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biggreddone   07-06-2009 at 12:25:15 AM

Hello everyone,
I am new to asking for help on forums especially when it comes to my computer. I am a tech guy, but I am mostly proficient in software not hardware. I know enough about hardware to be very distructive. I recently found out my video card will not cut the mustard with a few of my games so I went on the hunt to find another card. There are several options but I don't know what would be the best considering I am on a budget of $200 or less and on top of it need a new power supply since mind is only 300 W. Would someone please help me out with recommendations I would greatly appreciate it?

Thanks

Below you will find my computer specs:

Base processor
Phenom-9650 (A) 2.3 GHz (95W)
2000 MHz HyperTransport 1.0
Socket AM2+

Chipset
GeForce 6150SE nForce 430

Motherboard
Manufacturer: Asus
Motherboard Name: M2N68-LA
HP/Compaq motherboard name: Narra3-GL8E

Power supply
300W

Memory
Component Attributes
Memory Installed 7 GB
Maximum allowed 8 GB (4 x 2 GB) (64-bit OS)

Hard drive
640 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)

16X DVD(+/-)R/RW 12X RAM (+/-)R DL LightScribe SATA drive

Expansion slots

PCI --- One (One available)
PCI Express x16 --- One (One available)
PCI Express x1 --- Two (One available)


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geofelt   07-06-2009 at 02:43:36 AM
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How about a EVGA GTS250 for $105 after rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130468

and a Corsair 450VX psu for $60 a/r:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139003

AMD also makes nice competing cards like the 4850, but I suggest Nvidia so that you will not have to change drivers.

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ct1615   07-06-2009 at 03:15:50 AM
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geofelt made two good picks

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biggreddone   07-06-2009 at 06:43:47 AM
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geofelt wrote :

How about a EVGA GTS250 for $105 after rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130468

and a Corsair 450VX psu for $60 a/r:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139003

AMD also makes nice competing cards like the 4850, but I suggest Nvidia so that you will not have to change drivers.


what about the power supply? Can I get the curren tone or need to upgrade and to what?

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buzznut   07-06-2009 at 06:26:17 PM
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Yeah..he listed a power supply for you, the corsair is a nice unit. And yes, you should upgrade.

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rockyjohn   07-06-2009 at 06:51:31 PM
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geofelt wrote :

AMD also makes nice competing cards like the 4850, but I suggest Nvidia so that you will not have to change drivers.


Even if you stay with Nvidia, you might want to check and make sure you have the latest drivers.

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spaceboy_26   07-06-2009 at 06:56:03 PM
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I am in the process of upgrading my pc as well. I would definitely advise you to get hold of a new psu (400 - 600w) for mid range gaming and then have a look at the 9 series from nvidia.

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