Is it worth it?

[Chiakuu]

I was not sure what to put this under, and thought this was the closest I could get.

 

First off, is it worth it to upgrade my Optiplex 745 Desktop with RAM and possibly a new GPU? It would only play Minecraft because I want my Dad to have a computer so he doesn't have an excuse to not play Minecraft with me

 

Second, would DDR2 laptop RAM work in the DDR2 Desktop slots? My Mom said that it wouldn't, and has a probability of frying my Mobo, but i wanted more input on the subject. 

 

Third, what would be a good GPU for my main desktop? It has a A10 7850K, 16 gigs of RAM, and is running on the integrated Graphics. It cant be too expensive, as the only chance i have of getting one is to ask for it for my Birthday or Christmas, as I owe my mom $149 USD. Also, it would need to be better then my integrated Graphics, as,; A, i want my $700+ USD desktop to run Minecraft better then my mom's $500 USD 2011 MacMini, and B: i want to run Star Wars Battlefront better, as it is unplayable atm.

 

Thank you for reading,

 

-Brick

[Chiakuu]

Now that i think about it, the GPU part should have been put under GPUs... oops

[martward]

Well the Ram thing, I really don't think so. It shouldn't even fit (laptop uses SODIMM). About the GPU, I'd hold off for a moment to see what the RX470 and RX460 will bring, I think one of those should suit your setup very well.

[Yali]

So first, your laptop probably uses SODIMMs so they wont fit. GPU.. well I would go for an API/AMD card because I believe you can crossfire your integrated APU and your GPU then, but tell me if im wrong. maybe the MSI R9 380 4GD5T OC that you can get here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127913&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker, LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

[Xineas]

Laptop SODIMMs will not fit in your desktop RAM slots. Don't try.

 

GPU wise on a budget, in the US$100 ish range there is the ZOTAC GTX 750 ti or some version of the AMD R7 360. Both have 2GB VRAM and will kick ass running your Minecraft.