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I have recently purchased this gaming PC: http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6878511
Yes, I know it isn’t the best one, but I’m new to all this and I don’t know which GPU is the best and fits in this PC.
If anyone could help, it would be really appreciated.
Budget is a problem, but I’d say under £100, but a good GPU.
If you could, can you point out some good ones on Amazon, so I don’t accidently buy the wrong one.
Thanks.
If I may chime in with a couple of questions folks
What games are you looking to be able to play and can you tell us the brand and model name or number of the PSU (power supply unit) please ShadowWarrior17, let us know if you need help with finding the PSU info and one of us will advise.
Indeed. I do need help with finding the PSU, and I intend on playing the Destiny 2 beta.
Though I know my PC probably won’t be able to run it, I’d like to give it a crack.
Just need a very good graphics card, that works for my PC.
Thanks.
Are you ok with taking the side off of the computer to get the PSU info for us, if yes see below text and attachment;
The following checks require the computer case to be opened so take the following safety precautions 1st, disconnect any attached hardware such as the keyboard and printer etc, disconnect the power cord from the wall socket, press the case power button for 10 seconds or so to get rid of any residual charge in the system, remove the side of the case, check the PSU for any info that you may be able to see, this should be in front of you and there should be no reason for you to reach inside the case, the attachment below shows an example of the info that we need;
Originally posted by ShadowWarrior17
Just need a very good graphics card, that works for my PC.
Not meaning to put a damper on things but the budget is rather on the low side for a good gaming video card, ideally you want a 256-bit add on video card for gaming and videos, £100 will not get you one meaning that a 128-bit card will have to do which in turn means that you will need to lower the settings and unfortunately that you will not get the maximum benefits of the game.
WOW! Well in that case, I’m not comfortable with opening my PC, though I understand that is how I will insert my graphics card.
Is there any other way?
Sorry but no and like you say, you will need to open up the computer to fit any new add on video card, neither are difficult if you take your time and treat checking out the PSU like preparing to fit a new video card.
In case you are not aware and why we are checking, add on video cards are the most power hungry devices and any half decent video card requires at least a bronze efficiency rated 350W PSU to be able to function, to keep costs down companies such as Zoostorm and to name another Cyberpower use cheap, low powered PSUs to keep build costs down, your computer does not come with any add on video card already fitted but instead gets graphics from the CPU, this means that it does not presently need as good a PSU as when an add on video card is fitted and this is were they most often will use cheap, generic imported PSUs often as low as having only a 250W PSU, such a PSU or a junk 350W PSU wouldn`t power a decent card and would most likely fry one within the week.
I did check around the WWW and what I found was conflicting, some say a 250W PSU and others say 350W and that any add on video card must be the low profile type, sadly the latter further reduces your options add on video card wise, some Q & As here regarding the computer and in particular the question asked by SammyG, will see what cards I can find and then get back to you.
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