New Video Card

[Tonysharp420]

I have an ATI Radeon HD 4650 1 GB PCIE (DDR2). I wanted to replace the card with something better but still cheap. What would be better An ATI Radeon 3850 1GB (DDR2) or a Sapphire Radeon 5670 512 MB (DDR5)??? would these cards make a big performance boost??

 

[welshmousepk]

the 5670 would be the better choice. it will be an improvement, but you wont be maxing out your games.

 

[Tonysharp420]

Or an ATI Radeon 4850 1GB (DDR3)

 

[WR2]

4850 is the most powerful card you've listed so far. What power supply do are you using?

 

[Tonysharp420]

My Computer Came with a FSP 300 - 60THA(1) only 300W i know.... not even enough for the 4650. My computer came with the 4650 and the 300W power supply so i think its alright for the moment..... I am going to try a "Speed 600w ATX Dual Fan Switching Power Supply 20/24 Pin 6xIDE 2xSATA New" so that should be good enough for any card i get..... if it fits into my case...

 

[welshmousepk]

no, dont get that PSU.

the PSU is the most important component in a system, and not the place to skimp. get a corsair PSU, it will save you in the long run i assure you.

 

[WR2]

+1 Dual fan PSUs aren't usually a good idea. 1 large fan (like 120mm size) is usually a better (and quieter) option.
What other PSUs can you get your hands on? Even a high quality 400W PSU should be enough, 450-500W quality PSU is better.

 

[Tonysharp420]

OK thanks i will consider it but this power supply is only about 50$! a corsair cost like 200$ at least. I am planing on upgrading my computer some more but for now im just trying to get it as powerfull as possible so i can save up and build a custom gaming computer.

 

[Tonysharp420]

The HD 4850 is from China and it looks different from the other ones ive seen... would it be incompatable with an American Computer?

 

[welshmousepk]

not true:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003&Tpk=vx450

less than 50 bucks after rebate. and plenty for the GPU you are looking at.

we are not telling you this for no reason, the PSU could easily break, and take any other part of your system with it in a puff of smoke.

don't skimp on a psu. it will cost you in the long run.

 

[icraig]

Definately go for a decent new PSU if you upgrade your graphics card.

Have you considered an Nvidia? Or are you dead set on an ATI?

 

[jsc]

The HD 4850 is from China and it looks different from the other ones ive seen... would it be incompatable with an American Computer?

That motherboard in the "American Computer" probably came from either Mainland China or Taiwan. It probably looks different because of the cooling solution, but they are both PCIe-X16 parts.

 

[Tonysharp420]

I have considerede Nvidia..... but i think i wonna stick to ATI. my computer is all AMD so i think it would be best to stick with ATI to avoid compatability issues.

 

[Tonysharp420]

not true:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003&Tpk=vx450

less than 50 bucks after rebate. and plenty for the GPU you are looking at.

we are not telling you this for no reason, the PSU could easily break, and take any other part of your system with it in a puff of smoke.

don't skimp on a psu. it will cost you in the long run.

THANKS! for the link im going to buy that one.... I found a cheap XFX Radeon 4850 for 70$ so im going to invest in a good PSU!

 

[welshmousepk]

happy to help. a good PSU is the most important part of a system.

 

[Tonysharp420]

Im not sure if that PSU would fit into my system! i have a DX-4300. Does the PSU Support XFX Radeon 4850? my case is kinda small so im not sure.... Could someone help me find out if the PSU will be compatible with me computer?

 

[welshmousepk]

it will support the GPU, the only problem may be the case.

if the case is standard ATX spec then it will fit, but it may be a smaller one.

if the orignal PSU is ATX you will have no issues. otherwise you are a bit stuck.

 

[Tonysharp420]

No I dont think its ATX, Its a FSP300 60tha(1). So instead of ATX what kind of power supply should i be looking for???

 

[Tonysharp420]

OMFG I JUST TRIED TO BUY THE POWER SUPPPLY! BUT NEWEGG DOESNT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY I LIVE IN CANADA SO I DONT THINK THEY WILL SHIP IT!!!

 

[welshmousepk]

oh, didn't realise you were in canada. try newegg.ca

not sure about pricing over there though.

but if you have a non ATX spec PSU then it wont fit, and to be honest you are very limited. this is one of the main reason we never suggest these pre-built systems.

 

[Tonysharp420]

Thanks for the help! I have been looking for a while and I'm about 80% sure that my power supply is ATX spec.

 

[enzo matrix]

OMFG I JUST TRIED TO BUY THE POWER SUPPPLY! BUT NEWEGG DOESNT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY I LIVE IN CANADA SO I DONT THINK THEY WILL SHIP IT!!!

You can also try NCIX.com, Tigerdirect.ca and canadacomputers.com. I usually shop at all 3 and buy a part I want from the one that has it for the cheapest. Or I pricematch on NCIX.com.

 

[welshmousepk]

well if you think its ATX, then the corsair unit should be fine. hoepfully prices will be good in canada.

 

[Tonysharp420]

79.99$ for the same PSU!

 

[enzo matrix]

79.99$ for the same PSU!

with 396W on the +12V rails, this PSU will be a bit more than enough:
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=33357&vpn=CMPSU-400CX&manufacture=Corsair&promoid=1021