How do I make this a gaming PC?

[schroedertm31]

I bought a PC awhile ago and it was just a starting point that i thought would be good for the time being. This is the link to it:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220184

I know I need a new graphics card, but what else do I need/don't have in order for a high end graphics card to work on my pc?

I appreciate any and all help. I'm really new to computers in general and I heard this was the place to go for help.

Thanks.

 

[craneop1985]

You'll need a new quality power supply--somewhere between 550 and 600 watt,a more powerful graphics card---amd 7850 or higher or Nvidia 650 ti -and a few hundred dollars.

 

[schroedertm31]

Ok thanks a lot! I looked at that graphics card you mentioned and it mentioned something about PCI-e 3.0 x16. My PC specs said it had PCI-e x16. Does that mean mine is PCI-e 1.0? And if so, will it not be compatible with the better graphics card?

 

[johnb35]

It will be compatible, it just won't work as fast.

 

[schroedertm31]

Would more RAM fix this issue or will the slower speed not really be noticeable?

 

[johnb35]

You have enough ram. The problem is the video card, it won't play high end games.

 

[schroedertm31]

Sorry, I was referring to when you said "It will be compatible, it just won't work as fast."
In regards to after I get a better graphics card that has PCI-e 3.0.

 

[johnb35]

A 3.0 card will work just fine in your system, performance decrease will be minimal.

 

[schroedertm31]

Cool. Thanks a lot for your help, I really appreciate it.

 

[Darren]

I'd be surprised if that didn't have PCI Express 2.0 since it seems fairly new. Not sure. Either way it will still work. The GT 620 is a 2.0 card.

 

[Benny Boy]

Besides ps and gpu for gaming,,,

Your hdd is slow @ 5400rpm. 7200rpm will make the overall system faster. Or an ssd would be even better. Could use the 5400 for backups if you don't already have one.

 

[PCunicorn]

What is your budget to upgrade the PC?