Upgrading?

sneapy · 15 Sep 2013 at 23:24

Hi,

Im looking to upgrade my current pc, so i am able to play some more modern games. im not looking to run games on ultra settings, just so i have better graphics and dont lagg, also i havent got a very big budget i would give you a budget, but im not sure how much things cost.

Thanks for your help

my current specs are:
Model: Dell Inspiron 560
Power Supply: 300W MAX - (i think thats what you need, if not just ask)
Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q8300 @ 2.50GHz 2.50 GHz
RAM: 6GB
System: Windows 7 64-bit
Video Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 310 (525 MB)

mickyflinn · 15 Sep 2013 at 23:26

Without a budget there are is a multitude of configurations and costs so a budget would make things a lot easier.

sneapy · 15 Sep 2013 at 23:27

ok say around £150, as i feel i only need to upgrade the graphics card and in turn i assume that will mean the power supply aswell

nutsnut · 15 Sep 2013 at 23:31

New pus first, perhaps the corsair 430w then perhaps a 7770 or amd 7850

mickyflinn · 15 Sep 2013 at 23:32

You would need a new power supply .

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7850 OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards with FREE GAMES £134.99
1 x OCZ CoreXtreme 500w '80 Plus' Power Supply £35.99
Total : £182.38 (includes shipping : £9.50).

sneapy · 15 Sep 2013 at 23:35

is it possible we can go any cheaper ?

mickyflinn · 15 Sep 2013 at 23:37

[YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7790 OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with FREE GAMES £109.99
1 x OCZ CoreXtreme 500w '80 Plus' Power Supply £35.99
Total : £156.48 (includes shipping : £8.75).

sneapy · 15 Sep 2013 at 23:38

awesome so what is the difference between the two that you have already offered me?

mickyflinn · 15 Sep 2013 at 23:41

The 7850 is more powerful hense the price but the 7790 is a good card, both offer free games so if you sell the games it brings the total price down.

7850 v 7790

http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-HD-7850-vs-Radeon-HD-7790

sneapy · 15 Sep 2013 at 23:48

also will this defiantly be compatable with my motherboard and my case

mickyflinn · 15 Sep 2013 at 23:52

It should work with your pc but nothing is set in stone when compatibility is mentioned.

You could always call Dell.

sneapy · 16 Sep 2013 at 00:19

Thankyou very much for your help

demon8991 · 16 Sep 2013 at 03:33

sneapy said:
Thankyou very much for your help

Hey Sneapy, check out the replies in the other thread also.

Baddass · 16 Sep 2013 at 07:59

demon8991 said:
Hey Sneapy, check out the replies in the other thread also.

OP: keep it all in one thread please

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18542308