What GPU can my motherboard support?

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iLoveRAM

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I have an older computer and i want to upgrade it as much as i can!
I found a perfect ram and cpu for my machine but i cant find a GPU!
Ram has its specifications so i can searc the web for the ram that i need but it doesnt say much about GPUs...

I found few graphic cards at amazon but im not sure can my motherboard support theme.

Can you please give me few tips about buying GPUs.

My motherboard: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/ConRoe1333-D667%20R1.0/

GPUs that i found on amazon:


http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Mini-HDMI-Graphics-02G-P3-2617-KR/dp/B0083YIGXI/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1380121820&sr=1-2&keywords=gpu












 
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Are you planning on gaming ? If yes , that is a horrible Graphics Card. At least get the HD 6670.
For most Graphics Cards , you just need a Motherboard with a PCIe 16x slot. But also check the GPU size to see if it fits the case. If you're a nVidia Fanboy , maybe the GT 640 could be the minimum.

Look out for GDDR5 cards , they're better. The GTX 650 is a GDDR5 version of the GT640 but then the HD 7750 would be great too.

For those middle class / entry level ( dunno what you'd call them , they're like 5-7/10 cards ) the VRAM shouldn't really matter unless it's a DDR3 or if you're using multiple monitors.

Different cards work better with different games .

Not all my info may be super accurate especially the part about VRAM , I'm not really an expert so do take others' input as well
 
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Post your full system specs including RAM, CPU and power supply, and the size case you have, what do you want the computer to do with the upgrade?

Without those it's like asking what car to buy without any info about how many people you need to fit, how much stuff you want to carry, if you need to tow something.
 
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I have: 1,5 DDR2---->planing to upgrade to 3GB---->later to 4GB
1.6 Celeron---->planing to upgrade to pentium d 3.4 or dual core 2.8
Im not sure abot power supply(can i find it with system or i need to open the case?
I want to have a nice gaming computer(not too powerfull but strong enough
 
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Pentium D no, Core 2 Duo, Yes..

For those specs, you don't need to go any higher than a Radeon 7750, it's probably the best card for your system. The 7750 is a bit faster than the GT640 and I think uses less power also.

You may want to look into buying a full used system instead of upgrading components unless you can get them for under $100. For $150-200 you can find a pretty quick quad core system with a Q6600 or Q67xx quad core chip close to 3 gig speeds. Maybe even a newer chip from AMD or an i3 for about $200.
 
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CPU help~

You might want to check your local stores as well , they could be selling their products in bundles which is usually cheaper
AMD CPUs are cheaper than Intel's , but Intel CPUs uses less power and they boast their 22 nm CPUs , but AMD CPUs can reach speeds of 4 Ghz and have more cores , so choose carefully. I don;t really have a choice because here in Singapore , there isn't a variety of AMD CPUs , so I have to pick Intel. But don't get me wrong , Intel's CPUs aren't bad at all . Try to get a CPU that can reach at least 3 GHz

RAM help~

4 GB of RAM should be the minimum for gaming. Again , I'm not a true expert , but I can help. Personally , I only choose Kingston's and Corsair's RAM. They're not bad at all. And to find out if the RAM is compatible with your Motherboard , simply go to the Motherboard's Manufacturer's website and they should provide a list of RAMs that are compatible.

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You seem to have a tight budget. But take note that if you buy Quality parts, they supposedly last longer so choose wisely.
I can help you find parts and their compatibility , just choose the Motherboard ( MOBO for short ) and CPU first
 
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If you only get the video card, you will still have very bad game performance due to the RAM and CPU (especially CPU). For something cheap, get a Radeon 6670 (assuming you have a power supply in the 280 watt range at least), get 4 gig of RAM (two 2gig ram sticks) and upgrade the CPU to the best one your motherboard can support as that CPU should be pretty cheap now (you can find dual core CPUs for $20-30 easily). Upgrade would be a tad over $100.

When you pick out a laptop make sure you get one that is good for what you want to do as MANY get a slower cheaper one then find out they can't play games or something else takes too long. Pay attention to the video card speed if you are getting a laptop for games.
 
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The ones towards the top. Since you have such a slow CPU now, almost any of them would be an upgrade. Really even the Pentium D ones are OK for some gaming although they are basically two Pentium 4 CPUs glued together. I'd get one of the Core 2 Duo CPUs with 4 gig of cache and about 2.5gig +, say the E6700 and up. Make sure you update the BIOS first.
 
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Ok i found CPU and GPU!
I still need RAM.
I found crucial ram but im not sure is it good for gaming.
If i find good RAM my computer should look like this:

CPU:Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz
GPU:Gigabyte Radeon HD 6670 2GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 DVI-I/HDMI/D-SUB Crossfire Ready Graphics Card GV-R667D3-2GI
RAM:3(Later 4)GB



 
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I took a look inside my computer case and i saw that there is no graphic card in it.
When i looked at my system with dxdiag i saw that i have something with 128 mb.
If i buy a new GPU do i need to remove it(if there is an GPU inside)or i can just put the graphics card in the GPU slot on my motherboard?
 
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