Can my computer run this video card?

darksnake23

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Hello,
I have been trying to figure out if my computer can run a Graphics card.
My computer specs are :

CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7200 @ 2.53GHz

RAM: 4.1 GB

PSU: 375 W

If you need anymore info just ask.
 

chub

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Yes it probably can but it will depend on the graphics card in question. As in what are the power requirements of the card you are looking at. The CPU could end up bottlenecking the GPU, but of course this is dependent on what GPU you are going for.
 

chub

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No worries, anyway according to AMD a 450W or higher power supply is needed for the card to run in your system. So I'd say a 500W PSU, bung it into your system and off you go.

In terms of bottlenecking with that CPU I don't really know. I suppose you may see a little drop in performance but all in all I think that CPU would be fine with a 4850. If you were comfortable you could even overclock your CPU a little more just to get that little extra drop of performance.
 

chub

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I wouldn't place bets on it, I would definitely recommend that you do upgrade your PSU if you are going to install that card. It's better to be safe than sorry.
 
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that review is with a 130 watt Core 2 Quad QX6850 in the test system and the OP's E7200 is 65 watts. i doubt that there will be a 65 watt difference but you could realistically expect it to not go beyond 225 watts.
 
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why you getting such an old card?
i do not think it has drivers that are supported anymore. how about a 6670?
 

rambisco

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If it's for skyrim, definitely! $40 and you can play on better than console settings. At 1440x900, my friend has a 4650 and plays on high with 2xAA. He wouldnt let me install fraps to see exactly how many fps he was getting, but it looked smooth enough. Unless you have a 1080p monitor this upgrade will definitely be worth it. And that processor is actually pretty decent so don't underrate it. Get it and have fun!