- Dec 28, 2013
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I'm thinking of getting a simple gpu for a basic computer and have some questions about compatibility. My budget is <$35.
My stuff:
HP P965 mobo
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.67MHz (recently upgraded)
2.5 GB DDR2 RAM
Diablotek 350W PSU
Samsung DVD/CD ROM drive rated at around 28W
PCI-E 1.1 x16 slot
A review of my CPU suggests that it's not very gamer-friendly and that it's best used with NVidia GPUs, but I'm looking at something like the EVGA GeForce 8400 GS DDR3. It says it recommends at least a 350W PSU. Also, I've read here that this card is backwards compatible with PCI-E 1.1 slots, but the replier didn't know if there was any setting adjustments to be made to make it so.
My questions:
Would I be pushing PSU too hard if I got this card?
Does anyone yet know if I'd have to manually adjust some settings to make this card work with my equipment?
Does anyone have a recommendation as to what card I should get for my system?
Thanks
My stuff:
HP P965 mobo
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.67MHz (recently upgraded)
2.5 GB DDR2 RAM
Diablotek 350W PSU
Samsung DVD/CD ROM drive rated at around 28W
PCI-E 1.1 x16 slot
A review of my CPU suggests that it's not very gamer-friendly and that it's best used with NVidia GPUs, but I'm looking at something like the EVGA GeForce 8400 GS DDR3. It says it recommends at least a 350W PSU. Also, I've read here that this card is backwards compatible with PCI-E 1.1 slots, but the replier didn't know if there was any setting adjustments to be made to make it so.
My questions:
Would I be pushing PSU too hard if I got this card?
Does anyone yet know if I'd have to manually adjust some settings to make this card work with my equipment?
Does anyone have a recommendation as to what card I should get for my system?
Thanks
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