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What GFX card can I upgrade to?
EDIT: Sorry. I posted this in the totally wrong forum.
I blame my school finals.I want my new GFX card for:
Playing recent games in decent settings with of course, no lag. (Medium, High, etc.) (Modern Warfare 2, A.V.A, SC2, etc.)
Here are my system specs:
Brand: HP
Model: p6257c
Processor: AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.60GHz
RAM: 8.00GB
System-type: 64-Bit
Graphics: Integrated nVidia 9100
Free PCI slots: 4 (3 x16) (Based on HP's website) (I forgot how many were open the last time I had opened to clean the dust.)
Bought in: November 2009
Based on what I've researched, I'll need a minimum of 300w for recommended system power for the card (I'm not sure though). Based on that, the best card I can buy is the GeForce GT 240. I hear you can upgrade your output wattage by buying a better power supply but I have no idea how to install that.
If not achievable, I'll go ahead and buy a PS3.
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That's roughly the same performance as a 9600GT, isn't it? Should be decent enough (and a LOT better than a 9100), but nothing stellar either these days. Note that I've got a 7600GT and a 9600GT and I see no need for anything better, but then again, I mostly play games on the Wii when I do. The 7600GT didn't perform too well with Empire: Total War whereas the 9600GT did. Anyhow, you didn't mention what kind of PSU you've got? I can't help but notice that for instance this 9800GT isn't too expensive either.
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My friend has the 8800 and it runs MW2 and Combat Arms pretty well with the latter on high setting. I'll ask about his MW2 settings. I have no idea what PSU I have and how to check it, I'll Google it once I get home. Thanks for the recommendation.
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It depends a bit on the specifics (GS, GTX, or Ultra) and the like, but an 8800 should definitely outperform a 9600GT (and conversely a GT240). A 9800GT is very similar to an 8800GTX, so if you're going for nVidia I'd personally get something like that rather than a GT240 (although it is cheaper of course). When my wife built her computer last year we decided to stick a Radeon HD 4850 in there, which is still the direction I'd be looking in right now.
In the end you'll pretty much get a decent card regardless of what you'll decide though, a GT240 being decent slightly under $100 and 9800GT or HD 4850 or some such decent slightly over $100.
In the end you'll pretty much get a decent card regardless of what you'll decide though, a GT240 being decent slightly under $100 and 9800GT or HD 4850 or some such decent slightly over $100.
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26. May 2010, 21:50:46 (edited)
Originally posted by Frenzie:
PSU you've got?
I've got a 300W PSU. Also, my monitor resolution is 1920 x 1080. Would that change the card I would buy? Now that you have my PSU and monitor resolution information, what card would you recommended now? Should I buy a better PSU?
EDIT: The nVidia 9600GT looks pretty good and fits with my 300W (The 59 volt version). How's that?
“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.” - Albert Einstein
Full HD eh? I think I'd go for something with a tad more juice than a 9600 GT or a GT 240 in that case, like the Radeon HD 4850 I already mentioned, or perhaps something like a GTX 250 or a 9800 GT. You might also be interested in this article.
Regarding the PSU though, most more powerful cards will require a PSU of 450 Watt or more. It's a bit of a tough call what the best price/quality improvement would be.
Edit: that said, a 9600 GT certainly isn't bad. In 1680 x 1050 the mobile version runs Empire: Total War with everything on high without any issues. If you don't want to upgrade your PSU a 9600 GT or a GT 240 is probably your best option, as you already said in the OP.
Regarding the PSU though, most more powerful cards will require a PSU of 450 Watt or more. It's a bit of a tough call what the best price/quality improvement would be.
Edit: that said, a 9600 GT certainly isn't bad. In 1680 x 1050 the mobile version runs Empire: Total War with everything on high without any issues. If you don't want to upgrade your PSU a 9600 GT or a GT 240 is probably your best option, as you already said in the OP.
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Well, looks like the 9600GT is my best option here, thanks Frenzie and mubaidr. It seems as though the 9600GT is sold out on Newegg and nVidia's website doesn't list a product buy link. When they do come in stock, I'll check the price as well as the price on a 450W+ PSU and compare that to a PS3.
It seems as though the 9600GT is sold out on Newegg and nVidia's website doesn't list a product buy link. When they do come in stock, I'll check the price as well as the price on a 450W+ PSU and compare that to a PS3. “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.” - Albert Einstein
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