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Question

upgrade graphic card in dell inspiron 660

Dec 8, 2013 10:51AM PST

i want to to get a video card and power supply for my desktop that i just got. everything is stock and my budget is $300-350 i want something that a can play pretty much any game out there so what would you guys recommend me

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I checked what a 660 was and
Dec 8, 2013 11:10AM PST
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Go for it or not
Dec 9, 2013 11:01PM PST

Honestly, I wouldn't lean on a Dell anything unless XPS rated. Don't expect a souped-up OEM type PC to play *anything* for long. Seriously, you have to get into top shelf considerations in order to maintain any degree of prolonged use.

My best advise, find the GPU you want, review what PSU it recommends level, like 400W, then add 25% more to it. Buy a brand name or just get the biggest honking PSU you can afford, again with decent quality. There is a reason why better PSU cost more besides wattage and amps they supply, better ones tend to supply those same items for longer durable periods. Alas, don't FORGET COOLING! Of course whatever you get has to it into the 660 as intended.

tada -----Willy Happy