Packard Bell iMedia S2185

[themeaney]

I bought this computer as it was cheap and ive heard it can play games such as BF4. It runs them, but it isnt very smooth, is this computer available to be upgraded with better parts such as a new CPU or GPU?

 

[lobaman]

It definately can not play BF4 at high settings that computer has a Geforce gt 620 which is a $50 video card not meant for heavy gaming. You should get a better video card and a power supply which can meet the needs of that card

 

[themeaney]

@lobaman i didnt say it ran at high, i stated that it could run BF4, which it does. But what you are saying is that it can be upgraded?

 

[lobaman]

Yes it can be upgraded

 

[themeaney]

@lobaman i dont really care about how the game looks, i care about how it runs, what parts would you recomend for me to buy?

 

[lobaman]

You can put a 7770 in there http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127687 which is cheap and plays games well, but you have to check your psu wattage on the psu itself because I couldn't find it online.

 

[themeaney]

@lobaman, BF4 plays at around 25 fps on everything low, including screen resolution, what settings roughly will i be able to play BF4 on with the 7770 installed, and get decent FPS?

 

[lobaman]

Heres a benchmark on the 7770 for BF4 http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=382066
it plays at 26 Fps on near max settings but on regular settings it would play with more fps

 

[themeaney]

@lobaman are you aware of the wattage for the gpu? thanks

 

[lobaman]

Minimum requirement psu is 500 watts as the gpu's max wattage is uses is 213watts sorry for the late reply

 

[themeaney]

@lobaman so i will need to buy a new psu aswell as the graphics card? if so, which would be recomended, i am terrible at computers

 

[themeaney]

@lobaman would you reccomend me to buy a 1gb or 2gb 7770? I have seen a 2gb from quickly searching it up and it seemed cheaper in general to get a 2gb

 

[lobaman]

Go ahead and get a 2gb and I don't know how many watts that imeda computer has on it's Psu you would have to open it up and look on the labeling youself

 

[themeaney]

@lobaman i think it is a 250w psu. I am not too sure, i will check when it comes to buying the parts. So you 100% recomend for me to get a new gpu not cpu? Because i have a Nvidia app installed, but it doesnt allow me to optimize my computer due to my CPU. I am not fussed about the way the game looks, but how it runs.

 

[lobaman]

Yes your cpu is fine and will run but the current gpu is not that good and if it is a 250w psu you should buy a compatible 500 watt or more psu.

 

[bobsillA]

@themeaney

Hi there, did you have any luck upgrading your iMedia S2185? I am thinking of going down a similar route if it has worked for you.

 

[themeaney]

@themeaney

Hi there, did you have any luck upgrading your iMedia S2185? I am thinking of going down a similar route if it has worked for you.

Sorry for the INCREDIBLY late reply, but i didnt end up doing anything in the end, but i am currently considering buying a new processor and graphics card if you are still searching. I have 2 options for each, and i am currently seeking help for which to choose. In total, it will come to about £200 - £250 for the upgrades, and i will link the discussion so you can get advice (that is if you still need it).
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2705517/cpu-gpu.html