Call of duty ghosts

[Poccio]

A friend of mine wants to upgrade his computer in order to able to launch Call of duty ghosts...everything should be fine apart from his graphics card. Here are his system requirements:

Intel Core 2 quad cpu
6 GB ram
OS windows 7 64 bit
geforce gt 220

He'd like to buy a good graphics card around 100€ or a bit more...what would you suggest?

 

[jay2577]

For that money I would suggest the Nvidia GeForce GTX 650. I'm not sure what the prices are like in your country though.

 

[Poccio]

Thanks a lot just one last question....is it compatible with a motherboard Packard Bell EG43M?

 

[jay2577]

It's compatible with the motherboard but I can't find a listing with the power supply details in that computer. The Nvidia GTX650 requires a 400 watt power supply and pre built systems(like dell, packard bell)are well known for putting cheap underpowered power supplies in their computers. Is there any way your friend can open the side panel on his computer and have a look at the sticker on the side of the power supply?
It should have all the details on it. This will have to be checked before buying the graphics card.

 

[jay2577]

A new power supply can always be installed if necessary. If the power supply unit is too weak and your friend won't buy a new one he might not be able to upgrade his graphics card at all

 

[Poccio]

His actual PSU is 245W xD packard bell has kept it pretty under power.... i'm pretty sure he needs a new psu ...i think a 600w psu would be a good choice...am i right? do you have any suggestions?

 

[jay2577]

400 watt or greater is recommended for that graphics card. But for future upgrades a higher one seems wise.
If you tell me what country your in i'll have a look at the power supplies where you are and recommend one for you

 

[Poccio]

Italy
thanks a lot

 

[jay2577]

It's no problem
I've looked and i recommend the XFX Core Edition Pro Alimentazione PC ATX 550 Watt power supply. It has a lot more than enough amps on the 12 volt rail. It is also the best value one at €57.68.
A link to it is here
http://www.amazon.it/dp/B0045L5LGI/?tag=pcp06-21

If it is too expensive or you want a higher wattage let me know and i'll recommend another

 

[Poccio]

Thanks a lot we decided to take that psu however while we were about to order the gtx 650, he asked me if it was worth spending a bit more to buy a gtx 650 ti...what do you think? Is it still compatible with the motherboard?

 

[jay2577]

Yes the 650ti is compatible with the motherboard

 

[jay2577]

And yes the 650ti is better. I can post some benchmarks when I get home from work if you want?

 

[Poccio]

Thanks a lot

 

[Poccio]

Searching with my friend I found this which to me seems pretty good
http://www.amazon.it/Asus-GeForce-Graphics-Dual-link-Technology/dp/B009M4MAIK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386168397&sr=8-1&keywords=nvidia+gtx+650+ti
What do you think?
Just one extremely stupid last question ...is it possible that is 40 cm long???? It means nearly half a meter........i'm pretty sure it won't fit in the case....

 

[jay2577]

It's not 40cm long. You can judge by the length of the pci express slot how long the card is

 

[Poccio]

So it will fit, right?
I know it's a really noob question....🙁
Amazon says:
Dimensioni prodotto:40 cm x 25 cm x 6 cm; 998 g

 

[Poccio]

Thanks a lot we mounted everything and are playing extinction mode right in this moment

 

[jay2577]

Have fun!