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Alex4k   05-25-2009 at 04:45:02 AM

I am currently looking for a new graphics card and I have no idea on what I need. My computer is a Acer Aspire M3100, I got it about 1 year ago. How do I know if a graphics card I buy will work with it? Can anyone help pick a nice card out for me! I am looking to play Huxley when it comes out. :)


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edeawillrule   05-25-2009 at 04:48:13 AM
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What are your system specs we're not psychic.

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Alex4k   05-25-2009 at 04:53:25 AM
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Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+ 2.80GHz
Ram: 3.00 GB
Current Display: on-board ATI Radeon x1250
32-Bit Windows Vista

Need anything else?

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edeawillrule   05-25-2009 at 04:55:26 AM
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Just your psu wattage

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Alex4k   05-25-2009 at 05:05:24 AM
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I'm not sure what I was looking for but on my Power Supply it reads:

INPUT: 100-127v ~ / 6A; 220-240V ~ / 3.15A: 50-60HZ
OUTPUT: 250W Max

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Bronze Graphics badge jaguarskx   05-25-2009 at 05:49:28 AM
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Pretty weak PSU.

I can't recommend anything more powerful than the HD 4550 which uses about 20w of power under load.

------------------------------ Q9450 |Corsair XMS 4GB DDR 800 | ABit IP35 Pro | HD 5850 | Audigy 2 | Seasonic S12 550 | Cooler Master Centurion 532 | NEC LCD2690WUXi and Planar PX2611w | WinXP

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Alex4k   05-25-2009 at 05:57:26 AM
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I don't know much about the hardware of a PC...just the basics. Could someone recommend me the best card I could get with my current specs? Preferably one that won't make my pc explode! :P

edit: Thanks jaguarskx. Anyway you could link me one from newegg or something? Sorry, I just don't want to get the wrong card.

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Bronze Graphics badge Bluescreendeath   05-25-2009 at 06:15:09 AM
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Get this PSU for ~$50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817339021

then get yourself a:
9800GTX/GTX+ ~ $135
or
4850 ~$130

Or 4770 ~$110

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Bronze Graphics badge jaguarskx   05-25-2009 at 08:57:56 AM
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Alex4k wrote :



edit: Thanks jaguarskx. Anyway you could link me one from newegg or something? Sorry, I just don't want to get the wrong card.



Here you go:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102819

Just remember it is a "value" video card and it has not been benchmarked with games. Don't expect too much from it, but it will definitely be better than the integrated video that you have.

------------------------------ Q9450 |Corsair XMS 4GB DDR 800 | ABit IP35 Pro | HD 5850 | Audigy 2 | Seasonic S12 550 | Cooler Master Centurion 532 | NEC LCD2690WUXi and Planar PX2611w | WinXP

Peace on Earth by means of the destruction of all life on Earth.
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Bronze Graphics badge jaguarskx   05-25-2009 at 09:02:04 AM
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Bluescreendeath wrote :

Get this PSU for ~$50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817339021




I peg it as an average quality PSU. Good enough for the GPUs BlueScreenDeath mentioned.


------------------------------ Q9450 |Corsair XMS 4GB DDR 800 | ABit IP35 Pro | HD 5850 | Audigy 2 | Seasonic S12 550 | Cooler Master Centurion 532 | NEC LCD2690WUXi and Planar PX2611w | WinXP

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AKM880   05-25-2009 at 09:06:37 AM
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BlueScreenDeath's idea is good too, you might want to consider getting a new PSU. Heres a nice one. (Corsair 400CX) - 45.00 After MiR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139008


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AKM880   05-26-2009 at 08:55:01 AM
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Nice card edeawillriule listed, but I'm not sure it'll run that great on a 250W PSU.


Message edited by AKM880 on 05-26-2009 at 08:58:05 AM
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Alex4k   05-28-2009 at 04:42:03 AM
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Thanks for all the help. I have a question though!

Would http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817339021 work with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &CMP=OTC-? This being with my computers specs.

Thanks for all the help!

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AKM880   05-28-2009 at 05:18:02 AM
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Yeah should work well but you might consider getting a nicer quality PSU.

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Jaysin   05-28-2009 at 10:10:13 AM
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I wouldn't go with that brand of a PSU myself. Pick up a decent one then hunt for a 4770, one of the best low end cards around.

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