Hi,
My PC Specs are as follows
intel core i7-2600cpu @3.4 GHZ
16GB Ram
550W smps
9500-gt 1gb graphics card, i am planning to upgrade my graphics card, can someone suggest me what are the factors i should consider with respect to my config
Really nothing to consider with your system. 550w is pretty much enough to power any GPU and your CPU is also capable on supporting pretty much any GPU out at the moment.
You can go for whatever GPU is the best within your budget.
"if i buy a lower end graphics card will my pc spec help boost that to higher level?"
Not really, higher system specs just keep from becoming a bottle neck.
Things like "what type of PCIe slots" you have can allow your card to reach it full potential but not boost the potential of a lower end card. Unless it's a AMD/AMD combo that allows the GPU and iGPU to be cross fired.
i7-2600 with a 750ti is a standard gaming rig setup I see alot.
A GTX 960 2gb is also a good choice if your gaming at 1080p.
Someone was telling me about a slow down with cards over 3.5gb without a z99 board but I don't know too much about it.
budget not allowing me to go for it 🙁 any other suggestions? will my psu handle this?
If budget is a problem, then just go with the GTX 750Ti. Nice card, could play witcher 3 at medium-high settings😛 If Witcher 3 is playable, any other games is playable.