I searched through past posts, but I didn't really find anyhting that helps. I want to get a new video card for my computer, for games. I have a PCI Express slot. And it needs to have a TV out. Specs: Pentium D 2.8 1 Gig of RAM I am looking to spend upwards of $200. $250 if it really makes that much of a difference. Thank you for any help.
I presume you're in USA so use this site to see what card you want, it basically comes down to how much you are prepared to pay. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...048+1069609641+4018&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=48
Thank you for the site. This is what I found. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121035 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121022 I like this one, but my powersuply is only 300W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150150#spec This: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121035 seems to be the best to me. Anyone have an opinion? And again, any help is great.
the difference between brands on the same card is next to nothing as you can clock most up to around the same speeds anyway. this guide shows you how some cards perform in some real world apps/games at different resolutions. you will need to consider that your psu might not be upto the job of powering it tho, the 7900 needs a cable conecting it directly to the psu. some have molex to pcie connectors, some dont, so thats somthing you need to consider/look into. no point spending all your cash on a card and not be able to power it, or worse for it to blow the arse out of your psu.
As said you need to address the PSU problem really, as 300W id pushing it somewhat on a system these days. To help you out use this calculator, and you'll see if you can get away with it. Chances are you'll be pushing somewhere between 250-300W depending on what you have fitted and what you overclock etc... It then depends on how good your PSU is, it isn't just power rating, but the capacity on the output rails. http://www.extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine Looking at the cards you listed I would go for the GT over the GS.
I would look carefully at a PSU update. Also, be careful with the specs posted at newegg. I have seen reviews on several video cards where the buyer criticised that posted info. They got a card and the requirements on the box did not match posted; required PSU higher than listed on Newegg. At least Newegg is good about returning items. Just this month I had to return a RAM chip and 2 different video cards. Nothing would install and actually work. Twilight Zone material. The downside is you get to postage both ways. They only refund the purchase price. Bummer.
Stupid question. Most power supplies I see have the fan on the top. Mine has the fan on the side with the power cord. If I buy a new power supply, I would need to find one with the fan in the same place as my current oue, right? I don't think it would get air flow with the fan on the top.
Guess it would all depend upon how it fits and mounts into your case. As long as it can suck air for cooling from an inlet somehow . . .
Ok. I think I decided on this card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102068 Any opinions? But I can't seem to find any info of how big a power supply it needs. I looked on google, but I can't find it.
It'll be a good card which should easily handle almost anything you throw at it. I;ve found two articles they both say a minimum of 350W required to run this card. http://xtreview.com/review158.htm
Ok. Thank you! I am going to get this card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102068 And this power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182003 But even though this card does not need a direct link to the power supply, should I buy a psu with one anyway? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182016 I'm thinking no, but better to ask first. I'm not planning on getting a new video card for this computer after this, but there is the chance of me using this power supply in a different computer in the future.
i think you just answered your own question. the 1650xt and the 7600gt are the best graphics cards that dont need a pcie power connection, so if you plan to use this psu again with a future build will it need the 6pin pcie connection? my guess is yes, it might even need 2 (the 8800s do) but that will depend on what you intend your next build to be. i got my psu with next years upgrades in mind and it is a 600w one with modular cables,twice as many sata and molex lines than i need, 4 and 8 pin 5v conections and 2 6pin pcie connections. i know its overkkill for my sempron3400 and 7600gt but when i go dual core and upgrade to a newwer gcard it might only just be enough. something to think about. nice card btw
Here is what I ordered: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130017 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817162014 Thank you.
I need help. The Card and psu came in today. I installed the psu, and the psu turned on when I turned the computer on, but that was it. The power light on the monitor just flashed on and off. Seems like the drives would not turn on. I was afraid it fried my CPU or something, but I put the old psu back in, and here I am.
