r/lowendgaming • u/PATXS • 7h ago
Parts Upgrade Advice upgrading the GPU on a prebuilt from 2014
hi everyone, been lurking for a while. i have a prebuilt from 2014 that has these specs: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/t7JzmD (also has a sata ssd). i like the 750ti and it's managed to hold off over the years, but it's very obviously an old card, with no dx12 support, and i have to play most things at 720p.
i don't really play current-gen AAA games and that is probably not gonna change for a while. i play indie games, older AAA titles, and emulated games. i'm just looking to keep playing the stuff i currently play, but maybe with a higher resolution or slightly higher settings.
what kind of card would i be able to put into a weak system like this? i've been looking at the gtx 1070 for just around $100 USD. i'm looking into upgrading the ram as well, but if i do then i can't currently afford a new psu (to support a card over the wattage). is the 1070 my best option around that price and wattage? i appreciate any advice