How to speed up my computer?

[Matt Moore]

I have a geforce gtx 640 (zodiac) and a intel core 17 3770k cpu and 16 gb of ddr3 corsair vengence ram its running very slow and i would like to be able to play skyrim on ultra with very good graphics mods i have arround $400 to upgrade any ideas? leave a comment if you have an idea for me please

 

[SuperGiachi123]

Your power supply?

 

[RazerZ]

I'm guessing you meant GT 640, not GTX 640. If by slow you mean not able to run the games you want at your desired FPS or graphic settings, you would need a new graphics card. What resolution are you playing at?

 

[HEXiT]

a gpu is all you need for a perfomance bump. you can pick up a gtz 970 and a new psu if needed for around 400, probably a bit less.

 

[Matt Moore]

Your power supply?

how do i see what power supply i have?

 

[Matt Moore]

I'm guessing you meant GT 640, not GTX 640. If by slow you mean not able to run the games you want at your desired FPS or graphic settings, you would need a new graphics card. What resolution are you playing at?

i want to be able to run it at arround 50 or more fps and ultra graphics with many graphical mods and i play at 1920x1080

 

[Sapphire Thunder]

To see what power supply you have, just open the case and read the sticker/name on it. In worst case, you will have to screw it out for a bit so you can read it.


And yes, gpu is what you need to update. GT 640, while still fairly good, can't really run anything new.

 

[Matt Moore]

To see what power supply you have, just open the case and read the sticker/name on it. In worst case, you will have to screw it out for a bit so you can read it.


And yes, gpu is what you need to update. GT 640, while still fairly good, can't really run anything new.

any idea what gpu to buy i have arround $290 for a graphics card

 

[Sapphire Thunder]

any idea what gpu to buy i have arround $290 for a graphics card

If you don't need to get new power supply, then you should be able to find GTX 970 for that much.
If you have to buy a new power supply, then GTX 960 4Gb.

 

[Vic 40]

i have arround $290 for a graphics card

You went from $400 to this,which is fine,but does this include a new psu?
The question about the psu is stil unanswered ...

 

[RazerZ]

To see what power supply you have, just open the case and read the sticker/name on it. In worst case, you will have to screw it out for a bit so you can read it.


And yes, gpu is what you need to update. GT 640, while still fairly good, can't really run anything new.

any idea what gpu to buy i have arround $290 for a graphics card

Most likely that would put you around R9 290 range (assuming a new PSU). We need to know your PSU to make sure your system will have adequate power for the upgrade.

 

[Matt Moore]

To see what power supply you have, just open the case and read the sticker/name on it. In worst case, you will have to screw it out for a bit so you can read it.


And yes, gpu is what you need to update. GT 640, while still fairly good, can't really run anything new.

any idea what gpu to buy i have arround $290 for a graphics card

Most likely that would put you around R9 290 range (assuming a new PSU). We need to know your PSU to make sure your system will have adequate power for the upgrade.

its just a 450 whatt corsair

 

[RazerZ]

Your PSU wouldn't be enough for a R9 290. The R9 290 needs 31A on the 12V rail and a 550W PSU at minimum. Here's the combo I would go with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($240.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $290.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-02 09:26 EDT-0400

 

[Matt Moore]

Your PSU wouldn't be enough for a R9 290. The R9 290 needs 31A on the 12V rail and a 550W PSU at minimum. Here's the combo I would go with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($240.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $290.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-02 09:26 EDT-0400

the graphics card is $300 its self

 

[RazerZ]

If your budget is before rebates (that's were the prices are low as posted above) you may want to consider just a graphics card upgrade to a GTX 960.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $194.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-03 12:52 EDT-0400