I plan on adding a couple of upgrades to my pc and to upgrade from a 32-bit windows 7 home premium OS to a 64-bit windows 7 home premium OS and I was wondering whether or not my current power supply can handle them and will the Asus GeForce GTX 580 fit in my current case? If not, what would be a good power supply and case to purchase? I have a BFG GeForce 8800 GT and plan on upgrading to the Asus Geforce GTX 580 and I am adding a Lite-On 3D blu-ray burner and upgrading from Corsair XMS2 4gb of memory to Crucial Ballistix Sport 8gb of memory.

Here are my full system specifications:

PC Case: Antec 900
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 32-Bit
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz
Memory: 4x1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 SDRAM
Motherboard: XFX nForce 750i SLI
PSU: BFG 650W SLI
GPU: BFG GeForce 8800GT
Sound Card: Creative X-Fi SoundBlaster XtremeGamer
Network Card: Linksys Network Adapter Card
Disc Drive: HP LIghtscribe DVD+-RW Super-Multi Drive
Hard Drive: Western Digital 750GB SATA

Here are the websites that describe all of the features of my pc case (http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjM=), my power supply(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817702003), & the graphics card that I am looking at(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121429). I used the power supply calculators on Newegg.com(http://educations.newegg.com/tool/psucalc/index.html) and Thermaltake(http://www.thermaltake.outervision.com/power). Newegg.com suggested that I needed 691w of power and thermaltake suggested that I needed between 750w and 818w of power. I looked at a few forums about whether 650w power supplies could support a gtx 580, some said yes it could and some said no it could not, but I’m still not exactly sure whether or not my current power supply can handle everything that I plan on adding to my pc or should I just upgrade to a power supply with more watts just to be on the safe side. If I should, what would be a good brand to get? I have been looking at ones made by Antec, Corsair, Cooler Master, Kingwin, & Thermaltake.

Thanks!

I have the Antec 900 myself…I know the new graphic card will fit..but it’s going to be a tight one. Power supply-wise, I would recommend you to get a new one. 750W is the lowest you can start.

Past three systems I’ve built…two power supplies are from Corsair and last one was from Antec. they’re both great PS manufacturers. What made me switched to Corsair was stability when overclocking my system and quietness. However all the one you mention are good, keep in mind you do have to pay more on the higher end Power Supply.

Take a look at Corsair AX850 or AX1200

I was wondering if i could put a gtx 460 sc edition graphics card into this desktop

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0378290

of course after i change the power supply

Here is another question on Yahoo answers similar to yours.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110715005336AAqW1FP

The guy is basically asking if a intel H61 Express motherboard would work with the GTX 460 and everyone said it would.

One of the answers: "Yes. The motherboard will support the GTX460 as long as it has a PCI-e slot which it has. Unless you have a really low end motherboard that does not have a PCI-e slot, it won’t work, but the cheapest H61 boards have them so yeah."

And: "Yes, you can install the GTX460 on your M/B as it has a PCIe x16 slot for the Graphics Card.
The card will definitely work well on the "level" of your Motherboard."

So yeah it will work. Hope this helped.

My cousing gave.me this prepaid card but it has her name on it but, she told me to use it as credit and use the pin will I still be asked for proof of identification and will I be able to use it

if you use as credit you do not use the pin. in the usa a vendor may not require ID for a purchase

id like to get the best video card i can here are the specs

MB::ECS A880GM-M6(1.0) AM3
cup::amd phenom ii x2 555
Ram::Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) 1333
PSU::corsair 430w

Many will run, but not well. Most need 450W, plus 200W for overhead.

Can the key cards which are supplied on busses be used as ID in clubs/bars?

Not officially, but some places might accept a bus ticket as proof of age.

Probably not club doormen but most bar staff aren’t very well trained in what is valid ID so you might get served drinks in a bar.

Specs:

Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.110617-0336)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: GS354AA-ABA a6203w
BIOS: Phoenix – AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4400+ (2 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory: 3454MB RAM
Page File: 1631MB used, 5475MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03D0&SUBSYS_2A58103C&REV_A2
Display Memory: 1592 MB
Dedicated Memory: 121 MB
Shared Memory: 1471 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll
Driver Version: 8.17.0012.6099 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
BGRA Supported: Yes
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/16/2010 13:55:00, 10023528 bytes
WHQL Logo’d: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4090-11CF-5F64-540A1CC2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x03D0
SubSys ID: 0x2A58103C
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2

Power Supply: 250W power supply

NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430 video card 3DMark06 benchmark test score
Name

Description

Processor
Processor
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Processor 4400+
Processor clock
957 MHz
Physical / logical processors
1 / 2
# of cores
2
Graphics Card
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE / nForce 430
Vendor
Hewlett Packard
# of cards
1
SLI / CrossFire
Off
Memory
0 MB
Core clock
0 MHz
Memory clock
0 MHz
Driver name
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Driver version
8.17.12.6099
Driver status
FM Approved
General
Operating system
32-bit Microsoft Windows Vista (6.0.6002)
Motherboard
ASUSTek Computer INC. NARRA2
Memory
4096 MB
Module 1
2048 MB Kingston DDR2 @ 333 MHz
Module 2
2048 MB Kingston DDR2 @ 333 MHz
Detailed scores
3DMark Score
317 3DMarks
SM2.0 Score
118
HDR/SM3.0 Score
101
CPU Score
1422
GT2 – Firefly Forest
1 FPS
HDR2 – Deep Freeze
1 FPS
Fill Rate – Single-Texturing
N/A
Fill Rate – Multi-Texturing
N/A
Pixel Shader
N/A
Vertex Shader – Simple
N/A
Vertex Shader – Complex
N/A
Shader Particles (SM3.0)
N/A
Perlin Noise (SM3.0)
N/A
8 Triangles
N/A
32 Triangles
N/A
128 Triangles
N/A
512 Triangles
N/A
2048 Triangles
N/A
32768 Triangles
N/A
Settings
Default settings used
Yes
Width
1280
Height
1024
Anti-Aliasing
None
Texture Filtering
Optimal
VS Profile
3_0
PS Profile
3_0

PC health check from 3dmark.com
Your Score/Target Score for Your Hardware

Overall Score317/300

SM2 Score118/100

SM3 Score101/100

CPU Score1422/1600
In your opinion what would be the best video card I could upgrade to without upgrading my current 250W power supply?

Computer Case:
Mid-size ATX

Height: 38.7 cm (15.23 inches)
Width: 17.5 cm (6.89 inches)
Length: 41.4 cm (16.29 inches)

This is the video card (below) I favored from your Newegg.com link. Would that one be best or would you recommend another?

Brand
XFX

Model
HD-667X-ZAF3

Interface
PCI Express 2.1 x16

Chipset Manufacturer
AMD

GPU
Radeon HD 6670

Core Clock
800MHz

Stream Processors
480 Stream Processing Units

Effective Memory Clock
1000MHz (4.0Gbps)

Memory Size
1GB

Memory Interface
128-bit

Memory Type
GDDR5

DirectX
DirectX 11

OpenGL
OpenGL 4.1

HDMI
1 x HDMI

D-SUB
1 x D-SUB

DVI
1 x DVI

RAMDAC
400 MHz

Max Resolution
2560 x 1600

CrossFireX Support
No

Cooler
With Fan

Dual-Link DVI Supported
Yes

HDCP Ready
Yes

Card Dimensions
6.4" x 4.38" x 0.74"

Fea

Unless you upgrade your power supply, you are limited to a card that draws all its power from the PCI-E slot. Even then, you are pushing it with only a 250W PSU. If you have a full size case, you can chose from the cards in the 1st link below.
If you have a slimline case, you will need to look for one that is "low-profile" or "low-profile ready".
In either case, to be safe, use the power supply calculator in the 2nd link to figure your wattage.

I live in Rhode Island and was wondering if I can use my Driver’s Permit as a form of identification, for example buying tobacco or lighter fluid or anything else that requires an ID. I am 18 years old and the Permit has my age and photo and whatnot. The DMV only supplies it as a paper printout, rather than a card; which is why I am quizzical about it.

no

Will this power supply

http://www.chieftec.eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=99&Itemid=311

be enough to run this video card

http://www.sapphiretech.com/us/products/products_overview.php?gpid=224&grp=3

?

I have no other options left since my local hardware store has no other descent power supplys for sale and i’m in doubts.

Thanx

yes it should.

I currently have the old configuration with the ATI 9600 card, Id like to upgrade it to a 512 mb card. So far Im limited to the ones using AGP since its an AGP using motherboard. Can I just pick any AGP using 512 card in NewEgg or should I be more careful since the 512 cards probably have more power requirements and would need to upgrade my Power supply?

sounds like you have already answered your own question. find out what your current power supply is, then see if the new card has any power requirements above that…

The printer is a Persona C30e and it only takes in a 24V 3amp Power Supply Cord. Desperately need one today. Will travel to outsides of Houston if necessary!

You can get it at any of these places:

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4HPIC_enUS309US255&q=FARGO+E000480+Power+

http://www.idwholesaler.com/E000480.html

http://www.idsuperstore.com/fargo-c11-power-supply-with-transformer-p-2045.html

http://www.idzone.com/E000480.html?b=fargo-parts

http://www.quasarmall.com/ssproduct.asp?pf_id=10183757

http://www.juggle.com/fargo-transformer-110-220v-for-c11-c16-m11

I recently purchased a new video card a ati radeon hd 6770 and saw it needed a 400W min power supply. This was done after my previous new video card was shutting off my computer after a few minutes of gameplay.The one currently in my computer is a 600w but every time i get about 2 minutes into gameplay my computer would shut off. Just like what the other card did so i figured it couldnt be the card. After searching around and doing tests it looks like the card was not overheating and the problem is my power supply.
It is an arrow brand 600W. i looked at the 12v section on the supply like i was told and it said 1.0A underneith it, but i am not sure as to what i am looking at. My question is if i bought another power supply which one would be sufficient? Or does anyone know what else i could perhaps do to make this work because if its rated for 600W shouldnt it work?

Here is one card i found on best buy but it is also 600W so wouldnt i have the same problem?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Corsair+-+Gaming+Series+600-Watt+ATX+CPU+Power+Supply/1073679.p?id=1218217268656&skuId=1073679&st=power%20supply&cp=1&lp=2

The company that actually makes those power supplies for Corsair (SeaSonic) is known for very good quality power supplies. Personally I have owned a SeaSonic 550W in the past and it was always rock-solid.

You should be fine if you were to purchase that Corsair unit. I wouldn’t get it at Best Buy, though. Similar units to the one you linked cost $30-$40 less online. Check out NewEgg.com or TigerDirect.com instead. After a quick check, NewEgg has a more high-end Corsair Enthusiast 650W for $89.99 for example.

EDIT:
To answer your other question, your current problem is likely that your PSU can’t supply enough amperage to the video card. Cheaper power supplies skimp on this to save cost. Higher-end power supplies such as that Corsair unit do not. I had similar issues (shutdowns, random freezing) to you back in the day with my Radeon 9700 Pro. Switching to a higher-quality PSU solved them.

EDIT 2:
If you are willing to shop around online, you may also wish to consider units made by OCZ (also SeaSonic built), PC Power & Cooling, or SilverStone. All of them cost a little more than a cheapo model but the quality is top notch.

my friend is in a giant loop hole of failure. shes is applying for her SSN card because she lost hers. she knows the number. in order to apply she needs a type of identification with a picture. she does not have a drivers license or state id, she has lost her school id (she has not been in school for a few years) and the school wont supply her with another one. in order to get a state id she needs her SSN card (i think. inless she just needs the number and not the card? but she would probly need some type of picture id which she does not have…) is there any way for her to get any one thing needed so she can get the others?
@sosumi, i went to the link you have given me and this is whats needed

Proof of residency and proof of permanent legal presence in the United States.

Proof of your identity and birth date.

tell me if i am wrong on this but wondering if this is correct

proof of residency: a letter of some kind.
proof of permanent leagal presence: also some kind of letter?
proof of your identity: im guessing and "ID" or birth cirtificate
birth date: birth cirtificate.
letter i mean a letter in the mail
Michigan is the sate
1. A valid Social Security number (for example, a Social Security card)

she doesnt have a card, but she knows the number

2. U.S. citizenship (for example, a certified copy of your birth certificate with a raised seal, must be issued by a governmental unit in the U.S. or U.S. territory)

she has this.

3. Identity (for example, a current Michigan photo license or ID card.) If you do not have a license or state ID card, or if the applicant is a minor, there are other forms of ID that can be accepted as proof of identity. Please refer to the Documents Required for an Enhanced License or ID formf or complete details.

she has no license, state id or any type of identifaction with a picture id.

4. Residency (for example, a current Michigan photo license or ID card.) If you do not have a license or state ID card, or if the applicant is a minor, there are other types of documents that can be accepted as proof of residency. Please refer to the Documents Required for an Enhanced License or
4. Residency (for example, a current Michigan photo license or ID card.) If you do not have a license or state ID card, or if the applicant is a minor, there are other types of documents that can be accepted as proof of residency. Please refer to the Documents Required for an Enhanced License or ID form

she has no license, state id or any type of identifaction with a picture id.

when i applyed for my drivers license they accepted letters from banks and my college as proof of recidency, but she has nither of that, shes lucky to get anything in the mail.
She can use school transcripts as an identifier, but she will need to go to the school to request them.

"U.S. school records, such as school ID cards
with name and photo, diplomas, transcripts or
yearbooks."

the school wont give any transcripts, she droped out of HS in 10th grade. she has lost her school id (shes torn up the inter house even thinking aobut going through the walls -.-) so she also has no diploma nor a yearbook.
she will go check the school if she can rent a year book, thats a good one!

say the school doesnt do that, what else might she be able to do?
she wont be happy but she might have to do what you would do.

You don’t not need to have your ss card with you to get an ID card in my state (CA). All you need is your Birth Cert, your SSN, and cash. Have your friend get an ID first, then go get her new SS Card. No loophole…..

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DE40_032001_20459_7.pdf

did you check this one? It describes what documents you can use to establish residency and legal presence.

She can use school transcripts as an identifier, but she will need to go to the school to request them.

"U.S. school records, such as school ID cards
with name and photo, diplomas, transcripts or
yearbooks."

Did she ever show up in a yearbook? If so, she should try and ask the school if she can rent out a copy for a day. Every school that produces yearbooks will have multiple copies on hand for every year.

If the school doesn’t relent she needs to walk into the district office and demand either her records or access to a yearbook. And if I were here I would not leave till I left the building with one or another.

In Ohio, there is a proposal to demand a photo ID when voting. If someone has no photo ID and can’t afford to get one, a photo ID card will be supplied at tax payers expense but Democrats DEMAND that such a policy that can help prevent fraud at the polls Not be implemented.
Why?
Isn’t protecting the electoral process essential to defense of a lawful and justifiable governmental system?

1. There should be a Federal Photo ID required for voting purposes. Up and beyond the
DL or State Approved photo ID.

2. Reason dems and progressives are against it are literally visable. Dead people can’t
vote, neither can Illegals. These two forms of voters make up a considerable part of the
progressive electorate.

I got this card maker at a local swap meet, is a Zebra Polaroid P85iGC Series, the problem is that I been searching all over the internet for the drivers and software without luck, I call Zebra Technologies and not even they could help me find it, this printer is not that old is from 2008, but apparently this is a special order printer and there is no where to be found! if there out here anybody that may know where I can find the drivers and software for it? or what other supplies will be compatible with this printer? thank you for your help.

All sites say that your printer is very similar to the model P330i, even the ribbon, so you have nothing to lose if you try to install this printer driver (may be the same driver). http://www.zebra.com/id/zebra/na/en/index/drivers_downloads/drivers/results.html?productType=7.
For more details about this printer – http://www.fixya.com/support/t2545496-polaroid_p85igc_card_printer_use. Just try !
Good luck !

The Graphics card is the Palit Microsystem GeForce 9800 GTX +

http://www.palit.biz/main/vgapro_discontiuned.php?id=773

And the power supply is the CyberPowerPC 500W Quiet Power Supply
Will it support the card ?

The 500watt PS is the minimum required for a system with the 9800GTX in it. To make your system run smoothe I would go ahead and get a 650watt PS or larger with 80+ efficiency rating. It won’t cost that much more and you will have a good powr supply that will last for future upgrades.

A PS with 80+% efficiency = 500watt X 80% = 400 watts
80+% efficient = 650watt X 80% = 520 watts
70 < % efficiency = 500watt X 70% = 350 watts

You should always get a good power supply.

Have fun

I just want to know what kind of graphic card can handle games in great quality and smoothly. I don’t need to know anything else. Not the power supplies, GB’s, nothing. Its a PCI holder.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX++ATI+RADEON+HD+4650+1GB+DDR2+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9254585.p?id=1218069451494&skuId=9254585 <—- i checked that one out and was wondering if it could handle COMBAT ARMS at HIGHEST SETTINGS. and no lag what so ever.

Or and other suggestions. I got 150 bucks to spend on this card. Tell me what good ones are out there

Here are some better alternatives to consider:
Ati 5750

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131354R&cm_re=ATi_5750-_-14-131-354R-_-Product

Nvidia Geforce 450 GTS

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261080&cm_re=Nvidia_GTS_450-_-14-261-080-_-Product

Ati 5770

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131330&cm_re=ATi_5770-_-14-131-330-_-Product

That card you gave is good but if you have 150$ to spend these are better alternatives.

Well i had a Asus Nvidia ENGT220. I returned it cause my computer kept crashing. But i noticed it started crashing when i got my razer deathadder. So it was my razer but then i remember my 220 wasnt crashing. I have a dell inspiron with a 250w pwr supply but Dell makes really good power supplys. Do you think it could run on my computer or would it still crash. Also what would be the best low profile graphics card i could buy till i upgrade the case and get a 9500GT. So id like a decent graphics card for a 250w pwr supply, i was thinking the 8400gs but i cant find a low profile, but the gt 220 was nice please i really want a good graphics card thats like 50 or less and thats low profile and that can run CSS combat arms at like 100 FPS which the 8400 gs can. SUGGESTIONS PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD4350 512 MB PCI-Express Video Card

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Radeon-HD4350-PCI-Express-GV-R435OC-512I/dp/B001TDL39O/?tag=klnprk-20

Also check out at Ebay

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=klnprk&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dgraphics%2bcard%26_sacat%3d0%26_odkw%3dAudio-Technica%2bAT2020%26_osacat%3d0%26_trksid%3dp3286.c0.m270.l1313

As the PAN CARD is not having any address written on it,why I have to supply a photo id and a photo and a heavy charge when the address is being changed at the I Tax deparment record only.I wrote a mail to them to this effect but they don’t have even the courtsey to reply.
Chiraranjan Banerjee

Why don’t you call and ask? I doubt anyone here knows much about Indian bureaucracy.

I have this power supply:

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0257452

I might buy this graphics card:

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0294019

I was wondering if my power supply can run the card..
Im a bit confused with the 12V

You can run that card no problem. I would however recommend that you buy an ATI 4850 for roughly the same price. It’s a better card for the money.

Your powersupply has 2 12v rails each supplying 18amps, so you have 36 amps on the 12v rails, more than enough to power that card (which requires 26).

Hope this helps.

I am planning on buying a HP pavillion elite desktop (i know i can build one)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Elite+Desktop+with+AMD+Phenom%26%23153;+II+Quad-Core+Processor/9840504.p?id=1218182298296&skuId=9840504

The graphics card is really weak, everything else is really good but its not meant for gaming.
ATI Radeon HD 5450 Series.
The computer has a power supply of 300 watts.

Now ive heard that its difficult installing a power supply and video card in a pre-built pc and the case is really small so installing might be a hassle.

The question is what video card and power supply do i need to enjoy high setting gaming
and is it easy to upgrade the video card and power supply?
Link isnt working, Just search HPE-210y Hp pavillion elite desktop in Bestbuy.

It is tough to find a suitable higher end GPU/PSU combination that is compatible with a prebuilt computer’s size. You will need to go for something abit more mid-range unless you swap cases.

An HD 5770 should have no trouble fitting in a HP Pavilion case. You may even be able to squeeze an HD 5850 in there. A PSU with 40A on the 12v rail is required for an HD 5850, and 18A for the HD 5770.

Wattage ratings on the sides of the PSUs dont mean a thing. There is a lot of variation in quality between PSU manufacturers and between models in a manufacturers lineup unfortunately. When shopping for PSUs always look for the max load table, on newegg its usually one of the images. If its not skip that PSU and move on.

As a general rule of thumb a good 500-550W unit with ~40A on the 12V rail will run any single GPU card, a good 700-750W unit with ~60A on the 12V rail will run most crossfire or SLI setups. The 5770 is low power so you could safely crossfire it on a quality 650W unit.

My recommended PSUs for each single card:
5770: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008
5850: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030

As for the PSUs fitting in the case, I wouldn’t know.

I tried to run Sims 2 and its expansion packs on this computer and the graphics kept glitching so I need a new graphics card. I need one that has at least 512MB and will work for this computer:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+Inspiron+Desktop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B+i5+Processor/9697521.p?id=1218153428223&skuId=9697521

This desktop has 300W power supply.
Also I would prefer it to be quiet and under $100. Thanks!

its not the grapx card….that card is over kill for that game, try reinstalling the sims or getting anoth copy….btw that card has 1 gig of memoy

My computer is HP Pavilion a6642p Desktop PC. I am running Windows 7 RC1. I read a conversation about someone buying a graphics card and power supply (http://h30434.www3.hp.com/psg/board/message?board.id=Hardware&thread.id=2493), but I want something newer that will run all my games on high, and that I wont have to replace. I also think I need a new power supply, so if the card you’re suggesting needs more than the 550 watt one suggested in the thread, please tell me.

PC Specs: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=3825388&lc=en&cc=tr&dlc=tr&lang=tr&cc=tr

There’s no such thing as one you’ll never have to replace (in 10 years, the best computer of today will be someone’s door stop), but the nVidia GTX 275 should run any of today’s games at full (it’s 3 generations newer than the 9600 mentioned in the thread). You’ll probably want at least 4GB RAM (more if you can, and if you can run a 64 bit OS – it won’t be usable in a 32 bit OS).

The power supply can be 700 watts or more – I’d go for 1,000 watts, or even 1,200 watts, to allow for the future. (The computer uses what it needs. A 1,200 watt power supply in a 700 watt computer is just loafing and should last forever.)

Hello, i just bought a emachines computer that came with a 250W power supply: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9999111700050017&st=emachines&lp=4&type=product&cp=1&id=pcmprd111800050017

and i was wondering what good 512mb video cards can i get without upgrading the power supply. can u give me a list of cheap 512mb cards. Thank you very much.
oh the computer has a MCP61PM-GM motherboard. i haven’t changed it.

The 250 watt power supply used in an Emachines PC would generally be a Bestec ATX-250-12E, with 17A on the +12V rail. (I encourage you to open the case, and read the label right on the power supply, to find out exactly what it is.)

The lowest powered video card, which still has semi-credible performance, is a GeForce 9500GT, which draws about 35 watts. Make sure you select a GDDR3 version card, not one of the slower GDDR2 (or DDR2) versions.

Example, GIGABYTE GV-N95TD3-512I, GeForce 9500GT 512MB GDDR3, $60,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125260

If you run the 9500GT, and it’s still not 100% stable running games, then you’ll be stuck buying a better power supply anyway.

I have dis PC I was wondering which graphics card would be best with this PC and if my PC can handle the graphics card & has enough power in my power supply to use it thank you.
Oh and im using this graphics card to play crysis so yeah Thankyou

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Desktop+with+AMD+Phenom%26%23153%3B+II+X4+Quad-Core+Processor/9549438.p?id=1218122580358&skuId=9549438

This is the first graphics card

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX+-+ATI+Radeon+HD+5750+1GB+GDDR5+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9715789.p?id=1218156773765&skuId=9715789

OR THis one

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PNY+-+NVIDIA+GeForce+XLR8+GTS+250+1GB+DDR3+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9262451.p?id=1218071135693&skuId=9262451

Or this ?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PNY+-+NVIDIA+GeForce+9800+GT+1GB+GDDR3+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/8968094.p?id=1218006355798&skuId=8968094

I dunno please help me.

In my opinion the gts 250 is the best choice for your configuration, the ati 5750 is a little bit slower and the 9800 gt is an "old" card.

Hi all,

Well i have just bought a new powercolor HD 4350 graphics card to replace my sapphire radeon x1300 256mb PCI-e.
But have noticed no real change in graphic stability if so worse
I play age of pirates 2 and on my old card i had to play on everything low in catalyst and in the game, and even then it would stutter every now and then but it was playable and i put up with it until i got this new graphic card.
So just got the new card, unistalled the old catalyst and installed the new card with the drivers on the CD.
So i start up age of pirates 2 on the same low settings i was playing it with on my old card, and id say it plays worse stuttering is much more frequent..? i made sure everything was on low in game ( foilage, sea detail, texture quality) all on low. how could this 512 card play worse than my 256?
So i go into the new catalyst setting and turn the 3D settings all to performance. opened up age of pirates 2 and still framerate laggy. it seems to be able to handle graphics but cant keep a stable framerate

I also play league of legends even that game has a decrease in performance on very low.
and on the back of the powercolor box it has a pic of the new card playing the new tom clancys HAWKS game and the games i play are far from as graphical as that game.

My specs are:

Intel Pentium D 805 2.66Ghz,2.67Ghz
1GB RAM (1st: DDR2 667 512MB) (2nd. DDR2 533 512 MB)
500w Raidmax power supply
512MB radeon 4350

Can anyone help me its drivin me nutz lol…

Here is a link to my new graphics card and my old graphics card:

(New Card): http://www.powercolor.com/global/products_features.asp?id=145

(Old Card): http://www1.sapphiretech.com/en/products/graphics_specifications.php?gpid=124

Your system is definitely bottle necking the card a bit. 1GB more of RAM would help tremendously.

Download the newest Catalyst Drivers here (10.4)

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

That might just solve the problem without having to do any hardware changes.