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pauldave

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I bought this computer a few months ago in the assumption that i would upgrade it when i had more money. However I dont know what to upgrade first. I want to spend about $200.00. I dont know what is compatable with what I have. I bought the computer for gaming and I would like it to be able to run games with decent graphics at high frame rates. I appreciate any help given.
 
pauldave said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227241

I bought this computer a few months ago in the assumption that i would upgrade it when i had more money. However I dont know what to upgrade first. I want to spend about $200.00. I dont know what is compatable with what I have. I bought the computer for gaming and I would like it to be able to run games with decent graphics at high frame rates. I appreciate any help given.
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well how are currentt games running for you on it at the moment?
 
i can run most MMORPG's, which are what i enjoy playing, on low settings and get like 30-40 FPS. I would like for both the setting and the FPS to go up.
 
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First, what power supply does it have? Take the side panel off if need be and get the make/model/watts, so we can see what amps it has and what it can handle.
 
I'm at work right now and can't get to my computer at the moment. I can tell you that my power supply is 480W. When I purchased the computer I remember reading a review of someone saying that it would need a new power supply if it were to be upgraded. So its safe to say that a new power supply would be needed.

I am ok with going over $200. I really don't know anything about power supplies though.
 
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Well a GTX 460 would do pretty well in a build like that and with a new PSU to run it you could stay pretty close to $200. Probably around 220ish. If you want a little more umph you could get a Radeon 6870 or a GTX 560. If you're never planning on doing Crossfire/SLI, which is 2 video cards at once, then you could probably get a good 600 watt PSU and be set.
 
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Well a GTX 460 would do pretty well in a build like that and with a new PSU to run it you could stay pretty close to $200. Probably around 220ish. If you want a little more umph you could get a Radeon 6870 or a GTX 560. If you're never planning on doing Crossfire/SLI, which is 2 video cards at once, then you could probably get a good 600 watt PSU and be set.
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Ok thanks, what PSU would you suggest? I don't know what is a good brand. I will most likely stick to 1 video card for this computer. The GTX 560 didnt seem that much more expensive than the 460 so I might as well go with the 560. On newegg I saw several different brands of GTX 560's. Also how many GB should it be? I assume the more the better? They are all compatible with my processor and mother board correct?
 
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Yes they would be compatable. Well the brands to go with for a PSU are Corsair, Seasonic, XFX, PC Power and Cooling, Antec, and a couple others. You absolutely don't want to cheap out on a PSU because if you do then it could fry everything and the 20 bucks you saved on a PSU would go towards a new PC.

A few to consider.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256071
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371031
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

You can also just look at this and most of those would be fine. Be sure to check reviews.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Value=1314:58412&PropertyCodeValue=1314:58414
 
That the PSU I own. :) I'd be leery of the rebate though. A lot of reviewers say they never got it. I personally would be surprised to get mine. I haven't actually used mine yet other than to turn on a couple fans since my new computer isn't done but mine started up no issues and is completely silent.

The GTX 560 would be a good choice, possibly a Radeon 6870 or a 6950. Any of these cards would be great and run most/all games out today maxed out.

These prices are a little off from what you can get on newegg but just to give you an idea.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2964-4.html
 
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