Need help finding an excellent GPU for the right price

[teencessnapilot]

Here's a link to the specs: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130331165755AA0VPIG

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Hello,

I am an avid 15 yr oldteen student-pilot who flies a Cessna 150. I also am obsessed with Flight Simulator X. I am saving up my money for flying after I get back from my Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program in Germany for 11 months. I was wondering what would be the best Graphics Card to buy to make my gaming for FSX superb (Performance and Visual Maxed out). I want it to look as realistic as possible. I own an online PC repair business (that I started) and am very knowledgeable about PC's so I will understand the Computer Language. I was told all I need is a Graphics Card so I looked into the AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 2.70GHz AM3 Processor and it looks good. Anything better? MY BUDGET IS $130-$170 FOR THE GRAPHICS CARD, BUT I REALLY DON'T WANT TO SPEND MORE THAN $140 UNLESS IT'S SO GOOD THAT IT WILL BE AMAZING Here are my PC specs:


Graphics _______________________________________…
Display adapter type NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Total available graphics memory 1919 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 256 MB
Dedicated system memory 0 MB
Shared system memory 1663 MB
Display adapter driver version 9.18.13.783
Primary monitor resolution 1680x1050
DirectX version DirectX 9.0 or better

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 (Currently Installing Windows 8 Professional
CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 215 29 °C
Regor 45nm Technology
RAM
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 535MHz (7-7-7-20)
Motherboard
eMachines EL1352 (CPU 1) 42 °C
Graphics
SyncMaster (1680x1050@60Hz)
256MB GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (Acer Incorporated [ALI])
Hard Drives
466GB Seagate ST350041 8AS SCSI Disk Device (ATA)
Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH60N SCSI CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

MotherBoard Specs:
Motherboard
Manufacturer eMachines
Model EL1352 (CPU 1)
Version P01-A1
Chipset Vendor NVIDIA
Chipset Model MCP61
Chipset Revision A3
Southbridge Vendor NVIDIA
Southbridge Model MCP61
Southbridge Revision A2
System Temperature 46 °C
BIOS
Brand American Megatrends, Inc.
Version P01-A1
Date 1/28/2010
Voltage
+5V 5.145 V
CPU CORE 2.220 V
VIN3 1.668 V
VIN4 1.356 V
+3.3V 1.514 V
VIN6 2.592 V
VIN7 1.644 V
VIN8 1.584 V
PCI Data
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width Unknown
Slot Designation PCIE
Slot Number 0
Slot PCI-E
Slot Type PCI-E
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width Unknown
Slot Designation PCIE
Slot Number 1


My computer is an eMachines EL1352-01e

Please don't give bogus answers; I will check everyone, so I don't break my PC.

Power Specs (I think this is right; please find out by googling the PC):
http://www.atxpowersupplies.com/250-watt-power-supply-DPS220UB-A.php


Additional Details
I just looked at the Nvidia GTX560 Ti and love it! But according to the specs (http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-560ti/specifications) it requires 500 W minimum. What Power Source should I get that will support my PC. Also, the PC seems like everthing is shrunk and smaller, so will the GTX fit? Again, my computer is an *****eMachines EL1352-01e*****

See the power link above! thanks

 

[rex4235]

Honestly, your system is a little sub-par for a 560Ti. You state that you want to be able to run at realistic levels, then you will need to upgrade more than just your GPU. If you were to toss a 560 in your machine, your CPU would be holding it back and you would not get the results you are looking for.

I honestly don't see $140 solving your issue. A entirely new PC would be necessary.
CPU - too slow
Ram - not terrible, but slow
PSU - No way 250w. will support anything you're looking for.

This is the problem with trying to upgrade the "Big Box Store" PCs -- they just dont have the base hardware to make it economical and are hard to incrementally upgrade. You would need to buy several big-ticket components to even make a difference at which point you have just successfully built an new computer