Looking to upgrade graphics on older pc

[generalslasher]

I am looking to upgrade the graphics on a HP Pavilion a6114x Desktop. Information on this PC can be found http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01114300&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=3455704 and http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01077676&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=3455704#N52 . I don't intend to do any serious gaming, just basic computing and some programming. The reason I am upgrading is because I want to be able to have dual screens with extended desktop, as it makes programming significantly easier. Do you have any recommendations? I am not looking to spend too much... hopefully around $50-$75 for both a video card and a PSU. Everything is still original in the computer, with the exception of the 2GB of ram that I added.

 

[prototype18]

Well Antec Vp-450W is 30$ now so that leaves 20-45 for gpu.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500265&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Check this .It is out of stock but keep your eye on it.

If not this will do good http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130656&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

I had a similiar computer with 4200+ CPU oc to 2.5 and i had a 5450.I was doing some basic gaming and CS4. It was really good. If u get that 630 would be just great !

 

[generalslasher]

thank you for the info, I will look into these... in the meantime, does anyone else have a suggestion? I was looking into these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130534 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125432 at newegg prior to posting... any thoughts on those?

 

[prototype18]

Well dont go for that old gen card (9800 Gt)

Althought it is good dont go for it.

Hd 5450 would be a better choise

 

[generalslasher]

So between the 5450 and the two you sent, which should I go with? Considering the 5450 is $8 after rebate... will it get me what I need?

 

[prototype18]

Loooool 8$ i didnt see it. Go get it asap

 

[djangoringo]

Believe me or not the 9800 gt mops the floor vs the 5450, the 9800gt 1gb is much better, but it has a really higher power consumption and a higher price.

 

[generalslasher]

Believe me or not the 9800 gt mops the floor vs the 5450, the 9800gt 1gb is much better, but it has a really higher power consumption and a higher price.

So would you go with the 9800, the 5450, or the 630?

 

[djangoringo]

If you don't need gpu power, the 5450 which has a really lower power consumption and lower price is the best choice.
Also you need a psu with two 6-pin with 450w for the 9800gt and i don't know if you have that.
The 5450 doesn't need that like i said...the 630 gt will be better in terms of performance/same power consumption but it's more expensive

 

[generalslasher]

I need to upgrade my PSU anyway, because it is only like 275 watts or something ( I am at work, I don't recall)... I was looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171060 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 for PSU.

 

[prototype18]

Not CrapMaster as PSU. Only M series are good.

I suggest Antec VP 450W which is 30$ right now.

And 9800Gt is an old gen card. I dont recommend it.

Gt 630 would be a better choice or Hd 5450/6570

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150613&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[djangoringo]

If you wanna buy a psu go with the corsair not the coolermaster or this one :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371045&Tpk=antec%20vp


And aim for a 6670 or 630 gt.

 

[generalslasher]

Aren't all of these an improvement over my current video card? For what I do, it is just fine for me, so as long as I stay in the same quality as that, I only care about having the dvi/hdmi for extended desktop.

 

[prototype18]

Well you dont need to spend a lot so get that 8$ card.

 

[getochkn]

The 5450 is a decent card and will give you the dual monitor setup you want. I could play battlefield play for free with it on max at 1280x1024. I just upgraded to a 7750.

 

[djangoringo]

I guess so, 8$ is dirty cheap and will do with that crappy psu.

 

[generalslasher]

I went with the corsair and the 5450... thanks for all the input guys... I paid 75 now, but once my rebates are in, I will have paid <40 bucks!

 

[prototype18]

Nice.

Good Luck !