Im a totally newbie on this kind of thing...all i know is gaming, so help me out on this please

Have this shitty desktop at home:

Processor : Intel® Core™ i3-2120 CPU @ 3.30GHz (4CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory : 4096MB RAM
Motherboard : Gigabyte H61M-S2-B3
GPU : ASUS EAH5450 Series
PSU : No idea so i took a photo of it
Case : Black plastic case
OS : Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600)

Is it possible to upgrade it to be able to play DOTA 2 on highest setting?

Is it just upgrading my graphic card will do??

Thanks in advance


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Basicly you system have fulfill the minimum system requirement for dota 2,but if you wan highest settings in dota 2 you must upgrade you proccessor to i5 or i7 4th and also your graphic cards

i5-4440 plus gtx 750 or r7 260X..
there you go..high setting..

I'm not sifu or anything, but I can say your desktop is still ok for DotA 2 (the proc. at least).

Yes, you need to upgrade your GC card. But I'm a bit concern on the power supply if you are to upgrade your GC card.

If I'm not mistaken, DotA 2 is not really a GPU intensive game.

A HD7750 should do the trick (I'm assuming you're gaming on a 1600x900 monitor).

Thanks for suggesting..but i cant even play dota 2 smoothly even with lowest setting...any suggestion on graphic card?? (below rm 500?? maybe)..nt planning to upgrade my processor as it cost quite a lot isnt it??

Thanks..on 1280x1024 (quite an old LCD screen) btw..yea was worried abt my PSU

will i have to worry abt my Power Supply Unit?

Then it's ok, even my younger brother can still game on my old desktop which only had a Core2Duo E6300

HD7750 cost around RM300, should fit your budget.

Oh, do take note of your desktop chassis though. You need to make sure the GC card can be fit inside.

alright..big thanks to u!!

for that one, take 500++ Watt should be okay..mine doing 650W..

Don't need to change Processor as Dota 2 requirements on the processor isn't high. If you want to max out graphic get a new graphic card and a reliable PSU e:g FSP Hexa 500w RM 149.

What's the budget for both PSU and GPU? Mind telling?

I'm running a GTX 580.. maxed DOTA @ 1080p with everything enabled .. steady 120 frames most of the time..

it should be equivalent to a GTX750/760 depending on games..

This post has been edited by reiben05: Jul 13 2014, 04:36 PM

initially rm400..bt i guess i hav to dig my pocket a lil bit further since u r suggesting on upgrading the PSU

tat probably cost quite a lot right?? my budget is only below rm 400

Well if you can dig another RM 150 you can get a new PSU and GTX 750 OC'ed.

Antec VP 450w RM 129
Palit GTX 750 OC RM 420

actually just change to GTX750 this gpu has lower power consumption suitable to upgrade old system
your power supply already 480w, i know is non branded but i see no point changing it to a branded 500w
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sorry 480w is model name not output
GTX750 TI and FSP HEXA 500w is a good choice
if you are interested im letting go my FSP HEXA 500w

This post has been edited by KHOdin: Jul 14 2014, 02:27 AM

His PSU full (true) power only around 200W (+12V x 17A).

And it isn't too recommendable to with those unbranded random PSU.

BTW, your suggestion should still works, as GTX750 is really a efficient card designed to allow a graphic upgrade in even those prebuilt office rig with cheapo PSU.

This post has been edited by Human10: Jul 14 2014, 02:21 AM

edited
i just saw the model name 480w not output 480w

This post has been edited by KHOdin: Jul 14 2014, 02:22 AM

If i m in ur position, i ll change the GC 1st. But to be safe, u should buy at leaast PSU like FSP hexa 500 or something around that.

Proc i3 is sufficient to run Dota2. I saw your ram is 4GB already, so no issue.
Changed GC to GTX750. RM400 should be enough. Buy 2nd psu from forumer. U can save abit from there.

I am using GTX750 as well for Dota2. All setting max. Smoothie.

Get a used r9 270x or HD 78xx and above

Corsair vs 550 power supply

Got more cash? Add ram to 8GB


Im using i3 3220, gta v med setting also no lag..

Go for fsp hexa 550w PSU and gtx 750 oc version is budget and value to handle any gaming in ultra setting with 40fps ++. For future( PSU ),u can upgrade to gtx 960++ .

Gpu gtx 750 non oc or oc version is not heavy power need.

Important things is don bottleneck CPU and GPU.

This post has been edited by kns003: Aug 21 2015, 01:36 PM

I believe your system can support Dota 2 although I do note that you experience lag even at low settings.

I agree with AxelTG on your PSU. Few people consider it as one of the most, if not the most important piece of hardware in your tower. Like the heart in your body, if it is weak, it can stall your whole system, worse still cause permanent damage.

Look into getting a basic 500W PSU because if you invest now it'll last a long time.

On graphics cards, I'm not sure whether you would need to go all the way into a GTX750 like Reiben suggested but that's definitely a good card to look at if you have the pocket for it.

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