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rjcharlie   10-30-2009 at 05:46:41 PM

I Have a HP model:a6827 with a duel core e5200, 6 gigs of ram, dvd burner, and 500 gb hard drive
Psu Bestec Model: ATX0300D5Wc Output +12v 19A, +5v 25A, +3.3V 18A

I'm not really that good with computers and have been searching for a graphics card that will work with this comp without buying a new PSU, I prefer buying of newegg, like there customer service. I did find 1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814187037

The reason i picked this one is that it specified it would work with my psu, Am i correct, Would also appreciae any other suggestions on any other graphics card.

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A fanless graphic card is not a real good idea in a HP case due to the low airflow in their cases. Depending on what your uses are a HD4650 would probably be a better choice.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161303
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150393

 

If you hope to play any recent games at medium resolutions (1440x900 and below) a HD4670 would be a better choice.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102854

 

The 9400GT uses about 30 watts of power, the HD4650 uses about 40 watts and the HD4670 uses about 65 watts, but all would be fine with your stock 300w power supply.

 

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shubham1401   10-30-2009 at 06:53:11 PM

First of all we would like to know why you need a Gfx card...

Stay away from that card.It is not worth the money you are spending on it.

The best suited card for you and your PSU is HD4670...

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dirtmountain   10-30-2009 at 07:00:54 PM
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A fanless graphic card is not a real good idea in a HP case due to the low airflow in their cases. Depending on what your uses are a HD4650 would probably be a better choice.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161303
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814150393

 

If you hope to play any recent games at medium resolutions (1440x900 and below) a HD4670 would be a better choice.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102854

 

The 9400GT uses about 30 watts of power, the HD4650 uses about 40 watts and the HD4670 uses about 65 watts, but all would be fine with your stock 300w power supply.

 

http://mark.zoomcities.com/images/ [...] andgen.png


Message edited by dirtmountain on 10-30-2009 at 07:01:23 PM
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shubham1401   10-30-2009 at 07:29:18 PM

+1 for 4650.
Slipped out of my mind.

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rjcharlie   10-30-2009 at 11:11:36 PM

Thank you very much for your quick reply, I dont know much about video cards or computers.
Really appreciate the advice!

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rjcharlie   10-31-2009 at 12:21:02 AM

you sure this vid card will run ok it says 400 psu is required?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102854


Message edited by rjcharlie on 10-31-2009 at 12:22:25 AM
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Bronze Graphics badge shadow187   10-31-2009 at 12:39:05 AM

RjCharlie, the best graphics card that can safely run on your PSU is an HD4670. It's a top-notch budget card, capable of handling any game at resolutions 12x10 and lower.

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dirtmountain   10-31-2009 at 04:33:29 AM

Yes, it will work, the manufacturer just hedged his numbers. Your Bestec 300w PSU will handle the 4670 easily. Check out this chart that shows a system similar to yours in power consumption (Athlon64 x2 5000+, HD, RAM,burner and a 4650) uses only 140 watts at full load, the 4670 would only add about 25 more watts, still plenty of headroom.

 

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/c [...] html#sect0


Message edited by dirtmountain on 10-31-2009 at 04:38:01 AM
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shubham1401   10-31-2009 at 07:09:24 AM

I agree with all.
Get 4670 for sure.

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rjcharlie   11-02-2009 at 06:57:15 PM

You guys are awesome, I'm so glad this site is around for people like me. Thank all you guys so much

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