Gateway SX2840 Graphics Card upgrade?

[Lex65]

Hi, im about to purchase a Gateway SX2840, and of course, its integrated video card is crap, so i'd like to upgrade with a low consumption, low profile (the case being totally tiny) Nvidia graphics card (No ATI cards please).

i was looking at the Geforce 9500GT, but my PSU is 200 W and most people say that wont really work with the 9500.

I need to purchase this PC ASAP, my regular computer just went on the fritz, and i need your advice

other PC specs:
6 GB DDR3 RAM
1TB Hard drive
Core i3-530 CPU
1 PCI-e x16 slots available.
Intel GMA X4500HD Graphics Chipset included

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6295055&sku=S445-10075

 

[Lex65]

also, im lookign to do intensive photoshoppin/video rendering with this PC, but would still like to be able to game a bit, somewhat casually, some Prince of Persia, Cod1&2, Tomb Raider.

 

[rolli59]

Since it is a small form factor you will need a low profile card. The only card that will allow you to game a bit and is power efficient, http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-5570,2552-12.html , would be HD5570 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161324

 

[Lex65]

bah, i am just so not a fan of ATI cards. but i do want this PC to run smoothly. Now im realy really hoping this card fits, its always a bit of a gamble even if it is low profile.

 

[rolli59]

bah, i am just so not a fan of ATI cards. but i do want this PC to run smoothly. Now im realy really hoping this card fits, its always a bit of a gamble even if it is low profile.

Nvidia simply does not have anything competitive in that group of cards with power consumption/performance. This GT220 would be the closest but it does not have the performance of the HD5570 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134090

 

[Lex65]

okay, smaller problem now. im in canada, and im ordering my PC from tigrerdirect.ca. they dont carry this radeon card. this is a problem seeing as the cardholder purchasing this actual thing wont order from any other but tiger direct. what would the second best suggestion that i could check if they carry, the geforce 220 on that power consumtion chart? but whats this special edition bit?

 

[Lex65]

*correction, 240, noty 220, but nvm, the 240 isnt low profile. i dont need ridiculous performance i guess i would say, but is the 220 power consumption friendly in my case?

 

[Lex65]

ohh, thanks timop, i searched for 5570 but i didnt get that result. so definitely 5570 over 220? any last words on the 220? i really would be partial to it, damn nvidia loyalty!

 

[rolli59]

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6076194&CatId=3585
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161324

 

[Lex65]

thanks to both of you, i have what i need to decide now. cheers!

 

[Lex65]

hold on, both the 5570 links from tiger direct that i were given say that its not low profile, (Low Profile: No). is this an error and it actually is? just gotta be certain

 

[Lex65]

yeh thats what i thought, i mean, you can see if its low profile by the detachable VGA adapter on the side. okay, thanks!

 

[rolli59]

The picture is definitely of a low profile-ready card.