GPU recommendation for Quad core Q9650 machine

[Curtis W]

I am looking for some opinions on the best fit for adding a graphics card to a computer that I got at a surplus raffle from my work.

Dell Vostro 420
Intel core 2 quad Q9650
8gb of pc2-6400 RAM
350w power supply

So far I am leaning towards the overclocked version of the gtx 750 ti. I was also considering upgrading the power supply and going for the R9 270, but I am worried about a bottleneck with that setup.

 

[hardikkchavda]

Firstly if not changing SMPS then go for GTX 750 or 750ti
else
Get a good smps and a descent cpu cooler overclock it to 3.5 ghz and get r9 270

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1897912/intel-core-quad-q9650-gigabyte-gtx-760-video-card.html

 

[royalcrown]

300 watts will power the 750 series nicely, so 350 is just icing on the cake. We bought a 750 for my kid and he runs it on an HP mt6000 office machine with a 300 watt PSU and a q9550. He can play stuff like the battlefield seies on high (campain). Even if it bottlenecks (the 270), would it matter ? You could carry it over to the next machine or sell it when you upgrade.

 

[JUICEhunter]

I'd recommend a 960 over 270 as it wouldn't need much power and better performance.

If you don't want to upgrade psu 750ti all day.

 

[Larry Dailey]

Good afternoon. I just had to replace my failing video card. I found this one and put it in today. ASUS R7240-2GD3-L Radeon R7 240 2GB 128-Bit DDR3 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Low Profile Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121799
So far so good.
Hope this helps.
LD

I am looking for some opinions on the best fit for adding a graphics card to a computer that I got at a surplus raffle from my work.

Dell Vostro 420
Intel core 2 quad Q9650
8gb of pc2-6400 RAM
350w power supply

So far I am leaning towards the overclocked version of the gtx 750 ti. I was also considering upgrading the power supply and going for the R9 270, but I am worried about a bottleneck with that setup.