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jojalis

jojalis

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First let me say I have done an extensive search on this topic but all the results I've found are far more technical than I can understand. Iam a complete noob on this hardware stuff but I am trying to help my son be able to play games such as minecraft and guild wars. Below is my current system (not sure if this is the relevant info needed). Can I upgrade my video card and if so how? I opened the case and I am uncertain about how to get the card out. Is it all one piece? Sorry when I hear the word 'card' I think something shaped like a card without the ports and stuff... Also my searches indicated that the power supply is important, I have no idea how to find out what mine is or again, how to upgrade that either.
If anyone can help out this total non-techie I would be very grateful! My son is bugging me for a whole new gaming PC, I hope I dont have to


System Information
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Time of this report: 9/14/2012, 10:29:49
Machine name: FAMILY-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120503-2030)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: DELL Inc.
System Model: Studio XPS 435T/9000
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
Memory: 3072MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3062MB RAM
Page File: 1861MB used, 4262MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
Card name: ATI Radeon HD 5450
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x68F9)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_68F9&SUBSYS_010E1028&REV_00
Display Memory: 2291 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1015 MB
Shared Memory: 1275 MB
Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Dell ST2010
Monitor Model: DELL ST2010
Monitor Id: DELF018
Native Mode: 1600 x 900(p) (59.978Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: atiumd64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atiumdag,atidxx32,atidxx32,atiumdva,atiumd6a.cap,atitmm64.dll
Driver File Version: 8.14.0010.0716 (English)
Driver Version: 8.682.1.0
DDI Version: 11
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/10/2009 17:48:00, 4684288 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-2BB9-11CF-5471-0421A1C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x68F9
SubSys ID: 0x010E1028
Revision ID: 0x0000
Driver Strong Name: oem29.inf:ATI.Mfg.NTamd64.6.0:ati2mtag_Evergreen:8.682.1.0😛ci\ven_1002&dev_68f9&subsys_010e1028
Rank Of Driver: 00E60001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C
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DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
 
Solution
andrewcarr
If you buy the parts yourself you can get a 7770 and a PSU for around $200 and a upgrade to a 7850 for about $250. Add in another $50 (at least) if you want a shop to install the parts for you.
PSU for both- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026
7770- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102968
7850- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004

Just noticed this from your sig robjordy "The answer is 42 !" chuckling as my chemistry professor used that as part of his speech after students forgot to show units on some answers.
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It's good enough to buy some time then! Thank you deemo13 for the pic instructions. Hopefully I can do it ok. If not I'll be back. I really appreciate everyone's time. I should have came here first
 
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Quick question, if I did want to get one with the PCI-E can I upgrade my power supply?
 
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In other words you could get both of these and have a 7770 only a bit over budget.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161402

Even though these upgrades could support up to this GPU (graphics processing unit aka graphics card).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004

But that's out of budget and if you limited yourself to $150 you might as well save the money and go with one of the 7750 I previously listed.

So yes you could upgrade the PSU like the one I listed but you don't have to.
 
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true, on the other hand ; i think dear son will not be completely satisfied with it, keeps driving mum nuts and she ends up buying a new psu and gpu and still has the 7750.

Anyway, upgrading the psu is maybe something you can do yourself, as i see how you are willing to pull on all sorts of cables and devices but maybe better to let it be done by a shop, your looking at maybe 70-100 dollar. ( plus a new video card = 270 ) If you do it yourself ( and it ain't that difficult ) you pay round 50 for a new psu. ( plus new video = 200 )
 
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Hee hee hee... So maybe should upgrade the psu. (I sound like I know what I am talking about now). If I'm gonna spend upwards of $100 for new card, might as well go for it and prepare for the future.. Thank you for telling me the system I have is pretty decent, I always thought it was and have been trying to convince him of the same.. He knows alot more than me at 13.. RIGHT?? lol
 
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If you buy the parts yourself you can get a 7770 and a PSU for around $200 and a upgrade to a 7850 for about $250. Add in another $50 (at least) if you want a shop to install the parts for you.
PSU for both- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026
7770- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102968
7850- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202004

Just noticed this from your sig robjordy "The answer is 42 !" chuckling as my chemistry professor used that as part of his speech after students forgot to show units on some answers.
 
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Luv it! 😍
 
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Since you gave me the links, I'll be lazy and go with your suggestion. Dont suppose you work for newegg??
 
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