Help Me To Update My System

[ifarqrafiq]

Hello,

I want to update my system to play new games like Farcry4, Battlefield 4 without lag.
So suggest me latest hardware for my PC.

My PC Spec

Monitor screen size: 1366x768

Ram: 4gbdd3

Processor: Inter Core i3 3220

Package: Socket 1155 LGA

Max TDP: 55W

Technology: 22nm

Core Voltage: 0.872V

Chipset: Intel Ivy Bridge

Southbridge: Intel Z75

LPCIO: Nuvoton NCT6771

Bios: Brand & Version: Intel Corp. and version is MLZ7510H.86A.0006.2012.0907.1307

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT

Technology: 65nm

Revision: C1

Core: 594 MHz

Memory: 399 MHz

OS: Windows 7 64bit
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[DonkeyOatie]

Where are you located? It affects relative pricing and availability? What is your budget?

 

[envy14tpe]

I'm gonna assume the budget is low. I'd upgrade that GPU first. But I'm not sure how much power your PSU outputs. What is your PSU? Upgrading the GPU is the most important thing you can do to improve gaming. The cpu is ok, and more RAM would be nice but the GPU needs upgrading.

 

[ifarqrafiq]

I'm from India, My budget is 4000 rupees!!

 

[ifarqrafiq]

That's what i'm asking, what GPU will suit my system!!

 

[ifarqrafiq]

Where are you located? It affects relative pricing and availability? What is your budget?

I'm from India, My budget is 4000 rupees!!

 

[ifarqrafiq]

I'm gonna assume the budget is low. I'd upgrade that GPU first. But I'm not sure how much power your PSU outputs. What is your PSU? Upgrading the GPU is the most important thing you can do to improve gaming. The cpu is ok, and more RAM would be nice but the GPU needs upgrading.

That's what i'm asking, what GPU will suit my system!!

 

[Hlsgsz]

There is nothing you can buy new that is worth it for that kinda money.
Look for a second hand GTX 660. If you find one in your budget, you're good to go.
If not, try a 650.

EDIT: But i would persist until you find a GTX 660. There should be one in that range, and it will serve you splendidly at that resolution.

 

[envy14tpe]

You still haven't said what your power supply unit (PSU) is.....
Can't recommend a GPU unless we know whether your system can run it.

 

[Hellfire13]

ZOTAC NVIDIA GT 730 1 GB DDR5 Graphics Card
should come around 4/4.5k
should run most modern games at lowest settings...
do sum research of your own though...

 

[Hlsgsz]

ZOTAC NVIDIA GT 730 1 GB DDR5 Graphics Card
should come around 4/4.5k
should run most modern games at lowest settings...
do sum research of your own though...

That would be vastly inferiour to whatever OP can get his hands on second hand for that money.

 

[Hellfire13]

ZOTAC NVIDIA GT 730 1 GB DDR5 Graphics Card
should come around 4/4.5k
should run most modern games at lowest settings...
do sum research of your own though...

That would be vastly inferiour to whatever OP can get his hands on second hand for that money.

True that. But lets admit, second hand is not a very viable option, unless it comes with some kind of warranty and you run all benchmarks before purchasing.
That too, in India you are not likely to get a decent used GPU, which is guaranteed to last a while.
Nehru Place in Delhi is a good place to search though, but I am not sure if they will accept any liability if it breaks down in a while.

 

[Hlsgsz]

ZOTAC NVIDIA GT 730 1 GB DDR5 Graphics Card
should come around 4/4.5k
should run most modern games at lowest settings...
do sum research of your own though...

That would be vastly inferiour to whatever OP can get his hands on second hand for that money.

True that. But lets admit, second hand is not a very viable option, unless it comes with some kind of warranty and you run all benchmarks before purchasing.
That too, in India you are not likely to get a decent used GPU, which is guaranteed to last a while.
Nehru Place in Delhi is a good place to search though, but I am not sure if they will accept any liability if it breaks down in a while.

Graphics cards are quite reliable. And, the thing is, if OP were buying something new/more powrful, then one might wonder why it's getting sold. A gtx 660 or 650 is probably getting sold because it shows it's age.

 

[Hellfire13]

not as reliable as a new one though...and the probability of landing a rock solid substitute is - lets say 75% even...still its a risk...rest is upto OP

 

[ifarqrafiq]

There is nothing you can buy new that is worth it for that kinda money.
Look for a second hand GTX 660. If you find one in your budget, you're good to go.
If not, try a 650.

EDIT: But i would persist until you find a GTX 660. There should be one in that range, and it will serve you splendidly at that resolution.

You still haven't said what your power supply unit (PSU) is.....
Can't recommend a GPU unless we know whether your system can run it.

 

[Ecky]

10 amps on the 12v rail? Yikes.

Sorry to say, but you're probably going to want a new power supply before you consider a video card upgrade. It's false advertising to call that supply a "450w" unit, when the rails suggest it puts out less power than a decent quality 200w unit.

 

[ifarqrafiq]

10 amps on the 12v rail? Yikes.

Sorry to say, but you're probably going to want a new power supply before you consider a video card upgrade. It's false advertising to call that supply a "450w" unit, when the rails suggest it puts out less power than a decent quality 200w unit.

New power supply? gosh how many things i have to upgrade to play battlefield 4 without lag?

 

[Ecky]

Gaming is an expensive hobby.

 

[Ecky]

You're welcome to try a GPU like the Geforce 660 on your current power supply, but if it goes out, it could take your entire computer with it.

 

[ifarqrafiq]

You're welcome to try a GPU like the Geforce 660 on your current power supply, but if it goes out, it could take your entire computer with it.

okay i try to upgrady my PSU
any suggestion in PSU?