Graphics Card Recommendations?

This is the most powerful GPU I can recommend HD4650 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
If you have the slimline version then you would need low profile http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Cool. thanks for the quick reply! how about any Nvidias? was looking at 9600GT. 9800GT is out of the question, i think.

Just went to ATi website. 4650 needs a 400W PSU. Any other suggestions?

ATI 4650 will run on a 250watt PSU. There are newer versions of 9800GT eco/green the don't need a power connection from the PSU they should run on your PSU.
That manufacturers recommended power supply size is based on generic low quality units.

hmm thanks for that.

This got me thinking about upgrading to a pentium D dual core processor. there are plenty of second hand ones on ebay. just need to know the right combo of cpu n gpu.

any thoughts? eg my mobo can handle intel pentium D 915, 925, 930,940, 945 and 950.

what would you recommend and with which GPU?

dont go for seconds dude
think of the hardship the cpu would have gone through

get a new Cpu and Gpu +Psu (if you can)

intel i3(newmobo and ram)+HD5670+400W huntkey

Well i bascially picked this computer up from the college dump so i didnt really wanna spend too much money on it.

not really keen on spending a lot of money on it, the less the better  

A dual core would probably up the performance a bit even with HD4650.

i can only get 2nd hand ones though. that ok? or would you agree with king game?

k,
its up to you

The only way it is worth it is with a cheap second hand CPU. Buying it new is to expensive and the money would better be saved for a new system.

how does the 4650 compare to the GT240? also, i assume the 4650 does not require external power as i dont think i have the connectors from my psu. thanks!

GT 240 is more powerful. Here is a test of HD5570 and both cards are used for reference; http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-5570,2552...
You are correct 4650 does not need external power.

thanks for all your advice. much appreciated

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