Looking for advice on new card

[MyPCForum]

I don't normally play games but recently became unemployed and have much more free time now. I've found myself wanting to play more games on my
PC.

Now after buying a few older games at a discount, I've found my built-in video drivers are not compatible with these games. I'm a little peaved with HP that the Intel drivers on the board aren't compatible with a game designed in 2007 (Bioshock)

My PC is an HP 2.5Ghz Intel dual core, 5GB memory running Vista Premium 64 SP2. Intel G33/G31 video chipset. 300W PSU.

The only way to play any "normal" video games on this would be to upgrade to a video card but I've noticed that would also require and upgrade of the power supply.

I'd also like to be able to watch TV on my monitor via my U-Verse tv box thru the video card.

Therefore, can someone recommend a few cards that:

- that offer the ability to play games like Bioshock - nothing high end just basic to mid range cards
-and have HD output
- that could work with existing 300W PSU(if not then recommend a reasonbly priced PSU that the card is compatible with)

Thanks for your time and recommendations.
Greg

 

[JackNaylorPE]

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/graphics-cards,1.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2404.html

 

[nforce4max]

A inexpensive 4350 or a 4650 will be the best option for your HP since they don't need hardly any power and won't cost very much so it will be win win for some one like my self who is unemployed and good luck.

 

[MyPCForum]

Thanks guys. That really helped.