Help-Graphics card?

[xN m F]

hi im looking for a new gfx card for my main comp so i can play cod4 on.

some info on computer
motherboard is: MSI Amethyst-M
processor: AMD Athlon 64, 2200 MHz 3700+
Ram: 1GB SDRAM PC3200

the one my friend thougth would work is
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gainward-Bliss-8600-GT-512MB-HDMI-SilentFX_W0QQitemZ270400379771QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW?hash=item3ef51e5b7b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1690|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

tht is the link to it.
thnks for the help.

 

[Mousemonkey]

I feel you would be better off buying a new 9600GSO rather than a used card from ebay.

 

[xN m F]

how much would that cost as im not looking to spend much i forgot to put tht in my first post
thnks

 

[dirtmountain]

The airflow in a HP/Compaq system is probably not enough for the passive cooler on that 8600 GTS to work properly. I agree with the mousemonkey also about ebay purchased items, they can be more trouble then they're worth. Look at a HD4670 or the 9600GSO in your area to see what prices are like. Here's 2 links to newegg (which i know you can't use, but may be helpful)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121319
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131146

 

[xN m F]

so the one i linked wouldnt do but what happens if i used the hd side would it cope then.and here is a link to 9600 http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=9600GSO+&_sacat=See-All-Categories hd4670 http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/_W0QQ_dmptZUKQ5fComputingQ5fComputerQ5fComponentsQ5fGraphicsQ5fVideoQ5fTVQ5fCardsQ5fTW?_nkw=HD4670&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=9600GSO&_osacat=0

so i shuldnt buy from ebay i should by from say pc world in uk.

 

[Mousemonkey]

PC world?, NOOOOOOO!. Scan are pretty good I have never had a problem with their service and their prices are OK.

 

[xN m F]

scan.co.uk so either the 9600 or hd4670 or the one i link so i could play on my tv.

 

[Mousemonkey]

So long as you avoid ebay and PC World.

 

[xN m F]

okdokey gd thing is im happy with scan as they take paypal so i l probalby go for scan. but to refernce which out of the 3 would hav bets performance with my machine

 

[Mousemonkey]

I prefer Nvidia cards so I would go for the 9600GSO over the 8600.

 

[xN m F]

my mate said my computer might not be able to handle but from wat uv said it shuld.

 

[Mousemonkey]

What PSU do you have?

 

[xN m F]

how do i find out my PSU would i find it on EVEREST coporate

 

[Mousemonkey]

No, it's inside the PC case, so open it up and take a look.

 

[xN m F]

is there any other way as i dont know were the box is but ill look

 

[Mousemonkey]

Don't know where the box is?, now I'm confused.

 

[xN m F]

see i was confusd till my dad said it is the box wi th compute rinside it

 

[xN m F]

were bout inside would it be

 

[xN m F]

right i thoink i hav it 230volts

 

[Mousemonkey]

No, that is just the voltage that we use in the UK, you need to find out the make, model and most importantly the wattage.

 

[xN m F]

right it says 300w inside it. does tht help u

 

[Mousemonkey]

It should be OK, borderline OK, as a 9600GSO is in the 90 -110w range under load iirc, and is one of the few cards that can be run on a cheap/generic PSU.

 

[xN m F]

HIPRO HP-D3057F3P
with 300w
some more info

 

[Gin Fushicho]

my mate said my computer might not be able to handle but from wat uv said it shuld.

Sounds like someones got a smart mate. ;3 You should listen to her advice.

 

[xN m F]

wahhhhhhhh?