I need a quad core CPU?

[Doru1122]

Hello. I want to buy a new GPU (GIGABYTE RX 460 4GB) because my actual r7-250 is not enaugh. I have a Pentium G4400 Skylake and I want to know if I need a new CPU and I want to run games in 1080p. I can accept low details. What do you think? Can I run games like Assassin's creed Syndicate, Dishonored 2 etc.?

 

[Herc08]

If you can accept low details, then you will be fine. In the future when you, try to upgrade to a higher skylakye (hopefully an i5 chip) and you will get better performance. You dont necessarily need a quad-core if you have the required GPU, especially if you can accept 1080p on low settings.

 

[Eximo]

Graphics details generally scale with the graphics card, the CPU tends to run the game engine, so that is basically a fixed value and you'll want to keep an eye on the minimum specs required for games.

So if they recommend something like an i5-2400 or FX6100, compare their overall and single thread passmark scores to get an approximate. https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php

You can also type your specs and desired game into Youtube and see other people actually trying it out more often than not.

Some games might be a bit of a slide show with a Pentium, but it is worth a shot. I wouldn't spend too much on triple A game titles though.

 

[Doru1122]

And about PSU. I have a 500W PSU and I want to know if it's enough. It's a simple Deluxe PSU nonmodular without efficiency and certification.

 

[Herc08]

And about PSU. I have a 500W PSU and I want to know if it's enough. It's a simple Deluxe PSU nonmodular without efficiency and certification.

Deluxe? Is that the brand? If it is a Bronze/Silver/Gold, then it should be good. However, PSUs are something not to take lightly. The wrong one, and everything could mess up. I would recommend upgrading to an higher tier one when you get the chance.

 

[Eximo]

Certainly something to replace. Without efficiency and certification is pretty telling.

The 80+ standards can be passed even by very poor power supplies. Those certifications are something the manufacturer/supplier has to pay to pass, and you'll see cheaper supplies skip it. Doesn't necessarily mean they aren't that efficient either.

What you find in cheaper supplies is a lack of safety features that protect you and your components. Poorly rated capacitors that have a short life (usually not temperature rated enough), Poor soldering/wiring, and the use of older or less advanced circuitry.