Graphics Card & PSU

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  1. Prince Zainx

    Prince Zainx The Dark Prince

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    Hey Guys
    Since I just graduated and got some money from my parents ...

    I decided to upgrade my brother's computer

    I have 100bucks for a Graphics Card and 50 or so for a PSU Unit...

    So I was wondering which would be the best graphics card that I can install on my brother's computer ...

    It is a Dell Dimension 8200
    1.8Ghz
    512 RAM
    80GB at 7200 RPM
    and has only a CD Writer/Reader
    240Watt PSU

    So which is the best Graphics Card that will play the new games that just came out like Carbon and etc etc and the ones that will be coming out in a year or so....
    With a good PSU

    also I was looking forward to installing a DVD Drive into that computer
    and it would be helpful if you can tell me what DVD Drive to get to install in that computer...
    Thanks :P

    -Zain
     
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    VenomousDuck Well-Known Member

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    Does it have PCI Epress? I would believe it would just have AGP. WEll one thing you might have to consider is updating that small power supply. I would at least recommend a 400 Watt for the newer cards.
     
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    It has a PCI Slot

    Gac Thanks BUDDDYYYY ONCE AGAIN! :D
    Will keep that in mind

    any graphic card ?
     
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    I have heard that 7900 series are good ...
     
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    Prince Zainx The Dark Prince

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    know how much they are?
     
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    xlink GR's Tech Enthusiast

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    the 7900GS is fairly good, costs as little as $110 if you can get a good deal.
    the x1900s/x1950s are a bit better though. not a ton though.

    as for what's really good, I heard(and verified) that the 8800s are really good. Basically the best cards out there.
     
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    Prince Zainx The Dark Prince

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    Xelink I get the PCI Card that You have showed me

    Read the specifications and it needs atleast 420W PSU

    ...
    Do i still need to upgrade to one or no?

    cuz i only got 240 atm...

    :)
     
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    yeah you need to upgrade to atleast a 420 or higher.. I would go for higher
     
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    Prince Zainx The Dark Prince

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    i got a deal for 470 about 70bucks....
     
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    Prince Zainx The Dark Prince

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    That is hella cheap...
    Right

    I will wait till Xelink or others look at it !

    Zain
    THANKS!
     
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    Prince Zainx The Dark Prince

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    Hm...this will fit Dell Dimension 8200 right?

    Sorry for asking as I have never done this before....Only got Premade systems before :rofl:
     
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    xlink GR's Tech Enthusiast

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    that card can't use that much more power and their ratings are BS

    I'm running an 8800GTS(which uses around 5 times the power of an x1500) seamlessly on a "400W" PSU.
    every other part in my system is overclocked as well.

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    would likely be less stable than his current PSU.

    my recommendation given a low budget
    http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=24
    http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-E5140GH

    or if you want to spend a little more
    http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.ph...=23(silverstone uses the same unit, they contracted it form enhance)
    http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-E5150GH
     

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