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MY First time buying a graphics card help?
Well you see Im looking into buying a graphics card but I dont know where to start? Im willing to spend 50 to 70
my specs
OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
Version 6.1.7600 Build 7600
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name PERIKIN-PC
System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
System Model Dell DM061
System Type X86-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz, 2793 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. 2.3.2, 3/30/2007
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7600.16385"
User Name Perikin-PC\Perikin
Time Zone Eastern Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 1.50 GB
Total Physical Memory 1.49 GB
Available Physical Memory 774 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.98 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.82 GB
Page File Space 1.49 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
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Permalink Reply by Chris on -
There are several things to consider when adding a new GPU to your system. How many watts is your PSU (Power Supply Unit), and how many amps are on the +12volt rail(s)? This should be shown on the side of the PSU. What are your system specs? What do you plan to do with your computer?
Without much information about your current rig I would recommend the ATi Radeon 4670.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102855&...
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Permalink Reply by Justin on -
The 16X lanes of a pci-x can provide up to 200 watt, so even a car that doesn't require dedicated power may be to much.
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Permalink Reply by implying implications on -
everyone has put in good answers, but we would need to know what you plan to do with it, the xfx 4850 runs on my 400 watt corsair, but from research it seems you have a dell 305 watt, which is terrible to understate it. i would suggest before you buy any card buying a better psu. this is what i recommend.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008&...
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Permalink Reply by Joe Wilson on -
@Brian
Ah, but Dell have this terrible habit of using propriety cabling between their own brand PSUs and motherboards. Looks like the standard 20/20+4 pin, but is wired differently. I have had to deal with it before when someone has thought of upgrading their Dell, and have gone out and bought a nice shiny new PSU and graphics card, and then brought the whole thing to me in confusion. This is usually only a problem with older systems however, but it's worth bearing in mind.
As previous people have said, however, the 4670 is a sweet spot in that price range, and shouldn't draw a messload of power.
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Permalink Reply by Joe Wilson on
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I'm not saying the 6 pin cable won't work with the card. Nor will the 4670 overly stress the PSU. I'm saying that since Dell sometimes use a different wiring system on their PSUs and mobos, and as such upgrading the PSU requires either changing the mobo or getting a converter. Or buying a Dell certified PSU. All of which invariably cost money.
The system above, along with a 4670 will barely draw 120W from the wall under load.
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Permalink Reply by MaryAnn.Regalado.vasquez on -
i like nvidia graphics cards. i think they're by far the best on the market today...;D
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Permalink Reply by MaryAnn.Regalado.vasquez on
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i like nvidia graphics cards. i think they're by far the best on the market today...;D
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