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I have a HP Slim Desktop 260-a020 that is complete crap, it cant even get 30 fps in LoL. The computer iself has 6 GB of RAM, and AMD 2.0 GHzA6-7310 Quad core with Radeon R4 graphics, the Mobo itself has no PCI-e slots, so i cant get a GPU for it, is there a way to upgrade this PC so i can light game and get reasonable FPS in Overwatch and LoL at high settings 1080p for less than $100. I used to have a HP laptop with a 2.1GHz up to 2.9GHz AMD Elite Quad-Core A10-5745M Accelerated Processor that could game at 1080 p max in games like LoL, but i got very slow the last past months so i stopped using it. If there is a way for me to upgrade this PC without going over $100 that would be great.
PS: The APU it has is not overclockable in the desktop, but the laptop i had could boost to 2.9 from 2.1 using the AMD catalyst settings. Also GPU wuld not fit in case if i were to upgrade MoBO its a micro itx, Height: 31.95 cm (12.58 in) Width: 39.60 cm (15.59 in) Depth: 10.01 cm (3.94 in)
 
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You may be right, cant upgrade processor since Mobo supports that specific processor only.
 
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Depending on your power supply, maybe you could get a cheap LGA 1151 mobo w/ a PCI-e slot and some better integrated graphics
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4400 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($57.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $99.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 19:40 EST-0500
It leaves an upgrade path open for the future and gets some better integrated graphics.
 
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Well, you can get the build above me, but you won't find it a big improvement.
Sure, the iGPU is a little better, but still won't play LoL at max..
I have a G3220, tried playing DOTA2 on it's iGPU, but I had to lower the settings by ALOT to find it playable and it still lagged when certain power-hungry spells were cast. Granted, LoL requires a lot less, but I doubt you'll get a much better experience than the one with your current iGPU.
Most of the improvement will come from the CPU itself, not the iGPU.
 
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This Pc doesnt have a PSU it just has an intergreated Power supply like a PS4 would have, and not the boxy type a custom built pC would have, not much i can do ill try to do an ebay build i found this guy on youtube that didi a build with a core 2 extreme that ran games pretty well, and the CPu itself only cost $25. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQZ8meWUZcQ&t=349s

 
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What types of connectors does your power brick have? You'll have to pay close attention to the differences in TDP of the parts you'd be switching out, and it's unlikely you'd be able to ever get a GPU in there (lack of necessary power)
 
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90 watt brick.
 
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Practically all GPUs take a 300@ minimum PSU, unless you want to run...
750 Ti, for example, takes 60W if its reference, other cards that you'd be more likely to buy would take even more. It's unlikely you'd be able to get a GPU in there even if your mobo had a PCI-e x16 slot.
Also, in my the little parts list I posted, I forgot something... You'd need new DDR4 RAM.
 
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think you can help me find a $350 build on pc part picker, ill make a list also and compare your to mine and decide which is the bets deal and more powerful one.
 
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Here's what I came up with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($66.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB STRIX Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza Cosmas ATX Mid Tower Case ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $377.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-24 20:40 EST-0500

It has the overclockable Pentium from the 20th anniversary along with a Z97 motherboard to actually let you overclock it. The PSU won't light on fire, either (that's a plus). 8 GB of RAM is sufficient and will even carry you though some upgrades, and the 750 Ti is a sufficient upgrade over integrated graphics. It just happened to work out to fit a red/ black theme (that was actually an accident). Now, Windows won't fir in this budget, but we can reuse parts from what you've got now, like, say, the hard drive you're using with windows on it already, or you'r current case if you don't mid it (if its an OEM case I recommend a new one though). So the question of the day: what parts are you willing to reuse? I can see the hard drive and RAM making the cut along with any case fans you have, but if you'd rather go all new, that's up to you.
 
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[PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BFLXYr) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BFLXYr/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Pentium G4400 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YV7CmG/intel-cpu-bx80662g4400) | $64.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hMvZxr/gigabyte-motherboard-gah110ma) | $46.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Yr7CmG/crucial-memory-bls2k4g4d240fsb) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/NndFf7/zotac-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-4gb-mini-video-card-zt-p10510a-10l) | $129.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TkkD4D/fractal-design-case-fdcacore1100bl) | $24.99 @ NCIX US
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zNK7YJ/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr) | $44.99 @ NCIX US
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$351.94**
This is my list it has the latest pentium also i found a cheaper psu for $30 on new egg its from corsair and the case i chose is on sale for $30 on newegg also, for the next 3 days so i save about $15 there
 
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yeah not worth it, rather build one of these $350 builds
 
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That looks good, but I still recommend getting the PSU from my build (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fZyFf7/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze), it will allow you to OC your graphics card (no longer your CPU, though, because you choose to save money on the mobo to get a 1050 Ti). You were able to get a better GPU in there, and I guess your's would have a better upgrade path too.
 
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OCed 1050ti sounds fun, these pascal cards are the best thing to happen, you get so much power for so little cash, i also save money on storeage since i can always recycle my current 1 TB Western Digital blue, i just have one question though, will i be able to use the windows OS im usning on my current computer, am i able to recycle it , just by putting the HDD im using currently on the new build? Or will i have to buy it new, also if i cant is there a cheaper place for windows keys than G2A?

 
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You should not need to buy a new copy of Windows. If you call Microsoft, explain your situation, and act like you're using a hard drive you installed windows on (meaning you both the HD and the OS, not it was installed on the PC already) they should give you a new activation code. Or you'll get lucky and not even have to do that.
 
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Thank you for helping me, i will build myself a new pc hopefully i can score myself some good deals cyber monday,
 
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lakimens said:
Well, you can get the build above me, but you won't find it a big improvement……
…….. and it still lagged when certain power-hungry spells were cast. Granted, LoL requires a lot less, but I doubt you'll get a much better experience than the one with your current iGPU.

Most of the improvement will come from the CPU itself, not the iGPU.
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L……O….L..

I can’t resist adding my $0.02…….

maybe,……..we gamers should demand, from intel & AMD faster silicon….for more “effective spells????

Can’t help chuckling when those steeped in mythology would react when hearing such a request 😎😎😎
 
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