A previous computer I had failed so I got a rebuilt Optiplex 755 desktop as a cheap replacement. Turns out, the GPU that came with it, a GeForce 7300 SE/7200 GS, is worse off than my Radeon HD 2400 Pro that burned out.
Anyways, all I want is a modest gamer PC, nothing fancy, just something that will run most games at passable levels. Added I have limited options due to hardware limitations.
Case: Optiplex 755 Desktop (size just under the biggest)
OS: Vista 64-bit Home Edition
Motherboard: 0DR845
Monitor: Acer 1280x800
HDD: Western Digital WD Black WD1002FAEX 1TB
PCI-Express: 1.0a
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 (Will replace with an E6850 with no drawbacks on power consumption)
PSU: 280w (Specs: http://www.ctsestore.com/sites/default/files/styles/pic_wm/public/DELL_H280P_01_PowerSupply_2.jpg)
RAM: 4GBs
Now, as far as I have read the PSU cannot be changed out, planned obsolescence probably, but I have read a few places that a low-profile ATI Radeon HD 4650 would work and that card would fit well within all my needs and budget combined with the new CPU (roughly 52$ combined). I have a tight budget of around 70$ since I spent a bit on my previous desktop that unfortunately died, and of course the PSU limit. What other (preferably cheap) options do I have though?
Anyways, thanks for any suggestions!
Anyways, all I want is a modest gamer PC, nothing fancy, just something that will run most games at passable levels. Added I have limited options due to hardware limitations.
Case: Optiplex 755 Desktop (size just under the biggest)
OS: Vista 64-bit Home Edition
Motherboard: 0DR845
Monitor: Acer 1280x800
HDD: Western Digital WD Black WD1002FAEX 1TB
PCI-Express: 1.0a
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 (Will replace with an E6850 with no drawbacks on power consumption)
PSU: 280w (Specs: http://www.ctsestore.com/sites/default/files/styles/pic_wm/public/DELL_H280P_01_PowerSupply_2.jpg)
RAM: 4GBs
Now, as far as I have read the PSU cannot be changed out, planned obsolescence probably, but I have read a few places that a low-profile ATI Radeon HD 4650 would work and that card would fit well within all my needs and budget combined with the new CPU (roughly 52$ combined). I have a tight budget of around 70$ since I spent a bit on my previous desktop that unfortunately died, and of course the PSU limit. What other (preferably cheap) options do I have though?
Anyways, thanks for any suggestions!