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How to disable an integrated video card and upgrade right GPU for my PC

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December 26, 2013 4:16:41 AM

Hi there,
I would like to upgrade my graphics card but it is integrated to motherboard. so I am just going to disable it and get a brand new GPU. that's the point where you guys give your precious ideas and I don't know what type of GPU goes with my PC. BTW my PC is designed for gaming in 2008 :)  but I cannot play some specific games nowadays. For instance, the one which requires graphics card nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT. Can I get a GPU which is equivalent to or above nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT ? Thanks
My PC is a desktop,
Motherboard: GF8100 M2G+ Ver. 6.x ( default system BIOS)
Videocard: NVIDIA GeForce 8100 GPU, On Board Graphic Max. Memory Share Up to 512MB(Under OS By Turbo Cache)
Expantion slots: 1 x PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot , 2 x PCI Slot
Memory: 2048 gb ( I will upgrade it to 4gb)
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 x 2 dual core processor 5200 +(2CPUs) - 2.7 GHz
PSU: 580 W.

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a b U Graphics card
December 26, 2013 4:43:04 AM

Pretty much any modern dedicated GPU would be a massive upgrade for you. You should find that when you put a GPU in the PCIe slot, your onboard graphics will be automatically disabled, so no worries there. A few questions though to help choose the right card:
- are you running Win 7, or older?
- can you tell us how what's the maximum load on your 12V rail on your PSU, (google the model or it should be printed on the unit itself)
- can you just confirm you have full height expansions slots, not half height ones. (half height is only really used in things like small Dell or HP prebuilt machines, the expansions slots are only about 2 inches tall).
- what's your monitor resolution? (lower resolution means you can get away with a cheaper card)
- do you have a budget in mind?
- any specific games you want to be able to play?
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a b U Graphics card
December 26, 2013 4:46:21 AM

Oh, and does your power supply have PCIe power connectors? Hopefully it has at least one 6 pin PCIe connector (google images will help if you're not sure what they look like).
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a b U Graphics card
December 26, 2013 4:56:43 AM

Something like this would do very nicely:http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E168141...

Though you'd have to make sure you had the PCIe power. That would get you playing any new games, certainly not at the highest settings, but they should run just fine.
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December 26, 2013 5:27:50 AM

rhysiam said:
Pretty much any modern dedicated GPU would be a massive upgrade for you. You should find that when you put a GPU in the PCIe slot, your onboard graphics will be automatically disabled, so no worries there. A few questions though to help choose the right card:
- are you running Win 7, or older?
- can you tell us how what's the maximum load on your 12V rail on your PSU, (google the model or it should be printed on the unit itself)
- can you just confirm you have full height expansions slots, not half height ones. (half height is only really used in things like small Dell or HP prebuilt machines, the expansions slots are only about 2 inches tall).
- what's your monitor resolution? (lower resolution means you can get away with a cheaper card)
- do you have a budget in mind?
- any specific games you want to be able to play?


I have Windows 7 ultimate 32-bit atm.
I think its 396w max on my PSU.
PCI-E slot is almost 4 inches tall. i reckon its full height expansion slot.
My monitor's resolution is 1440 x 900.
My budget is up to £100. I am aiming to find something quality and cheap as Xmas sale has commenced.
Yeah, I want to be able to play Dota 2 in optimized way. I think I can manage it with my PC specs?
Thanks for your help again. its very much appropriated
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December 26, 2013 5:32:28 AM

it does not have PCI - E connector.... I guess I need to buy a new PSU with PCI-E connector on
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a b U Graphics card
December 26, 2013 1:41:28 PM

You can get molex to PCIe converters, but I'd be reading some reviews on the power supply before trying that. Plus, given you're gaming at a lower resolution, this AMD 7750 would actually do you nicely, and it doesn't need additional power: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1gb-xfx-radeon-hd-7750-g...
It's £62 Inc VAT.
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