Graphics Card

nitin · 2012-10-18, 01:15 AM

I have MSI 945GCM5-F V2 motherboard with Core2Duo 4400 @ 2.00 GHz and 2.46 GB of RAM. Would this graphics card work on my PC or could anyone suggest me one that does?

ZOTAC NVIDIA GeForce GT210 1 GB DDR3

Vancha · 2012-10-18, 06:33 AM

It'll work, but it won't do much. What's your reason for adding it?

nitin · 2012-10-19, 03:08 AM

Thanks for the reply.

Will it provide enough graphics for games like Battlefield 3, FIFA 13, Batman etc?

Vancha · 2012-10-19, 05:56 AM

That's kind of like asking if a Bicycle is fast enough to win a cross-country motorcycle race. You'll need something with an engine at least.

If you're at 1024x768 or 1280x1024 resolution, you could probably get away with a 7750. If you're at 1680x1050 or 1920x1080, get a 7770. In both instances, you'll still be playing with graphics on medium at best, if not on low.

nitin · 2012-10-20, 10:33 AM

Well...my PC sucks...thanks for the reply.

Goku · 2012-10-25, 12:58 PM

Hmm. I would just start saving for an entirely new PC. CPU is only a two core on top of being clocked low. Even with a new card the playability will still be pretty bad. Sucks I know, but what can you do.

You can get a $500-$600 machine you build yourself to make this game run decently. Not maxed, but a good experience.

brucethemoose · 2012-10-25, 01:25 PM

Sorry, a GT 210 aint gonna cut it.

If you don't mind low settings / meager FPS, toss in a 7750 or even a 6670, and you'll be good to go.

People tend overestimate system requirements. I'm using a 6850 paired with a Phenom II X4 (=7770/ OC'd Core 2 Quad, more or less) at 2560x1440, and everything runs like butter (well, I do have 2 6850s... but crossfire doesn't work so well).