Cg1330 graphics card upgrade

[Acorner123]

i have a cg1330 asus with the ati radeon hd 5450 graphics card. I just got three monitors to play iracing but the card cant handle it and its producing 15 fps. Ive got 500 bucks to spend on a graphics card and since im a noob at computers i have no idea what im doing or what i need to get. help me

 

[CaedenV]

what we need to know:
processor:
Ram:
Monitor resolutions:
what you consider an 'acceptable' fps (eg 30, 60, 120):

Only the highest end GPUs can do tripple head gaming with decent frame rates, but we need to know if there are going to be any other system bottlenecks.

 

[Acorner123]

processor: AMD Phenom II X6
Ram:i think 8 gb
i have 3, 21.5 inch monitors
i would love 50 fps per screen

 

[Sunius]

I'd suggest HD7970, because it supports 3 monitors. Else it would be GTX570 SLI, but it would cost around $650..

 

[Acorner123]

So the Hd7970 would work with my computer in the pci-e x16 slot

 

[Sunius]

Yes it would. Though, what is your power supply? I needs at least 500-600W quality unit.

 

[Acorner123]

Ohhh Its only 450

 

[Acorner123]

would this be compatible
http://www.ebay.com/itm/600-WATT-POWER-SUPPLY-Intel-AMD-PC-Desktop-Computer-NEW-/310316584482?pt=PCA_UPS&hash=item48404f4e22#ht_1868wt_1163

 

[Sunius]

No no no no no no no no...

Get a quality Corsair, Seasonic or Antec unit, like:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139023&Tpk=GS%20600

If you don't have budget for it, drop the card down to HD6970 for 3 monitor support and lower price.

 

[Acorner123]

Best answer selected by acorner123.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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