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[Solved] Need help picking Graphics card and PSU to upgrade my dell system with

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What is the model of your Dell computer? Dimension or Inspiron? I'm pretty sure your computer can handle a ATI HD 4670 videocard without the need for you to spend another $50 Dollars on a new power supply, unless you want to get a more powerful videocard.

Also, make sure that the videocard you get is single bracket and not double bracket (unless you like modifying the case to fit a double bracket).

You said your current Dell PSU is a little over 300W. So I'm guessing it's just like my Dell 305W PSU with a total of 22amps on the combined +12V rails.
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Yakri   10-11-2009 at 06:54:55 AM

Ok, now I'm just wondering why either.

a)I can't see my post
or
b)Why my post isn't there. :\

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obsidian86   10-11-2009 at 08:38:54 AM

get an antec/corsair/ocz 500watts or greater

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Yakri   10-11-2009 at 09:16:54 AM

last try

For some reason this keeps not posting correctly. :fou:

1)I need to upgrade my graphics card.
2)I need to upgrade my PSU to do that (probably).
3)My current PSU is a little over 300W.
4)I need to spend 100$ total, preferably less.
5)The upgrade needs to let me play High def video, and fairly recent games, like oblivion, and fallout 3.
6)I need to know how to tell which PSU's will be compatible with my computer.
7)I could use some suggestions for specific Graphics cards or PSUs.

Dxdiag in the spoiler.

Spoiler :

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/10/2009, 18:39:47
Machine name: THEBORG
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dell DM051
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A05
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 912MB used, 3025MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DellUser1   10-11-2009 at 03:15:37 PM

Antec EA series psu will fit and function fine in your D510, the 380 would be my choice, there's really no need for anything close to 500 watts in that machine.
Video card, the PD is going to choke anything more powerful than a 9800 GT, and even that will take a performance hit.

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anarchy4sale   10-11-2009 at 06:41:28 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127448

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817154013

It was hard to do, but this is probably the best i can get ya for under a hundred, but it might go a bit over with shipping.

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Yakri   10-12-2009 at 12:36:19 AM

Thanks for the help guys. ^_^

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aylafan   10-12-2009 at 02:07:43 AM
Best answer

What is the model of your Dell computer? Dimension or Inspiron? I'm pretty sure your computer can handle a ATI HD 4670 videocard without the need for you to spend another $50 Dollars on a new power supply, unless you want to get a more powerful videocard.

Also, make sure that the videocard you get is single bracket and not double bracket (unless you like modifying the case to fit a double bracket).

You said your current Dell PSU is a little over 300W. So I'm guessing it's just like my Dell 305W PSU with a total of 22amps on the combined +12V rails.


Message edited by aylafan on 10-12-2009 at 02:38:12 AM
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marco324   10-12-2009 at 07:29:31 AM

get video card first might not need better psu?
this is a pretty good 1 for the $ ASUS EN9600GSO $59.99
($39.99 after $20.00 Mail-In Rebate Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121320
or this more $ 9800 gt no extra power connections at all just draws power from
motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814133279

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anarchy4sale   10-12-2009 at 05:13:35 PM

Yeah, I would try just upgrading to the 4670 first and if you need the psu pick it up later.

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Yakri   10-12-2009 at 08:43:26 PM

I already learned the difference between single and double brackets by buying a double by accident.

And I managed to find a card that should run on my current PSU by working of your suggestions, thanks. ^_^

I'll be back with more pesky questions when I get enough cash to build an entirely new computer from scratch.

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