Hello,
I'm looking to upgrade/rebuild my current computer. I have a store bought Gateway gateway dx4860-ef22p
http://ca.gateway.com/gw/en/CA/content/model/PT.GCCP2.011
I've been looking at getting a GTX 680 card, but there's lots of variety and I'm not sure which is the best way to go. I've been told I'll need a new case and a new power supply to handle it. I was given a CoolerMaster HAF932 in good condition from a friend so I believe I'm OK for the case. I've been recommended by another friend to get a 1000W power supply, but I want to know if that's overkill. I'm also wondering if there will be any problems with compatibility between everything as it is a store bought computer. I'm going to have a friend build it all into the new case for me. I'm willing to spend up to $1000 to upgrade all that i need to. From the prices I've seen in my research the card is around $500 and a good power supply around $200-300. Please let me know if there's anything else I should consider upgrading while I'm at it.
I want the new card to play Diablo 3, SC2, and Total War:Shogun 2 with better graphics (preferably maxed) than my stock GT 520 can handle.
I'm fairly new to the tech side of computers and would really appreciate any help I can get.
I'm looking to upgrade/rebuild my current computer. I have a store bought Gateway gateway dx4860-ef22p
http://ca.gateway.com/gw/en/CA/content/model/PT.GCCP2.011
I've been looking at getting a GTX 680 card, but there's lots of variety and I'm not sure which is the best way to go. I've been told I'll need a new case and a new power supply to handle it. I was given a CoolerMaster HAF932 in good condition from a friend so I believe I'm OK for the case. I've been recommended by another friend to get a 1000W power supply, but I want to know if that's overkill. I'm also wondering if there will be any problems with compatibility between everything as it is a store bought computer. I'm going to have a friend build it all into the new case for me. I'm willing to spend up to $1000 to upgrade all that i need to. From the prices I've seen in my research the card is around $500 and a good power supply around $200-300. Please let me know if there's anything else I should consider upgrading while I'm at it.
I want the new card to play Diablo 3, SC2, and Total War:Shogun 2 with better graphics (preferably maxed) than my stock GT 520 can handle.
I'm fairly new to the tech side of computers and would really appreciate any help I can get.