Graphics card upgrade

[noray21]

I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card. My computer specs can be found here:

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?InvtId=CM5571-BR003-PB-R&cpc=RECOM

I'm thinking about getting a power supply of around 500-600 Watts. I also probably need another fan to cool it. My problem is I have no idea what cards work in my computer. I'm looking for gaming cards by the way.

 

[noray21]

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[noray21]

Well I WANT to spend nothing at all haha but with the fan and power supply being around $150 I'm willing to spend around $350 on the graphics card. The HD Radeon 6970 fits my budget perfectly, would that work?

 

[noray21]

Power Supply:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1899442&CatId=1483

Card:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7092082&%20Sku=M452-6970&cm_sp=Right%20Nav-_-DOD-_-M452-6970

Would these work with my computer?

 

[noray21]

Best answer selected by noray21.

 

[wannaturnuptheheat]

Get the 6950 2gb version then flash it to the 6970.
For psu you can look for the Seasonic 520w its bang for buck

If a person can afford the 6970 outright, that is a better value than getting a 6950. Not only is the unlock not guaranteed to work (and may brick it besides), but a 6970 still outperforms the 6950 after its unlocking.

 

[noray21]

With an average of only five more FPS on the tests here http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-gaming-graphics-charts/benchmarks,123.html
I would say 100 dollars more for 6 more frames per second isn't really worth it.