Gpu For 380W

[ken64]

Hey i've got a 380w cooler master that came with my case like 4-5 years ago. im wondering what is the best graphics card i can get thanks.

specs
p4 640 3.2
gigabyte 81915pc duo
512mb 533 ram
ati x300se
380w psu
80gb hdd
installing ocz vendetta 2 hsf

 

[gkay09]

The best option for you would be the HD 4670. Or at the max the HD 4770. Anything above would require you to change your PSU.

 

[shubham1401]

You should change PSU according to GPU and not GPU according to PSU.

I will say a 4670 will be the best.Since your CPU is not good anymore so any better card would be severely bottlenecked.

And your 512 RAm is not enough.
Games take 512MB alone.

I also suggest you to buy 1-2Gb Ram.

 

[Onus]

A HD4670 will be a remarkable improvement. If you're even thinking of anything more, which would mean replacing the PSU, then you should probably consider an entirely new build. Even a low-end AMD build will run rings around your current system, and cost around $500.

 

[ken64]

well i live melborne aus so everything is slight more expensive than in the states (about $140-$170 for a 4850) so a 4670 is at least $120+
if i upgrade my psu how much wattage and stuff?
finding 533 ram is impossible ($60 order for 512 mb RIPOFF)

 

[shubham1401]

BTW what do you want the card for?

 

[Onus]

A 550W PSU is enough for any single graphics card, even the most powerful ones. If you're not going for the very high end, a quality 400W-450W PSU will be sufficient. Look for full range active PFC and 80+ certification. Antec, Corsair, PC Power & Cooling, Seasonic, and Enermax are among the quality brands.

 

[ken64]

oh *** forgot res and games.
res is 1280x1024 on 17"but want performance in the 20" -24" area
games sim2+3,cod4,5,6(MW2),c&c, warcraft, assassin's creed 1+2,starcraft 2 all the cool games