Graphics card

[Rodolfo]

So I got a new computer 6 months ago. Doesn't have dvi with the intergrated card. I was hoping you guys could recommend and decent one. $40-$60 range. Thanks!

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Do you have a PCI-e slot?

 

[Rodolfo]

pretty sure I have PCI...how do i know if it's pci-e?

 

[Colonel Ronan]

 

[Colonel Ronan]

If the small divider is at the front it's PCIe.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

If the small divider is at the front it's PCIe.

I always thought that was called the taint.

 

[Rodolfo]

Looks like i have all of those

 

[Rodolfo]

power supply is 250w btw

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Can you give me your full specs, and what is your price range?

(Start>run>dxdiag)

 

[Colonel Ronan]

This is my current set-up and I'd recommend it to anyone... I can run every game on high to ultra settings (Fallout, Crysis, Battlefield, CoD, CS:S, TF2, you name it). If you are shopping for a new CPU look no further than the AMD 955 or 965.

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System Information
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Operating System: Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: GA-MA790XT-UD4P
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 955 Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM

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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9460)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9460&SUBSYS_22821787&REV_00
Display Memory: 2425 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1017 MB
Shared Memory: 1407 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (59Hz)

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Logitech G5 Gaming Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC049
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Saitek Eclipse II Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x06A3, 0x8021
FF Driver: n/a

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 24.6 GB
Total Space: 49.9 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: SATA WDC WD6401AALS-0 SCSI Disk Device

Drive: D:
Free Space: 359.7 GB
Total Space: 560.5 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: SATA WDC WD6401AALS-0 SCSI Disk Device

 

[Denny Crane]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/616149-REG/EVGA_512_P3_N940_LR_nVIDIA_GeForce_9400_GT.html

 

[Colonel Ronan]

By the way, the GPU is the ATI HD 4890.

 

[Rodolfo]

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/1/2010, 19:27:17
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100226-1909)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq-Presario
System Model: NY541AA-ABA CQ5210Y
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 215 Processor (2 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: 3072MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 2942MB RAM
Page File: 1627MB used, 4255MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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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_2A6C103C&REV_A2
Display Memory: 1336 MB
Dedicated Memory: 121 MB
Shared Memory: 1215 MB

 

[Colonel Ronan]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/616149-REG/EVGA_512_P3_N940_LR_nVIDIA_GeForce_9400_GT.html

That is a pretty low-end card.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Without knowing your price-range go for this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...4150438&cm_re=4890-_-14-150-438-_-Product

And I'll throw in this CPU for good measure (it fits your AM3 socket):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674&cm_re=955-_-19-103-674-_-Product

 

[Denny Crane]

So I got a new computer 6 months ago. Doesn't have dvi with the intergrated card. I was hoping you guys could recommend and decent one. $40-$60 range. Thanks!

That is a pretty low-end card.

I think he wants the DVI connection, not a bleeding edge gaming card.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Oh shit, I just saw the price-range. Don't mind me! -whistle-

 

[Rodolfo]

yeah, not really into games. Just want a card that will work well and has DVI.

 

[Rodolfo]

Oh shit, I just saw the price-range. Don't mind me! -whistle-

haha, thanks anyways

 

[Denny Crane]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/616149-REG/EVGA_512_P3_N940_LR_nVIDIA_GeForce_9400_GT.html

Check this one out, it's probably just what you're looking for.

 

[Rodolfo]

am I good with 250W? will that 9400 be good to go?

 

[Denny Crane]

I'm I good with 250W? will that 9400 be good to go?

250W is on the low side, but that 9400 is supposed to have low power requirements. It should work.

 

[Rodolfo]

I'm looking at the reviews on amazon. looks like people are complaining about fan noise. Is that hard to avoid in this price range?

 

[Denny Crane]

Although, wikipedia says:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_9_Series#GeForce_9400_GT

Requires 300W power supply.

You can call the manufacturer (EGA or nvidia) and ask them.

You can also upgrade your power supply to something like 450W for maybe $40-$50

 

[Rodolfo]

glad I asked! thank for checking.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

 

[Colonel Ronan]

This PSU Calculator is good too:

http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Cheaper PSU @ 50 for 430W

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371023

 

[Colonel Ronan]

500W for $50 with great ratings:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817154026

 

[Denny Crane]

I bet that card works in your 250W power supply system.