Need help in choosing first video card

[magansk]

Hello,
I have a Dell Inspiron 530 desktop. I have never purchased a video card before. I only play one or two games online, and dont want to spend more than $150. Thanks

 

[jorgeireyes]

I would recommend staying on the nVidia side at least for your stock setup which I assume you have. That system currently has an nVidia 8300GS right?

 

[jorgeireyes]

If it does and you want to stay on a budget go with an nVidia 8400GS. Comes with 512MB, runs DX9 and DX10. Costs from $30 to $40 and will not bottleneck your system.

 

[magansk]

Thanks for your help!

 

[magansk]

ok, looks like my pc supports directx 11. and i dont know how to find out what, if any, graphic card is installed already. I have never purchased one. not sure if nvidia 8400GS is already in or not.. could really use help, thanks again.

 

[renz496]

could you list your system spec? easier to recommend if we know the details

 

[magansk]

ok--
G33/G31 Express Chipset, Vista Home Premium, 6.0 build,
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, E4600 @2.40GHz, Memory-3060MB RAM, Direct X 11, Driver Info--7.15.0010.1554, Main Driver-- igdumdx32.dll.
I hope this helps! I really don't know what I am doing when it comes to the specifics of pc's. It looks like I don't have a graphic card at all, maybe? Much appreciated.

 

[magansk]

Additional note, I play one MMO, however, I play everyday, and for long hours! I just need a card to enhance the graphics of the game.

 

[magansk]

thanks so much!

 

[magansk]

I got the ATI 5670 and am thrilled with it. It does exactly what I wanted it to do. Thanks for the advice!

 

[renz496]

enjoy your new card