i3 2120 Good for cs go ?

[Lunar]

Should I pair it with a GPU for better performance? I'm just using my pc for small games such as cs go and g mod

[Andrius227]

If i understand you correctly, you are using integrated graphics of the processor ? Then yeah you do need a dedicated GPU. It will make all games run much better. For low budget go for GTX750ti or GTX950, but if you can afford it try to get a GTX960 or ideally a GTX970.

What gpu you can run also depends on your power supply.

[Lunar]

I currently have a 250-280 power supply, so I need a graphics card that runs off of the motherboard

Originally posted by Andrius227:

If i understand you correctly, you are using integrated graphics of the processor ? Then yeah you do need a dedicated GPU. It will make all games run much better. For low budget go for GTX750ti or GTX950, but if you can afford it try to get a GTX960 or ideally a GTX970.

What gpu you can run also depends on your power supply.

[Andrius227]

Originally posted by Tai Lopez's Lamborghini:

I currently have a 250-280 power supply, so I need a graphics card that runs off of the motherboard

Originally posted by Andrius227:

If i understand you correctly, you are using integrated graphics of the processor ? Then yeah you do need a dedicated GPU. It will make all games run much better. For low budget go for GTX750ti or GTX950, but if you can afford it try to get a GTX960 or ideally a GTX970.

What gpu you can run also depends on your power supply.

Is it 250w or 280w ? If it's 280w it might run the gtx750ti, because it only requires 300w psu. But there are no lower card gpu's. You really need a proper power supply.

[Lunar]

It is 280 watt

Originally posted by Andrius227:

Originally posted by Tai Lopez's Lamborghini:

I currently have a 250-280 power supply, so I need a graphics card that runs off of the motherboard

Is it 250w or 280w ? If it's 280w it might run the gtx750ti, because it only requires 300w psu. But there are no lower card gpu's. You really need a proper power supply.

[Andrius227]

Yeah you can get a gtx750ti then. There are some models that require extra 6pin power connector, but there are some that don't.

Like this one for example:
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3751-KR/dp/B00IDG3PRI

It does say that it requires 400w psu in the description, but it's wrong, it's a 60w gpu and will run on 300w or lower power supplies, specially with your low power cpu.

Edit:
Specs on the official evga site confirm 300w power supply requirement and 60w max power draw:
http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3751-KR

[Lunar]

My cpu is a 2100, I just checked my computer and it is a 2100

Originally posted by Andrius227:

Yeah you can get a gtx750ti then. There are some models that require extra 6pin power connector, but there are some that don't.

Like this one for example:
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3751-KR/dp/B00IDG3PRI

It does say that it requires 400w psu in the description, but it's wrong, it's a 60w gpu and will run on 300w or lower power supplies, specially with your low power cpu.

Edit:
Specs on the official evga site confirm 300w power supply requirement and 60w max power draw:
http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3751-KR

[Lunar]

It takes about 120 watts on load, but I don't really have anything else that really calls for much power, I even unplugged my DVDs drive since that alone probably takes about 20w

Originally posted by Andrius227:

Yeah you can get a gtx750ti then. There are some models that require extra 6pin power connector, but there are some that don't.

Like this one for example:
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3751-KR/dp/B00IDG3PRI

It does say that it requires 400w psu in the description, but it's wrong, it's a 60w gpu and will run on 300w or lower power supplies, specially with your low power cpu.

Edit:
Specs on the official evga site confirm 300w power supply requirement and 60w max power draw:
http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=02G-P4-3751-KR

[_I_]

csgo doesnt need alot for a cpu, as long as it has 2 fast cores

i3 2120 is 3.3ghz, more than enough

get a gtx x60+ and it will be fine

gtx 750ti is the best you can get with a 300w psu

[Lunar]

Originally posted by _I_:

csgo doesnt need alot for a cpu, as long as it has 2 fast cores

i3 2120 is 3.3ghz, more than enough

get a gtx x60+ and it will be fine

gtx 750ti is the best you can get with a 300w psu

My gpu pulls 280, i unplugged my dvd drive to try and save an extra in power, do you think it would run while i wait for my new psu

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Isn't the DVD drive using SATA power? If so unplugging it won't help, as the GPU Power Adapter requires 2x 4pin Molex (if the GPU needs 6-pin PCIE power)

Seriously, if you must, get a better PSU. In your system, even a Corsair CX-430 would be a huge improvement over an OEM 280-300 watt PSU. And would be more reliable, efficient, and have the needed PCIE GPU power connectors.

[Lunar]

Originally posted by Bad-Motha:

Isn't the DVD drive using SATA power? If so unplugging it won't help, as the GPU Power Adapter requires 2x 4pin Molex (if the GPU needs 6-pin PCIE power)

Seriously, if you must, get a better PSU. In your system, even a Corsair CX-430 would be a huge improvement over an OEM 280-300 watt PSU. And would be more reliable, efficient, and have the needed PCIE GPU power connectors.

the gpu that im using runs off of the motherboards power

[upcoast]

Originally posted by Tai Lopez's Lamborghini:

Originally posted by _I_:

csgo doesnt need alot for a cpu, as long as it has 2 fast cores

i3 2120 is 3.3ghz, more than enough

get a gtx x60+ and it will be fine

gtx 750ti is the best you can get with a 300w psu

My gpu pulls 280, i unplugged my dvd drive to try and save an extra in power, do you think it would run while i wait for my new psu

What gpu is pulling 280w, last I saw in your 3 posts you had a gtx750 on order that pulls 55w max.

Ps, the gtx960 only pulls 120w. Get the Corsair CX-430 and you'll have more than enough watts plus a better quality psu all around.

[Kingslayer]

yes the i3 2120 is good for csgo, csgo isn't that demanding

[Lunar]

Sorry for all the posts, It's just my first time adding anything to a computer and I want information from people with experience, not just google answers. Thanks for the help!

Originally posted by upcoast:

Originally posted by Tai Lopez's Lamborghini:

My gpu pulls 280, i unplugged my dvd drive to try and save an extra in power, do you think it would run while i wait for my new psu

What gpu is pulling 280w, last I saw in your 3 posts you had a gtx750 on order that pulls 55w max.

Ps, the gtx960 only pulls 120w. Get the Corsair CX-430 and you'll have more than enough watts plus a better quality psu all around.