PC upgrade stuff

[PioPio]

I have a Lenovo ideacentre 300S-11IBR and I want to upgrade my ram and GPU, willing to spend
40-100$ on the GPU and I want to upgrade the ram to 8gb, any recommendations?

 

[clutchc]

That budget will barely buy you a gfx card alone. And not a very fast one, at that. Is that a slimline PC like this: https://www.theitdepot.com/images/proimages/27921_500_4.jpg
What size is your PSU?

 

[PioPio]

I dont want a fast one, just want a capable one
And the psu may be 250W but im not sure

 

[clutchc]

I dont want a fast one, just want a capable one
And the psu may be 250W but im not sure

Since you didn't answer, I'll assume the PC is indeed the slim line like I linked to above.
Here's another pic. It shows what should be the inside of that PC. Is this the same as yours? https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z_gSawYmo60/maxresdefault.jpg

If all above is correct, the GT 730 DDR5 64 bit gfx card is the best that PSU will handle safely. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA73M5JB8183
[strike]If you want to take a chance and push your luck, you can use one of the RX-460 cards that require no 6-pin connection like this one: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137028[/strike]

 

[PioPio]

Thank you very much!

 

[PioPio]

Wait, are you sure that rx 460 will fit in the system? And I would prefer a rx 550

 

[lakimens]

I wouldn't push for a GPU, the CPU is very limited anyway.
Two cores of 2Ghz will not play any modern game.
Would be better to get a CPU. A GPU will fit as this CPU requires only 6W of power and it's safe to plug it in.

As I see it, the PC uses SODIMM(laptop) RAM and it only has one slot for it, furthermore it looks to be a BTX motherboard.
Also, the CPU seems to be using a BGA socket, meaning it's soldered to the motherboard.

Would be best to try and sell this and get a new system for $300, with a Pentium G4560.I'll post a build soon.

 

[lakimens]

Everything in this build is better than the Lenovo.
Quality PSU.
Capable CPU.
GPU a few times better than the 730, for $30 more.
Take storage from Lenovo, if you're not selling it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.48 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 2GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Xion XON-350_BK ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.78 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $350.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-23 17:54 EDT-0400

 

[PioPio]

Can not do, thats why im trying to get a low profile gpu so that it does not over power my cpu

I think a gt 730 will do it

 

[lakimens]

The CPU will not let you play any games smoothly.
It's maximum speed is 2.16Ghz and it will not reach even that.
This is how much better the G4560 is.

 

[PioPio]

The cpu is an intel pentium j3710, just to let you know

 

[clutchc]

Update:
I mistakenly linked to a full height card above. Ignore that GTX 460. I had forgotten we were talking a low profile PC. The GT 730 will be the best for you. It is an OK card at 720p resolutions and can do 1080p with lowered settings. I have one in an old desktop, and it is... ok.

 

[PioPio]

Thanks

 

[PioPio]

Just any gt 730 will work, correct?

 

[lakimens]

The cpu is an intel pentium j3710, just to let you know

Well, that makes it a bit better, but certainly not good. I'm staying with my point.
You can try a GPU if you want, but you've seen that the G4560 is a few times better than a CPU similar to yours.

Just make sure it's not taller than 90mm, your case is 100mm.

 

[PioPio]

Lol ok thank you

 

[clutchc]

Just any gt 730 will work, correct?

Almost any. As long as it is DDR5 and 64 bit. The DDR3 models draw more current. And the 128 bit version is slower due to using a different GPU.

 

[PioPio]

How about an i5 4430, is that a good one?

 

[lakimens]

You can't reuse any of your old parts, except the storage. It's not worth getting that.
If you're going for an i5, got for the 7500.

 

[PioPio]

Is it good is my question

 

[PioPio]

I already have one

 

[lakimens]

Yes, it's good, you need a H81 motherboard and DDR3 RAM for it.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DG4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $74.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-23 18:20 EDT-0400

 

[PioPio]

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