Can I upgrade my GPU?

[ClaymanV]

My rig is kind-of old and i don't really have the money for a new rig and I was wondering If I could just update my GPU.

Currently I have an AMD Phenom II x3 720 running at 2.8 Ghz CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a Micro-Star MS-7388 mobo.

I am looking to upgrade from a GTS 250 512mb GPU to something better w/ Direct X11.

 

[Arcanine300]

What would be your maximum budget? How many watts does your power supply have?

 

[Kekoh]

What PSU do you have? If it is a cheapo PSU that came with the computer, you will have to look at the stickers on the side of it. Check for the Wattage, and how much Amperage is on the 12V rail(s). It should look something like: +12V1 with 20A under it

 

[Onus]

What is the brand and model (not just wattage) of your PSU? Your CPU should still be able to hang in there, so a graphics card upgrade may help you. A GTX750Ti would be a hefty upgrade and should run on any PSU able to run a GTS250.

 

[ClaymanV]

I have a Corsair 750w PSU.

Also I was wondering if it'd be worth-my-while to perhaps just save up for a new rig or not? I know mine is pretty old and low-tech by todays standards.

 

[Arcanine300]

I have a Corsair 750w PSU.

Also I was wondering if it'd be worth-my-while to perhaps just save up for a new rig or not? I know mine is pretty old and low-tech by todays standards.

Yeah you could get a gtx 750ti as your psu will easily handle it and saving up would be worth while but if you just want to play games then getting a 750ti will be fine.

 

[Kekoh]

+1 for the 750 Ti, it would be a good fit for his computer

 

[ClaymanV]

I have a Corsair 750w PSU.

Also I was wondering if it'd be worth-my-while to perhaps just save up for a new rig or not? I know mine is pretty old and low-tech by todays standards.

Yeah you could get a gtx 750ti as your psu will easily handle it and saving up would be worth while but if you just want to play games then getting a 750ti will be fine.

Would it work with my mobo though?
And i think I might, i'm just unsure as-of-yet.

Thanks for your help btw guys

 

[Arcanine300]

I have a Corsair 750w PSU.

Also I was wondering if it'd be worth-my-while to perhaps just save up for a new rig or not? I know mine is pretty old and low-tech by todays standards.

Yeah you could get a gtx 750ti as your psu will easily handle it and saving up would be worth while but if you just want to play games then getting a 750ti will be fine.

Would it work with my mobo though?
And i think I might, i'm just unsure as-of-yet.

Thanks for your help btw guys

A 750 ti would work with your mobo as it has a pci-e 16x slot so it works with most modern gpu.

 

[ClaymanV]

Sweet, thanks guys!