I want to upgrade the graphics card in this computer but I don't know exactly which ones will work in it. I will be using this computer for gaming primarily. I want to be able to play games like COD4 and of course any newer games that are released in the near future that catch my attention! I do not know what kind of power supply or slots this computer has because I have not received it yet, but would like to have a new graphics card in hand when it arrives if possible. I have a budget of up to 350.00 for card and PSU(if needed).
Specs:
Studio XPS 435 Desktop: Intel Core i7-920 Processor (8MB L3 Cache, 1MB L2 Cache, 2.66GHz)
640 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
256MB ATI Radeon HD 3450 supporting HDMI
6 GB Tri-Channel DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz (6 DIMMs)
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
I also asked in the Dell forum if this is a computer that I will be happy with for a while or if I would be happier with the performance of a Q9x00 chip since I primarily just game. Any thoughts on this? I grabbed this for 679.00 but have been having second thoughts on whether I should have just went for a quad.
Specs:
Studio XPS 435 Desktop: Intel Core i7-920 Processor (8MB L3 Cache, 1MB L2 Cache, 2.66GHz)
640 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
256MB ATI Radeon HD 3450 supporting HDMI
6 GB Tri-Channel DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz (6 DIMMs)
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
I also asked in the Dell forum if this is a computer that I will be happy with for a while or if I would be happier with the performance of a Q9x00 chip since I primarily just game. Any thoughts on this? I grabbed this for 679.00 but have been having second thoughts on whether I should have just went for a quad.