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Old 28-05-2019, 21:52   #8
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Re: Advice needed on upgrading an 9yr self build

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Originally Posted by funkyCable View Post
Hi All,

Thanks for the comments. Great to see it doesn't look like i have to completely scrap the machine and could reuse some of the existing things.

Sorry something I forgot to mention is that i do have a 600W modXstem-pro modular PSU in the box too.

I don't have a big budget and so looking for something under £100 at the moment. I've seen quite a few 2GB graphic cards for under £50 (eg. https://www.ebuyer.com/645225-asus-r...5230-sl-2gd3-l) . are they worth it?

Should I upgrade the RAM to 16GB? a work colleague had a 8GB module laying baout this is why there are 2x2GB and 1x8GB.

Looking at the Toms Hardware GPU hierarchy chart, that card could actually perform worse then what is currently in your pc https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews...rchy,4388.html . It's ok to get an older card but you need to make sure that it is one suitable for gaming.



I currently play Fortnite with a 2gb graphics card, it's a MSI GTX670 and with lowering some of the settings in game I am pushing 150fps in the Team Rumble mode.


I'd sugest maybe something like these as they are close to what I currently have https://www.ebuyer.com/809178-sapphi...d-11267-19-20g or https://www.ebuyer.com/770442-asus-p...-ph-gtx1050-2g



Your power supply should be fine and if you can upgrade the ram it wouldn't hurt it.
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