Looking for a new graphics card

[xcakez72]

Hello,
i have a compaq presario cq5210y and im looking to upgrade my video card psu and memory im just curious if anyone can give me recomendations my main game i play is eveonline it runs now but at times its veryyy choppy and frustrating. If some one could help me out i'd grately appreciate it looking to spend anywhere from 100-200 for everything

 

[borisof007]

For $200, there's very little you can do to upgrade a GPU, PSU, and RAM all at once.

The cheapest solution for you:

4 gb of RAM, CAS 5: $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211188&cm_re=DDR2_800-_-20-211-188-_-Product

New PSU, 530 watts, 37 amps 12v rail: $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

New GPU, ATi 5670: $100, $20 mail in rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150467&cm_re=5670-_-14-150-467-_-Product

That's about the best I think you can do with your current hardware.

 

[xcakez72]

thats ok thats in my price range thanks for the reply

 

[swifty_morgan]

Couldn't find a picture of the mother board or a picture with the side off the case but here are my suggestions....

PS/ has 34AMPS. Plenty to run your system
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151074
Video card/has rebate/dual slot so make sure you have room
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161338
3gig of ram should hold you over. The limiting factor will be the dual core processor but it's not the biggest thing holding you back right now. Also not a good idea to suggest a processor without knowing what mother board you have. Could cause you problems. Good Luck.

 

[swifty_morgan]

Today that video card is $129 with this promo code... EMCZYYV45.... plus you still get the $20 mail in rebate. Darn good card for $109.

 

[Tamz_msc]

For $200, there's very little you can do to upgrade a GPU, PSU, and RAM all at once.

The cheapest solution for you:

4 gb of RAM, CAS 5: $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211188&cm_re=DDR2_800-_-20-211-188-_-Product

New PSU, 530 watts, 37 amps 12v rail: $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

New GPU, ATi 5670: $100, $20 mail in rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150467&cm_re=5670-_-14-150-467-_-Product

That's about the best I think you can do with your current hardware.

Couldn't have done it better myself.

 

[swifty_morgan]

Couldn't have done it better myself.

The power supply is a piece of crap and the video card is next to useless for good gaming.

 

[Tamz_msc]

The power supply is a piece of crap and the video card is next to useless for good gaming.

Raidmax is good, though not among the best but still good.And could you suggest something that fits in at under 200 bucks?

 

[swifty_morgan]

Raidmax is good, though not among the best but still good.And could you suggest something that fits in at under 200 bucks?

I already did. A PS and a video card that's superior to anything yet suggested. Start from the beginning and read.