Getting More From GTX650

[morty2012]

Hi all do you guys have any tips in getting most out my rig for gaming. I'm running everything stock dont have clue how overclock.

Here are my specs

Window 7 64bit
Amd fx4100
Gigabyte mobo
8gb Crosshair ven memory
Gtx650
700W Psu

Also I've got chance upgrade my card from GTX650 to the Ti for extra £30 is it worth it would I gain much more.

 

[Doomedspeed]

What make is your psu? If its unbranded I wouldn't consider overclocking.

Upgrading to the ti wouldn't help a lot.

 

[morty2012]

What make is your psu? If its unbranded I wouldn't consider overclocking.

Upgrading to the ti wouldn't help a lot.

If this helps


Alpine AP700-BLUE 700w PSU 20+4 pin 120mm Blue Fan

Silent 120mm blue fan with low noise technology <20dBA

Packaged in designer retail box

Quiet fan with thermal control

Black coated casing

24 pin; 4 Pin (12V); 1 x 6 pin PCI-e; 4 x Sata; 3 x 4 pin; 1 x FDD

Cable length 45cm

Meets Intel v2.03 enhanced +12V
230V with rear on/off power down button
Over-voltage and current protection +3.3V;+5V;+12V
100% Burn in and hipot tested; short circuit protection
EMI Filter built in
CE/ FCC/ UL approved
ROHS Compliant
+3.3V 24A; +5V 34A; +12V 38A; -12V 0.5A; +5VSB 2.0A

 

[Doomedspeed]

Yeah, I wouldn't.. Not a good psu. Putting a lot of strain on cheap unbranded psu's like that may blow it.

a lot of PSU's like that don't have the mean to protect your other components like most 80+ rated power supplies.

 

[Bacon?]

Yeh as above.

Your PSU isn't anything decent and the 650 isn't a fantastic card. (lower than last gens 550TI).

Your best upgrade if you have the money is getting a better 500W PSU, and upgrading to the likes of a 7850. Maybe an after market cooler if budget allows so you can overclock the CPU.