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Question

Video card compatibility help

by May 19, 2015 2:27PM PDT

Computer Model and specs: Cyberpower PC Gamer Ultra 2098 (GU209Cool AMD FX-Series FX-4300 (3.80GHz) 8GB DDR3 500GB HDD Windows 8.1 64-Bit

Specs are here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229285&cm_re=gaming_pc-_-83-229-285-_-Product

Video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA30R2NH6445&cm_re=video_card-_-9SIA30R2NH6445-_-Product

Also, will this card run games like the Witcher 3 and Arma 3 very well? Would you suggest another for about the same price? Thank you for the help!

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Run? Yes but gamers may not be happy.
by Forum moderator May 19, 2015 2:37PM PDT
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Woah
by NBenscoter May 19, 2015 3:23PM PDT

Oh god, I don't know how to answer what you're asking Sad I know very little about computers.

Here are the specs
Model
Brand
CyberpowerPC
Model
Gamer Ultra 2098 (GU209Cool

Quick Info
Type
Gaming & Entertainment
Processor
AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz
Processor Main Features
64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor
4MB L2 Cache
Memory
8GB DDR3 1333
Hard Drive
500GB SATA II 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM
Optical Drive
24x DVD+/-R, +/-RW Dual Layer Drive
Graphics
AMD Radeon R7 240 2GB
Audio
Sound card - Integrated
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply
500W
Keyboard
USB Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
USB Gaming Mouse
Operating System
Windows 8.1 64-Bit
Special Features
CYBERPOWERPC X-Saber Black Gaming Case

CPU
CPU Type
AMD FX-Series
CPU Speed
FX-4300 (3.80GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU
4MB
L3 Cache Per CPU
4MB
CPU Socket Type
AM3+
CPU Main Features
64 bit Quad-Core Processor

Graphics
GPU/VGA Type
AMD Radeon R7 240 2GB

Memory
Memory Capacity
8GB DDR3
Memory Speed
DDR3 1333
Memory Spec
4GB x 2
Memory Slot (Total)
2
Maximum Memory Supported
16GB

Hard Drive
HDD
500GB
HDD Interface
SATA II
HDD RPM
7200rpm

Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
DVD RW
Optical Drive Spec
24x DVD+/-R, +/-RW Dual Layer Drive

Audio
Audio Chipset
Integrated
Audio Channels
7.1 Ch Audio

Communications
LAN Chipset
Integrated
LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps

Front Panel Ports
Front USB
2

Back Panel Ports
PS/2
2
Video Ports
1 VGA, 1 DVI, 1 HDMI
Rear USB
4
RJ45
1 port
Rear Audio Ports
Yes

Expansion
PCI Slots (Available/Total)
1x PCI-e 16x
1x PCI-e 1x
1x PCI

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(NT) All impressive but did not answer my question about the PSU.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator May 20, 2015 12:02AM PDT
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(NT) i dunno :(
by NBenscoter May 20, 2015 12:09AM PDT
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It's usually on the side panel of the PSU.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator May 20, 2015 12:20AM PDT

I've yet to find that info missing from the PSU sticker. However some folk don't want to look. There are many reasons why but I'd be guessing here.
Bob

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by James Denison May 25, 2015 1:57AM PDT
Power Supply 500W

make unknown, could be a "max" rating, not "continuous". The CPU alone is about 100w power requirement. The video card is only 30w, low rated card.
If it was a horse it might plow, but not run in the Kentucky Derby.
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If the PSU specs are not included in the system docs..
by VAPCMD May 25, 2015 2:49AM PDT

give us the name of the mfg, series and model number OR better yet, open the case and write down the info on the side of the PSU. Should look something like the sample below.

+3.3V +5V +12V -12V
DC OUTPUT
MAX OUTPUT
Combined Watts

Here's an example (link) on what you should see on the side of the PSU:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story2&reid=424

VAPCMD

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Example picture of the label.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator May 25, 2015 4:14AM PDT
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"PC gamer ultra"
by May 19, 2015 4:47PM PDT

now that sounds impressive. The only gaming I see is the keyboard and mouse...maybe.

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