About Vostro 220

[k2kropf]

how good is a logisys 575 watt power supply and if i get around a 500+ compatible power supply for this system (cpu: core 2 duo 2.93 ghz w/ 4gb ram) what is the best graphics card (1gb) that this system can handle (fairly well) thanx

 

[Helltech]

Which core 2 duo is that? Like model?

And no I would never recommend logisys.

Recommended power supplies are...

Antec, PC Power and Cool, Seasonic, Corsair, Ocz Stealth

 

[k2kropf]

OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Version 6.1.7600 Build 7600
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name KYLE-PC
System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
System Model Vostro 220 Series
System Type X86-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7500 @ 2.93GHz, 2928 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. 1.2.2, 9/7/2009
SMBIOS Version 2.5
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7600.16385"
User Name Kyle-PC\Kyle
Time Zone Eastern Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 3.00 GB
Available Physical Memory 1.73 GB
Total Virtual Memory 6.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 4.55 GB
Page File Space 3.00 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

Here's some info i think i've heard the best about corsair can i get one for $50 or so

 

[Helltech]

Ok the E7500 is still pretty good.

You can only get the 400W version for about 50 dollars.

 

[k2kropf]

i'd spend the extra dough if it means i can get a good graphics card (between $100-150) where can i get the best deal on a good 1gb w/ gddr3,4,or 5 and (256-bit would be nice but if i can't that's ok i guess thanx also would a 400W corsair be good enough for this

 

[k2kropf]

thanx can i get any graphics card just about as good or better than a radeon hd 5830 for 150 or a little more and can i use a 400W Power Supply with it or should i figure on a 500W Also will these be compatible w/ my system (see specs in earlier post) in short, what would you do w/ $200 or so with this configuration Cheers on the fast answers guys! The other place i posted is still getting out of bed. >

 

[Helltech]

With 200 dollars, don't you have a 300W PSU?

You could forget about upgrading your PSU and get a 5670... its about ninety dollars and will run on that PSU.

Either that or you could get a GT 240, its cheaper yet, only a little bit worse, and uses even less power.

 

[Helltech]

for $200 the GTX 460 is better then the ATI 5830 but you would be pushing the corsair 400w. the 5770 is not a big step down from the ATI 5830. its an excellent card for 1600x900 gaming.

He is talking about 200 dollars with a PSU and GPU combo, I think.....

 

[k2kropf]

i believe i have a 300W power supply but it's from Dell I figured that if i'm trying a new video card the 400W Corsair at least is probably going to give less trouble what is the best video card for (1) high quality graphics (2) performance (3) price {in that order} i would pay about $150 or so i guess but i'll pay less if there's a good one (i think the radeon hd 5830 is supposed to be good) Thanx for getting back to me

 

[Helltech]

For $150 I gave you two good options that would work on the PSU you have now (yes even the Dell). You would be fine with the 5670 for 80 dollars.

If you upgrade your PSU that gives you less money to upgrade the GPU. Unless I'm entirely confused on your exact budget.

I mean the 5830 and GTX 460 are 200 dollar each at their cheapest, the GTX 460 being much much better anyway. The PSU you want is going to cost roughly 60 dollars. So your in 260 dollars at that point.

 

[k2kropf]

I think maybe ct1615 did mean $200 for the gtx 460 itself (not a bad price) but if you see a good combo deal (reliable power supply that's compatible with this card and my system) for $200 or a little (less than $50) more please let me know I'd probably go with it

 

[k2kropf]

thanx for the info what would you recommend as the best way to get a good deal with the gtx 460 (sounds like it's a good card) combo or not

 

[Helltech]

Well if you want the 460 I'd say get a 460 and a Corsair 550W PSU (you can get by with the 450W PSU, but I like headroom). This will cost you roughly 290 dollars. With the 450W your looking at 270 dollars.

 

[k2kropf]

going off of circuit city and tigerdirect I can get a Corsair 550W PSU for about $70 and a galaxy video card w/ gtx 460 for $190 Both are after rebates. Total is about $260 . It sounds really good but should i pay that extra $10 or so on the graphics card to get the best one (which is?) i really appreciate this guys

 

[Helltech]

I personally would get the GTX 460 1GB version.

 

[k2kropf]

so would you say i might as well go for the $300 deal with a 1gb gtx 460 card-what's the best one for around $230-and a 550W power supply? it's seems to me the extra $30 will easily pay for itself thanx

 

[Helltech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/NewProduct.aspx?Item=N82E16814130565

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/NewProduct.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&cm_re=Corsair_PSU-_-17-139-004-_-Product

Lets take a step back for a second though. What games to plan to play and at what resolution. Depending on this I really think you may be fine with just a 5670, and nothing more.

 

[k2kropf]

is galaxy an OK brand or what would you guys recommend as the best for this price range?

 

[Helltech]

According to Newegg the cheapest 1GB version is the EVGA ($229) and EVGA is just about the best brand you can get.

If you can get the Galaxy for much cheaper it would be worth it, they aren't bad.

 

[k2kropf]

thanx helltech currently my highest resolution is 1680 x 1050 and i'd like to do the "worst case scenario" thing for this resolution it may be that i could get by with a different graphics card what is the very best reasonably priced card high quality and performance would be 2 very big things for me

 

[Helltech]

thanx helltech currently my highest resolution is 1680 x 1050 and i'd like to do the "worst case scenario" thing for this resolution it may be that i could get by with a different graphics card what is the very best reasonably priced card high quality and performance would be 2 very big things for me

If you want high quality then go with what I said earlier...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/NewProduct.aspx?Item=N82E16814130565&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

http://www.newegg.com/Product/NewProduct.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&cm_re=Corsair_PSU-_-17-139-004-_-Product&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=

 

[k2kropf]

should i go ahead and upgrade to 64 bit Windows 7 as well (I know it's a different subject) or is there not enough improvement to go to the bother

 

[Helltech]

should i go ahead and upgrade to 64 bit Windows 7 as well (I know it's a different subject) or is there not enough improvement to go to the bother

Stick with 32 Bit.

 

[k2kropf]

so for a total of about $300 after rebates i should be able to get a 550W Corsair PSU and an EVGA 1gb 256-bit graphics card. these should work well together? i might go ahead with it. Is there a better time to buy this (should I sit tight for a little?), or is this about as good as it gets and I should just quick grab it? (I can wait a little if it means saving $50 or so)

 

[k2kropf]

evidently i can get the 650W Corsair PSU for the same price as the 550W one off of newegg.com (after rebate) maybe that's a better deal