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dewc1   10-05-2009 at 04:18:51 PM

Can you guys recommend a graphics card for a PC with a Lite On 250 watt power supply (only 14A on the +12V rail).
c2d 2.93ghz
3gb ram
1 DVD drive.

I play mostly older games (C&C Generals, Battlefront, Empire at War). May like to try COD 4, but do not need anything over 800 x 600.

Any recommendations? It has a Intel G33 (I think).

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Yes it should work. Get pcwizard first and load it up then go to the voltage and temperature monitoring section and look what is the voltage on the 12v rail. If it is greater than 11.5~12v than you should have no issue.
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teja92   10-05-2009 at 04:27:22 PM

Go for ATI HD 4350 512MB ddr2


Message edited by teja92 on 10-05-2009 at 04:27:41 PM
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dirtmountain   10-05-2009 at 04:43:03 PM

The 4350 isn't a bad choice, it uses about 15 watts of power which is about the same as your integrated graphics, you could move up to a 4650 though which uses about 35 watts of power and still be in a safe zone for better performance.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150393


Message edited by dirtmountain on 10-05-2009 at 04:44:34 PM
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dewc1   10-05-2009 at 05:18:43 PM

The above card recommends a 400 watt power supply. You sure I would be safe running on a 250?
What about the 8600gt or the 9600gt (low power) cards?

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sirkillalot   10-05-2009 at 05:55:42 PM

250w ? [:jaydeejohn:4] [:jaydeejohn:4] [:jaydeejohn:4]

come on ask mother for $35 and splash out
"Required (Minimum) Specs" cod4
* Video card: NVIDIA(R) Geforce(TM) 6600 or better or ATI(R) Radeon(R) 9800Pro or better


Message edited by sirkillalot on 10-05-2009 at 06:01:58 PM
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2G ram log.Z5500 speakers 650w toughpower G15kb dvd....ITS A MEAN GREEN GAMING MACHINE
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dewc1   10-05-2009 at 06:30:16 PM

No parental support here. I have 4 kids of my own! So, I am definitely on a budget (this is why I do not want to replace the power supply) and it is a brand new pc (dont want to lose warranty!

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Bronze Graphics badge shadow187   10-05-2009 at 06:40:12 PM

HIS H465FS512P Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161262

COOLMAX CA-400 400W ATX v2.01 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817159043

50$ AR

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sirkillalot   10-05-2009 at 06:50:43 PM

well cod4 isnt that old and you will need a decent gpu so that means you better upgrade the psu as well then it will be good for a few more years
how long does the warranty got 2 go?


Message edited by sirkillalot on 10-05-2009 at 06:52:11 PM
------------------------------ AMD P2955X4 ATI 5870 DX11 [:boudy:2]
24" dell 1900x1200 2x74 wraptor hd's1 X-FI pro gamer sounds
2G ram log.Z5500 speakers 650w toughpower G15kb dvd....ITS A MEAN GREEN GAMING MACHINE
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dirtmountain   10-05-2009 at 07:05:55 PM

Here's an excellent article from xbit labs. It breaks down the amount of power each component uses and how much power different systems actually use. It's worth a full read.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/c [...] ttage.html

Example: Athlon 64 x2 5000+ with a 4650 at full load uses 137w of power.

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smoggy12345   10-05-2009 at 07:34:17 PM

a Riva TNT2 32mb

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sirkillalot   10-05-2009 at 07:43:49 PM

smoggy12345 wrote :

a Riva TNT2 32mb




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------------------------------ AMD P2955X4 ATI 5870 DX11 [:boudy:2]
24" dell 1900x1200 2x74 wraptor hd's1 X-FI pro gamer sounds
2G ram log.Z5500 speakers 650w toughpower G15kb dvd....ITS A MEAN GREEN GAMING MACHINE
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nforce4max   10-05-2009 at 07:54:18 PM

A dirt cheap 4350 will run after all my mom runs a 6600gt 512mb with a 250w and that is with a 65nm conroe that is overclocked from 1.6ghz to 2.4ghz with out dipping below 11.4v one the rail. All though the psu is well cooled and sturdy built for an oem.
By the way what model is that cpu?

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dewc1   10-05-2009 at 08:02:54 PM

Not sure the model of cpu. I believe it is a 7500 C2D 2.93Ghz.
Riva TNT 2 really? I will jump all over that and play............Pong maybe!

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dewc1   10-06-2009 at 04:14:45 PM

Anyone? Would a 4650 work on a 250 watt power supply (14A on 12V rail)?

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nforce4max   10-06-2009 at 04:23:06 PM
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Yes it should work. Get pcwizard first and load it up then go to the voltage and temperature monitoring section and look what is the voltage on the 12v rail. If it is greater than 11.5~12v than you should have no issue.

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