Upgrading the GPU in this old system

vasouv · June 30, 2016

Given my current system; would it make a difference if I upgraded the GPU to a 1GB one? I don't play that many games and certainly not triple A ones, but I wouldn't mind bumping the graphics on the ones I do play.

I got this system from a friend of mine and he had told me that the GPU is quite a good one (for its age) with GDDR5, and I don't plan on getting a new computer any time soon. I don't have a 1080p monitor, current one is 1366X768 and I'm happy for now.

So, is getting a 1GB GPU a viable option or is it money down the drain?

Streetguru · June 30, 2016

4 minutes ago, vasouv said:

I'd suggest you find something cheap and used near you, upgrading to the 1gb version of a 4xxx series card isn't going to make any real difference

or just save everything for an AM4 based APU system whenever it launches

vasouv · June 30, 2016

8 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

I'd suggest you find something cheap and used near you

Like what? I'm really out of the loop when it comes to hardware to be honest.

I too think there's not much I can do with this system, it got me pretty well all these years.

Streetguru · June 30, 2016

3 minutes ago, vasouv said:

Like what? I'm really out of the loop when it comes to hardware to be honest.

I too think there's not much I can do with this system, it got me pretty well all these years.

Just check your local....whatever the EU version of craigslist is for video cards ,or like a used electronics store if you have one