Just how bad is GT 610, 620?

[maggie15]

I'm running a 300 W system and can't afford to upgrade the power just to upgrade the GPU too.

I play the Sims 2, Civilization V, Minecraft, and Portal 2.

Will I run any risks with playing those games on medium settings with a GeForce GT 610 or 620?

I am well aware that those are not gaming cards, but they have to be better than integrated graphics.

 

[rolandzhang3]

The 7750 would be the better choice, it is much quicker than the 6570/6670 whilst using less power

The recommended power supply for the 7750 would be one with at least 16A on the +12v rail

EDIT: sorry made a typo

 

[smeezekitty]

The 7750 would be the better choice, it is much quicker than the 7750 whilst using less power

???
That doesn't make sense.

 

[rolandzhang3]

ahh shi oops I meant it's quicker than the 6570 and 6670 whilst using less power

derp

 

[cst1992]

Hi maggie15.
I also have a branded PC(Acer Aspire IE3460) It had a 250 W PSU that had 16 A on the +12V rail. It was manufactured by a company named Delta Electronics. It's probably a no-name company, but they atleast had their own website. So, unless you have replaced your psu by a crappy locally made company, it is probably fine. My PSU was originally 250W having 16A on the +12v rail, and I replaced it with a 450W that had 14A. So I guess your PSU should also have around 16 A or a little more.

 

[nukemaster]

Delta is not quite no name

450 with 14A, that is harsh.

The 7750 it self will have a hard time pulling over 50(4.16 amps) watts anyway.