[SOLVED] For a strong graphics card what would my power supply need to be? im looking for a graphics card which could provide at least 144fps

[Jay41206]

I'm a newbie to PC gaming and i am very lost so could anyone suggest things to me, my pc does terrible on games like Fortnite and CSGO.

 

[sizzling]

What’s your full pc spec including make and model of psu?

 

[Jay41206]

It seems like and older model with only capable of outputting about 360w.
Specs:

• System: AMD FX-6300 6-Core 3. 5 GHz (4. 1 GHz Turbo) | 8GB DDR3 RAM | 1TB HDD | Genuine Windows 10 Home 64-bit
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 1GB Dedicated Graphics Card | Display

 

[DSzymborski]

While you would certainly need a new PSU for a better GPU, having an old FX-6300 limits your options; we're talking about a slow gaming platform that's nearly a decade old now. Now, CS:GO has fairly basic requirements, but newer games you'll really need a rebuild for higher framerates.

 

[Jay41206]

Which part should i start on?

 

[DSzymborski]

Which part should i start on?

What's the budget? Realistically, you're looking at a new build. 2020 is far too late to make incrementally upgrading an entry-level build from 2012 practical.

 

[Jay41206]

lets say what can i do with 500? Will the NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050 Ti increase my performance? im not sure how to check my case and slot size though.

 

[DSzymborski]

lets say what can i do with 500? Will the NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050 Ti increase my performance? im not sure how to check my case and slot size though.

You'll have to actually look at the insides of the case and the slots. You may need to physically measure.

A GTX 1050 Ti will help, but 144 Hz on Fortnite is a bit of an ask.

 

[Jay41206]

It will take time but most likely i will have to replace the entire rig, starting with my mother board and psu, any recommendations?

 

[DSzymborski]

It will take time but most likely i will have to replace the entire rig, starting with my mother board and psu, any recommendations?

I would save up until you can do the entire rig. As I said, I think you're well past the stage where incremental upgrades make sense. If you upgrade the motherboard, you'll also have to buy a new CPU and new RAM and then they'll be very limited by the GPU. Conversely, if you buy a high-end GPU, then you'll have trouble seeing benefit without that new CPU, RAM, and motherboard. And all will require a new PSU in all likelihood (not sure what you have).

 

[Jay41206]

Alright thanks for your help.