Graphics Card

[AAA-STONE]

I am looking for a Graphics card for my Dell Inspiron 531. 4GB of ram , AMD 6000+ processor, Extreme ATX 450 watt psu. Windows 7 64 bit. Thank You.

 

[Gman450]

What's your budget ?

 

[AAA-STONE]

100 or so ? Dunno really ?, something with hdmi , dvi, and vga . If possible.

 

[AAA-STONE]

I had a Geforce 8400gs and it suddenly started giving me BSOD.

 

[Gman450]

100$ ?
For that price, I'd say a HD 6670
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150542

Since you're PSU is not that good to support a better one ( i.e if you're thinking of upgrading the PSU ), then a HD 6670 would be the best one.
From NVIDIA, I'd say a GTS 450.
It costs a bit more though.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130663

What's the PSU model and the brand ?

 

[Gman450]

IS the PSU the same as the one you got from the 531 ?

 

[AAA-STONE]

Extreme ATX 450 WATT. model no. RSY-645

 

[Gman450]

Is it the default PSU of the Inspiron 531 ?

 

[AAA-STONE]

No. My friend gave it to me. Not sure what it is .

 

[Gman450]

Can you check the power ratings on that PSU. The PSU should have a label telling about it's power ratings and other specifications. Just note them down and post back.

 

[AAA-STONE]

Ac input 115/230 vac 60/50hz
DC output +3.3v/+5v/+12v/-12v/+5vsb/+3.3v&+5v
Max Output 20a/24a/25a/0.8a/2a/160 watt
Max Power 450 watt

 

[Gman450]

From that, I can say that you're PSU isn't that bad. Does your PSU have a 6 pin PCI-E connector ?
If not, then for 100$, a HD 6670 would do fine for you. Do you play any sorts of graphically intensive games ?

 

[AAA-STONE]

No I don't think it has a 6 pin. No I Have Sniper Ghost Warrior, and some Metro game but am looking into COD WAW , Black Ops.

 

[Gman450]

Then a HD 6670 would do fine or you on that PSU.
Metro 2033 is a real intensive game, a game that'll drop any system down to it's knees. COD on the other hand would run great on a HD 6670.

 

[AAA-STONE]

Ok . Yeah Metro 2033 that's it. Thank You very much for the Information. The HD 6670 looks like a good card. I'll prob go out and pick one up. Thanks again.

 

[Gman450]

Your welcome.

 

[AAA-STONE]

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