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Upgrading Computer
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Erzengel
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30. December 2009 @ 13:56 |
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Okay, I currently own a HP a6203w. I have already upgraded the RAM and now have 4 Gigs of ram. I now have about 140 bucks left over from christmas and was wanting to upgrade the PSU and Video Card.
It isn't installed yet, but also for christmas I got an AMD 64 x2 5600+ 2.9ghz processor to replace the AMD 64 x2 4400+ 2.2Ghz that came in it.
I am now working on replacing the CRAPPY integrated Nvidia 6150se nforced GPU.
I have been told that the ATI 4350 and ATI 4650 are both good cards, small, and would work well for me. PSU I have no idea on that of where to go or what to look for, brand wise or what wiring, connectors I would need.
If it helps, I am currently playing or hoping to be playing, Dragon Age Origins, Need For Speed Undercover, Sims 3, Runes of Magic, and Prototype. I don't care if I can't max these out. I just want low to mid settings at smooth frames.
Thanks.
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30. December 2009 @ 16:20 |
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GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
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Erzengel
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30. December 2009 @ 16:58 |
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Yeah but two problems, one will it fit in my computer? I don't know if it will or if it wont.
http://www.geeks.com/largePic_All.asp?In...354AAR-soft.jpg
That is a picture of my tower and that black slot is the PCI express. I was told by other people amongst here, best buy, and yahoo answers to look for a small or low profile card.
Also, I am open to either nvidia or ATI, how does the 9800gt compare with the 4670? Thanks again.
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30. December 2009 @ 17:08 |
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After looking at the picture of your computer I think that it will be able to fit. But to be sure you should open up the computer and check how much room you have behind the pcu e slot. If you have a ruler and measure. The 9800gt is around 10in. You don't need a low profile card. Your case can fit regular width cards. The 9800gt is definitely faster than the 4650. But it does cost a little more.
GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
Steam name = "krj15489" alias = Jordan-k
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Erzengel
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30. December 2009 @ 17:15 |
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Yeah, I was asking how it compared with the 4670 though. I found a few of those on newegg that were around the same price as the 9800gt. I am not one to favor any certain brand, just best performance for the dollar. Although I have read up more and heard more on the ATI cards than I have the nvidia, so I am in the dark on nvidia cards.
But I will keep looking with that in mind. The 9800gt and other cards about that size within that price.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 30. December 2009 @ 17:16
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30. December 2009 @ 17:28 |
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GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
Steam name = "krj15489" alias = Jordan-k
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 30. December 2009 @ 17:30
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Erzengel
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30. December 2009 @ 17:35 |
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Ahh, kk. Thanks lol. I am new to all of this, and I read at the end of all that he said the 3870 and the 8800gt had more staying power for the gaming world so that is a plus for the 9800gt.
And that PSU should be enough right? the one you listed earlier, I think 400w.
Thanks for the help, is there anything I should know or read before installing? It will be my first video card install ever, so yeah. It should be one helluva upgrade to the integrated 6150se nforce I have now.
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Erzengel
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30. December 2009 @ 17:51 |
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Also, I read some reviews that it runs hot. I have no idea about this like I said above, how do I find out how hot its running, fan speeds, etc? Also I have only one fan in my comp now, would you recommend putting in more fans?
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30. December 2009 @ 18:00 |
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The power supply I listed will work fine with the 9800gt. If you can get another fan for your computer that would be good. The 88/9800gt do run a little hot but the stock coolers will keep it within safe operating temperatures. This program will show you the temperature and voltages of everything in your computer
http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php
GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
Steam name = "krj15489" alias = Jordan-k
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Erzengel
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30. December 2009 @ 18:12 |
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Ok, again much thanks man. *squeals excitedly* FINALLY..after a year of gaming at crappy fps and not being able to touch new games. I have done it. lol.
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Erzengel
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30. December 2009 @ 19:53 |
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Okay, I have had a few people from yahoo answers and replying to me on youtube, saying I should get a bigger case for this card....WTF lol. They said it will fit but it will be a huge pain. But then again wont buying a new case and moving EVERYTHING from my case to the new one, wont that be a pain as well?
Just wondering if a new case is a must.
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30. December 2009 @ 19:57 |
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Don't listen to the people on yahoo. Just get yourself a ruler, open your case and measure how much room you have at the pci e slot. When I looked at the picture I saw that there was nothing that would stop you from using a long card. you would have to route the cables a little but that is not difficult.
GAMING COMPUTER - Intel q9550 @ 3.4ghz | EVGA GTX 260 core 216 | Gigabyte ds3l | 6gb Gskill DDR2 800 ram | Silverstone 700 watt psu | WD 640gb hdd | Seagate 300gb hdd | LG dvd burner | Samsung dvd burner | Antec p182 case | logitech 2.1 speakers | logitech g11 keyboard | Samsung 25.5in 1900x1200 monitor | 19in 1440x900 secondary monitor | Windows 7 64bit | SERVER - Gigabyte 785g motherboard | AMD Phenom 9650 | 6gb ram | three 1.5tb hdd | Seagate 1tb hdd | WD 750gb hdd | two 300gb hdd | Maxtor 200gb hdd | Ark rackmount case | CentOS 5.5
Steam name = "krj15489" alias = Jordan-k
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Erzengel
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30. December 2009 @ 20:15 |
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Lol, yeah, I don't listen to many people, I get second, third and fourth opinions.
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30. December 2009 @ 21:31 |
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Originally posted by Erzengel:
Lol, yeah, I don't listen to many people, I get second, third and fourth opinions.
If you would like a second opinion, I agree with @krj15489. Good advice.
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Erzengel
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30. December 2009 @ 21:54 |
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lol, no no no, I was saying I wasn't listening to the yahoo people and getting advice here. I trust this forum WAY more than yahoo answers.
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