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What type of card and power supply I need

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July 5, 2009 10:25:15 PM

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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July 6, 2009 1:15:50 AM

geofelt made two good picks
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July 6, 2009 4:26:17 PM

Yeah..he listed a power supply for you, the corsair is a nice unit. And yes, you should upgrade.
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July 6, 2009 4:51:31 PM

geofelt said:
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.
July 6, 2009 4:56:03 PM

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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