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Wesker008   02-17-2009 at 07:04:20 PM

I'm thinking of upgrading soon and I know very little about..anything.

I've got my dxdiag ready, I just need to know what part of it I should paste here...

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Bronze Graphics badge coozie7   02-17-2009 at 07:37:40 PM

PLEASE do n`t post that!
Tell us;
CPU
RAM
Motherboard
PSU (particularly the Amps on the 12v line/s)
Budget

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Wesker008   02-18-2009 at 04:11:52 AM

Board:
Board: Intel Corporation DG33SXG2 AAD94468-502

CPU:
Gateway GT5628

RAM:
3054MB

How do I find the PSU?

Budget:
Any

Thanks. =)

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Delluser1   02-18-2009 at 04:29:21 AM

A quick Google search says the cpu in your Gateway GT5628 is a Q6600 and that you have a 400 watt psu, you'll need to open the case and find the label on the power supply in order to find the 12v amps.

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Wesker008   02-18-2009 at 05:01:17 AM

Do any of these links under power supplies help?

http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/ [...] Rcl5.shtml

If not, I'll have to crack this bad boy open I guess. >.>

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knotknut   02-18-2009 at 05:03:22 AM

"Can someone tell me the best card for my computer?"

What kind of card, Graphics?
If so, do you want it for games, photoshop, video editing, surfing, movies?

What is your monitor?

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Wesker008   02-18-2009 at 05:10:32 AM

My computer just says Generic PnP monitor. I'm looking for a graphics card.

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theAnimal   02-18-2009 at 05:33:38 AM

Wesker008 wrote :

My computer just says Generic PnP monitor. I'm looking for a graphics card.



What resolution is the monitor?

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knotknut   02-18-2009 at 05:53:51 AM

MSI N9600GT-T2D512-OC GeForce 9600 GT $70.99 after rebate, Free Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127382

If you dont think that will be enough
MSI R4850-512M OC Radeon HD 4850 $124.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127401
and
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Wesker008   02-18-2009 at 06:31:31 AM

Looks good but will my computer have enough room for it? There are some complaints about the size...

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Delluser1   02-18-2009 at 12:53:27 PM

Wesker008 wrote :

Do any of these links under power supplies help?

http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/ [...] Rcl5.shtml

If not, I'll have to crack this bad boy open I guess. >.>


Somewhat, the link to the Delta shows a combined output of upto 30 amps on the 12v rails, that being the case you wouldn't really need a power supply upgrade for either of the cards that have been reccomended.

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swifty_morgan   02-18-2009 at 03:40:15 PM

newegg has this today.............providing the mobo can support it.

http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx


$59. not gonna beat it.

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ailgatrat   02-18-2009 at 03:44:14 PM

I have the MSI card and one thing to consider is airflow in your case. I was looking at your case on the Gateway site and I didn't see any fans pushing air in or pulling air out of the case other than the power supply. You may want to consider getting a fan for the rear vent if it doesn't already have one.
And you will need a 4 pin Molex (from PSU) to 6 pin adapter for the graphics card. I don't remember if the MSI came with the adapter in the box. I'm at work so I can't check it until I get home.

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Wesker008   02-18-2009 at 04:30:52 PM

If I don't need an upgrade for my power and if it'll fit, I guess I'll go with the Radeon HD 4850. I'll also get a fan, and wait until we know about the adapter before I finalize...

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