Videocard and PSU suggestions for Dell XPS400
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Let me start off by saying I know very little about computers... I have a standard dell XPS400 with apparently a 375W PSU and Geforce 7300 LE graphics card. What I'm looking for is a new graphics card capable of smoothly running Blue-ray off the computer and various videogames such as BF2.
My snag seems to be that getting a quality card puts me above what the 375W provides. So what would you suggest on upgrading both the 375W PSU and a videocard? I'm looking to spend around $200-250. I'm basically just concerned about compatibility with the xps400. Any suggestions of a product, possibly from newegg.com?
btw, these are the exact specs.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xps400/sm...
Im more concerned about compatibility than anything, I don't wanna futz around with something that doesnt work.
My snag seems to be that getting a quality card puts me above what the 375W provides. So what would you suggest on upgrading both the 375W PSU and a videocard? I'm looking to spend around $200-250. I'm basically just concerned about compatibility with the xps400. Any suggestions of a product, possibly from newegg.com?
btw, these are the exact specs.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xps400/sm...
Im more concerned about compatibility than anything, I don't wanna futz around with something that doesnt work.
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alright sweet, Im just gonna go with the gts250 then... quick follow up.. there's like 10 different companies that pop up when i type in GTS250 into google shopping... does it matter what company makes the GTS250.. I see ZOTAC, galaxy, Nvidia etc... all the same??
BTW, thanks alot for the response rolli, I do appreciate this, I'd be in the dark otherwise and prolly have to take a trip to Bestbuy and get robbed.
BTW, thanks alot for the response rolli, I do appreciate this, I'd be in the dark otherwise and prolly have to take a trip to Bestbuy and get robbed.
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This is a good buy with the 1Gb ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Your dell 375 watt psu has 30 amps combined on both the +12 volt rails (check the sticker) The GTS250 only requires 24 amps http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... it is written under specifications. The Dell 375watt unit is equal or better than many generic 450 watt units.
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