Does This GPU Work For This Game?

[whitewolf578]

So i got need for speed most wanted (2012) a while ago and didn't have a good enough graphics card so will this gpu work for it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127515&cm_re=graphics_card-_-14-127-515-_-Product

Here's the System Requirements for the game:
http://help.ea.com/en/article/need-for-speed-most-wanted-system-requirements/

 

[CrispyChips]

That's a media card,it's more for playing movies at a high resolution than it is for gaming at all.

if you list the rest of your system specifications,im sure i can point you to a suitable card for gaming.

 

[iAboodz]

That gpu is old. what is your budget ?

 

[avenseth12]

Agree, that GPU is not for running games

 

[modernwar99]

That GPU is terrible for gaming. It's very old and it doesn't even support dx11. It's probably worse than Intel HD 4000 series graphics. NFS MW 2012 is very hardware demanding (almost as much as Crysis 3), but that's because it's very poorly optimized. I would recommend at least a GTX 650, or if you can afford it, a GTX 750. I used to have a GTX 650 and it got around 20 fps on maxed settings. On lower settings (FXAA, post processing off, ambient occlusion off, shadows on low, high res textures, etc...) I got around 50 fps. For compatibility, can you post your CPU and PSU model?

 

[whitewolf578]

My CPU is Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU E7600 @ 3.06 GHz 3.07GHz, my computer is a Small Form Factor, I have 4gbs of ram, I don't know what my power supply is.
I don't plan on playing other games. The most I want to spend is $50, I know its not much but I'm not rich.

 

[CrispyChips]

My CPU intel(r) core(TM) Duo CPU E7600 @ 3.06 GHz 3.07GHz and my computer is a small form factor i have 4gbs of ram, i don't what my power supply is.
i don't plan on playing other games. The most i want to spend is $50 i know its not much but I'm not rich.

I was actually surprised to find this for $60 after the Rebate(if that's applicable to you).

That's probably the best deal you'll find but again,the PowerSupply information is needed.

Take the side off the tower and look for a sticker with the specs,or give me the PSU model number and brand,i can find it.

 

[whitewolf578]

http://www.thebestpartinc.com/ps-4241-9hp.html this is my power supply

 

[modernwar99]

The GT 730 is slightly better for gaming than the 240. But, but you won't be able to run a R7 240 or GT 730 on that PSU. It's very low quality and I doubt it can even put out 200 watts safely on the 12v rail. You will need at least a 300 watt PSU to safely run most modern GPUs. Your system plus an R9 240 will draw an average of 243 watts under full load.

 

[CrispyChips]

Second that.

That PSU is probably taxed already.

 

[modernwar99]

Also that doesn't look like a standard PS2 form PSU, so if you buy a new one, it might not fit in your case.

 

[whitewolf578]

ok i'm going to switch to a different computer that has a 335 watt power supply its a micro tower. So will this one work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121882&cm_re=graphics_card_gt_730-_-14-121-882-_-Product

 

[modernwar99]

That passive cooling worries me. It relies heavily on case cooling. Here's one with the exact same specs, except it has a fan, and it's only $2 more. Also can you give me a link to that PC? Just to see what kind of PSU we're talking about.

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?p=GA-730G1D3&c=fr&show=p

 

[whitewolf578]

this is the power supply:https://the620guy.com/home/allied-sl-8360btx-360-watt-atx12v-switching-360w-power-supply-204-pin-4-pin-atx/

is that source for that gpu good?

 

[modernwar99]

That PSU *will* work... for your pc, you don't really need anything fancy or expensive, but ideally to ensure the safety of your computer I would look at something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
It's not one of the high quality brands that people on this forum recommend, but Corsair is at least a tier 3 PSU. Stay away from the tier 5 brands like yours is. It's also only $20 after a $20 rebate. It's pretty much the cheapest 430 watt PSU in tiers 3/4.
Also gigabyte is a very reliable company that is known for it's great GPUs and mobos. I like their Windforce cooling system

 

[whitewolf578]

OK let me kind of restart.

Will this graphics card work for NFS MW

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125495&cm_re=graphics_card_gt_730-_-14-125-495-_-Product

If this one doesn't work with the game then should I just get this on?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125675&cm_re=graphics_card_gt_730-_-14-125-675-_-Product

 

[modernwar99]

The GT 630 is an older generation. The GT 730 is well worth the extra $5, plus it's 2gb VRAM will help. BTW, this is the GT 730's performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD3QMKpFntw
You might have less FPS because he was using an OC'ed i7.

 

[whitewolf578]

well actually $25 more with the rebate but I'll probably go with the 730 then.
one more question will that gpu fit in a pci-e x16 slot?

 

[modernwar99]

Yes, all modern GPUs use the PCIe x16 bus.