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Yes.
I feel stupider reading that.
I feel stupider reading that.
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Aye, a GTX 560 card will be a massive step in graphics power coming from a HD 4500 series card. Just make sure your PSU is up to powering the GTX 560 - this graphics card requires a lot more power than a HD 4500 series card, ensure that your PSU is a good quality unit and rated to at least 500W. May I ask what make and model PSU you are currently running?
That said, if you are playing games, make sure that the rest of your system isn't limiting the performance offered by your new high-end graphics card. May I ask what make and model CPU you are using?
That said, if you are playing games, make sure that the rest of your system isn't limiting the performance offered by your new high-end graphics card. May I ask what make and model CPU you are using?
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any need 4 that. oh yes another
and thanks 2 every 1 else
I gave you an answer. I'm not a keyboard warrior lol
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Not at all, you're the one acting like a keyboard warrior.
Your CPU may or may not bottleneck the 560 dependant on resolution.
But we really need your PSU model.
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That's your CPU (central processing unit).
It's not a bad chip - but it is only a low-end dual core these days, so with a powerful graphics card you will be limited by the CPU in some modern games (this page shows how a 3.3GHz athlon II compares to other CPUs for playing crysis 2 when using a powerful graphics card).
When I mentioned PSU, I was referring to your Power Supply Unit. If you don't know the make and model number off-hand then open your case and look for the sticker on the side of it - this should tell you the make and model number.
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I'm sceptical of those results :|. I've built plenty of systems on the Athlon II and had no complaints.