"djmt1" (djmt1)
03/03/2016 at 18:40 • Filed to: None
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"djmt1" (djmt1)
03/03/2016 at 18:40 • Filed to: None | 0
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So my PC is 4 years old now and could do with some sprucing up. Normally I would just buy a cheap gaming PC to replace it but this time maybe I should just buy a new graphics card instead. To be honest I don’t what I should do but that’s what you lot are for.
So my PC has an:
AMD FX-4350 Quad-Core Processor at 4.2 GHZ.
8GB of RAM
AMD Radeon HD 6670
Amazon are doing a sale on graphics cards at the moment and in particular this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ICUGOP0
and basically what I want to know is can I just buy a new card and swap it in or will I need to do more including buying more parts?
Also don’t do the typical PC gamer thing of just saying I need MOAR! I’m on a budget here.
Nibby
> djmt1
03/03/2016 at 18:45 |
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2 things to spice up your PC... that gfx card is decent for hte money but what PSU do you have? Gotta make sure that is good enough to handle that card. And if you haven’t done so already, upgrade to SSD.
Montalvo
> djmt1
03/03/2016 at 18:47 |
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Give me what you want to spend and I can recommend some options. You can buy a new card as long as you have the PCI slots and the power needed from your power supply. Your motherboard is pretty much the deciding factor of what you can plug in.
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djmt1
> Montalvo
03/03/2016 at 18:47 |
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£150 max.
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djmt1
> Nibby
03/03/2016 at 18:50 |
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What do I need to check?
Steve in Manhattan
> djmt1
03/03/2016 at 18:51 |
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I just buy a new Mac Mini when the old one gives out. On the second one, so I am no help at all.
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Nibby
> djmt1
03/03/2016 at 18:52 |
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wattage
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Montalvo
> djmt1
03/03/2016 at 18:57 |
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I am a firm believer in AMD likes AMD and Nvidia likes Intel. Also at this price point AMD will give you more bang for your buck. I would rather get this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZQ3…
You get more memory and the 7XX series while still potent is starting to show a little age. This card will serve you better in the long run.
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djmt1
> Montalvo
03/03/2016 at 19:06 |
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Thanks it’s come out the same in £s which is great.
e36Jeff now drives a ZHP
> djmt1
03/03/2016 at 19:09 |
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if you can stretch the budget just a little bit, you can get this for $20 more: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc…
It’s quite a bit more GPU than the 750
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Montalvo
> djmt1
03/03/2016 at 19:33 |
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Just keep in mind that AMD cards run a little hot and take more power compared to Nvidia equivalents, as long as you have decent air flow and have enough wattage it will suit you fine. Below I’ll link a comparison for you to look at, keep in mind the link I sent before is even a bit faster and has double to memory to give you a safe buffer for the future.
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R7…
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anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq
> djmt1
03/03/2016 at 20:10 |
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Yeah, you could put that in. It should be fine. Your CPU is also a bit of a weak point but that’s an upgrade for next time. I have the same 750 Ti in my PC and it’s great for the price. I’ve noticed that some other people are suggesting AMD graphics cards, but while I really like them, it would be a better idea to go with NVIDIA because their GPUs run cooler, use less power, and run better in most games.