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New GPU in an old computer
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:35 pm
by wolf 359
I have a DualCore Intel Pentium E5400, 2700 MHz with 2 GB of memory and windows 7. This computer maybe too slow for folding@home so I'm thinking of installing a radeon HD 7790. Does this sound like a good idea?
Re: New GPU in an old computer
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:41 pm
by Jesse_V
I would make sure that the power supply can handle such a card.
Re: New GPU in an old computer
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:44 pm
by 7im
It's not too slow to fold if you use both CPU cores. However, the GPU is a better upgrade assuming the PSU can handle it like Jesse said.
Re: New GPU in an old computer
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:49 pm
by wolf 359
Jesse_V wrote:I would make sure that the power supply can handle such a card.
Good idea I'll check that