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Upgrading GPU

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  • 23-07-2012 7:43pm
    #1
    FlapsOfDoom
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭


    i have an Asus GeForce GT430 at the moment and looking to upgrade to the GTX 550 ti.

    where would be the best place to buy?

    Thanks.


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    Procrastastudy
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    Why? That card is a bucket of bolts.

    Get a HD6870 if you're going to spend that money.

    Hardwareversand or Komplett depending if Komplett are 19 quid cheaper (for delivery).

    Bit of impartial(ish) advice:

    http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html


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    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Why that card? It's not a great improvement over the one you have.
    It's also somewhat old at this stage so could be hard to get. Tho Komplett have plenty of 560s...

    I presume you've checked that your system is compatible?


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    FlapsOfDoom
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭FlapsOfDoom


    I've no knowledge of GPU's what so ever and my PC is only a cheap budget gaming PC. i know the 550ti is compatable with it but as for anything else i have no clue at all.

    My budget for a new card is €150.

    How do I find out compatability?


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    Procrastastudy
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    Photo the inside of your PC and let us see!!

    Dont worry we wont laugh people have seen mine.


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    #6
    FlapsOfDoom
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    oh you will laugh, even i laugh and i've no idea what i'm looking at.


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    Procrastastudy
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    Thats what she said! Sorry couldn't resist :0)

    Any link to what it is etc?


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    #8
    FlapsOfDoom
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭FlapsOfDoom


    i walked right into that one :p

    I can't get a picture at the moment, the girlfriend has the camera.

    the motherboard is ASRock H61M-GS
    The CPU is Intel i3 2100 - 3.1Ghz
    RAM is 8GB DDR3 - 1333Mhz
    And the Power Supply is 500w with a PCI-e Connector.

    Hope thats what you're looking for.


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    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    The CPU isn't the fastest but should be fine for a decent card before it becomes a bottleneck in most games. Your PSU has plenty of juice for a more powerful card.


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    #10
    FlapsOfDoom
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭FlapsOfDoom


    after seeing the specs what card would you recommend for the system? links to the purchase page would be very handy.


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    Procrastastudy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭Procrastastudy


    Thats a good little gaming rig imo!

    http://www1.hardwareversand.de/2048+MB/57545/Gigabyte+Radeon+HD+7850%2C+2GB+GDDR5%2C+PCI-Express.article

    Would be nice or:

    http://www1.hardwareversand.de/1024+MB/39510/Powercolor+HD6870+1024MB+Dual-DVI+HD1M2I5.article

    If funds are a bit tighter


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