ASUS GeForce GTX 750 Ti for (AMD FX-4300)

[synkka]

Hi I'm looking to buy a GPU, so that I can run Wolfenstein: New Order & Shadows of Morder, but I don't know if it will be compatible with my motherboard, CPU. Is the CPU not powerful enough?

GPU (to buy);
ASUS GeForce GTX 750 Ti Graphics Card

Memory: 2 GB GDDR5
CUDA cores: 640
Clock speed: 1072 / 1150 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 128-bit
Interface: HDMI / DVI / VGA

source, http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/components-and-upgrades/graphics-cards/asus-geforce-gtx-750-ti-graphics-card-10001978-pdt.html
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Motherboard;

Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd.
Model GA-78LMT-USB3 6.0 (Socket M2)
Version SEx
Chipset Vendor AMD
Chipset Model 780G
Chipset Revision 00
Southbridge Vendor AMD
Southbridge Model SB700
Southbridge Revision 00
System Temperature 29 °C

BIOS
Brand Award Software International Inc.
Version F2
Date 25/11/2014
Voltage
CPU CORE 1.272 V
MEMORY CONTROLLER 1.512 V
+3.3V 2.040 V
+5V 3.145 V
+12V 8.064 V
-12V -8.880 V
-5V -8.880 V
+5V HIGH THRESHOLD 2.762 V
CMOS BATTERY 1.416 V
PCI Data
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCI
Characteristics 5V, 3.3V, PME, SMBus
Slot Number 0
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Unknown
Data lanes x16
Slot Designation PCI Express x16
Characteristics 3.3V
Slot Number 1
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Unknown
Data lanes x1
Slot Designation PCI Express x1
Characteristics 3.3V

source, Speccy
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CPU, AMD FX-4300;

Thermal Design Power: 95 W
source, http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/processors/amd-fx-4300-1117775/review#specification

Cores 4
Threads 4
Name AMD FX-4300
Code Name Vishera
Package Socket AM3+ (942)
Technology 32nm
Specification AMD FX-4300 Quad-Core Processor
source, Speccy

 

[Forever Oleg]

I believe that particular 750 Ti requires a 6-pin so make sure your PSU has that.

If it doesn't, this would be a better choice for the 750 Ti as it doesn't require any additional connectors: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp43753kr

 

[synkka]

Would I have to open up the case, to check the pins?
I'm paranoid of causing static damage.
EDIT: Would I be able to use the EVGA one, even if my PSU does have 6pins? I'm thinking of going with your recommendation.

 

[Forever Oleg]

You can open the side panel and just look at what power supply you have - brand and model. We can later see what kind of connectors it has. Right out of the box, the card I linked is more powerful. The one you want is a bit less powerful but because of the 6-pin and 2 fans, it has big room for overclocking. If you have a poor power supply, I do not recommend doing that.

 

[synkka]

Thanks, I'll go with your recommendation.

 

[Forever Oleg]

You still gotta check your power supply. I recommend at least 300W for that card.

 

[synkka]

I take it the only way of doing that would be to check the side panel?
I'll update, once I've had a look...

 

[Forever Oleg]

Yes. That's the only way. There's no software that can show you your PSU. Or, if your PC is pre-built by Dell or something, you can try to find your PC model online and see what PSU it has.

 

[synkka]

I checked the amazon page, I bought it from.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0074OM9QS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

What power supply does this have and will it take a Nvidia GTX660 graphics card?
Answer:
the power supply has 4 pin molex connectors, so if your graphics card is a 6 pin or 8 pin connectors then you would need to buy a new power supply
By liam schofield on 06 September 2014

I'll update the Power, once I've opened it up.

 

[Forever Oleg]

Question: What brand is the PSU?
Answer: Hi its a very good 500w cit

It is NOT very good, but is enough for the card I linked. Just plug it in and you are good to go. Once you have more money, switch your power supply because your current one is trash.

 

[synkka]

Damn, I assumed that I'd got a really good deal, cause it's 4Ghz. Any recommended PSU?
Thanks for your help.

 

[Forever Oleg]

You can upgrade your GPU to GTX 750 Ti no problem, it's the further upgrades that will be trouble.

When that time comes, we will take care of it then, alright?

If you want a REALLY cheap power supply that is not complete trash, then go with this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-vp450

It's only downside is that it only has a single 6-pin so a GTX 960 is the max you can use with that power supply.