I'm trying to upgrade my Gateway DX4300 15e video card. How do I know what I can upgrade it to?

[MrChamp503]

I'm a noob when it comes to computers. As the title says I want to upgrade my Gateway DX4300 15e. What I know is the it has 300W PSU, and my current video card is ATI Radeon HD 3200. In fact here is a link to the specs http://www.cnet.com/products/gateway-dx4300-15e/specs/ . Would I even be able to upgrade my video card, and what would I be able to upgrade it to. How would I know what would be too much for my computer?
UPDATE: I should add that I want to be able to run games like Skyrim or maybe even the minimum requirements for Grand Theft Auto V.

 

[Robert Cook]

You do have a PCIE 16X slot, so any card that fits will work, but with the RAM capped at 4GB and a rather older processor, I would not get more than a 750ti.

 

[ZandaThebigbluePanda]

You do have a PCIE 16X slot, so any card that fits will work, but with the RAM capped at 4GB and a rather older processor, I would not get more than a 750ti.

I second this. But I recommend a rebuild, brand new system

 

[Robert Cook]

^ I do too, but this system still has some life, it has a processor good enough for GTAV

 

[ImTheNana]

I have the same computer. It is not capped at 4GB RAM; I have had 8GB (7.75 total physical) in mine for years.

To coattail on this thread, I too am looking to upgrade. I have the ATI Radeon HD 3200 plus a ATI Radeon HD 5550 card. I also at some point upgraded the CPU to an AMD Phenom II X4 965 Quad. Windows 10 (boy, am I sorry I upgraded, even for free) hates the 3200, and AMD simply blows it off as not being supports.

I work from home using three monitors (2 DVI//VGA, 1 old VGA), and the USB converter I tried didn't work with my system. I have three monitors running at present (1 DVI and 1 VGA in the card, and 1 VGA in the onboard), but not without a host of problems.

Any ideas on an upgrade on this system? Will I have to buy a new card that will support 3 monitors, and if so, suggestions? Or better to buy a new monitor and split the port (or will that not allow the desktop to extend and just clone one)? Or am I stuck like this until I can afford a better computer, which is down the road, TBH.

TIA.

Speccy says:
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 965
Deneb 45nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 398MHz (6-6-6-18)
Motherboard
Gateway RS780 (AM2)
Graphics
HX2000 (1600x900@60Hz)
HX2000 (1600x900@60Hz)
DELL 1905FP (1280x1024@60Hz)
3067MB ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics (Acer Incorporated [ALI])
1024MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 5500 Series (VISIONTEK) 77 °C
CrossFire Disabled

 

[ZandaThebigbluePanda]

I have the same computer. It is not capped at 4GB RAM; I have had 8GB (7.75 total physical) in mine for years.

To coattail on this thread, I too am looking to upgrade. I have the ATI Radeon HD 3200 plus a ATI Radeon HD 5550 card. I also at some point upgraded the CPU to an AMD Phenom II X4 965 Quad. Windows 10 (boy, am I sorry I upgraded, even for free) hates the 3200, and AMD simply blows it off as not being supports.

I work from home using three monitors (2 DVI//VGA, 1 old VGA), and the USB converter I tried didn't work with my system. I have three monitors running at present (1 DVI and 1 VGA in the card, and 1 VGA in the onboard), but not without a host of problems.

Any ideas on an upgrade on this system? Will I have to buy a new card that will support 3 monitors, and if so, suggestions? Or better to buy a new monitor and split the port (or will that not allow the desktop to extend and just clone one)? Or am I stuck like this until I can afford a better computer, which is down the road, TBH.

TIA.

Speccy says:
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 965
Deneb 45nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 398MHz (6-6-6-18)
Motherboard
Gateway RS780 (AM2)
Graphics
HX2000 (1600x900@60Hz)
HX2000 (1600x900@60Hz)
DELL 1905FP (1280x1024@60Hz)
3067MB ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics (Acer Incorporated [ALI])
1024MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 5500 Series (VISIONTEK) 77 °C
CrossFire Disabled

I recommend making your own thread in the systems forum, as this is old and you will most likely get better answers if you were to ask your question's in another thread

 

[ImTheNana]

Thanks

 

[bobbytb53]

I have the same computer and i do not know what processor to upgrade too or video card

 

[Technologify]

I have the same computer and i do not know what processor to upgrade too or video card

"I recommend making your own thread in the systems forum, as this is old and you will most likely get better answers if you were to ask your question's in another thread"

 

[Robert Cook]

I have the same computer and i do not know what processor to upgrade too or video card

"I recommend making your own thread in the systems forum, as this is old and you will most likely get better answers if you were to ask your question's in another thread"

extremely true, thread hijacking can get one in trouble.