First Build

[Gianski]

Hi! Just assembled with my first build. I just bought the parts without knowing how efficient would it be.

Now, I'm planning to replace my video card so that I can play recently released games.

 

Current Build:

CPU: i3 3240 3.4Ghz

Motherboard: Alienware x51 itx

RAM: 2x2gb Apotop 1600mhz

Video Card: AMD HD 5450 64bit

PSU: 600watts Vortex

Case: Thermaltake Core v1

 

Now, I'm wondering if I could replace my HD5450 with GT730 1gb 64bit ddr5 since I'm on a tight budget. Would it

be a bottleneck build? Or should I push through 750ti? Thanks!

[Aytex]

push to a 750 ti

 

then upgrade from there

[tbroadwater2010]

Hi! Just assembled with my first build. I just bought the parts without knowing how efficient would it be.

Now, I'm planning to replace my video card so that I can play recently released games.

 

Current Build:

CPU: i3 3240 3.4Ghz

Motherboard: Alienware x51 itx

RAM: 2x2gb Apotop 1600mhz

Video Card: AMD HD 5450 64bit

PSU: 600watts Vortex

Case: Thermaltake Core v1

 

Now, I'm wondering if I could replace my HD5450 with GT730 1gb 64bit ddr5 since I'm on a tight budget. Would it

be a bottleneck build? Or should I push through 750ti? Thanks!

What do you consider a TIGHT BUDGET?

[GodSpoon]

Hi! Just assembled with my first build. I just bought the parts without knowing how efficient would it be.

Now, I'm planning to replace my video card so that I can play recently released games.

 

Current Build:

CPU: i3 3240 3.4Ghz

Motherboard: Alienware x51 itx

RAM: 2x2gb Apotop 1600mhz

Video Card: AMD HD 5450 64bit

PSU: 600watts Vortex

Case: Thermaltake Core v1

Now, I'm wondering if I could replace my HD5450 with GT730 1gb 64bit ddr5 since I'm on a tight budget. Would it

be a bottleneck build? Or should I push through 750ti? Thanks!

 

 

Definitely don't get anything worse than a 750ti if your expecting to play newer titles

 

If you can afford it get a 950

[Arwanell]

750ti is a sweet little GPU that can run all the new games and will for quite some time still (regardless the graphics)

so it would be really worth it

[Rush102]

4 gb of ram is not enough for gaming

[GodSpoon]

4 gb of ram is not enough for gaming

 

 

Yes it is

[Gianski]

What do you consider a TIGHT BUDGET?

 

750ti costs double the GT730.. 

 

Definitely don't get anything worse than a 750ti if your expecting to play newer titles

 

If you can afford it get a 950

 

4 gb of ram is not enough for gaming

 

I really don't want to play them all, just want to play casually / try them out.. But will definitely upgrade my RAM..

[GodSpoon]

750ti costs double the GT730.. 

 

I really don't want to play them all, just want to play casually / try them out.. But will definitely upgrade my RAM..

 

 

If your just casually gaming, 4GB is just fine

 

If you want a good price on a 750, EVGA has B stock 

https://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=01G-P4-2753-RX

[Gianski]

If your just casually gaming, 4GB is just fine

 

If you want a good price on a 750, EVGA has B stock 

https://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=01G-P4-2753-RX

 

Oh! that's a lot cheaper than 750ti.. Will try to ask our local stores for it. Thanks!

 

EDIT:

 

OMG! I don't think we have b-stock products here locally.. But thanks anyways..

 

Just wanted to know, either 730 or 750ti.. it won't be a bottleneck, right?