I need a better graphic card!!

[NinPandaz]

I have a Inspiron 530s desktop with a Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Family card and it...well sucks. Im sort of a blank when it comes to computers and im looking for maybe any reccomendation for any graphic cards that is compatible with this desktop and can handle some hardcore games like World of Warcraft and Vindictus and such! any ideas at all??

 

[shadow187]

You have a 250Watt PSU, but Dell makes them with a very good quality. I would get an HD5670; one of the best graphics cards for low-power systems.

 

[NinPandaz]

really?? do you have any type of chip reccomendation?? like links to em and will those be able to run like those games i mentioned? o.o and if so will it be able to perform very high? x.x

 

[NinPandaz]

to check for the PSU/power supply i need to take off the case and like check for a sticker or something right??

 

[megamanx00]

If you remove the side panel of your Dell you should see the PSU. The yellow sticker on it will give you the details. Unless it's over 300W though I say just go with a Radeon 5670. If you want something better I suggest you upgrade the PSU.

 

[NinPandaz]

and how do i upgrade the ram and or power supply?? if its possible anyway

 

[4745454b]

Isn't the 530 a slimline case? Or are only some slimline? You might need to buy a half height card.

 

[NinPandaz]

i have a 530s ....... if that makes any of a difference

 

[4745454b]

Yeah, I think that S means its a slimline case. (its to thin to handle full size cards.) You need to buy one that says its a half height.

 

[shadow187]

are you sure it's not the 280 or 300 watt model.?
just asking.

It actually doesn't matter if it's 250, 280, 300, or 3,000watts. AFAIK there's no 6-pin low-profile card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127523&cm_re=5670-_-14-127-523-_-Product
^ is the card you are looking for. It won't run those games on very high, but it's a good card that will be an enormous difference over your Intel 3100.

 

[NinPandaz]

Ill understand if it doesnt like run games in like maximum setting but like something thats not making me feel like im playing blocky mario lol and wont make me lag hardcore!! when im fighting alot of things

 

[NinPandaz]

so those 2 will work for my computer??

 

[lucas1024]

slimline case and low power supply, low profile card options:
nVidia
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187103
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125346
ATi
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121364
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150483
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102829
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127523

Check the feedback for the Sparkle card - it did not work in a Dell 530s.

 

[NinPandaz]

OH!! i forgot if this makes a difference i have a 32bit system o.o

 

[NinPandaz]

Processor: Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2180 @2.00 GHz (2CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM

is that what your looking for?? and i kinda suspected im probably have to upgrade my cpu/ram as well

 

[NinPandaz]

awsome :3 lol cuz i know jack shiet

 

[NinPandaz]

link plz link plz !!!!

 

[NinPandaz]

take yo time btw i posted another thread on wich computer is better for gaming and i could use any of you guy's opinion on it !!

 

[shadow187]

Get an E6500 CPU. At $80 it's a decent deal.

As for RAM, if you have two slots free still then grab 2x1GB of 667 RAM. If you don't, grab 2x2GB of ddr2-800.

 

[NinPandaz]

:O ohhhhh im not sure if i have any ram slot free or any slot free until i open up my computer alil bit later till then thnx lol !!! and do you mean 2x 1gb of 667 ram??