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mustacheman8   09-09-2008 at 11:49:22 PM

I'm trying to upgrade to a new video card, but i need a low-cost card that doesnt use much power.

Currently have a weak 300W power supply powering 3GB of RAM and an E6420, with a max of 19A on the 12v rail...

i'm looking at this card and wondering if it would work alright:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] 8&CatId=28

any thoughts?

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dagger   09-09-2008 at 11:51:10 PM
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It should be fine.

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terror112   09-09-2008 at 11:53:33 PM
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You should have no problems running that card whatsoever.

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mustacheman8   09-09-2008 at 11:57:30 PM
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Thanks for the fast replies, any other cards you would recommend?
Just need the greatest (and best value) card i can get that'll run on a 300W power supply and a 19A 12v rail

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dagger   09-09-2008 at 11:59:25 PM
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Something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814131115

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Silver Graphics badge TheGreatGrapeApe   09-10-2008 at 12:47:56 AM
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mustacheman8 wrote :

Thanks for the fast replies, any other cards you would recommend?
Just need the greatest (and best value) card i can get that'll run on a 300W power supply and a 19A 12v rail



Well it depends on what you plan on doing with it.

As dagger mentioned the HD2600 series is another option.

But for gaming I would recommend waiting for the HD4650/4670 and seeing what it brings to the table for a card that doesn't require an additional power connector.

The HD4650 is supposed to be in the GF9500GT's performance area, and the 4670 well above it.

It's launching soon, and should give you the best performance options, but value is a relative thing and of course close to launch may or may not be a value consideration.

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dirtmountain   09-10-2008 at 02:41:39 AM
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2600XT $20 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121082
and a handy graphic card hierarchy chart to compare performance.
http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] 011-6.html

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mustacheman8   09-10-2008 at 04:31:10 AM
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thanks everyone, i think i've decided to go with the Radeon HD 3650
I liked the 2600XT idea but i don't have an open slot for that heatsink and fan.

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Dekasav   09-10-2008 at 04:35:18 AM
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I'd wait for the HD 46xx's. I think they come out tomorrow, and they look like they'll blow the HD3650 away.

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Bronze Graphics badge jyjjy   09-11-2008 at 11:19:59 AM
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Yeah. What you want is a 4670.

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dagger   09-11-2008 at 02:33:50 PM
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It's also a lot more expensive though. :p

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Silver Graphics badge TheGreatGrapeApe   09-11-2008 at 10:23:52 PM
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But if he's gaming it is worth the extra $30-40 though for the added boost.
It's all relative for sure, but for his setup without laying out more for a PSU etc, then the HD4650/70 are good options.

The HD2600 is still a pretty good value, but you will be more limited.

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