Help getting new graphics card.

[nfg22]

Hello,

I have a
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5722406
and I am looking for a new graphics card as I cannot run good games on this computer. Could anyone help me find a website that would show me graphics cards that are compatible with my computer?

Also,
Any reccomendations on what to get? I play Starcraft 2 and Heroes of Newerth.

Thanks for any help.

 

[nfg22]

Please help. I just dont know how to tell what Graphics cards would be compatible with my computer. I am looking to spend 150$.

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Been looking a bit but can't find anything about your psu or if the mobo has an pcie slot. ( i think so tho )
So what psu do you have and at what resoltion you wanne use the gpu ? Where do you buy from, England, USA, etc. ?

 

[technoviceguy]

your best move is for an AMD Radeon card that a 99% chance will be compatible with your system (newegg has a really nice return policy if it does not work)

i can reccomend this for $100

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161387 and a free DiRT 3 coupon

that should do well for you with your system or if you want to go hardcore or future-proof I would take this for a little more

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161384 and a free DiRT 3 coupon $135 after rebate

if you need any help with installation or advice on anything you are open to ask..


you will however need to get a molex 4-pin to a 6-pin pci-e power adatpor (included with the two models above)

 

[technoviceguy]

Been looking a bit but can't find anything about your psu or if the mobo has an pcie slot. ( i think so tho )
So what psu do you have and at what resoltion you wanne use the gpu ? Where do you buy from, England, USA, etc. ?

emachines might be using a proprietary psu... who knows

 

[nfg22]

If I took a picture of the inside would that help?

Ive installed RAM and Harddrives before but nothing else. I think I could figure it out. Ill look at that new egee stuff since they take returns. Thanks, I use tiger direct usually. Is newegg better?

 

[technoviceguy]

yes it would, open the side panel and take a picture of the case/mobo

thanks

 

[nfg22]

Will do later today. Thanks for the help.

 

[nfg22]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/68326489@N04/6216212672/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/68326489@N04/6216212206/

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

Ok, there is a pcie slot.
Only i can't see the psu, so we still need to know how powerfull it is.

 

[nfg22]

How do I find that? What does it look like?

 

[nfg22]

Ill take more pictures later and see if maybe it will help.

 

[nfg22]

I found this in another thread on my computer. So I believe this is my PSU.

"Earthwatts 80+ 550w"

Does that sound correct?

 

[GreenDutchAlien]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150561
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130652
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150512
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127518
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500206

Still not sure about the pci-e type. I think it's 2.0 but if it's a 1.0 the amd radeons could give problems. They might work, but they also may not.

Also ; check your psu to be safe, it should state somewhere the total watts. Got this from a review from your link. I think it's nonsense but you never know ;
"Decent case with access to multiple card reader, usb port and audio port on the front. What could be better: A vibration can sometime be heard on mine. It's probably the
HD causing the case to shake a little. I've read that the power supply is only 150W. It's ok if you don't upgrade."

If your psu is the Antec Earthwatts 550 you're fine.

 

[nfg22]

With these will I still be need to get a molex 4 pin connecter to 6 pin?

Does that come with most cards?

 

[nfg22]

I looked and the power supply says 300w. What does this limit me to?

Should I upgrade? Any reccomendations?

 

[technoviceguy]

I found this in another thread on my computer. So I believe this is my PSU.

"Earthwatts 80+ 550w"

Does that sound correct?

not to be mean but most likely it is not rather an aftermarket install

 

[technoviceguy]

YES, you will NEED to upgrade your psu

i would like to help but do you prefer a "green" psu or a regular psu

green meaning 80% or better effeciency

 

[nfg22]

Cheap and good is all I care. I'm not a green person.

 

[technoviceguy]

ok .... i'll look right now

 

[technoviceguy]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159023

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171046

a tad bit expensive

better reviews than most of the cheaper ones

really important to get a good psu with a graphics card

 

[nfg22]

That's cheap. Don't I need a 500w? How hard are these to install? I'm pretty smart.

 

[technoviceguy]

these should be fine with your goals in mind

installation however, can be a bit tricky

 

[technoviceguy]

take a few more pics and i could guide you through an install of the video card and the psu

 

[nfg22]

Thanks. I'll order today. I usually use tiger direct . Is newegg better?