Hello, I am upgrading my Video Card on a HP Pavilion desktop with onboard ATI Radeon HD 3200 and is rated at 84 points on the PassMark - G3D Mark. Thats a very low number. The system itself is, dual core 2.6Ghz AM2/AM2+ cpu, with 4gb of DDR2 6300 ram and a 320GB 7200rpm sata 3gb/s /SATA2 hard drive.
While asking around about upgrading the video, I realized I need to upgrade the Power Supply from the stock 300W, but I have to look at the amperages AND wattage. I have read a few articles on this website, states that I should stick with one 12V rail rather then keeping track of the power on 2 rails. I can understand that.
This is a basic desktop, used for work (Word, Excel, PDF), internet surfing with a few basic online games, I usually have Youtube going with some tunes, perhaps email is open. I am currently enjoying World of Tanks, with my current setup the graphics is lagging hugely, this is what got me to investigate upgrading my system. I must add I have multiple windows open while surfing the web, and multiple programs on, like World of Tanks. Thats the most intensive program I have. Are there any other games that are popular and are graphic intensive?
Of course the Vista O/S is much to be desired on my system, as I have read up on lately from my problems of "Not Responding" programs, screen freezing but starts up again....sometimes. So I will be buying the next O/S that Microsoft will come out with next year. MS9 or 10 or whatever they are going to call it.
I just upgraded the monitor to an LG 27" lcd, so I think this next upgrade step will keep the system going for years to come. Especially when the kids come over to play on the computer.
I have it down to a few different options for graphics card and power supply unit. The eVGA GeForce GTX 750 is $110 (super-clocked) to $130 (normal), its score is 3256 points. Next in line is the eVGA GeForce GTX 650 for $80 with the mail in rebate its score is 1839 points. Is eVGA a quality brand? Both those cards need 20A on the +12V rail and 400W supply. I also wonder if the $30 increase is worth the extra scoring points on the Passmark G3D Mark benchmark.
Power Supply is eVGA 600B 600W Bronze for $55. +3.3V=24A, +5V=20A, +12V=49A -12V=0.3A +5Vsb=3A. I was amazed at the 49A on the +12V rail. Thats why I picked it, plus the more expensive video cards need 30A and 600W. eVGA 430W for $30 and +3.3V=24A, +5V=15A, +12V=34A. -12V=0.3A, +5Vxb=3A
I already bought a 430W +12V=32A, its a Corsair CX430 for $50, and I already bought the eVGA GeForce GTX650 fopr $80.
Thanks for your help!
While asking around about upgrading the video, I realized I need to upgrade the Power Supply from the stock 300W, but I have to look at the amperages AND wattage. I have read a few articles on this website, states that I should stick with one 12V rail rather then keeping track of the power on 2 rails. I can understand that.
This is a basic desktop, used for work (Word, Excel, PDF), internet surfing with a few basic online games, I usually have Youtube going with some tunes, perhaps email is open. I am currently enjoying World of Tanks, with my current setup the graphics is lagging hugely, this is what got me to investigate upgrading my system. I must add I have multiple windows open while surfing the web, and multiple programs on, like World of Tanks. Thats the most intensive program I have. Are there any other games that are popular and are graphic intensive?
Of course the Vista O/S is much to be desired on my system, as I have read up on lately from my problems of "Not Responding" programs, screen freezing but starts up again....sometimes. So I will be buying the next O/S that Microsoft will come out with next year. MS9 or 10 or whatever they are going to call it.
I just upgraded the monitor to an LG 27" lcd, so I think this next upgrade step will keep the system going for years to come. Especially when the kids come over to play on the computer.
I have it down to a few different options for graphics card and power supply unit. The eVGA GeForce GTX 750 is $110 (super-clocked) to $130 (normal), its score is 3256 points. Next in line is the eVGA GeForce GTX 650 for $80 with the mail in rebate its score is 1839 points. Is eVGA a quality brand? Both those cards need 20A on the +12V rail and 400W supply. I also wonder if the $30 increase is worth the extra scoring points on the Passmark G3D Mark benchmark.
Power Supply is eVGA 600B 600W Bronze for $55. +3.3V=24A, +5V=20A, +12V=49A -12V=0.3A +5Vsb=3A. I was amazed at the 49A on the +12V rail. Thats why I picked it, plus the more expensive video cards need 30A and 600W. eVGA 430W for $30 and +3.3V=24A, +5V=15A, +12V=34A. -12V=0.3A, +5Vxb=3A
I already bought a 430W +12V=32A, its a Corsair CX430 for $50, and I already bought the eVGA GeForce GTX650 fopr $80.
Thanks for your help!
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