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Question

What graphics card should I upgrade to?

Jul 19, 2017 6:15PM PDT

Hey everyone,

I have a Cyberpower PC (link of the computer below for specs) and I am wanting to start upgrading it. I just ordered some DDR3 RAM and am beginning to look at graphics cards. The only problem is that I have no idea what card would be a reasonable upgrade. I don't play super graphics intensive games, but would still like a card that is rather decent. Does anyone have any suggestions or resources I could use to find an upgrade that would suit my needs and be compatible? I pretty much stick to WoW and Diablo 3 because my computer can't handle much more. I just bought Grim Dawn and my computer lags like crazy on it.

Here's the link to the computer

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229362&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&PageSize=10&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&ignorebbr=1&IsFeedbackTab=true#scrollFullInfo

Thanks!

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If it was mine.
Jul 19, 2017 7:10PM PDT
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Gpu
Jul 19, 2017 10:39PM PDT
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RAM and GPU
Jul 20, 2017 7:03PM PDT

I ordered two of these

https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-FURY-1333MHz-DDR3/dp/B00J8E8YWA/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SDEQ30Z30FRDS5NE76EY

But after doing some more research, I may end up returning them. 16gb of ram seems like overkill for the type of gaming I do. I'm currently running on 8gb of ram right now. Does 8gb or 16gb of ram really make a big difference when you're not doing intensive gaming?

I also just ordered the gpu you recommended. Everything I read about about it made it seem like good bang for the buck. Thanks!

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Ram
Jul 20, 2017 8:16PM PDT
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Nividia
Jul 20, 2017 12:05AM PDT

Nividia graphics cards are good. I am also using it for gaming purpose.