I want to upgrade an Acer Veriton M4618G to play Apex Legends @1080p 60 fps for under $125.
Current System Specs:
CPU: i5-2400 @ 3.1 Ghz (I don't want to overclock because I don't know if I can, I don't know how, and I don't want to buy a new cooler).
Mobo: Q65H2-AM V1.1
RAM: 4 x 2GB DDR3-1333
Storage: 7.2K rpm SATA 3.5" HDD
Graphics: Integrated Intel HD
PSU: FSP300-60EP 300W ATX
Case Fans: 1 x 92mm
Here are some used/guaranteed parts I've found:
GPUs:
GTX 1050 Ti 4GB (MSI) - $100
RX 570 4GB (MSI) - $90
RX 470 Nitro+ 8GB (Sapphire) - $85
R9 380 4GB (XFX, MSI, or Sapphire) - $80
R9 380X 4GB (XFX) - $80
PSUs:
Antec EarthWatts EA-650 (650W 80 Plus ATX) - $28
Antec EarthWatts EA-500D (500W Bronze 80 Plus ATX) - $25
Seasonic SS400-ES (400W Bronze 80 Plus ATX) - $22
What upgrades will give me the most bang for my buck? Other hardware suggestions welcome.
I'm not sue how to measure the case for GPU fit. The distance from the inside of the expansion slots to hard drive bays is about 260 mm. Does the card length have to be less than that?
Photo of inside of case
CPU-Z report
Current System Specs:
CPU: i5-2400 @ 3.1 Ghz (I don't want to overclock because I don't know if I can, I don't know how, and I don't want to buy a new cooler).
Mobo: Q65H2-AM V1.1
RAM: 4 x 2GB DDR3-1333
Storage: 7.2K rpm SATA 3.5" HDD
Graphics: Integrated Intel HD
PSU: FSP300-60EP 300W ATX
Case Fans: 1 x 92mm
Here are some used/guaranteed parts I've found:
GPUs:
GTX 1050 Ti 4GB (MSI) - $100
RX 570 4GB (MSI) - $90
RX 470 Nitro+ 8GB (Sapphire) - $85
R9 380 4GB (XFX, MSI, or Sapphire) - $80
R9 380X 4GB (XFX) - $80
PSUs:
Antec EarthWatts EA-650 (650W 80 Plus ATX) - $28
Antec EarthWatts EA-500D (500W Bronze 80 Plus ATX) - $25
Seasonic SS400-ES (400W Bronze 80 Plus ATX) - $22
What upgrades will give me the most bang for my buck? Other hardware suggestions welcome.
I'm not sue how to measure the case for GPU fit. The distance from the inside of the expansion slots to hard drive bays is about 260 mm. Does the card length have to be less than that?
Photo of inside of case
CPU-Z report
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