Best Video Card for older Desktop

[Mumford21]

Hi everyone I am new to the forum. I just picked up a Gateway GT5668E Desktop computer on craigslist for a couple hundred bucks as a rebuild, all I want right this moment is a cheap card to at least get me up and running in the gaming department. Over time I will buy and replace parts and eventually get a hardcore gaming video card.

Here is a link to the specs: http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/gateway-gt5656-athlon-64/4507-3118_7-32865771.html (The model #is different but the specs are the same??) Could not find anything on the 5688E.

Anyway the NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE that comes with the system is complete trash. I eventually want to upgrade the PSU, and Processor. However I do not have the cash at this time I have about 80 bucks to spend on a card. To at least play DOTA, LOL, WOW, and the new Sim city game, and some FPS at least to medium settings. Anyone know what the best card is to achieve this with this system>??

 

[maxalge]

Hi everyone I am new to the forum. I just picked up a Gateway GT5668E Desktop computer on craigslist for a couple hundred bucks as a rebuild, all I want right this moment is a cheap card to at least get me up and running in the gaming department. Over time I will buy and replace parts and eventually get a hardcore gaming video card.

Here is a link to the specs: http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/gateway-gt5656-athlon-64/4507-3118_7-32865771.html (The model #is different but the specs are the same??) Could not find anything on the 5688E.

Anyway the NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE that comes with the system is complete trash. I eventually want to upgrade the PSU, and Processor. However I do not have the cash at this time I have about 80 bucks to spend on a card. To at least play DOTA, LOL, WOW, and the new Sim city game, and some FPS at least to medium settings. Anyone know what the best card is to achieve this with this system>??

300w power supply... Doesn't say if it has a PCIE slot...

Download this, run it.

http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html



Post all your mainboard information, its on the "mainboard" flap on that program make sure to write down what it says under graphics interface version.


Then we can go from there.

 

[Mumford21]

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[maxalge]

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You are looking at a Radeon HD 6670, you are currently limited by the power supply, and that is the best you can run with what you currently have.

 

[Mumford21]

Thanks Maxalage!

What can this card do for a game like Black ops? MED settings?? with my 3.0ghz and 3 GB ram? and this card installed?

 

[k1114]

The 7750 is better and uses less power although it is $90. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/call-of-duty-black-ops-ii-performance-benchmark,3357-5.html It'll play black ops on med. Here's some more benchmarks. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7770-7750-benchmark,3135.html

 

[Wisecracker]

You need to snag at least an HD7770 GHz Save up!

This MSI HD 6670 1GB would work, otherwise, if you're chicken :lol:

As old as that system is ... you need to replace the power supply ASAP. Download and run the OCCT CPU test -- enable graphs in the options menu. See if you can lock her up

The good news is, with WinV you can run an SSD! The Athlon X2 6000+ comes in 2 flavors: 125w or 89w. I can see advantages either way. The 89w Brisbanes are nifty, but if its a 125w, that may open a world of possibilities, up to 95w AM3 CPUs

I luvvvv my rehabilitation projects. I'll spend 2x the cash ... just cause, ya know?

Do you have an OEM copy of Vista laying around ?

 

[maxalge]

The 7750 is better and uses less power although it is $90. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/call-of-duty-black-ops-ii-performance-benchmark,3357-5.html It'll play black ops on med. Here's some more benchmarks. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7770-7750-benchmark,3135.html

7750 needs at least a 400w if i am not mistaken.

 

[maxalge]

Thanks Maxalage!

What can this card do for a game like Black ops? MED settings?? with my 3.0ghz and 3 GB ram? and this card installed?

What is the resolution of your monitor?

 

[k1114]

The 6670 is 66w, the 7750 is 55w.

 

[Mumford21]

monitor Its a 1440 - 900 native res.... If I get a 7750 is that going to lock the system up? there are 3 fans on the tower back and two on side.

 

[k1114]

I wouldn't suggest a card that wouldn't work. I'm not sure why you mentioned locking up or fans. Psu is fine for it and if you are worried about fan clearance, don't be.

 

[Mumford21]

Ok great thanks K1114, looks like im going to save for the 7750!

 

[Mumford21]

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