Old GPU going out - Need help where to go next!

hattrick68 · Apr 24, 2014

My build is in my sig. Here is the problem: When I built this PC I put on a graphics card with only one 6 pin pcie power plug. After a number of BSODs I bought the XFX HD4890 which has (2) 6 pin pcie plugs and no problems for the last 4 years. Now my 4890 is on its last leg and I can't find a replacement graphics card anywhere with (2) 6 pin pcie power plugs sooo - I'm looking at this ASUS EN210 SILENT/DI/1GD3/V2(LP). I know it's not much but I'm not a gamer. I do want the card to play video smoothly and allow multiple webpage viewing on a 1920 x 1080 LCD monitor. Any opinions / other options with (2) 6 pin power I missed / facts would help greatly. Thanks in advance.

okcnaline · Apr 24, 2014

Get something futuristic if you're going with anything. Don't get the GT210, get the GT 610 or a GTX 750 Ti. Or a Radeon R5 230 or R7 240.

Mciahel · Apr 24, 2014

You could get a GTX 750. They don't need PCIe plugs at all.

huskersforever · Apr 24, 2014

hattrick68 :

The adapters for the graphics card are included when you buy a new one. They turn the 4 pin molex into a 6 or 8 pin adapter. If you don't game much, then I'd recommend something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202056
or something with similar power to your 4890: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJNQ8S2/?tag=pcpapi-20

You can always scour ebay for some great deals also, but more risky, as with anything used.

hattrick68 · Apr 24, 2014

huskersforever :

I like the MSI a lot - It's too long for my case, but again, I don't see power plugs on pics or in specs. The HD4890 has power plugs in specs. If all cards on the market have power plugs and I dont see them or they aren't reported on the spec sheet on the website I can find something myself (I think). My issue is I can't tell from the websites that sell GPU cards whether the cards have input power sockets. Thanks for the suggestion.

huskersforever · Apr 25, 2014

You're set man, they include the adapters for you when you buy the card. The power plug adapters are included

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