APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE:Within one month.
BUDGET RANGE: $200 to $300ish (Of course less is always good too=)
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming/homework and internet
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: GPU: Palit 4850 512mb PSU: 350W stock psu (I already know I need to upgrade this so the price is not included in my budget)
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: Dell Inspiron 530 (normal size) with Q9400@2.66GHZ, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD, Windows XP Pro, possibly Win 7 partition in near future.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg
PARTS PREFERENCES: Would like to go ATI but I might have the wrong idea, need something with a good cooler since my case cooling is stock.
OVERCLOCKING: Wont be overclocking
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Here's my dilemma; I am looking for a card to hopefully extend the life of my computer another 1.5 to 2 years. DX 11 is preferable. I think my mobo is an Intel G33 chipset, I'm not sure of the PCIe version I think it is 1.x. I am looking at a 5830 or 5850 or a 4890/70. I really can't decide. I want something to play games at my new monitor's resolution which is a 22" at 1920x1080. If its not possible with my setup thats fine I just want to get as close as possible. Whats a good card and will a PCIe2.1 card be compatible with my mobo? Thanks for any help you can give me.
Edit: Sorry I'm too wordy but, do you think my processor or anything else will be too slow to keep up with a newer GPU? Is this upgrade worth my money or should I wait until I buy a new computer in one or two years?
BUDGET RANGE: $200 to $300ish (Of course less is always good too=)
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming/homework and internet
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: GPU: Palit 4850 512mb PSU: 350W stock psu (I already know I need to upgrade this so the price is not included in my budget)
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: Dell Inspiron 530 (normal size) with Q9400@2.66GHZ, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD, Windows XP Pro, possibly Win 7 partition in near future.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg
PARTS PREFERENCES: Would like to go ATI but I might have the wrong idea, need something with a good cooler since my case cooling is stock.
OVERCLOCKING: Wont be overclocking
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Here's my dilemma; I am looking for a card to hopefully extend the life of my computer another 1.5 to 2 years. DX 11 is preferable. I think my mobo is an Intel G33 chipset, I'm not sure of the PCIe version I think it is 1.x. I am looking at a 5830 or 5850 or a 4890/70. I really can't decide. I want something to play games at my new monitor's resolution which is a 22" at 1920x1080. If its not possible with my setup thats fine I just want to get as close as possible. Whats a good card and will a PCIe2.1 card be compatible with my mobo? Thanks for any help you can give me.
Edit: Sorry I'm too wordy but, do you think my processor or anything else will be too slow to keep up with a newer GPU? Is this upgrade worth my money or should I wait until I buy a new computer in one or two years?
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