What graphic card is compatible with this motherboard?

[cerebros]

Hello,
I just bought a cheap pc since it had a quad core in it. Here are the specs.
Operating System
MS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 @ 2.83GHz 40 °C
Yorkfield 45nm Technology
RAM
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (6-6-6-18)
Motherboard
Intel Corporation DQ43AP (CPU1)
Graphics
Generic Non-PnP Monitor (1024x768@60Hz)
Intel(R) Q45/Q43 Express Chipset (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM 1.1)
Intel(R) Q45/Q43 Express Chipset (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM 1.1)
Hard Drives
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKS-00V1A0 ATA Device (SATA) 40 °C
78GB Western Digital WDC WD800JD-58MSA1 ATA Device (SATA) 40 °C
Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH22NS50 ATA Device
Audio
High Definition Audio Device

What changes would i have to make to have it run games like starcraft 2 and Diablo 3.
Thanks.

 

[ko888]

What is your display's native resolution or provide the make and model of the display unit?

What is the make and model of the power supply unit?

 

[cerebros]

1024x 768 Generic Non pnp mointor
I dont know what the power supply is . Other than opening the case and physically looking at it. Is there any other way?

 

[ko888]

1024x 768 Generic Non pnp mointor
I dont know what the power supply is . Other than opening the case and physically looking at it. Is there any other way?

Your monitor should still have a brand and model number.

You will have to open up the computer case and look on the label affixed to the side of the power supply unit.

 

[cerebros]

its a LG Flatron. The PSU unit is 400w.

 

[ko888]

its a LG Flatron. The PSU unit is 400w.

What I'm looking for is the combined +12 Volt continuous current rating of the power supply. This information is needed to determine if the graphics card that is recommended will be able to receive the power it requires to run properly without you having to also replace your power supply unit.

If you're not willing to replace your power supply unit then it will limit the possible graphics card model recommendations.

 

[Sunius]

Does your PSU have a 6 pin power connector? If so, I'd recommend HD 6770. Otherwise, HD 7750.

 

[cerebros]

How do i find that out regarding how many pins.

 

[ko888]

How do i find that out regarding how many pins.

Look for a power cable coming out of the power supply that has one of these connectors on it:

 

[cerebros]

Hey, i only see 4 pin. its a micro atx case as far as i know.
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTYxWDEwMDA=/$(KGrHqVHJEoE-luv7YrsBPrY3Y2O,Q~~48_20.JPG

 

[ko888]

Hey, i only see 4 pin. its a micro atx case as far as i know.
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTYxWDEwMDA=/$(KGrHqVHJEoE-luv7YrsBPrY3Y2O,Q~~48_20.JPG

Try providing us with a picture of the power supply unit's label.

 

[cerebros]

 

[Sunius]

I guess that power supply isn't good enough for HD 6670, so I recommend this card if you don't want to upgrade your power supply:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121633

 

[ko888]

If that Macron MPT-400 is really able to deliver the 20 Amps specified on the label for the +12V rail then it should be able to handle a Radeon HD 6670.

The Radeon HD 7750, suggested by @Sunius, uses less power and performs substantially better than the Radeon HD 6670.

I hope the Radeon HD 7750 is within your budget range.

 

[Sunius]

I meant HD 6770, not HD 6670, my bad . That's why I said it wouldn't handle it. So yea, I'd suggest going with HD 7750 as long as it's in your budget range.

 

[cerebros]

Anything under the hundred dollar mark. Is there something specific i should be looking while buying a video card since i might get a second hand video card, How do i know the card will be compatible. Thanks to everyone who replied.

 

[ko888]

Anything under the hundred dollar mark. Is there something specific i should be looking while buying a video card since i might get a second hand video card, How do i know the card will be compatible. Thanks to everyone who replied.

Your major limitation is your Macron MPT-400 power supply unit.

Your motherboard has a PCIe x16 Gen 2.x slot which should eliminate any PCIe compatibility problems.

Wait for the Radeon HD 7750 to go on sale if you have to.

 

[mouse24]

Your major limitation is your Macron MPT-400 power supply unit.

Your motherboard has a PCIe x16 Gen 2.x slot which should eliminate any PCIe compatibility problems.

Wait for the Radeon HD 7750 to go on sale if you have to.

I 2nd this, or beg for 10-15 more dollars, if you do step down to a 6670 you would just be cheating yourself in terms of performance per dollar. for 10 bucks more than the 6670, the 7750 performs 20% better.

 

[Sunius]

I'd really suggest saving $10 more and getting HD 7750. It's way better than HD 6670..

 

[ko888]

In techPowerUp.com's review of the ASUS Radeon HD 7750 1 GB the HD 6670 only has 66% of the performance of an AMD reference clocked HD7750 card so the performance gain from using the HD 7750 will be very noticeable.

 

[cerebros]

Hey guys thank you to everyone . I'm guessing everyone supports the HD7750.
Does the brand matter or not. Here is the cheapest one i could find.
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_558&item_id=046223

Also is this card decent enough for future games 2-3 years?

 

[mouse24]

Brand doesn't matter, here is one for 5 bucks less: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=68753&vpn=HD7750-1GD5&manufacture=ASUS&promoid=1401

(just assuming you are from canada)

 

[cerebros]

Yes,i'm from Canada. Just another question. Should i get it asap or should i wait on prices going down.

 

[Sunius]

Prices won't be going down soon. Nvidia isn't releasing their low end kepler for at least few months. I'd suggest you get it now.

 

[cerebros]

Hey guys thanks for all the responses. Unfortunately i am forced to sell the pc due to financial problems. The person i am selling it to would d like to install a a graphic card, the 8400GS. He is not going to do any hardcore gaming or anything. How can i know what type of card is compatible with this power supply since it has to problem with the number of pins. Thanks . Also if you can suggest some cards around the 30-50 dollar price range it would really help.