Unsure of what graphics card my computer can upgrade to

[Alexandra.I]

Hello,

I'm really new to the tech/ computer world, and know next to nothing about graphics cards. I was wondering if someone could help me figure out what graphics card I can upgrade my computer to (if I can upgrade at all) I was wanting to buy the new Sims 4 game, but after having played a very slow and choppy Sims 3 for years on this computer, I'm ready to actually play a game smoothly without it freezing all the time.

Here's what computer I have:
Compaq Presario PC SR5601P
Processor: AMD Athlon X2 4400
Dual-Core Processor
Memory: 1 GB
Hard drive: 250 GB
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Graphics
Windows Vista SP 1

Thanks!

 

[cliffordcooley]

Sims 4 System Requirements & your PC system results

For Sims 4 according to the link above, your CPU GPU and memory is lacking for even the minimum system specs. We can recommend a GPU, but that's not all you need if you plan on playing Sims 4. And if you get a stronger GPU, chances are you will also need a stronger PSU. If 300W's is all you have for power, you are limited to sub $100 graphic cards. Which would be fine for Sims 4, but then you also have a CPU and memory that needs upgrading.

 

[Alexandra.I]

Sims 4 System Requirements & your PC system results

For Sims 4 according to the link above, your CPU GPU and memory is lacking for even the minimum system specs. We can recommend a GPU, but that's not all you need if you plan on playing Sims 4. And if you get a stronger GPU, chances are you will also need a stronger PSU. If 300W's is all you have for power, you are limited to sub $100 graphic cards. Which would be fine for Sims 4, but then you also have a CPU and memory that needs upgrading.

Do you think it would be worth it to just buy a new computer after everything is upgraded and such?

 

[cliffordcooley]

To me that depends on whether or not you will still need your current machine. If you only need one machine and plan on buying another one, upgrading would be a waste.

 

[vasco]

Hmmm I think you need to upgrade your GPU, CPU and consequently your PSU because e dont think yours is enough. also you can make a gaming computer for about 450€ that can easily handle Sims 4.

 

[GhostRyder]

Do you think it would be worth it to just buy a new computer after everything is upgraded and such?

I would say to play games your going to need a new system as that one is a bit too old for sims. Like @cliffordcooley said we can recommend a card but it likely will not let you run the game well even if we went with the most powerful card available.

My recommendation is to put aside around $500 or more and start from scratch. It would end up delivering a much better experience for you!

 

[Khanonate]

I think you'll be better off with a new computer but need to make sure that the parts are good enough for playing Sims 4.