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Hey guys and I have decided that I want to start playing the odd PC game (Nothing too heavy and not at very high resolution) but my computer is a shop bought meadion PC ( think they discontinued my model but the is close)
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nVidia GeForce 310
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07GHz
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And I took a picture of the PSU but I think its a max of 250W
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There is space for a dual with card and a fair bit of space either side of the current one.

But anyway I want to know what GPU could I upgrade too and if it is worth it. My MAX budget is about 70GBP.

Thanks in advance and just say if you need any more info.
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The best you can really do is the AMD 7750 which is the highest-end card you can get that doesn't need to be connected to the power supply. Since your have a 250w unit, you're very, very restricted.
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r00t wrote The best you can really do is the AMD 7750 which is the highest-end card you can get that doesn't need to be connected to the power supply. Since your have a 250w unit, you're very, very restricted.

Ok thanks I think that card should be enough for me after seeing a few benchmarks and how can I tell if the GPU draws from the PSU.

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r00t wrote The best you can really do is the AMD 7750 which is the highest-end card you can get that doesn't need to be connected to the power supply. Since your have a 250w unit, you're very, very restricted.

Ok thanks I think that card should be enough for me after seeing a few benchmarks and how can I tell if the GPU draws from the PSU.

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You might notice that the 7750 does not have any PCI-E power connectors.

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That's because it draws all of the power it needs from the PCI-E slot itself. Still, before you install it, buy an Antec VP-450 because the power consumption is too high for that power supply even with this card.

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Ok so if I want to use the gpu you suggested at first would I still need to upgrade my PSU and if so is the any worth while GPU's for my current pc. Also do you think it would be worth while eating till after christmas and making a about 600 gpu build?
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Personalize wrote Ok so if I want to use the gpu you suggested at first would I still need to upgrade my PSU and if so is the any worth while GPU's for my current pc. Also do you think it would be worth while eating till after christmas and making a about 600 gpu build?


Yes because your 250w is very very low.
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