M manians Distinguished Jan 21, 2010 1 0 18,510 Jan 21, 2010 #1 Hello everybody, help me to decide which graphic card to buy My configuration: MB GA-EP41-UD3L CPU Intel E 5300 PSU 450w Codegen briza Budget limit is 150$ I play games like COD 6 ... Tnx
Hello everybody, help me to decide which graphic card to buy My configuration: MB GA-EP41-UD3L CPU Intel E 5300 PSU 450w Codegen briza Budget limit is 150$ I play games like COD 6 ... Tnx
IH8U Distinguished Dec 29, 2007 1,612 0 19,860 Jan 22, 2010 #2 Step one, get a better PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817702010 $50 BFG GS-550 (550w PSU) then step two, get a decent cheap vid Vid: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134064 $120 ECS GTS250 Yes this is a little over budget, however it's still better than risking a new card with a no name PSU.
Step one, get a better PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817702010 $50 BFG GS-550 (550w PSU) then step two, get a decent cheap vid Vid: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134064 $120 ECS GTS250 Yes this is a little over budget, however it's still better than risking a new card with a no name PSU.
jryan388 Distinguished Nov 1, 2009 1,342 0 19,460 Jan 22, 2010 #3 MW2 doesn't need that expensive of a graphics card to run well... I would say get a 4850 or 5750, or if you think you might want it in the future, a 5770 would be $5-10 over budget. Check if your PSU can handle it first. powercolor 4850 512mb - $100 msi 5750 1gb - $125 sapphire 5770 1gb - $155 ocz 550w - $45
MW2 doesn't need that expensive of a graphics card to run well... I would say get a 4850 or 5750, or if you think you might want it in the future, a 5770 would be $5-10 over budget. Check if your PSU can handle it first. powercolor 4850 512mb - $100 msi 5750 1gb - $125 sapphire 5770 1gb - $155 ocz 550w - $45
anonymousdude Distinguished Jun 20, 2009 770 62 19,240 Jan 22, 2010 #4 I agree with the PSU upgrade and what resolution do you game at?