Possible upgrade

[zephyr11]

hi all,

been awhile since i ventured here, would like some advise.

currently running;

Core i3-530 2.9GHz

GeForce GT 240

6GB (i think)


trying to play some current games, (fifa15, gta v)

i don't know if i can still upgrade the system to keep it relevant or should i just consider a new rig.

mainly use it to surf the net, and some gaming likely (if possible).

so any advise is good.

thank you.

 

[Goodshot]

Most important is = Budget how much ?

 

[zephyr11]

likely 250 max, likely 2nd hand if possible. but looking at it, anything is a decent upgrade. lol...

saw these, just wondering if they'll work ok with what i have.

Powercolor 7850 PCS+ 2GB

Sapphire Vapor-X HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 OC with Boost

 

[Goodshot]

$180 for used 7950 and $50 buy a 4GB ram . because ur current 512ram will lag alot . But ur powersupply is not enough for 7950 . i worry might dmg ur whole system

 

[bjory]

I also wanna hijack this thread sorry TS.
My requirement same as TS wanna play those games. Budget $300.

Current build:
Pentium G620
8gb RAM
Biostar 61MLB with on board Intel HD graphics
CM RS400 PSU

Please recommend. Don't mind 2nd hand too.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

$180 for used 7950 and $50 buy a 4GB ram . because ur current 512ram will lag alot . But ur powersupply is not enough for 7950 . i worry might dmg ur whole system

Apparently his rig profile is outdated....

 

[MoneyFace =p]

hi all,

been awhile since i ventured here, would like some advise.

currently running;

Core i3-530 2.9GHz

GeForce GT 240

6GB (i think)


trying to play some current games, (fifa15, gta v)

i don't know if i can still upgrade the system to keep it relevant or should i just consider a new rig.

mainly use it to surf the net, and some gaming likely (if possible).

so any advise is good.

thank you.

Double check your RAM capacity in Computer > Properties

What is your PSU model btw?

You should overclock your CPU and get Zotac GTX 660 2GB Synergy Edition @ $170 before tuesday if your PSU can sustain.

 

[Goodshot]

I also wanna hijack this thread sorry TS.
My requirement same as TS wanna play those games. Budget $300.

Current build:
Pentium G620
8gb RAM
Biostar 61MLB with on board Intel HD graphics
CM RS400 PSU

Please recommend. Don't mind 2nd hand too.

this rig think cannot up liao le , too low spec . U can get a whole system i3 used by $300 , if lucky can get not bad Gfx included

 

[bjory]

Actually I tot of getting 2nd hand i5 2600 CPU since my mobo can support and new cm500w CPU and 2nd hand Sapphire HD7870 how does this work out?

 

[Goodshot]

Actually I tot of getting 2nd hand i5 2600 CPU since my mobo can support and new cm500w CPU and 2nd hand Sapphire HD7870 how does this work out?

i5 2600 + hd7870 sure is ok , but ur psu is not ok . I think the min require is 500w true power psu

 

[Alternative X]

Actually I tot of getting 2nd hand i5 2600 CPU since my mobo can support and new cm500w CPU and 2nd hand Sapphire HD7870 how does this work out?

Which CM 500W PSU are you going to get? Please state exact model of PSU.

Also, what casing are you using?

 

[Goodshot]

Oh forgot see his psu 500w , then should be enough lo . Coolermaster ar

 

[Alternative X]

Oh forgot see his psu 500w , then should be enough lo . Coolermaster ar

No, must also see what PSU model he using. Later he wanna buy Extreme Power Plus 500W then siao liao.

 

[bjory]

Thinking of CM 500w thunder. Or recommend me a cheaper 500w PSU?
Casing is CM Elite 343 mini tower.

 

[Alternative X]

Thinking of CM 500w thunder. Or recommend me a cheaper 500w PSU?
Casing is CM Elite 343 mini tower.

1) Do note that the Sapphire HD 7870 is 260mm long and you will need to take out your lower HDD cage to fit in the GPU.

2) Would rather that you pay a bit more for a FSP Hexa Plus 80+ 550W PSU for $68. CM's lower end budget PSUs are not that good. However, if you can scrounge up more $$$, I would strongly suggest getting a FSP Aurum S 80+ Gold 500W PSU for $89 for better build quality and PSU performance.

 

[Goodshot]

Thinking of CM 500w thunder. Or recommend me a cheaper 500w PSU?
Casing is CM Elite 343 mini tower.

Now best value of $$ PSu is the Gay name = Superflower SF HX 600M GOLD MODULAR@$99

 

[bjory]

1) Do note that the Sapphire HD 7870 is 260mm long and you will need to take out your lower HDD cage to fit in the GPU.

2) Would rather that you pay a bit more for a FSP Hexa Plus 80+ 550W PSU for $68. CM's lower end budget PSUs are not that good. However, if you can scrounge up more $$$, I would strongly suggest getting a FSP Aurum S 80+ Gold 500W PSU for $89 for better build quality and PSU performance.

Great! Will try to source for these items.

Yeah I will prob get FSP instead thanks for the recommendation!

With all these in place, can at least play the games at medium settings at least?

 

[Alternative X]

Great! Will try to source for these items.

Yeah I will prob get FSP instead thanks for the recommendation!

With all these in place, can at least play the games at medium settings at least?

FIFA 15 at max settings in 1080p, probably Medium-High settings in GTA V unless GTA V is very unoptimised like Assassin's Creed: Unity.

 

[zephyr11]

$180 for used 7950 and $50 buy a 4GB ram . because ur current 512ram will lag alot . But ur powersupply is not enough for 7950 . i worry might dmg ur whole system

currently running a ocz600mxsp. should be enough?

and also my ram should be 6gb, not 512mb, please ignore the sidebar details. didn't update.

 

[zephyr11]

managed to pickup a 7950 and everything works alright, yet to test it. but i have a problem. it blocked up both slots for where the my sound card goes, now using onboard sound card, is there any way i can still fit my sound card in?

wasn't expecting the gfx card to be so freakin huge.

i have a 2nd slot for another gfx, which will allow the sound card to be fitted in nicely but i think that's the secondary one, which is only usable IF i install 2 gfx cards.