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6709394
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_ 		1. January 2008 @ 22:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hello! I want to get a graphic card for my PC mainly for gaming purpose. I brought my PC from Dell early in 07. Here are some specs:

Dimension E521
MoBo: Dell 0CT103 with NVIDIA GeForce 6150LE
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
RAM: 3GB

My friend suggests me to get a GeForce 8800GT when I wanted to settle with a 8600. I understand the GeForce 8800GT is one of the best cards now, but my real concern is: Can my current PC support the card? What other factors should I look at other than the ones mentioned above?
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ddp
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_ 		1. January 2008 @ 22:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
your motherboard has a pci/e 16 slot on it with a 305 watt psu in the tower.
specs link
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/sy...s.htm#wp1052310
board layout link
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/sy...v.htm#wp1058256
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6709394
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_ 		3. January 2008 @ 21:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks for the info. I didn't even know most of it until now. I viewed some of the 8800 card, but I found out all of them at least require a minimal of 400W power supply. What should I do? Is there a 8800 card out there that is compatible with my PC without upgrading the power supply?
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cee43ja1
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_ 		3. January 2008 @ 21:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
no. all latest graphics card need a higher watt psu. there's no way out of it. also, stock psu's shouldn't be used when adding a graphics card; they won't be able to handle the new power load.
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6709394
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_ 		5. January 2008 @ 12:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks for the info. If I want to just settle with a 8600, (I know this might be unwise) can my PC support the lastest 8600? I don't expect to play the latest games at max quality, just able to play it without lagging, can a 8600 card satisfy me?
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6709394
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_ 		7. January 2008 @ 18:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Can anyone answer me please?
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ddp
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_ 		7. January 2008 @ 20:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
find out what the 8600 card wants for psu power?
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sammorris
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_ 		8. January 2008 @ 07:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
As long as you don't play Crysis, an 8600 will be able to play any recent game to some degree. However, it will still probably require a PSU upgrade. I don't advise ANY change in graphics card until you've bought a decent power supply first.
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