What to buy

[JamieLong]

I would like to buy a graphics card for my computer (if possible as it is old computer). I only want to play games which don't require much power. I know that I should get a new computer really but I don't have a lot of money to spend at the moment. I realise that my computer won't run games very well but any suggestions would be helpful.

Computer Specs
Intel core 2 duo 1.8GHz
4GB RAM
PCI eX16
PCI
PCI eX1

Not sure what else you may need to know

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Your powersupply and budget.

 

[amuffin]

I am assuming you have a low end power supply and very low on budget, so a 6570 or a 6770.

 

[JamieLong]

Sorry but I'm new to upgrading computers, so im not sure what you need to know about the PSU. The Maximum cotinuous output - 250w

 

[JamieLong]

My budget is around £120.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

You'll have to upgrade the psu first to get a mid-high end card.

What brand is it ? Otherwise you're stuck with something like a GT210 or GT220 i'm afraid.

 

[JamieLong]

What power PSU would you suggest I get?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Something like these ;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-550W-Power-Supply-Unit/dp/B005TDTV0S/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1321533179&sr=1-39
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CORSAIR-Builder-CX500-supply-CMPSU-500CXV2EU/dp/B0054PGE74/ref=sr_1_11?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1321533259&sr=1-11

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PNY-GeForce-200-GT-240/dp/B002Y2NGNK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1321533819&sr=8-4
http://www.amazon.co.uk/PNY-GeForce-900Mhz-PCI-express-HDMI/dp/B004P2KL6M/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1321533720&sr=8-6
http://www.amazon.co.uk/GTX260-576M-896MB-DDR3-GRAPHICS/dp/B0029WHJBK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321534074&sr=8-1

Round 120 pounds total

 

[ilysaml]

In most cases, you'll have a slow performance because you have a slow CPU.
So my advice is to upgrade the CPU if possible, the GPU will be hold back by a slower CPU.
What is your gaming resolution ?