GPU upgrade advice needed

[KlausR]

Hi all,

 

I need advice.

I have an aging computer that I am using to game on. Lately, games have become so demanding, that I have to turn down resolution and effects in order to get a bad frame rate, that I can just about play on.

 

So I have been thinking of getting a new PC, or alternatively installing a new graphics card in my existing one.

 

I saw this youtube video: 

Turn Your Crappy Desktop into a Gaming PC for $150

 

Should I get a GTX 750 Ti card? Will it bring me better gaming or will it cook my PC?

 

Here are my PC specs:

Asus Desktop PC CM6730 Series

Intel Core i5-2320 CPU 3,0 Ghz

8 GB ram

Nvidia Geforce GT 530

300W PSU

(full specs on Asus homepage here)

 

Note: Currently, on a hot summer day, gaming a few hours brings my motherboard to 63^o C.

 

I'll be much oblidged for any help.

tnx

 

/KlausR

[Fate]

I'd recommend a 750ti unless you want to replace your PSU.

[GodSpoon]

A 750 ti would serve you well in that system  

 

Just don't expect to be maxing Crysis 3

[Lolzious]

A 750ti is a good start. I would recommend a 280/x or similar as well as a power supply upgrade in the future.

[MrYuriy]

I'd recommend a 750ti unless you want to replace your PSU.

 

That's exactly what the pcperspective video he linked recommends. And if that's around what his budget is, in the area of ~$150 then this is by all means a great choice.

 

Now, OP, as your concern of whether it's worth it to just upgrade the GPU or the whole PC, well, it's frankly up to you.. However, I will tel you this.. Upgrading the GPU in your current rig will help you out in game performance. However, as you mentioned yourself, with how demanding current/future titles are, the GPU upgrade has a timeclock attached to it from the minute you do it. That's by no means a GPU that can hold its own in the coming year or two even, with many titles of course - not all.

 

But depending on what your budget actually is, upgrading the entire computer will be your best bet. Even if your budget is in the ~$500 area, you can swing it easily.

[sgloux3470]

A 750Ti is a really good choice for the rest of your build.

[Senzelian]

I would definitly upgrade. Like many said before, a 750TI is a nice choice.

If you've too much money lying around, I would even consider a GTX 960.

[KlausR]

I would definitly upgrade. Like many said before, a 750TI is a nice choice.

If you've too much money lying around, I would even consider a GTX 960.

 

.,. would a GTX 960 not overtax my PSU?

[Senzelian]

.,. would a GTX 960 not overtax my PSU?

Okay, you're right. I just saw you would need at least a 330 watt PSU. (calculated with a GTX 760, 960 wasn't available)

Then you should stick with the 750TI.