Need help with GPU upgrade

[Farron]

Disclaimer: New here, sorry if I posted in the wrong area.

Hi, I want to upgrade my PC with a new GPU, a stick of ram and a case+PSU combo.

My current specs: (HP s5388d)
Intel i5 650 - 3.2GHz (Dual core)
ATI Radeon 4350 HD
220 HP PSU
4GB RAM

My plan is to import from Amazon and get all my stuff.

What I plan to get:
R9 270 or GTX 950
4GB extra ram from a friend
CM 350 with 400/500W PSU

Now my question is, with the light of NVidia not supporting ASync on their 900 series as a result of DX12, should I get Nvidia or AMD?

Also, any experiences with Amazon? Is it cheaper and easier than SG shops? What about Newegg and all? Thanks!

 

[monikernemo]

Never get casing and psu from amazon. Costs a bomb to ship. Amazon offers free shipping for smaller items, newegg no free shipping at all.

Why upgrade? Just get entirely new set. 1st Gen Core i series can upgrade Liao. Get haswell/Skylake, reuse hard drive and os. .

Try not to mix ram set. Bsod gaogao and hard to fix if you suay.

950 is a good deal if getting from amazon. How bout SDD while you're at it.

Either way, your gpu is not top tiered shouldn't matter too much anyway regarding the asynchronous compute.

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[MoneyFace =p]

Never get casing and psu from amazon. Costs a bomb to ship. Amazon offers free shipping for smaller items, newegg no free shipping at all.

Why upgrade? Just get entirely new set. 1st Gen Core i series can upgrade Liao. Get haswell/Skylake, reuse hard drive and os. .

Try not to mix ram set. Bsod gaogao and hard to fix if you suay.

950 is a good deal if getting from amazon. How bout SDD while you're at it.

Either way, your gpu is not top tiered shouldn't matter too much anyway regarding the asynchronous compute.

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If over USD$125 got FSSG mah...

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Disclaimer: New here, sorry if I posted in the wrong area.

Hi, I want to upgrade my PC with a new GPU, a stick of ram and a case+PSU combo.

My current specs: (HP s5388d)
Intel i5 650 - 3.2GHz (Dual core)
ATI Radeon 4350 HD
220 HP PSU
4GB RAM

My plan is to import from Amazon and get all my stuff.

What I plan to get:
R9 270 or GTX 950
4GB extra ram from a friend
CM 350 with 400/500W PSU

Now my question is, with the light of NVidia not supporting ASync on their 900 series as a result of DX12, should I get Nvidia or AMD?

Also, any experiences with Amazon? Is it cheaper and easier than SG shops? What about Newegg and all? Thanks!

Might as well change CPU and motherboard too...

 

[Farron]

No lah, cuz I'm only 16 so I got a damn low budget of 300ish SGD. 3.2Ghz okay for me, I dont want to hardcore game or sth. Casual gaming but want to play games at 40fps+ with decent GFX for games like NFS etc

 

[Koenig168]

Without any DX12 games available, it is anyone's guess whether AMD or Nvidia is better. I suggest you focus on what games you want to play now and decide based on that.

Amazon is fine for GPUs but do note that you will not get local warranty. Forget about Newegg.

 

[monikernemo]

If over USD$125 got FSSG mah...

Casing have meh? I never check worhh. I just assume casing don't have

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[monikernemo]

No lah, cuz I'm only 16 so I got a damn low budget of 300ish SGD. 3.2Ghz okay for me, I dont want to hardcore game or sth. Casual gaming but want to play games at 40fps+ with decent GFX for games like NFS etc

Oi go study lah. After O level go work and earn gaogao save up for pc

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[MoneyFace =p]

Oi go study lah. After O level go work and earn gaogao save up for pc

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QFT

 

[Goodshot]

No lah, cuz I'm only 16 so I got a damn low budget of 300ish SGD. 3.2Ghz okay for me, I dont want to hardcore game or sth. Casual gaming but want to play games at 40fps+ with decent GFX for games like NFS etc

Why u need dx12 ? since u have only $300 just get a used gtx770 with warranty can run all game at high setting already , u still have $50 for case . Btw u got see dx12 and dx11 any diff ?

 

[trento]

Casing have meh? I never check worhh. I just assume casing don't have

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most casing won't ship to sg direct so no free shipping.

TS, download pricelists from HWZ. Try PC themes and Cybermind one. Compare to Amazon price. Current exchange rate may be more ex on Amazon. Also if yr getting from Amazon, can try the brands not sold here like EVGA, XFX etc. After all, warranty all must go back to manufacturer or Amazon.

lastly, ship in batches of less than $400sgd to avoid gst

 

[Farron]

most casing won't ship to sg direct so no free shipping.

TS, download pricelists from HWZ. Try PC themes and Cybermind one. Compare to Amazon price. Current exchange rate may be more ex on Amazon. Also if yr getting from Amazon, can try the brands not sold here like EVGA, XFX etc. After all, warranty all must go back to manufacturer or Amazon.

lastly, ship in batches of less than $400sgd to avoid gst

I'll keep that in mind, thanks!

Why u need dx12 ? since u have only $300 just get a used gtx770 with warranty can run all game at high setting already , u still have $50 for case . Btw u got see dx12 and dx11 any diff ?

Yea screw dx12 im happy with dx11. Just want to play games for fun.

Oi go study lah. After O level go work and earn gaogao save up for pc

damn I need to focus. Once I get rid of this problem, I can study in peace.

 

[DXMachina]

damn I need to focus. Once I get rid of this problem, I can study in peace.

No you won't. You'll spend more time gaming and less time on your books.

Just a word of advice, focus on your books now and worry about your rig after your exams. It's the O Levels after all, and it's a pretty big deal.

 

[monikernemo]

No you won't. You'll spend more time gaming and less time on your books.

Just a word of advice, focus on your books now and worry about your rig after your exams. It's the O Levels after all, and it's a pretty big deal.

It's true.

You get to the place you want be it JC or Poly then hoseh liao. Later cannot get to course you want then you regret lorh.

By then when your O levels end, Skylake locked variants should be out already. Timely for upgrade.

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[Goodshot]

If u buay kan , u study till degree also buay kan. happy with ur o level and frens . hope u pass

 

[gladiusgg]

If over USD$125 got FSSG mah...

Fssg got weight limit one. I tried to order a monitor arm with Fssg. In the end still got shipping fee.

 

[muddle]

Fssg got weight limit one. I tried to order a monitor arm with Fssg. In the end still got shipping fee.

Not just weight. Package dimension does play a part. Most mechanical keyboards can't ship here for free cuz their package exceeded the maximum dimension. Quoted from their amazonglobal saver terms

Most products shipped by Amazon.com using the AmazonGlobal Program are eligible for AmazonGlobal Saver Shipping. Offer does not apply to items larger than 18” x 14” x 8” or over 20 lbs (45.72 cm x 35.56 cm x 20.32 cm or over 9.07 kg). This also excludes: e-documents, software downloads, digital music, Kindle devices and accessories, and gift cards.

 

[Mikiberry]

If u buay kan , u study till degree also buay kan. happy with ur o level and frens . hope u pass

You speak as though passing is impossible.

 

[Goodshot]

You speak as though passing is impossible.

Nope i mean dun put too much pressure , if fail retry , fail retry .Stay happy lo

 

[MoneyFace =p]

It's true.

You get to the place you want be it JC or Poly then hoseh liao. Later cannot get to course you want then you regret lorh.

By then when your O levels end, Skylake locked variants should be out already. Timely for upgrade.

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Yeah fruit of labour is super sweet. I've tasted it, can get diabetes.