HELP

Hello friends my system

1. Intel DQ45CB desktop board (which has integrated GMA X4500HD).
2. 1.5 GB of ram
3. 160 GB
4. pentium D 915 2.8 GHz
5. windows XP sp3
6. HP 15 inch monitor( max. resolution 1024*768 )

My question will i be able to play latest games with the integrated graphics card . I think that i should be able to play because i will play at a resolution of 1024*768.

Or if any suggestion to a new graphic card .
But it should be something very cheap (50$ - 70$).

You may be able play some of the latest games at that resolution with the settings turned down, but it would be far from ideal and a lot of games will be unplayable. Any game a few years old should do alright though.
I'd recommend getting a card. In that price range an HD4670 is what you want. Very good card for the money and should do quite well with any game around at that resolution.
FYI that processor isn't very good at all at this point. Fortunately that board can use MUCH better processors if you want to upgrade. For something about twice as fast and still pretty cheap I recommend an E5200 for $70 but it should be able handle core2 quads as well. Also 1.5 megs of RAM isn't much for a gaming system. RAM is quite cheap though these days and you can add 2 more gigs for around $20.

if you try to play the latest games on your PC, they will be a slide show even under low settings

grab a 4670 for $70, you need to upgrade your video before you do anything else.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814125244

Thanks but what about Ati 4550 and 4650

the 4650 can handle new games on low settings

the 4550 can handle older games

If you are going to bother buying a card make it the HD4670. Anything cheaper won't be worth it really. Anything more powerful is pointless with that cpu and also might require a new PSU depending on what you have.

Hey me back again please help........
So please tell me which one should i go for a 1024*768 reso.........
HD 4670 GDDR4 512MB, HD5570 GDDR3 512MB, HD 5670 512MB.

specs
Intel Core2duo E7400 @2.8 GHz
3 GB Ram...
Intel GMA X4500 HD,....
Intel DG45ID mobo...


Help

I DONT KNOW THE NAME OF MANUFACTURER..
BUT ITS THE ONE WHICH CAME WITH MY SYSTEM...
AND I GUESS ITS 300W
AND DONT YOU THINK FOR 1024*768 RESO HD 4670 WILL BE ENOUGH..
I THINK GOING FOR 5670 IS A WASTE OF MONEY FOR SUCH A LOW RESO...

Hey please someone help... 6 views and no helps

yup, go for HD4670, it should be more than enough for your resolution...

But My PSU is one which came with my system...
I dont no the name but i guess its 300W...

you can pull games at mid-high settings using a hd4670 on that resolution........but, if you want to max out the setting the hd 5670 is going to be a better option....and also the hd 5670 will be more future proof...

ok......the hd 4670 is just enough.....chill out and go for the hd 4670 and dont take much stress.....

Thanks...
But one last ques will my 300W PSU be able to handle HD 4670.....

Well thanks bro...
But i didnt understood some of the things on the website....

Please now help me...

First of all thanks a lot bro..
U have been such a kind person to help me...
Thanks once again...

HDD- 1(160GB)
Fans-3 ( one in the PSU and two outside the PSU)
ROMS- 1( DVD writer)

and yeah forgot to mention ,that the ratings have both of your rams included,use 3gb of ram it will help a lot.....

good luck

good job ......its gonna be great futerproof....max out any game out there.....

let me know how its performing.....

And yes can u please tell me the Gpu temp............ please tell me the correct GPU temp..... stable temps.... for HD 5670

I played NFS undercover...... I maxed everything but i felt very much of slowdowns... And stutterings.... And when i checked GPU-Z the temp rose up to 65-70... Help please...

HEY Dont be sorry bro... no problems.....
But as u are saying that my cpu is good then why there is problem in playing games...

And now even GTA sanandreas is lagging heavily...
It worked better with my integrated GMA X4500 HD...
Please help

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wait don't play games now your psu is insufficient, its not delivering enough power to your card and hence the games are lagging!!!

just tell me your psu brand and model.