ATX PSU. Here is the link - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...
In regards to your new GFX Card, I would highly recommend the GTX 560/570 Ti Superclocked 1GB/2GB (your choice) as they are a cheap and powerful GFX card. Should be a great addition to your CPU and they should both compliment each other nicely. They are a bit of a hard find though. Amazon have a few in stock - http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclocked-Mini-HDMI-Lifet....
OR
Another option could be the GTX 660 Ti 2GB/1GB (can be cheaper if not Ti) but they are EXTREMELY hard to find and VERY popular in the gaming community. Here is a review of one - http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2012/08/16/nvidia-gefo...
Also looking at those images, it might be a good idea to clean out some dust. Check out this out - http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-the-Inside-of-a-Computer.
If you choose the GTX 570 Ti Superclocked 2GB and the PSU I recommended, it would set you back roughly $180 - $220 and would allow your system to run AAA titles with ease.
Edit - The GFX Cards may be too large for the case as I did not take this into account.
In regards to your new GFX Card, I would highly recommend the GTX 560/570 Ti Superclocked 1GB/2GB (your choice) as they are a cheap and powerful GFX card. Should be a great addition to your CPU and they should both compliment each other nicely. They are a bit of a hard find though. Amazon have a few in stock - http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclocked-Mini-HDMI-Lifet....
OR
Another option could be the GTX 660 Ti 2GB/1GB (can be cheaper if not Ti) but they are EXTREMELY hard to find and VERY popular in the gaming community. Here is a review of one - http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2012/08/16/nvidia-gefo...
Also looking at those images, it might be a good idea to clean out some dust. Check out this out - http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-the-Inside-of-a-Computer.
If you choose the GTX 570 Ti Superclocked 2GB and the PSU I recommended, it would set you back roughly $180 - $220 and would allow your system to run AAA titles with ease.
Edit - The GFX Cards may be too large for the case as I did not take this into account.
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Mr_StarDelta57 said:
Definitely need an upgrade for your PSU. 300W is not enough to sustain a more powerful GFX Card. I would recommend upgrading to a 500W PSU or even 600W if need be. A suitable PSU could be the Corsai VS550 ATX PSU. Here is the link - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...In regards to your new GFX Card, I would highly recommend the GTX 560/570 Ti Superclocked 1GB/2GB (your choice) as they are a cheap and powerful GFX card. Should be a great addition to your CPU and they should both compliment each other nicely. They are a bit of a hard find though. Amazon have a few in stock - http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclocked-Mini-HDMI-Lifet....
OR
Another option could be the GTX 660 Ti 2GB/1GB (can be cheaper if not Ti) but they are EXTREMELY hard to find and VERY popular in the gaming community. Here is a review of one - http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2012/08/16/nvidia-gefo...
Also looking at those images, it might be a good idea to clean out some dust. Check out this out - http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-the-Inside-of-a-Computer.
If you choose the GTX 570 Ti Superclocked 2GB and the PSU I recommended, it would set you back roughly $180 - $220 and would allow your system to run AAA titles with ease.
Problem is, I dont think his case is big enough for a full size dedicated card.
Considering they threw in a 7350 into his PC, I'm assuming it's a small case.
Which is why I offered the latest 750Ti for his 300W PSU.
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Mr_StarDelta57
August 1, 2014 4:42:55 PM
Jay Lavistria said:
Mr_StarDelta57 said:
Definitely need an upgrade for your PSU. 300W is not enough to sustain a more powerful GFX Card. I would recommend upgrading to a 500W PSU or even 600W if need be. A suitable PSU could be the Corsai VS550 ATX PSU. Here is the link - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_i...In regards to your new GFX Card, I would highly recommend the GTX 560/570 Ti Superclocked 1GB/2GB (your choice) as they are a cheap and powerful GFX card. Should be a great addition to your CPU and they should both compliment each other nicely. They are a bit of a hard find though. Amazon have a few in stock - http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclocked-Mini-HDMI-Lifet....
OR
Another option could be the GTX 660 Ti 2GB/1GB (can be cheaper if not Ti) but they are EXTREMELY hard to find and VERY popular in the gaming community. Here is a review of one - http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2012/08/16/nvidia-gefo...
Also looking at those images, it might be a good idea to clean out some dust. Check out this out - http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-the-Inside-of-a-Computer.
If you choose the GTX 570 Ti Superclocked 2GB and the PSU I recommended, it would set you back roughly $180 - $220 and would allow your system to run AAA titles with ease.
Problem is, I dont think his case is big enough for a full size dedicated card.
Considering they threw in a 7350 into his PC, I'm assuming it's a small case.
Which is why I offered the latest 750Ti for his 300W PSU.
Actually, you could be right. Sorry I didn't take that into account. 750 Ti would be pretty good. But it would be beneficial to upgrade his PSU.
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Mr_StarDelta57
August 1, 2014 4:44:52 PM
Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 4:45:52 PM
Thanks for the reply guys. I would like to upgrade the PSU but my concern is that it wouldn't fit into my case. Would that Corsair PSU that Mr_StarDelta57 recommended fit into my case?
Also, is http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
what I'm looking for?
EDIT: Sure, I'll get picture uploaded right away.
Also, is http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
what I'm looking for?
EDIT: Sure, I'll get picture uploaded right away.
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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 4:57:20 PM
Just to clarify, I am ABLE to spend more money than what is listed in the original post so money's not a problem here.
Anyways, here are the pictures of my case size:
http://imgur.com/pyVVO7S (my case relative to my brother's Coolermaster case)
http://imgur.com/ATOqYj1 (relative to a Razor Blackadder mouse)
http://imgur.com/l3GGSuO
Anyways, here are the pictures of my case size:
http://imgur.com/pyVVO7S (my case relative to my brother's Coolermaster case)
http://imgur.com/ATOqYj1 (relative to a Razor Blackadder mouse)
http://imgur.com/l3GGSuO
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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 5:00:26 PM
Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 5:07:23 PM
I'll do it and clean out the inside when I replace the GPU.
Getting back on discussion, what do you guys think of the size of my case? Does it look like a 750 Ti would fit?
Is this the 750 Ti you guys were talking about or is this a full-sized one that won't fit?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
Getting back on discussion, what do you guys think of the size of my case? Does it look like a 750 Ti would fit?
Is this the 750 Ti you guys were talking about or is this a full-sized one that won't fit?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 5:08:08 PM
Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 5:13:31 PM
Sweet, you got some good options then.
Heres my suggested build.
For the PSU, an EVGA 500W Bronze PSU $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
For the GPU, oh hoho how bout a 660 FTW? $270
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CjwKEA...
Heres my suggested build.
For the PSU, an EVGA 500W Bronze PSU $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
For the GPU, oh hoho how bout a 660 FTW? $270
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CjwKEA...
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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 5:25:37 PM
Okay, I'll go with those.
My next question is, where would I install the PSU? I looked at my brother's case and his is at the bottom, but mine is located at the top.
Judging by the picture on the EVGA PSU, it looks like there is a large fan that needs to be exposed. Do I just screw it upside down on the ceiling?
My next question is, where would I install the PSU? I looked at my brother's case and his is at the bottom, but mine is located at the top.
Judging by the picture on the EVGA PSU, it looks like there is a large fan that needs to be exposed. Do I just screw it upside down on the ceiling?
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The fan is an INTAKE, and exhausts the air out the back.
All PSU's should have the fan face downwards.
Replacing the PSU is simple (sometimes)
Unplug everything attached to the current one.
Unscrew the PSU (make sure the PC is on it's side so it doesnt fall and smash anything)
Take it out, slide the new one in, fan down, and rescrew it in.
Plug everything in, and you should be up and running.
All PSU's should have the fan face downwards.
Replacing the PSU is simple (sometimes)
Unplug everything attached to the current one.
Unscrew the PSU (make sure the PC is on it's side so it doesnt fall and smash anything)
Take it out, slide the new one in, fan down, and rescrew it in.
Plug everything in, and you should be up and running.
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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 5:32:04 PM
Thanks for your help, Jay.
One last question.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
This is also a 660 but it's significantly cheaper. Is it just as good as the one you listed or is there something different about those two?
One last question.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
This is also a 660 but it's significantly cheaper. Is it just as good as the one you listed or is there something different about those two?
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Geektemplar said:
Thanks for your help, Jay.One last question.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
This is also a 660 but it's significantly cheaper. Is it just as good as the one you listed or is there something different about those two?
You can get that one if you wish, I simply chose a better cooler.
They should both function identically.
And do remember to clean that PC with compressed air everynow and then, gaming does suck at high temperatures due to dust suffocation.
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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 5:39:29 PM
The prime mediocre
August 1, 2014 5:43:06 PM
Geektemplar said:
Thanks for your help, Jay.One last question.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
This is also a 660 but it's significantly cheaper. Is it just as good as the one you listed or is there something different about those two?
The one listed above has 3GB VRAM, which is nice but ultimately unnecessary. Here is an even cheaper 660...
http://
...and a 760 for less than the 660:
http://
One more gigabyte of RAM and a cooler that might be marginally better for $80?
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Geektemplar
August 1, 2014 5:58:16 PM
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