URGENT!! NEED HELP with Radeon 4850 or ?? for my system

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hi all,

I think I need to replace my current graphic's card. I don't play any games, many watch Blu Ray movies and edit pics via photoshop. Of course do alot of surfing as well but don't think I put much load on my video card. I would like something more basic than my current GT 220 but probably don't need it. Only reason for replacement is because it continues to freeze on me regardless of the fact that I have cleaned out my system and reinstalled everything twice. It is strange as the freezing ONLY starts when I there is excess LOAD on the video card. I could run some vids ok, but when I enlarge to full screen on most, the system freezes and recovers afterwards!!

I am looking at the Radeon 4850 512mb or 1gb. Does anyone recommend anything else similar in price which would be better for my system?



My current computer configuration is:

Acer Aspire X3812

Carte Mère : Acer WG43M

Chipset : Intel G43/G45

Processeur : Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 @ 2500MHz

Mémoire physique : 8192Mo (4 x 2048 DDR2-SDRAM )

Carte graphique : NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 (I've noticed that my video card ONLY has 2 slots, DVI and HMDI) The Acer tower is slim in design so don't know if it would support wider cards.

Disque dur : Seagate ST31000528AS (1000Go)

Type de moniteur : Viseo 220Dx - 22 pouces (1920 x 1080)

Carte réseau : Intel 82567V-2 Gigabit Network Connection

Système d'Exploitation : Windows 7 Ultimate Professionnel Media Center 6.01.7601 Service Pack 1 (64bits)



If you need any other info to help, please let me know. I would really appreciate some tips as I really do need to replace this card as the constant freezing is RIDICULOUS!!

Thanks in advance for any help.
 
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I don't know the power supply, maybe I'm a little naive but I have searched and cannot seem to locate the info. Where would I find the info?

Could you also tell me the difference between the 4850, 5770, and 6770? I looked on the hierarchy chart of GC and see that the 4850 rates really well among the others and is several classes better than my existing GT 220. I really don't play any games, just alot of photo editing, movies, and so forth.

Please let me know what you think. Thanks again for the help.
 
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The hd5770 is better for games and the strongest card, but the hd6770 would be your best choice because of it's power efficiency. you woulc open you case and tell me the brand name and PSU wattage.
 
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OK just found out the my computer has an ABISMAL 220W power supply!! Should I change this for a more powerful one? My case is a slim-case design and there is NO additional room for a LARGER power supply. Are more powerful power supplies the same size?
 
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Current power supply is a Liteon PE-5221-08 220W.

Measurements are 20cm (L) , 9cm (w), 5cm (h).

Unfortunately, my slim cased Acer Aspire X3812 case has NO MORE room for anything bigger than this!! BS I know.

What do you think I should do? Do you think the HD 4850 would work with my current power supply if I cannot upgrade to a 5770 or 6770?
 
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I am no expert on ITX PSUs... sorry... I don't know.
 
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Hi,
Your PSU is definatly, needing for an upgrade. 220W is very low in power and your definatly goner need to jump to atleast 450-500W. For the Gpu, i would recommend for the style of computer use you are having, i guess the 4850 is a perfect card for what you need. It will handle those blu-ray movies perfectly and photoshop wouldnt be a problem. Go for the 4850 if you have the money, but dont forget!!! Remember to get a new PSU!!!
 
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Hi,
Your PSU is definatly, needing for an upgrade. 220W is very low in power and your definatly goner need to jump to atleast 450-500W. For the Gpu, i would recommend for the style of computer use you are having, i guess the 4850 is a perfect card for what you need. It will handle those blu-ray movies perfectly and photoshop wouldnt be a problem. Go for the 4850 if you have the money, but dont forget!!! Remember to get a new PSU!!!
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hi Joe,

Thanks for the comments. May I ask you a question since I really am a noob. If I were to upgrade my PSU (450w) to accomodate the Radeon HD4850 it would cost me around 200 EUR. Probably more than half of what my system is worth!!

I was thinking about maybe getting a GeForce GT240 (DDR3) which would cost me 56 EUR and from what I have read so far, it is VERY efficient and does not use alot of power. I think my POS PSU could handle the GT240, no? At least it would be an immediate solution to my crashing current GT220 and I would probably buy another ENTIRE system to supplement my system now instead of spending additional money on this system. What do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Gainward-GeForce-GT-240-512Mo-Carte-Graphique-/250830004955?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item3a66a222db

Thanks again for the help.
 
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I found a PSU that I think would work but it is going to cost me 130 EUR + GPU (around 70 EUR) for total cost of 200 EUR. Probably more than half of what my system is worth!!

I was thinking about maybe getting a GeForce GT240 (DDR3) which would cost me 56 EUR and from what I have read so far, it is VERY efficient and does not use alot of power. I think my POS PSU could handle the GT240, no? At least it would be an immediate solution to my crashing current GT220 and I would probably buy another ENTIRE system to supplement my system now instead of spending additional money on this system. What do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Gainward-GeForc [...] 3a66a222db

Thanks again for the help.

 
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well, it MIGHT support a 240, but I wouldn't take the chance.
 
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Your current system is freezing, because of the PSU, not because of the graphics card. The graphics card just don't receive enough power to operate normaly. Change the PSU with at least 400-450W and I believe everithing will be OK. If with this PSU you add a 5770 to your systm it will simply not start at all.
 
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size is the issue tho...he only has room for an itx psu ......and its only 80usd
 
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Thanks for the advice. You are probably correct that it is my PSU and not my GPU that is crashing my system as it freezes sometimes even though the GPU is not under heavy load. I just went ahead and bought a NEW PSU (500W) that will fit into my slim ITx case. Cost my 113 EUR with shipping. Hope this solves my problem.

I will probably upgrade the GPU anyways to either a Radeon HD 4850 or GeForce GT 240. Which one would be better in your opinion?
 
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Unfortunately I don't have enough room in my current slim box which is why I need an ITX sized PSU. I wish I could simply add the booster you listed but it will not fit into my box config.

Anyways, I just bought a PSU from Ebay, listed below. Hope it works.



Forgot to link the PSU I bought on Ebay. I am in France.

http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130541929806&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT


The one you listed, I don't think it would fit into my slim case as I need one that is around 20cm (L) x 9cm (w) x 5.3cm (h).
 
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