Upgrading a Pre built PC/ Asus M11

[Michael332]

I am looking at upgrading an Asus M11AA-US001Q. The CPU looks fine however integrated an Integrated GPU just doesn't cut it. I was planning to upgrade the Psu to a corsair 430w and put in a gtx 750. The computer by itself is about $220 while upgrades should run about $130 after a newegg rebate. Is there something wrong with this idea, is there another way going about getting a cheap under $400 (with os) somewhat gaming pc? Also what are some good monitors 720p or 1080p under $50

 

[DonkeyOatie]

1. Get a GTX750ti that does not need an external pci-e power feed. (like the one in my signature, but there are many others) It will cost about $130 and there may be rebates. You will not need to replace your PSU. That card draws only about 60W and your PSU ought to have much more than that in reserve.

2. If you do replace your PSU, get a high performance PSU suitable for a gaming system. The Corsair CX is intended more for Home/School/Productivity/Office systems.

3. NO! There is no new monitor in the price range ($50) that I would want to use. You may be able to find and open box or refurb. With the money saved from the GPU upgrade, you can probably afford something better

 

[Michael332]

Thank you for your help, I was planning on getting a 750/750ti. I watched a PC Perspective Video on Youtube with a similar M11 model and the 300/350W PSU was able to handle the card fine. However the 430W PSU is only $20 after a rebate, I was thinking of doing it just to be safe, however if you don't think it is needed I won't get one. I can get a Acer X183h for basically free. I know it is 720p however I thought it would be a fine starting monitor if you dont have any other suggestions I can get online for cheap. even used.

Also how do I know if a card needs extra power from the PSU? If I go to Amazon and look at a card, what words should I be looking for to know that the card needs or does not need extra power. Thank you very much for your help

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Your existing PSU will handle the card fine. The new PSU is not worth spending your money on. Save it for a better PSU later.

If you look at this card : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121855 in Specifications and the Sub-heading General, it says Power Connector 6 pin.

This one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125680 does not.
This one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127784 does not.

Also, get a card with 2Gb of memory.

Here: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-750Ti-GDDR5-Graphics/dp/B00IDG3IDO the answer is in the Questions and answers.

Same here http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB9P1KG/ref=psdc_284822_t3_B00JSI7VUC

You can ask us here and we can help you too.

No suggestions that cheap, even 720p.

 

[Michael332]

Perfect thank you.
What is the difference between something like this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487027
and this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487034

Does the larger card just provide better cooling? Are there any other benifets

 

[DonkeyOatie]

The second card does require the 6 pin power input. It says so at the very beginning of the Overview (I wish they would be consistent in this information)

Like many manufacturers, EVGA makes several different models of this card. They have slightly different model numbers and have different words in the title.

3751: Clock speed 1.02Ghz - Standard card, standard cooler
3753: Clock speed 1.18Ghz - Factory overclock, better cooler (I use this card)
3757: Clock speed 1.19Ghz - Factory overclock, upgraded ACX cooler, upgraded heat management, needs 6 pin pci-e power
3759: Clock speed 1.18Ghz - Factory overclock, upgraded ACX cooler, needs 6 pin pci-e power

All of the cards can be overclocked further, but the last two will handle it better.