I want a new graphics card.

[ZeldaHunter]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 3-4 years ago. Came with Acer AST180 computer.
BUDGET: <$100
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming is most important. Photoshop is next, but I can run CS4 fine.
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: NVIDIA GeForce 6100 nForce 405 2.4GHz, and I believe my PS is 250W. The sticker's upside down.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA.
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS: 1.5GB, AMD Athlon 64 3800+ single core
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: I don't care.
PARTS PREFERENCES: If it fits and works.
OVERCLOCKING: No.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

 

[jeffredo]

Motherboard? Power supply?

 

[Knight_Ctrl]

Motherboard and power supply would be helpful. What games do you want to play?

Also yay first post.

 

[ZeldaHunter]

CPU-Z says that my motherboard is: Acer EM61SM/EM61PM.

I'll edit this post after I look in the computer for my power supply wattage (just to be safe).

Knight_Ctrl: Mainly games like Portal, Half Life 2, (and soon) Portal 2.

 

[Knight_Ctrl]

CPU-Z says that my motherboard is: Acer EM61SM/EM61PM.

I'll edit this post after I look in the computer for my power supply wattage (just to be safe).

Knight_Ctrl: Mainly games like Portal, Half Life 2, (and soon) Portal 2.

word, I have the same CPU you have. I highly recommend getting a better PSU if you're going to be adding a card, I run the GeForce 9600 and it plays those games you've listed just fine. But as of now moderately outdated, if you're looking to spend less than 100$ you may be able to go with that but i've recently wanted to upgrade. All goes back to usage and pricing =). Good luck

 

[ZeldaHunter]

Knight_Ctrl: I don't know how to install a new PSU. I probably won't be able to afford a PSU and a graphics card.

The ATI 4650 goes for $.99-$300 on eBay.
The GeForce 9600 goes for $15-$100 on eBay.

I kind of like the prices on some of these. I especially like this one.

Any other recommended graphics card?