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TomPrice37   02-24-2009 at 08:50:10 PM

My Nvidia Geforce 8600GT 256mb card has just died on me and i need to get a new graphics card. I thought i might take this opportunity to upgrade as much as i can however i am constrained by my system. I would be grateful for any advice and recommendations.
My system specs are as follows:
Inspiron 531 AMD Live X2 Proccesor 5000+ (2.6Ghz, 89W)
3.5GB RAM (4X1024MB) 667Mhz DDR2
320GB Serial ATA non Raid (7200Rpm)
Windows Vista 32bit
300W power supply
As I said i did have a nVidia Geforce 8600GT but it broke so i would like to get some more performance out of my pc. Any advice will be useful. Thanks

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theAnimal   02-24-2009 at 10:04:56 PM
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Does the PSU have a PCI-Express 6pin connector? How many amps are available on the 12V rail(s)? What resolution do you use?

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TomPrice37   02-24-2009 at 10:16:53 PM
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I use 1400x900 generally and i think its 22A, just had a look inside. Sorry im not very good at this, how can i see whether its a 6 pin connector?

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theAnimal   02-24-2009 at 10:25:43 PM
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TomPrice37 wrote :

I use 1400x900 generally and i think its 22A, just had a look inside. Sorry im not very good at this, how can i see whether its a 6 pin connector?



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TomPrice37   02-24-2009 at 10:44:59 PM
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Had a look inside, wasnt quite sure where i was looking for it but i think it does. This website http://www.atxpowersupplies.com/30 [...] -12eb3.php which has my psu and shows it to have a 6 pin connector.

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theAnimal   02-24-2009 at 10:58:20 PM
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Since it has a connector, I'd say an HD4830.

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teh_boxzor   02-24-2009 at 11:01:01 PM
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i'd concur. although your psu is crap and might break and take out your new 4830. that's probably why your 8600gt died

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TomPrice37   02-24-2009 at 11:02:52 PM
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Thanks very much for the suggestion. I thought too because my 8600GT was fine then when i turned it on the next day it just didnt work. Might replace my psu but thanks for the advice.

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indigoataxia   02-24-2009 at 11:42:06 PM
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Most definately your power supply is the root of your problem. Here is the Power Supply chart everyone references when buying a PSU http://www.computersoc.com/viewtopic.php?p=37606

I would suggest a Corsair, OCZ, Seasonic, Antec, or PC Power and Cooling brand. Here is a nice one that would run a 4830 and the rest of your system easily and its a 80+ which means its very efficient on electricity

Antec Earthwatts 380W $40 shipped
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371005

And here is one I would recommend if you are planning on keeping this power supply for your next build. This would run a Core i7 and a nice system.

OCZ StealthXStream 600W $80 shipped, $50 with Mail in Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341010

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TomPrice37   02-25-2009 at 12:19:41 AM
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Thanks very much thats great, I think i might go with the Antec Earthwatts but as i live in the UK i dont think i can use newegg as they dont ship outside the US. Found a place that sells it for £43 and might look around for cheaper though. Thanks again for the help

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spanner_razor   02-25-2009 at 06:20:29 AM
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Use ebuyer for parts in general, that and dabs are the cheapest but I had a bad experience with dabs a while back with returns whereas Ebuyer has always been good.

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spanner_razor   02-25-2009 at 11:56:41 PM
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He's in the UK, Chris so rebates don't exist for us. This is a similar XFX 9800GTX model though if you want to get one.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/155103

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TomPrice37   02-25-2009 at 11:58:51 PM
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Thanks for all the advice guys, i'll have to think about which card to get but you've put me on the right track

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