I have an Optiplex 330. Can I make it a decent gaming pc?

[daniel_326]

I have a Optiplex 330. I am trying to upgrade it. Don't say get a new PC because everybody says that, but can I have a GTX 750

 

[clutchc]

Which of these Dell Optiplex 330s do you have? http://mlb-s2-p.mlstatic.com/placa-me-dell-optiplex-330-775-ddr2-0tw904-0n820c-0kp561-14645-MLB20088397920_042014-F.jpg

 

[daniel_326]

Which of these Dell Optiplex 330s do you have? http://mlb-s2-p.mlstatic.com/placa-me-dell-optiplex-330-775-ddr2-0tw904-0n820c-0kp561-14645-MLB20088397920_042014-F.jpg

thank you. I have a Mini Torre - MT

 

[clutchc]

Which of these Dell Optiplex 330s do you have? http://mlb-s2-p.mlstatic.com/placa-me-dell-optiplex-330-775-ddr2-0tw904-0n820c-0kp561-14645-MLB20088397920_042014-F.jpg

thank you. I have a Mini Torre - MT

Open your side cover and verify that this is how your PC looks inside. If so...
https://www.google.com/search?q=Optiplex+330+mini+tower&biw=1408&bih=681&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi9y4mym7DPAhXJSyYKHfG-DOIQ_AUIBygC#imgdii=CXHi9Zy7bxgZJM%3A%3BCXHi9Zy7bxgZJM%3A%3BVtWu9kCBa5TSNM%3A&imgrc=CXHi9Zy7bxgZJM%3A
... you will have some limitations. 1) the location of the PCIe x16 slot means the gfx card has to be single-slot only. 2) Unless you were to remove that black cooling shroud, the card's length may be an issue too. 3) If you have the stock 305W PSU, it will limit you to a low-powered card.
I think this card is narrow enough to clear the pink-colored printer port shown next to the slot in the pic. The card measures ~ 2 /34" wide, but the shroud on the card starts back a ways. So see if that will fit w/o modification.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127836
It is the most card that will fit in your machine (maybe) and not be too much for your PSU. Btw, what CPU do you have?

 

[daniel_326]

Which of these Dell Optiplex 330s do you have? http://mlb-s2-p.mlstatic.com/placa-me-dell-optiplex-330-775-ddr2-0tw904-0n820c-0kp561-14645-MLB20088397920_042014-F.jpg

thank you. I have a Mini Torre - MT

Open your side cover and verify that this is how your PC looks inside. If so...
https://www.google.com/search?q=Optiplex+330+mini+tower&biw=1408&bih=681&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi9y4mym7DPAhXJSyYKHfG-DOIQ_AUIBygC#imgdii=CXHi9Zy7bxgZJM%3A%3BCXHi9Zy7bxgZJM%3A%3BVtWu9kCBa5TSNM%3A&imgrc=CXHi9Zy7bxgZJM%3A
... you will have some limitations. 1) the location of the PCIe x16 slot means the gfx card has to be single-slot only. 2) Unless you were to remove that black cooling shroud, the card's length may be an issue too. 3) If you have the stock 305W PSU, it will limit you to a low-powered card.
I think this card is narrow enough to clear the pink-colored printer port shown next to the slot in the pic. The card measures ~ 2 /34" wide, but the shroud on the card starts back a ways. So see if that will fit w/o modification.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127836
It is the most card that will fit in your machine (maybe) and not be too much for your PSU. Btw, what CPU do you have?

Thank you yes. I actually want to get a GTX 750 ti
I have a pentium, But I want to know If I can upgrade to an i5?
So, How much power (watt) does the GTX 750 ti and i5 take up. What should I get for it?

 

[clutchc]

There are lots of Pentiums. From the earliest generation to the current generation. What is the processor specifics? It should have a model number.

The GTX 750 Ti will run on a good quality 275W Dell PSU, as I am running one now on my Optiplex 790 SFF with the same +12V rails specs as your 305W. (I'm assuming yours is indeed the 305W, since you didn't bother to confirm for me)

 

[daniel_326]

There are lots of Pentiums. From the earliest generation to the current generation. What is the processor specifics? It should have a model number.

The GTX 750 Ti will run on a good quality 275W Dell PSU, as I am running one now on my Optiplex 790 SFF with the same +12V rails specs as your 305W. (I'm assuming yours is indeed the 305W, since you didn't bother to confirm for me)

Thank you Can I run overwatch on this?
Also, I have a Pentium Dual core
So can you also please tell me about a core i5 if I can run it or not? And with the Intel core i5 + GTX 750 ti what watt supply I will need for both. Thank

 

[clutchc]

You're not helping very much to narrow down what you have. Let's try this... run CPU-Z and tell me what it reports for the CPU model. http://www.cpuid.com/downloads/cpu-z/cpu-z_1.77-en.exe

 

[daniel_326]

Just- http://imgur.com/TGtiIUt

 

[clutchc]

Just- http://imgur.com/TGtiIUt

The Intel Pentium E2220 Dual-Core 2.4 GHz is an old 65W LGA 775 socket processor. There's not much sense in getting a card any greater than the GTX 750 Ti. CPU Bottleneck will become a $-wasting issue with cards that are more powerful.
Here's the requirements for Overwatch: https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/7636
It looks like you will be able to play it. But the resolution of your monitor and the in-game settings will determine how smoothly it plays.

 

[daniel_326]

Just- http://imgur.com/TGtiIUt

The Intel Pentium E2220 Dual-Core 2.4 GHz is an old 65W LGA 775 socket processor. There's not much sense in getting a card any greater than the GTX 750 Ti. CPU Bottleneck will become a $-wasting issue with cards that are more powerful.
Here's the requirements for Overwatch: https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/7636
It looks like you will be able to play it. But the resolution of your monitor and the in-game settings will determine how smoothly it plays.

what? Can I get a new CPU?

 

[daniel_326]

CPU Bottleneck will become a $-wasting issue with cards that are more powerful.
What does that mean?

 

[clutchc]

CPU Bottleneck will become a $-wasting issue with cards that are more powerful.
What does that mean?

It means the E2220 CPU won't be able to keep up with much faster cards. CPU bottleneck. If you spend more money on a fa$ter gfx card, it will never be able to give you full performance because the CPU can't keep up.
What is the make/model of your motherboard?

 

[daniel_326]

CPU Bottleneck will become a $-wasting issue with cards that are more powerful.
What does that mean?

It means the E2220 CPU won't be able to keep up with much faster cards. CPU bottleneck. If you spend more money on a fa$ter gfx card, it will never be able to give you full performance because the CPU can't keep up.
What is the make/model of your motherboard?

So if I get a GTX 750 ti the core i5 wont be able to keep up... sureeee

 

[clutchc]

CPU Bottleneck will become a $-wasting issue with cards that are more powerful.
What does that mean?

It means the E2220 CPU won't be able to keep up with much faster cards. CPU bottleneck. If you spend more money on a fa$ter gfx card, it will never be able to give you full performance because the CPU can't keep up.
What is the make/model of your motherboard?

So if I get a GTX 750 ti the core i5 wont be able to keep up... sureeee

An i5 will be great. But what are you going to do with an i5 processor in an LGA 775 socket?

 

[daniel_326]

CPU Bottleneck will become a $-wasting issue with cards that are more powerful.
What does that mean?

It means the E2220 CPU won't be able to keep up with much faster cards. CPU bottleneck. If you spend more money on a fa$ter gfx card, it will never be able to give you full performance because the CPU can't keep up.
What is the make/model of your motherboard?

So if I get a GTX 750 ti the core i5 wont be able to keep up... sureeee

An i5 will be great. But what are you going to do with an i5 processor in an LGA 775 socket?

Get a Intel i5 processor that fits into an LGA 775 socket

 

[daniel_326]

CPU Bottleneck will become a $-wasting issue with cards that are more powerful.
What does that mean?

It means the E2220 CPU won't be able to keep up with much faster cards. CPU bottleneck. If you spend more money on a fa$ter gfx card, it will never be able to give you full performance because the CPU can't keep up.
What is the make/model of your motherboard?

So if I get a GTX 750 ti the core i5 wont be able to keep up... sureeee

So nevermind a Core i5, I have found an Intel Core 2 Duo at 3.33 GHz for only $60
is it legit? It is also a LGA775 Socket processor, It seems to be better than an Intel core i3, Is it? Also is it legit.

An i5 will be great. But what are you going to do with an i5 processor in an LGA 775 socket?

 

[clutchc]

Get a Intel i5 processor that fits into an LGA 775 socket

There isn't one. The LGA 775 socket is ancient. There have been at least 6 Intel sockets since then. The Intel Core-i processor (of which the i5 and i7 are part of) started with the socket that came after yours.

 

[daniel_326]

Get a Intel i5 processor that fits into an LGA 775 socket

There isn't one. The LGA 775 socket is ancient. There have been at least 6 Intel sockets since then. The Intel Core-i processor (of which the i5 and i7 are part of) started with the socket that came after yours.

Thanks, But i am past the i5 and i7 and if that includes even the i3, That. But can i get this? Is it legitimate? What is it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117320&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Processors+-+Desktops-_-N82E16819117320&gclid=Cj0KEQjwmri_BRCZpaHkuIH75_IBEiQAIG0rIQPJ0tWtpXCcl_HrXfZmoWflw3yodkr0NKAVdPUOMpQaAqcC8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds