Graphics Card Help 2!

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

i want to buy: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8670934&SRCCODE=WEBBIZRT&utm_source=Bizrate&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=cse&scpid=6&scid=scsho734291
but am afraid that even if i buy it, my old pc won't be able to handle it.
quick help is wanted! >.>
my computer specs are:
graphics card/processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II x2 245 Processor 2.90 GHz
4.00 GB RAM
32 Bit operating system
oh, and service pack 1.
thank you.

volcanoscout · Jul 21, 2014

What motherboard and power supply unit do you have?

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

volcanoscout :

to be honest, i REALLY don't know. all i know is I have windows 7 xp (home premium) if there is a way to find out my psu, motherboard, i'd want to know how to do it.

volcanoscout · Jul 21, 2014

You'll have to crack the case and look at them. The PSU make and model should be pretty obvious. You may have to hunt around on the motherboard, but it will be labeled somewhere on it. It may just be a series of numbers and letters.

If this is a store-bought system, list the make and model - I may be able to find the component list online.

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

volcanoscout :

are you sure thats the only way? and how can I open my pc? im new to this pc things >.>

BlankInsanity · Jul 21, 2014

First start by telling us the make and model of your computer, we can try and look up the motherboard and PSU and save you the effort. I had trouble finding the mobo name physically on my old OEM dell computer, same for the PSU but I was able to get the ratings off. Anyway, idk how can tell you how to open your PC. Find a way, find the gray/black/white box with a crap load of cables coming out.

Find something like this:

see if you can find the model name, if not just take a picture of it.

volcanoscout · Jul 21, 2014

Unless you have a build-sheet handy. You might be able to get the motherboard info from your System Information in the Control Panel on Windows, but you'll need to open it up to ID the PSU. Honestly, I don't know if it's worth the effort. By today's standards that's a pretty old and feeble system. I doubt your PSU is going to be up to powering it. That's even if the graphics card fits on your board or in your case.

Recommend PSU is a 500W power supply with 1x 6-pin PCI Express power connector.

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

BlankInsanity :

ok, ill try this in the morning, its night-time lol i have to go to sleep. results will be shown tomorrow in the morning.

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

volcanoscout :

how about a recommended graphics card?

volcanoscout · Jul 21, 2014

We'd still need the system info, otherwise we have no way of knowing what would be compatible, or what you could upgrade that wouldn't be more expensive than just replacing the system. Sorry.

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

volcanoscout :

http://prntscr.com/44s601

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

BlankInsanity :

http://prntscr.com/44s601
yay i got it! opened my pc, not that hard

CrispyChips · Jul 21, 2014

Nope, that wont power a 260x. It's only got 18amps on a single 12v rail with a max of 300watt output.

The 260x recommends 33amps and 500watts

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

CrispyChips :

so what graphics card do you prefer? And if my power supply is the problem anyhow, will it cover itself up if I buy this also: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7850582&csid=_23

prit87 · Jul 21, 2014

CrispyChips :

totally disagree............. the r7 260x requires 19 amps at 12+ volt and a good 450 watt psu,r9 270 x requires 24amps at 12+ volt r9 290 x needs a 33amps at 12+ volts...

COLGeek · Jul 21, 2014

Get this PSU:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7564402&CatId=1079

Or this one if your budget allows it:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=125449&CatId=5431

Allows you to use the 260x from above.

Also, no need to create another thread to point users to this one. Thanks.

prit87 · Jul 21, 2014

ChaosRising :

just buy a 450 - 500watt psu from xfx and get a r7 260x or gtx 750 whatever u like if u can spend a little more then r9 270 ....

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

prit87 :

so what are you saying that it's ok if i DO get the graphics card, or what?

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

COLGeek :

Sorry for pointing people to this one, but I was too im-patient to wait. (won't happen again)
anyways, are you saying that if I DO purchase one of those psu's, i will be able to use the graphics card I first intended to buy?

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

prit87 :

ChaosRising :

just buy a 450 - 500watt psu from xfx and get a r7 260x or gtx 750 whatever u like if u can spend a little more then r9 270 ....

i'll just buy first psu colgeek mentioned. is that ok? what about the graphics card i wanted?

COLGeek · Jul 21, 2014

ChaosRising :

Yes. Don't buy a junk PSU. I would never recommend Ultra PSUs. Instead, I always recommend spending a few $$$ more for a quality PSU, like Corsair, Seasonic, or XFX. Not all PSUs are created equally.

prit87 · Jul 21, 2014

ChaosRising :

prit87 :

so what are you saying that it's ok if i DO get the graphics card, or what?

i have never said that.... i have told u to get a 450 to 500 watt psu along with your gpu....

ChaosRising · Jul 21, 2014

COLGeek :

ok, then i'll purchase the first psu you mentioned. thanks for the help, but before i can choose your answer as best solution, i want you to be sure that the psu you mentioned can support: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8670934&SRCCODE=WEBBIZRT&utm_source=Bizrate&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=cse&scpid=6&scid=scsho734291

BlankInsanity · Jul 21, 2014

yeah 300W is pretty low, if your going to want a significant GPU upgrade you gotta upgrade the PSU as-well unfortunately.

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