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Hi,
I'm the proud owner :) of an ancient Gateway DX4300-15e desktop with the configuration below :

Part number: PT.G8302.004
Processor: AMD Phenom™ II X4 Quad-Core Processor 810 (2.6GHz, 6MB L2 Cache)
Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Memory: 8GB DDR2 Dual Channel Memory
Memory Capacity: Maximum 8GB
Hard Drive: 1TB 1000GB SATA hard drive (Green Product - variable RPM)
Video: Integrated ATI® Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics
Audio: High Definition Audio with 7.1-channel Surround Support
Available Expansion Slots: 1 - PCI-E x16, 0 - PCI-E x1, 1 - PCI
External Ports: (8) USB 2.0 ports (4 Front, 4 Rear), IEEE 1394a, VGA, (2) PS/2 Ports, HDMI™, (6) Audio Ports
Media Card Reader: Multi-in-One Digital Media Card Reader with Photo Frame Button
Motherboard: System board with AMD 780G Chipset
Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
Optical Drive: 16X DVD+/-R/RW Super Multi Drive
TV Tuner: Hybrid TV Tuner (COAX, S-Video, Stereo Mini-Jack Audio, Audio-L and Audio-R)
Wireless Network: 802.11b/g/n Wireless
Power Supply: 300W Power Supply
Dimensions: 16.2" (H) x 7.1" (W) x 16.3" (D) or 412.4mm (H) x 180mm (W) x 413.2mm (D)
Product Type: Recertified
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Just upgraded to Windows 10 and I don't get a full screen due the poor integrated video card . Doing some research , I see this card doesn't have drivers for WIn10 and will never have, so I decided to an upgrade.

Getting a better card and looks like I will need a better power source as well. The goal is not to break the bank and spend $100-$150 for this upgrade (card + power source).

Can you guys help out with some suggestion on what will be the right buy here ? Just to mention that i live in Canada and I buy most of my hardware from MemoryExpress
I was thinking about this Geforce GT610 - or a Radeon 5450 I see it supports WIn 10 . Do I also need a better power source ?

Thanks in advance.
 
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cst1992
I part agree and part disagree with ForeverOleg.
If you're sure you only want basic functionality such as working on documents, checking email and watching movies, a 610 is good enough.
However, getting a graphics card may entice you to trying out a game or two, and the 610 is the absolute worst card for that, if you're looking at anywhere near decent graphics(apart from the 210, of course, which is its predecessor).

A general rule of thumb is to get the best card that you can afford. You may need the performance, you may not. But it never hurts to have it.
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Okay, if you want to buy Graphics Card and Power Supply for $100-$150, then you have very little flexibility. Your BEST choices would be this card: http://www.amazon.com/MSI-OC-PCI-Express-N750TI-2GD5/dp/B00I6DLIB8/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1446779738&sr=1-5&keywords=gtx+750+ti

The GTX 750 Ti is a very solid performer which will play most games med-high at 1080p and older games on ultra.

For the power supply, you should get the cheap and reliable VP-450: http://www.amazon.com/Antec-VP-450-Power-Supply/dp/B004IZN3K2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446790560&sr=8-1&keywords=vp+450

Cheers :)
 
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Please don't waste your money. Even if you are not a gamer, buy something appropriate, for example a EVGA GT 730 2GB GDDR5, look it up on Amazon, it's $70 also and it is a good gaming card for low-med at 1080p. GT 610 is not worth $70, more like $30. The GT 730 and the other card, GTX 750 Ti will work on a 300W power supply. You don't need to buy anything else except for the card.
 
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I part agree and part disagree with ForeverOleg.
If you're sure you only want basic functionality such as working on documents, checking email and watching movies, a 610 is good enough.
However, getting a graphics card may entice you to trying out a game or two, and the 610 is the absolute worst card for that, if you're looking at anywhere near decent graphics(apart from the 210, of course, which is its predecessor).

A general rule of thumb is to get the best card that you can afford. You may need the performance, you may not. But it never hurts to have it.
 
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razdrak

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Thanks guys . I ended up getting the Geforce 610 , works good for what I need.
For my next PC , I will be more carefull what I'm getting .
Until then , for gaming , I have the PS4 :)
 
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