Help pls

[NisDe]

I'm using the g33/g31 intel(r) express chipset family and i would like to buy a video card so that i can play most of the games,i was wondering if u can help me?Not too expensive though

 

[g048989h]

Need more info. Need motherboard mfg, if you have PCIe slot, and what you cpu is as well as what your Power Supply is, how many watts, mfg etc.

 

[NisDe]

sry what is mfg? :/ I've entered cpu-z,what do you need exactly?

 

[rockyjohn]

Also what games you want to play, what settings, what monitor resolution, what budget.

To get started, you might want to take a look at upgradevideocards.com. In addition to a lot of information about video cards, they have a page about defining what you want and need in a system - your special features and system requirements.

http://www.upgradevideocards.com/criteria.html

You might also start by looking at the THG review of best cards for different budget levels:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-radeon-hd-6870-geforce-gtx-570,2834.html

Once you have a better idea, people here can help you narrow it down further, make sure it works with your system, and maybe even recommend some good deals.

 

[rockyjohn]

sry what is mfg? :/ I've entered cpu-z,what do you need exactly?

"mfg" is manufacturer. Provide make and model numbers where you can.

 

[NisDe]

Manufacturer : ECS
Processor: Intel Pentium E5200
400W
yes I have PCI slot

 

[dakimaz]

we need more info than that mate, games don't solemnly run based on your graphic card.
CPU speed ? - and how many cores
RAM ? how much, and what frequency?
Hard drives (with focus on the RPM)
and like Rockyjohn said, what games, is it pacman or crysis 2?
what budget do you have? 10$ 500$ ? "not too expensive" is based on where you're from
also, most graphic cards nowadays (the good ones) needs 6pin-8pin power plugins (or mine that need 2x6pins each), so you might want to check if your power supply has that as well.

 

[NisDe]

CPU speed 2.5 GHz,Cores:2
RAM:4 gb ddr2
DRAM frequency: 399 MHz
HDD: 80gb
well games like cs to have fps 100,idk which because i didnt have the chance to play more games...
about 100$ i will change my power supply,thats not a big problem

 

[rockyjohn]

ASUS ENGTS450 DIRECTCU/DI/1GD5 GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 - $99.99 after rebate

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121393&cm_re=gts_450_1gb-_-14-121-393-_-Product

And a review (note that this is for the "Top" version which has a little higher clocks than the one linked at newegg):

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gts-450-overclocked-roundup,2762-2.html

 

[NisDe]

in my country that one costs more than 200$ ! :O

 

[rockyjohn]

If you need a card that costs half of what the GS 450 costs, you are essentially talking about non-gaming video cards. I suggest you look at the on the page for non-gaming video cards at the site I linked above. It has makes and models at different price levels.

http://www.upgradevideocards.com/nongaming.html