Gateway DX4831-01e

[xlrdxrevengex]

I am looking to do some upgrading on my computer i do not play very graphic intensive games, but want to give it some extra power.

Here are a few specs as of now:

All is stock

300w PSU
6gbs DDR3
Intergraded Graphics and sound
128mb video memory Ewwww!!!!


I am looking at this graphics card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130572

I know i need a bigger PSU so i was looking at this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256071

Will this work in my system

Thanks!!

 

[WR2]

Hello xlrdxrevengex;

The GTS 450 didnt make it on the THG: Best Graphics Cards For The Money: January 2012 list.

What resolution monitor will you be using?
Once you settle on the graphics card you can find a PSU to match.
That 600W SilverStone Strider is a pretty good PSU but you can spend less for a high quality PSU.

 

[WR2]

Here's an option you might like:
XFX Radeon HD 6790 1GB Video Card $115 after rebate Free Dirt3 game and lifetime warranty
OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W PSU $45 a/r
Something like a $25 savings, I think.

@THG: AMD Radeon HD 6790 Review: More Mid-Range Might

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

I am currently using a Sony Bravia tv as a monitor for now untill i find one i like but the max res is 1366 x 768

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

I will mainly be playing minecraft and doing some minor video editing in hd that is in my budget range. Though is there anything out there maybe a cheaper psu that will work and bring my cost to say about $150.00 ish if not no problem

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

As well do i need a psu with sandybridge

 

[WR2]

That's 'Sandy Bridge & everything else besides' - just marketing hype.

What games do you want to run? And do you want to plan to run them at a future higher 1920x1080 resolution?

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

Minecraft mainly i would really like to play on a normal to far distance with fancy graphics and just some minor video editing for now. I am working on setting some money aside for a complete gaming rig but as most know economy just sucks right now. I also play some starcraft and warcraft nothing really like mw3 or bf3, etc..

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

Couldn't i get by with this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

 

[WR2]

CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 430W 80+PSU $45 plus $10 rebate and $2 shipping

HIS H675F1GD Radeon HD 6750 1GB Video Card $100 plus $15 rebate $7 shipping & free game

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

Better now just to throw it out there can the orignal graphics card you told me about work with that psu the XFX

 

[WR2]

Can you pull the make and model number off the PSU in that Gateway?

I'm thinking it's probably going to be know. After a few years PSUs loose the ability to output it's full rated power.

The RAIDMAX RX-530SS doesn't look terrible but it's not a name we trust. It's NewEgg customer reviews are OK but I can't find any independent reviews that show it can output stable power to its rated capacity. Or that it has quality parts used in the PSU.

 

[WR2]

OK, the XFX HD 6790 and Corsair CX 430. For a moment I though you meant your original 300W PSU.

 

[WR2]

How about meeting in the middle with the XFX Radeon HD 6770 $95 a/r
The XFX 6790 card has some higher than average negative NewEgg customer remarks

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

Here is a picture of the psu that is currently in my system

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

So then this Card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150540

With this PSU then:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

Correct???

 

[WR2]

I think so;
What do you end up with as the final price with taxes (if any) and shipping?

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

$164.24 Shipped UPS 3day which is not bad at all and where i live there is no sales tax

 

[WR2]

And before $25 rebates. That's not a bad price.
I think it's a good match.


FSP300-60THA website not a terrible PSU for an OEM non-gaming build.

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

Can you post the two products again so i can mark the answer since i grabbed from two posts

 

[WR2]

Final choices:
XFX Radeon HD 6770 $95 a/r
CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 430W 80+PSU $45 plus $10 rebate and $2 shipping
$164.24 Shipped & $25 rebates

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

Best answer selected by xlrdxrevengex.

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

Thanks WR2 I know some about computers but i hate trying to figure out what PSU i should get and will it work with this video card along with other hardware

 

[WR2]

Your welcome.
Im sure other upgraders would be interested.
Let us know how well it works out for you.

 

[xlrdxrevengex]

Update Time. I have been using this setup for a little over a week now and have nothing bad to say. I ended up getting a couple new fans as well and all is been good. The new psu seems to be one of the bigger improvements my cpu is running a little quicker and that was before the graphics card was installed and after the the card was installed it is like a whole new pc. I am now in the process of building a computer and will be using this one for regular day to day stuff and let my cousin use it for some gaming. I am looking at getting a new cpu for it as well. so i think that will be the next biggest thing.

Thanks again