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| Thread ID: 101240 | 2009-07-06 09:06:00 | I need some advice | sk69ersnz (13476) | Press F1 |
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| 789435 | 2009-07-06 09:06:00 | Hey guys,i need some help on choosing a graphics card.I have been looking through mags and online but am very confused as there are so many. Budget is around $250 now,I mainly use my pc for gaming and music.I live in Dunedin,should I just take it to the shop and let them sort it? if so Where's a good place to go? AMD Athlon64 processor 3500+ 2.20 Ghz,1.00GB of RAM Nvidia geforce 7600gs ms-7260 Windows xp home sp3 Viewsonic 19" monitor |
sk69ersnz (13476) | ||
| 789436 | 2009-07-06 09:10:00 | Whats the brand and wattage of your PSU? | stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 789437 | 2009-07-06 09:16:00 | um good question,how do i find out. | sk69ersnz (13476) | ||
| 789438 | 2009-07-06 09:17:00 | Open the case | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 789439 | 2009-07-06 09:28:00 | Thanks.PSU is Highpower,model:ATX-350-102 DF max load 350w.Does that sound correct? |
sk69ersnz (13476) | ||
| 789440 | 2009-07-06 09:38:00 | I've got slightly similar specs to your computer . First thing I'd do is invest in a better power supply with a higher wattage to handle the graphics card . You don't specify what games you play . |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 789441 | 2009-07-06 09:44:00 | I might need to save up some more money I think.I was hoping I'd get away with just another card. | sk69ersnz (13476) | ||
| 789442 | 2009-07-06 09:55:00 | 350w is not enough, and that generic brand will let you down eventually... Invest in a 500w at least, look for an Antec or Corsair. Another 1gb stick of RAM would help too, cheap as chips these days. Also-for your budget, I recommedn the 4850: www.playtech.co.nz Excellent value:) Blam |
Blam (54) | ||
| 789443 | 2009-07-06 10:04:00 | At this stage I will buy a better PSU and some more RAM and then I will look at a graphics card.Thanks for your help guys. | sk69ersnz (13476) | ||
| 789444 | 2009-07-06 10:29:00 | 350w is not enough, and that generic brand will let you down eventually... Invest in a 500w at least, look for an Antec or Corsair. Agreed, however my PSU of choice is different. Heres (www.playtech.co.nz) the current PSU I'm using, Its a silverstone. |
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