Can I run this set ?

[adiv92]

I want to upgrade my computer system but I dont have the money to do it at once so i decided to start with the GPU but I dont know for sure is it going to work properly on my motherboard so pls give me some advise. My motheboard is ASUS P5KPL/EPU and GPU i want to buy nVidia GT640 or maybe GTX650. So could you tell me what you think to know from where to start upgrade my comp. sys.

[magicbennie]

I have the Gigabyte 650Ti in one of my other computers, it runs most games very nicely.

 

What power supply have you got?

[adiv92]

CODEGEN 500 W

[kinkywink]

if your going to upgrade, dont skimp on the graphics card, i recommend not going any less then the 650ti, but i would personally recommend a 7950 or 7970 alot better bang for the buck if you can afford it

[adiv92]

I want to know if my Motherboard is Ok with the new GPUs because is from 2009  and I dont know is it going to work ?

[FatalWaffles]

The combination of your motherboard and the GTX 650 should work as the PCI Express generations are backwards compatible but it may not provide the best performance as your board only supports PCI Express 1.0 so the bandwidth available is lower than PCI Express 2.0 or 3.0.

[magicbennie]

CODEGEN 500 W

Your motherboard looks a little bit old, the CPU (LGA775) may bottleneck your performance...

 

That power supply is enough for the 650Ti.

 

What CPU do you have and how much RAM do you have?

[adiv92]

My current gpu is nvidia 9500 gt, 3 gb of ram

[JoshM]

If your on a tight budget the 7870 is a good performer, if you can stretch to 7950 it will be worth it, problem is it may bottleneck....

[JoshM]

My current gpu is nvidia 9500 gt, 3 gb of ram

Whats your current CPU?

[adiv92]

Whats your current CPU?

Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5300

[JoshM]

Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5300

I would recommend a new build...new cpu, mobo, gpu, ram, possibly keep psu, HDD and case

[magicbennie]

I would recommend a new build...new cpu, mobo, gpu, ram, possibly keep psu, HDD and case

+1

 

Yeah, your current system may bottleneck your performance in games.

 

But if you really wanted to you could get a 640 or a 650. I wouldn't go spending lots of money on a GPU now, save up and build a computer from scratch.

[ybriK]

You should upgrade to a better card than the GTX 650 but like what others are saying the problem is the bottleneck that will happen due to old componenets. It's better to upgrade everything.

Examples for budget builds: Both are around $400-$500 *NOTE: These are only examples so feel free to change parts to your liking*

 

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[JoshM]

How much money have you got to spend?

[kinkywink]

its probably better not to go that budget.. @ybriK

 

You should upgrade to a better card than the GTX 650 but like what others are saying the problem is the bottleneck that will happen due to old componenets. It's better to upgrade everything.

Examples for budget builds: Both are around $400-$500

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hes probably better off trying to save for 1000, atleats then hell enjoy it alot more

but we dont know his actual budget yet so

[Titanicium]

I want to upgrade my computer system but I dont have the money to do it at once so i decided to start with the GPU but I dont know for sure is it going to work properly on my motherboard so pls give me some advise. My motheboard is ASUS P5KPL/EPU and GPU i want to buy nVidia GT640 or maybe GTX650. So could you tell me what you think to know from where to start upgrade my comp. sys.

 

You are better of just going for a new build when you can afford it… A GT640 isn´t even meant for gaming at all...

[adiv92]

Well guys Im from Bulgaria, which means that the comp. components here are between 10% and 40% more expensive then in USA or west europe and also for now i can spend not more then 400-450$ and from reading your sugestions i have to save more to build properlly my computer.

[acrain92]

its probably better not to go that budget.. @ybriK

 

hes probably better off trying to save for 1000, atleats then hell enjoy it alot more

but we dont know his actual budget yet so

while this is true he has stated hes limited by budget and was only gonna be able to do it part by part but ybrik's suggestions are both very good options as both will give him a tangible increase in his experience without breaking the bank

I would maybe mix them tho and go with the second set but swap for the apu and mobo compo but drop it down to a higher lined a6 than the low a8 or go with an Athlon/phenom x4-x6 and the am3/am3+ platform if he has a bit more to spend these days especialy intel hasn't offered much in my opinion for the budget range

but you are right as well if he can do a 1000 then he can throw these out the window lol

[Norwegiantweaker]

I want to upgrade my computer system but I dont have the money to do it at once so i decided to start with the GPU but I dont know for sure is it going to work properly on my motherboard so pls give me some advise. My motheboard is ASUS P5KPL/EPU and GPU i want to buy nVidia GT640 or maybe GTX650. So could you tell me what you think to know from where to start upgrade my comp. sys.

should work out just fine aslong as you have a psu that can power it

[acrain92]

Well guys Im from Bulgaria, which means that the comp. components here are between 10% and 40% more expensive then in USA or west europe and also for now i can spend not more then 400-450$ and from reading your sugestions i have to save more to build properlly my computer.

im not familiar with codegen psus but if its capable of doing close too 500w and has at least 1 6pin for your gpu I would go with a 7770-7790 as they have a great price to proformance ratio and would be able to open up a little bit more as you upgrade around it but the 640 especialy is not very good were as the 650 is a contender even tho the 650ti is much better it is a bit more

[kinkywink]

id recommend svaing for a decent gpu, getting that first, since you will be able to use that now, while you save up for the rest of your build, grab the motherboard and cpu the next, then psu/ram in my honest opinion

[adiv92]

id recommend svaing for a decent gpu, getting that first, since you will be able to use that now, while you save up for the rest of your build, grab the motherboard and cpu the next, then psu/ram in my honest opinion

So you think it isn't going to be a big issue if I buy and run only the gpu for a short time of period till I buy the other components?

[kinkywink]

i dont think it will be a problem, its either that or buy a psu now, maybe  650 watt, and put that into your system then get the gpu a bit later, this way you wont have to worry at all

 

So you think it isn't going to be a big issue if I buy and run only the gpu for a short time of period till I buy the other components?

[adiv92]

So just to sum up I can buy now GPU and run it on my current motherboard for a while till I save some money to countinue my upgrade, and here is my next question which gtx650 or ati alternative gpu would you recomend me ?