Can this be however ok?

[LawrenceKG0D]

So i've been thinking about upgrading my prebuilt PC.
I've got it like 1 year ago with these specs
And yes i know it's kinda bad PC bu
Pentium G2030 3.00Ghz
nVidia Geforce GT 630
6GB DRR3
Yeah, had no other choice, didn't know anything abt pc's those days.
I wanted to upgrade the GPU, to the GTX 1050 2GB Zotac Mini Edition, why? Because it doesn't need a external pin connector and it will fit in my case pretty well.
But will it be ok? I mean, I know I cannot play all the exclusives on 1080p and highest settings because of the cpu, but , can I play like Far Cry 4/Primal, GTA 5 ( i know the CPU... but atleast medium preset ) Rise of The Tomb Raider, Dying Light etc? Doesn't have to be the ultra settings tho???
Thanks in advance.

 

[COLGeek]

What is the make/mode of your PSU? Just need to make sure you have sufficient power for the GTX 1050 (which should be fine for your stated uses).

 

[LawrenceKG0D]

What is the make/mode of your PSU? Just need to make sure you have sufficient power for the GTX 1050 (which should be fine for your stated uses).

500W PSU, dunno the model

 

[COLGeek]

There is a label on the side of most PSUs with the info. In your case, even a poor quality 500w unit should suffice with the GTX 1050.

 

[maxalge]

So i've been thinking about upgrading my prebuilt PC.
I've got it like 1 year ago with these specs
And yes i know it's kinda bad PC bu
Pentium G2030 3.00Ghz
nVidia Geforce GT 630
6GB DRR3
Yeah, had no other choice, didn't know anything abt pc's those days.
I wanted to upgrade the GPU, to the GTX 1050 2GB Zotac Mini Edition, why? Because it doesn't need a external pin connector and it will fit in my case pretty well.
But will it be ok? I mean, I know I cannot play all the exclusives on 1080p and highest settings because of the cpu, but , can I play like Far Cry 4/Primal, GTA 5 ( i know the CPU... but atleast medium preset ) Rise of The Tomb Raider, Dying Light etc? Doesn't have to be the ultra settings tho???
Thanks in advance.

some of those games wont run on a dual core

 

[LawrenceKG0D]

There is a label on the side of most PSUs with the info. In your case, even a poor quality 500w unit should suffice with the GTX 1050.

Yep, i know that, that's why I don't kinda care abt the PSU tho. So , will it be ok according to the threads topic?

 

[COLGeek]

There is a label on the side of most PSUs with the info. In your case, even a poor quality 500w unit should suffice with the GTX 1050.

Yep, i know that, that's why I don't kinda care abt the PSU tho. So , will it be ok according to the threads topic?

Yes, the GTX 1050 is a solid choice in your system. Note, the game requirements that maxalge pointed out. That is a separate issue from upgrading your GPU.

 

[LawrenceKG0D]

There's one last thing, heard about upgrading the BIOS before buying a new GPU, is that really so important?

 

[COLGeek]

Probably not required (reference the BIOS update). Try without it, first. If you have stability issues, and a BIOS update is available, apply afterward.