Graphics Card Question

[bgajdor1]

Hello,

I'm planning to upgrade my home computer (Dell Inspiron 570 running windows 7) with a graphics card soon.

What graphics cards can I buy which will be compatible with my system? I've also heard people talk of power chords that some people need. Will I need one of those, or is just a graphics card fine?

Here are my specs:

Model: Dell Inspiron 570
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 245 Processor 2.90 GHz
Installed Memory(RAM): 4.00 GB (3.75 usable)
64-bit OS

I was thinking of a NVIDIA geforce 8300gs oem. But I know it's kind of old. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks so much,

~ Guy looking for help.

 

[scout_03]

you will need to upgrade your power supply if you want to get a more powerfull card but this old one will work on your system since they use it with a 300 watts psu on dell

 

[DM186]

I would go with a GTS 450 on the nVidia side or a 6770 on the AMD/ATI side would be your best choices. Your PSU might handle both cards since it is a dell. But for sure would need to know the what size it is in watts.

Then I would need to know how many amps are on the 12v rail. It is on a sticker on the PSU inside your case. The numbes look like this 3.3v 5v 12v 13a 14a. I need the 12v one with the 16a or ? Good luck.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127606

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150540

 

[scout_03]

his system specs on dell give a 300 watts psu

 

[GI_JONES]

Dont get an 8300gs, you will be disappointed the first time you try to play a game. Go with the previous posts and get a 6670, or 440gt. Oh, and its the power supply, not power chord some people need to upgrade. You actually do too in order to get a really decent card

 

[Sunius]

What is your budget? What do you intend to go with the system?

I agree with the poster above: do not get 8300 GS card, it sucks.