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Chip194   05-18-2009 at 05:22:31 AM

I have an 8600gt ddr3 256mb factory oc card.

I'd like to replace it with a stronger card, however my medium footprint case can't handle a card over 8 inches, it won't fit. Would any have any recommendations?

Also, I only have a dell factory stock 305p/s (which is upgradeable but I've heard dell 305's can handle cards requiring upto 350power). I'm further concerned that my outdated 3800+ cpu may bottleneck any stronger card.

Appreciate any thoughts.

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Litex   05-18-2009 at 05:43:29 AM
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That PSU is very weak, you will need a new one. Your CPU will definitely be a bottleneck, so you will probably want a new one also.

Have you considered just building a whole new computer? Since you need all these new parts anyway, I'd say thats a good idea. You could even use some parts from your dell to help you save some cash (Hard drive and any CD/DVD drives would probably work ok)

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ct1615   05-18-2009 at 06:52:12 AM
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the 4670 is about the same size as the 8600GT and is far better GPU, it also requires little power

I ran a 9800GT with that Dell 305w PSU, as do many people

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edeawillrule   05-18-2009 at 06:55:19 AM
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512mb HIS IceQ Radeon HD 4670 Turbo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161252

 

Edit: I just noticed you said your cpu is a 3800+ so I assume it is single core? In that case you would be better off buying a new pc.


Message edited by edeawillrule on 05-18-2009 at 06:57:22 AM
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dragonfang18   05-18-2009 at 07:21:55 AM
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good luck... Seems to me they are getting longer and fatter... I wish they could progress in smaller and more efficient... I guess it will only be a dream...

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Chip194   05-18-2009 at 05:02:45 PM
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Apologize, it's a 3800+ X2 Dual core. I suppose there isn't a bottleneck issue?

Thanks a ton for the responses!

I'm looking into the 4670 atm.

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edeawillrule   05-18-2009 at 11:40:02 PM
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There should be any major bottlenecking because of the cpu as far as I know.

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