Beginner's Question

[byteccpro]

Hello,

I just recently purchased a Gateway DX4850-27e. Haven't purchased a computer in 6 years so all the new tech can be overwhelming. So because it only has integrated graphics, what is a middle end graphics card that you guys recommend? Would I need to upgrade the PSU too? It is at 300W right now. Will a 2 slot graphics card not work because of the obstruction of the other PCI slots?

PS - Not a hardcore gamer, so I don't need to run Crysis 1 on super high although it would be cool to.

Thanks,

Cynthia =D

 

[badtaylorx]

if you want to keep it down to one slot this one will do well.....but you may wanna upgrade to 400 watt psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187131

 

[byteccpro]

I don't think I need to spend more than $150 for a graphics card and $100ish for a PSU. So any help you guys and gals can provide is greatly appreciated.

 

[Cerberon]

I would recommend this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125353 - $150 after rebate

It should take care all of your needs. Price + specs = steal...

Chipset Manufacturer: AMD
Core Clock: 820MHz (Std. 775MHz)
Stream Processors: 960 Stream Processing Units
Effective Memory Clock: 1050MHz (4.2Gbps) (Std. 1000MHz, 4.0Gbps)
DirectX: DirectX 11
OpenGL: OpenGL 4.1
HDMI: 1 x HDMI
DisplayPort: 1 x DisplayPort

 

[byteccpro]

Hey again,

I wanted to thank everyone for their input.

I was planning on getting them however a friend pointed me towards these 2.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6624657&SRCCODE=NEXTAG&cm_mmc_o=2mHCjCWw0fzTCjCVqHCjCdwwp&cpncode=23-136155140-2

and

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150502

I wanted to get your input. Would these work/fit in my computer? Do I need to worry about the power supply not having the right connector for the graphics card?

Thanks,

Cynthia =]

 

[plznote]

Yes, the 5830 is junk even for $110.
The PSU is good, but no need to spend so much cash.

 

[byteccpro]

Hey all,

@ct1615: I'm still unsure if a 2 slot graphics card would fit. The computer is arriving tomorrow. From the looks of any Gateway DX model computer, a 2 slot graphics card looks like it could fit without any obstruction but I could be mistaken.

What do you think?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ImageGallery.aspx?CurImage=83-113-149-Z03&ISList=83-113-149-Z01%2c83-113-149-Z02%2c83-113-149-Z03%2c83-113-149-Z04%2c83-113-149-Z05%2c83-113-149-Z06%2c83-113-149-Z07%2c83-113-149-Z08%2c83-113-149-Z09%2c83-113-149-Z10&S7ImageFlag=1&Item=N82E16883113149&Depa=0&WaterMark=1&Description=Gateway%20DX%20Series%20DX4320-39%20Phenom%20II%20X4%20820%282.8GHz%29%206GB%20DDR3%201TB%20HDD%20Capacity%20ATI%20Radeon%20HD%204250%20Windows%207%20Home%20Premium%2064-bit

Seems like the PCI slot may or may not be in the way. But once I find out when I open the pc tomorrow, I'll either go with your suggestion with the Asus if it isn't obstructed or I will go with badtaylorx's recommendation if it will be.

I, however, went ahead and bought the Thermaltake PSU because I could always use it in a later rig. [=

Once again thanks everyone for the quick replies.

Cynthia =D

 

[byteccpro]

Hey,

@ct1615: I'm sold =D I just bought it. Worse comes to worse, it doesn't fit and I can always return it and come back here to ask you guys for help again [=

Thanks again everyone.

Cynthia ^^"