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[ldl22]

Hello,
Hi, i would like to upgrade my graphics card but not sure if i can. I'm running a Gforce 9400 GT on an ASUS P5N-em hdmi mobo. Power supply is 430w. system specs. below. thanks for any help .


OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name LARRY
System Manufacturer System manufacturer
System Model System Product Name
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 6 GenuineIntel ~3000 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Phoenix Technologies, LTD ASUS P5N-EM HDMI ACPI BIOS Revision 0201, 3/21/2008
SMBIOS Version 2.5
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)"
User Name LARRY\Larry
Time Zone Central Standard Time
Total Physical Memory 4,096.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 2.51 GB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 5.09 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

 

[ldl22]

thanks for the reply, this is the info i found on my cpu. can you recommend the best nvidia card i can upgrade to,and will i need a bigger power supply?



LGA775 socket for intel core 2 quad/core 2 duo/ pentium D pentium 4 celeron processor.
supports intel next gen. 45nm cpu. chipset north bridge
nvidia geforce7100/ nforce 630i.

 

[ldl22]

how do i find that?

 

[ldl22]

sorry i found this. Intel core 2 duo processor.

 

[user 18]

which model number?

 

[ldl22]

e8400@300GHz

 

[ldl22]

i would like to stay with nvidia

 

[ldl22]

I do some gaming mostly racing sims I-racing and rFactor some Call of duty. nothing to serious.

 

[ldl22]

single slot I have a Samsung Syncmaster digital monitor@ 1680x1050. price range $100.00 to $200.00

 

[ldl22]

Ok, I just assumed it would be easier if i stayed with the brand i have now. If the power supply is the bottleneck it can be changed.

 

[ldl22]

how do i use a dual slotted card?

 

[ldl22]

will i need a bigger power supply for a duel?

 

[ldl22]

I only have about a 4"x8" space for a duel card. can you lead me in the right direction?

 

[ldl22]

thanks for your help.

 

[ldl22]

will this card work on my system?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121393&cm_re=GeForce_GTS_450-_-14-121-393-_-Product

 

[ldl22]

Thank you very much for your help. Plus i know a little more than i did.

 

[ldl22]

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