Galaxy GeForce GT 520 Compatible with my PC?

[Avenue]

Hi guys, I'm not too tech savvy and I've been meaning to upgrade my computer's video card since I have an integrated nVidia chipset and I've been looking to game Torchlight 2, Diablo 3, Skyrim and a few other games in High settings (hopefully) but since my PC is pretty old (2008 I think?) I guess It's a long shot so maybe at medium settings as long as it's 60 fps.

Here are my specs:

Operating System
MS Windows XP Professional 32-bit SP3
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 3800+ 55 °C
Lima 65nm Technology
RAM
2,00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 301MHz (5-5-5-15)
Motherboard
ELITEGROUP MCP61SM-GM (Socket AM2 ) 40 °C
Graphics
NEC LCD1920NX (1280x1024@70Hz)
128MB GeForce 6100 nForce 405 (Elitegroup)
Hard Drives
156GB SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SV1604E (PATA) 35 °C
Optical Drives
Generic DVD-ROM SCSI CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

PSU
Not too tech savvy on this but it says 300W MAX output


EDIT* Forgot to add the video card I found online
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Galaxy+-+GeForce+GT+520+1GB+DDR3+PCI+Express+2.0+Graphics+Card/2344226.p?id=1218322060851&skuId=2344226

Is it a wise purchase? Would you recommend something else? Highly open to suggestions! Thank you!

 

[Sunius]

No. It's not a gaming card at all. What is your budget? Could you give us a bit more info on your power supply (if you don't really understand what you're looking when looking at the label, just take a photo of it and upload it to www.imageshack.us, just make sure to select not to resize image option).

 

[Avenue]

Budget is $120 at most. Anything at or under $100 would be great I just read the article on recommended cards for May [Radeon HD 6670 DDR3] but saw a feedback comment saying that even a 400w PSU wasn't enough... and I'm pretty sure my motherboard isn't CrossFire-ready... anyway here's a picture of my PSU:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/444/54643f870d044e7baf82c39.jpg/

Also, I'd like to have high settings with a 60 fps but I'm sure it's a veeeeeeeery long shot for that to be possible with my current specs :/ so pretty much medium or drastic case low settings would be fine but with smooth performance

 

[refillable]

You should consider upgrading the whole system.

But since you want to I would recommend this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150576 (Don't get when your computer has low profile bracket)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033 (Don't get when your computer doesn't support ATX PSU)

Don't believe on those guys saying 400W is not enough, well at least with this 380W, it will run the 6670 really easily.

 

[Avenue]

You should consider upgrading the whole system.

I doubt I can do that with $120 lol.

 

[Avenue]

Wow, thanks a lot for your input! I do suppose It's overextending it without a proper CPU. But yes, I mainly want to play Torchlight 2 and League of Legends at the moment , Skyrim will have to do on my 360 then haha.

Are those cards you mentioned the best for my motherboard when it comes to gaming?

I've decided to go with the GT430 since it seems to be the best one out of the 3 for my mobo.

 

[Avenue]

Best answer selected by Avenue.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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