Upgrading PC for FPS increase. What graphics card to use?

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Upgrading PC for FPS increase. What graphics card to use?

by Jsimonsays Mar 24, 2014 10:30AM PDT

Hello my name is Simon recently i built an computer last summer and get some pretty decent FPS on some games on play. However i would enjoy to have more FPS on higher quality games. Personally i believe it's because of my Graphics card that i don't receive as much FPS as i would like to receive, however i would also like to upgrade other things on my computer to enhance it's ability to run games. So i am making this post to ask for someone to help me when it comes to which graphics card i need to build in order to increase my FPS and or what else i should upgrade on my computer as well. Also i am not sure about which parts are compatible with my PC build so i am coming here for help. Also i am not looking to go over about $300 for an graphics card $300 is about my stopping point, so please keep that in mind.

Here are my specs

System Specs
Budget:300
VGA:AMD Radeon HD 8670D
MB:FM2-A75MA-E35(MS-7721)
Manufacturer: MSI
OS:Windows 7
CPU:AMD A10-6800k APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics 4.10 GHz
Memory:8GB
PSU:i think 600 watts (probably needs an upgrade) Brand:AMD
HD:ST10000DM 003-9YN162 SATA Disk Device

There are the specs, if you know of an product that i can use to upgrade my computer esp. Graphics card, may you please leave a link the to product in your reply. Thank you

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Clarification Request

The 8670D is part of the A10 APU

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 24, 2014 10:37AM PDT

So, to get better you want to pick from this list. Power is not determined by just Watts but Amperes on the rails. Let's hear which card you want first.

Read http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

Bob

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GTX760

by Jsimonsays Mar 24, 2014 12:14PM PDT

I reviewed the GTX760 and i think it's my best bet

would i have any problems installing this onto my computer? (are it compatible with my other parts?)
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=85652&vpn=02G-P4-2761-KR&manufacture=eVGA

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OK, Link Amperes and Watts

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 24, 2014 12:22PM PDT

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-760-review-gk104,3542-22.html shows this to possibly peek out at 160 Watts. Let's put that on the 12V rail and double it for safety.

Is your PSU rated for 30 or more Amperes on the +12V Rail?

If so, all you need is to see if it mechanically fits.
Bob

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PSU

by Jsimonsays Mar 24, 2014 1:06PM PDT

Is there a way for me to tell my PSU without opening up my computer? lol i can't seem to remember what my PSU is.

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(NT) So far, no.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 24, 2014 1:11PM PDT

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found it!

by Jsimonsays Mar 24, 2014 2:58PM PDT

This is my PSU <span id="INSERTION_MARKER">http://www.coolmaxusa.com/productDetailsPower.asp?item=V-600&details=overview&subcategory=120mm&category=80plus
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<span>seems good?

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Too close to the edge for me.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 24, 2014 3:18PM PDT

The split rails are 18A or about 216 Watts per rail. For safety I never go over 50% of that. While the card might work, you may see trouble in games. If you do, you'll know where to look.
Bob

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ok i'll let you know

by Jsimonsays Mar 24, 2014 3:24PM PDT

Thank you so much.

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Bob__B · Answer 1 · Mar 25, 2014 1:13AM PDT

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Answer

Just curious

by Bob__B Mar 25, 2014 1:13AM PDT

Tell us the ram is 2x4GB@1600 or better yet 1866.

Hope your not running a 1x8GB setup.

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