Question Can I upgrade?

[PCBuilder574]

Hello. So my rig has a 550w PSU, 8gb of RAM and a GTX 650. It's not much but I use it for casual gaming with my brother and such. I'm going to get an SSD for it, but that's not a concern at this moment.

Right now I would like to know if I can upgrade my GPU from just the 650 to the 650 Ti BOOST with 2gb of vram. Just for a little jump on performance.

I can get the other specs if necessary, I just don't remember what processor I have.

 

[hotaru.hino]

You could upgrade, but honestly it's not worth it unless you're getting the card for free.

 

[Dj0gany]

Whats the exact make/model of that 550W PSU, if you are not sure, post a picture of it on imgur.com
Jumping from a gtx 650 to a 650ti is not worth it. Its like buying a Audi A4 then trading it for the S line model, little to no performance difference between the two.
The only reasonable upgrade I would do is buy something like a RX560/570 4GB for $50, that would be the best budget upgrade in my opinion, but first, check the make/model of that PSU, as these cards require a legitimate PSU, not a $15 chinese one.

 

[PCBuilder574]

Whats the exact make/model of that 550W PSU, if you are not sure, post a picture of it on imgur.com
Jumping from a gtx 650 to a 650ti is not worth it. Its like buying a Audi A4 then trading it for the S line model, little to no performance difference between the two.
The only reasonable upgrade I would do is buy something like a RX560/570 4GB for $50, that would be the best budget upgrade in my opinion, but first, check the make/model of that PSU, as these cards require a legitimate PSU, not a $15 chinese one.

It's an Apevia. $31.99 on Amazon. I don't think that would work. I didn't know that till now.

 

[Dj0gany]

You will need to swap it out unfortunately, i wouldnt play with a RX560/570 like that.
Unless you find a model without external cables, but they are less powerful than normal GPU's that require external power, simply because they are limited to 75W, while the other cards can consume more/ offer you better performance.
For how much can you find this one? https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mn...-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-mag-a550bn

 

[PokestarFan]

Are you not running into RAM limits? I feel like 8gb of RAM is enough only for web browsing usage and not much else, maybe upgrading to 16 gigs would help performance? Unless you're 100% sure the GPU is the limit, adding some more RAM can't hurt

 

[Dj0gany]

Are you not running into RAM limits? I feel like 8gb of RAM is enough only for web browsing usage and not much else, maybe upgrading to 16 gigs would help performance? Unless you're 100% sure the GPU is the limit, adding some more RAM can't hurt

Deoends on the game and how many background apps you run, but you got a point.

 

[PCBuilder574]

I could probably swap my one stick for a pair of faster ones of 16gb. My PC is slower than my brother's and he has 16.

I can find the MSI PSU at an okay price. May replace soon, I'll see. I'm aiming to change this one to have a better card and more RAM.

 

[Dj0gany]

I could also probably swap my one stick for a pair of faster ones of 16gb. My PC is slower than my brother's and he has 16.

I can find the MSI one at an okay price. May replace soon. We'll see. I'm aiming to change this one to have a better card and more RAM.

While ur at it, list the entire pc speca, may help us come to a decision down the line.

 

[PCBuilder574]

Windows 11 Pro 22H2
1 8gb DDR3 RAM stick (Again obscure brand, I don't even remember how to spell it)
PNY GTX 650 1GB DDR5
An Intel processor, I'll check the exact make and model when I get back on the PC but it's 3.10ghz.
Apevia Captain 550w PSU

If there's anything else feel free to ask but that's what I can list off the top of my head.

 

[stonecarver]

An Intel processor, I'll check the exact make and model when I get back on the PC but it's 3.10ghz.

Depending on your response as to what you have under the hood as far as CPU and or platform. Do you have a 775,1156,1155.1150 knowing this when you get a chance will help us getting you moving forward.

 

[Dj0gany]

Windows 11 Pro 22H2
1 8gb DDR3 RAM stick (Again obscure brand, I don't even remember how to spell it)
PNY GTX 650 1GB DDR5
An Intel processor, I'll check the exact make and model when I get back on the PC but it's 3.10ghz.
Apevia Captain 550w PSU

If there's anything else feel free to ask but that's what I can list off the top of my head.

motherboard

 

[PCBuilder574]

motherboard

It's a Game Revolution B75-M, I can't actually find my exact one so I believe it to be custom. Has like a 2013 Aptio Setup Utility

 

[Dj0gany]

It's a Game Revolution B75-M, I can't actually find my exact one so I believe it to be custom. Has like a 2013 Aptio Setup Utility

This one? https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Asrock+B75M+16GB+DDR3+Intel+Motherboard_C13P16870.html
Thats what Google shows when i typed Game Revolution B75-M.

 

[stonecarver]

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So maybe ASUS but no matter looks like you have a 1155 motherboard

 

[--SID--]

It's a Game Revolution B75-M, I can't actually find my exact one so I believe it to be custom. Has like a 2013 Aptio Setup Utility

11 year old stuff, terrible PSU and W11 is officially not supported. Not worth to spend any cent on this system. Better spend your money on Intel 8*** or Ryzen 2*** and newer if you want full W11 support.