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What's the best graphics card my computer can handle?

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June 17, 2013 2:24:43 AM

My computer is 3 or 4 years old, I don't know exactly. I want to play games like Battlefield 3 on atleast medium graphics.

My computer specs:
Windows 7 Professional
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 670 @ 3.47GHz 3.46GHz
Ram: 4GB (3,37 GB usable)
System type: 32-bit
Video card: Intel HD graphics
Ultra durable 3 Motherboard

Im not good at computers so sorry if I miss something :/ 

I want to know whats the best video card my computer can handle but it shouldnt be too expensive.
Thanks.

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June 17, 2013 2:30:21 AM

We need a budget from you:) 
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June 17, 2013 2:34:03 AM

AMD 7850 or nVidia 660Ti, but stick in another 4GB if ram and move to W7x64, your key should activate.
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June 17, 2013 2:47:00 AM

You left out the most important piece of information. What kind of power supply do you have? I do not know how anyone here can recommend any graphics card without knowing what kind of power supply is in the system.
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June 17, 2013 3:02:27 AM

dude , you should upgrade your windows to 64 bit , 32 bit sucks when we talk about gaming !
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June 17, 2013 4:08:50 AM

theonerm2 said:
You left out the most important piece of information. What kind of power supply do you have? I do not know how anyone here can recommend any graphics card without knowing what kind of power supply is in the system.


Agree we need the make/model of you PSU in order to recommend any GPU. Would also go with 8gig ram and x64 Windows 7 for gaming.
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June 17, 2013 6:13:49 AM

I went to all programs > accesories > System tools > system information
It said that system model - H55M-UD2H
On my Motherboard's user manual is written: Ultra Durable 3 Motherboard GA-H55M-UD2H GA-H55M-US2H
I found this at the back of my computer. I dont know if u need it. http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/32/bgj5.jpg
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1159/jstq.jpg
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2851/yslf.jpg
My budget is not very big but I want to know what's the best and the cheapest video card my computer can handle. If think the biggest prize can be 200~ $
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June 17, 2013 6:18:39 AM

Your PSU is 400W, but its a unkown brand with no 80+... So we have no idea how good your PSU actually is, if we choose a card that takes more power then what your current PSU deliver, it can cause serious problems.
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June 17, 2013 6:23:09 AM

slamer80 said:
Your PSU is 400W, but its a unkown brand with no 80+... So we have no idea how good your PSU actually is, if we choose a card that takes more power then what your current PSU deliver, it can cause serious problems.


Is it possible to know which brand it is ? :/ 
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June 17, 2013 10:35:21 PM

Dziubutkus said:
byogamingpc said:
I think the AMD HD 7850 http://amzn.to/1bNoLCH is your best option and probably the highest card you could go with.


One guy recommended me this card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... What's your opinion which video card is the best? And will my computer handle that evga?


Upgrade your power supply first. Those no name brand 400 watt power supplies will catch on fire if they are pushed even near their limits. I had a power supply similar to that one except mine was a 600 watt power supply... I checked the +12 volt rails to verify that it could run with a GTX 460 installed.. Everything checked out... I played games for 3 months and one day I smelled burning and my computer shut off. From that moment on I promised myself that I'm never trying to get away with a cheap power supply again. I bought a Corsair power supply and it's been smooth sailing ever since.

If you want it to catch fire then be my guest and go ahead and upgrade to the HD 7850. The card requires a Minimum of a 500 Watt power supply by the way. Upgrade that power supply first and then upgrade your graphics card.
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