Suggestion For Graphic Card

[macrovers]

HI ,

i Have an old PC , Currently I have 1 GB Ram , But i ll upgrade to 3 gb while adding graphic card ,

System Specs

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01175538&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=3572293

Mobo

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00864946&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=3572293

And my slot is , PCI Express x16 , Monitor Res : 1440x900. PSU -------> Atx-250-12z

PLease guys , suggest me a best graphic card for my specs , Nvidia or Ati radeon ,

 

[Onus]

If it has a 250W PSU, the strongest GPU you can safely install is a HD5670 or HD6670.

 

[gmcizzle]

That's a fairly low end dual core, your mobo is PCIe 1.0 16x it looks like, and that seems like a generic 250w crap PSU. Just wondering, why do you want to upgrade your GPU and what is your budget?

 

[nordlead]

The specs don't list the PSU size.

Anyways, due to the the CPU, screen resolution, and lack of PSU information I'm going to suggest the Radeon HD 5570. It draws 43W which shouldn't tax your PSU, and it should perform well enough at such a low resolution.

$45 after rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131342

 

[pro-gamer]

9600gt nvidia

 

[ram1009]

Since you ask ed for advice, mine is to avoid AMD/ATI GPUs. They have buggy drivers.

 

[Lyden]

The specs don't list the PSU size.

Anyways, due to the the CPU, screen resolution, and lack of PSU information I'm going to suggest the Radeon HD 5570. It draws 43W which shouldn't tax your PSU, and it should perform well enough at such a low resolution.

$45 after rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131342

"PSU -------> Atx-250-12z "

 

[macrovers]

If it has a 250W PSU, the strongest GPU you can safely install is a HD5670 or HD6670.

I checked a HD 5670 today ,

it was a xfx HD 5670 DDR5 , will it fit my bill ( does it have anything to do with my DDR2 RAM) is it ok ,

 

[macrovers]

9600gt nvidia

wt abt its Power req , is my crappy 250w ATX_250-12z ok for 9600 gt ,

 

[macrovers]

The specs don't list the PSU size.

Anyways, due to the the CPU, screen resolution, and lack of PSU information I'm going to suggest the Radeon HD 5570. It draws 43W which shouldn't tax your PSU, and it should perform well enough at such a low resolution.

$45 after rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131342

PSU is 250watt bestec ,

Model no : ATX-250-12Z

 

[Gman450]

wt abt its Power req , is my crappy 250w ATX_250-12z ok for 9600 gt ,

No. A 9600GT requires a more power than a Radeon HD 5670 and it's an older gen NVIDIA card. Your PSU won't be able to handle it.

If this is your PSU, then I don't think it would be able to power in a Radeon HD 5670.
http://www.power-on.com/atx12vln250bt.html

 

[macrovers]

That's a fairly low end dual core, your mobo is PCIe 1.0 16x it looks like, and that seems like a generic 250w crap PSU. Just wondering, why do you want to upgrade your GPU and what is your budget?

first 2 reply 2 ur question. im just upgrading to play fifa 12 and pes 12 , not games like bf3

and i will buy a totally new PC in summer 2012 . with all new specs,

so just for time being , for next 6 or 7 months , just 2 play fifa 12 ,pes 12 average games.

 

[Gman450]

What resolution are you thinking of playing at?

 

[gmcizzle]

Ok, the cheapest video card on all of newegg is the 8400 GS at $30, and even that is recommended to have a 300w PSU although it might work in yours.

On the red side, there's the HD 5450 but that also requires 300w: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/310851-33-sapphire-5450-power-draw-htpc

There's really nothing else to suggest because your 250w is very weak.

 

[pro-gamer]

Ok, the cheapest video card on all of newegg is the 8400 GS at $30, and even that is recommended to have a 300w PSU although it might work in yours.

On the red side, there's the HD 5450 but that also requires 300w: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/310851-33-sapphire-5450-power-draw-htpc

There's really nothing else to suggest because your 250w is very weak.

i was thinking of 8400s but it require 300watts not sure that his system can handle it.

 

[Gman450]

I used to run an 8400GS with an iBall 250W PSU with 17A on the +12V rails.
It isn't really a power consuming card at all. And I don't recommend buying one too even for FIFA 12 or PES 12.

 

[macrovers]

No. A 9600GT requires a more power than a Radeon HD 5670 and it's an older gen NVIDIA card. Your PSU won't be able to handle it.

If this is your PSU, then I don't think it would be able to power in a Radeon HD 5670.
http://www.power-on.com/atx12vln250bt.html

i have mentioned it earlier , i can upgrade it toa 450watt PSU , will it be enough for a XFX HD5670 DDR5 , and will it work coz my RAM is ddr2 type.

 

[macrovers]

Ok, the cheapest video card on all of newegg is the 8400 GS at $30, and even that is recommended to have a 300w PSU although it might work in yours.

On the red side, there's the HD 5450 but that also requires 300w: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/310851-33-sapphire-5450-power-draw-htpc

There's really nothing else to suggest because your 250w is very weak.

i ll change the PSU to a 450watts or 550watt cooler master ,

 

[Gman450]

i have mentioned it earlier , i can upgrade it toa 450watt PSU , will it be enough for a XFX HD5670 DDR5 , and will it work coz my RAM is ddr2 type.

Which 450W PSU is it? The brand and model is what I'm asking.

A GDDR5 card would work just fine. Just because the GPU is a GDDR5 type doesn't mean that the RAM needs to be DDR5 too ( and there isn't a DDR5 RAM).

You'll be okay with it.

 

[pro-gamer]

i have mentioned it earlier , i can upgrade it toa 450watt PSU , will it be enough for a XFX HD5670 DDR5 , and will it work coz my RAM is ddr2 type.

you got the point! if you can upgrade your psu then there are best cardsavailable and are cheaper too. hd 5670 will do a fine job.

 

[macrovers]

i was thinking of 8400s but it require 300watts not sure that his system can handle it.

i ll upgrade my psu to 450w or 550w .

 

[macrovers]

Which 450W PSU is it? The brand and model is what I'm asking.

A GDDR5 card would work just fine. Just because the GPU is a GDDR5 type doesn't mean that the RAM needs to be DDR5 too ( and there isn't a DDR5 RAM).

You'll be okay with it.

Cooler master Extreme series 460 watts

 

[Gman450]

Which country are you from?
The Extreme series is something I'd stay away from, in case of Coolermaster.

Try the Antec Earthwatts 380W PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033
It's a good, solid PSU for $40.
The CM 460W PSU also costs the same I believe.

 

[Gman450]

It's not that the CM Extreme power 460W is a bad PSU, it's just that you can an even better PSU for that same price.

 

[macrovers]

It's not that the CM Extreme power 460W is a bad PSU, it's just that you can an even better PSU for that same price.

I am from India ,

not sure about , Antec Earthwatts 380w ,

I ll definitely check out ur suggestion and Update u ,

Thanks 4 taking time to reply me.