Graphics Card Upgrade, recommendations?
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Hi all!
I'm looking for a new graphics card for my system. I have looked at a few cards but my experience is limited, so I registered in hope that some of you more computer savvy people could help me in suggesting a few options.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week / Budget £150 (around $200)
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, I would like to be able to play ArmA II with reasonable settings.
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT (1024 mb) / 450W PSU (no 6 pin connectors)
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
GA-M61PME-S2P S-Series Gigabyte Motherboard
AMD Athlon X4 620 (2.6GHz)Processor
4GB DDR 2 Memory
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: None in particular.
PARTS PREFERENCES: None in particular.
OVERCLOCKING: No overclocking.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would prefer a card with stock cooling but I'm open to suggestions.
I'm looking for a new graphics card for my system. I have looked at a few cards but my experience is limited, so I registered in hope that some of you more computer savvy people could help me in suggesting a few options.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This week / Budget £150 (around $200)
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, I would like to be able to play ArmA II with reasonable settings.
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT (1024 mb) / 450W PSU (no 6 pin connectors)
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
GA-M61PME-S2P S-Series Gigabyte Motherboard
AMD Athlon X4 620 (2.6GHz)Processor
4GB DDR 2 Memory
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: None in particular.
PARTS PREFERENCES: None in particular.
OVERCLOCKING: No overclocking.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would prefer a card with stock cooling but I'm open to suggestions.
More about : graphics card upgrade recommendations
Can you get the brand and model # of the PSU or the amp ratings? Without knowing the specs I wouldn't recommend anything better than a 5770 for a 450w power supply.
This one is a pretty good deal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
This one is a pretty good deal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
benski said:
Can you get the brand and model # of the PSU or the amp ratings? Without knowing the specs I wouldn't recommend anything better than a 5770 for a 450w power supply.This one is a pretty good deal:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Looks like an alright card. One concern, I'm sure this one requires the 6 pin PCIe connector? Or would I be wrong?
Sure. I tried finding the model/manufacturer but its proving difficult.
+3.3v - 28.0A
+5V - 32.0A
+12V - 24.0A
-12V - 0.6A
+5VSB - 2.0A
Think this is what you were after?
Looks like a pretty low grade PSU, but the 5770 should be fine. The card will require a 6 pin power connector, usually the cards come 4 pin molex to 6 pin adapter, I don't see one pictured with that card though.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
That one has the adapter and is even cheaper, as long as you have an extra 4 pin molex connector on your PSU you will be fine
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
That one has the adapter and is even cheaper, as long as you have an extra 4 pin molex connector on your PSU you will be fine
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