I Need Your Help !!!

[SamikSamik]

I am planning to get 5850 ..I am not overclocking ...not using more than 1440 resulation & dont want to Crossfire ...now please tell me
1.will it work fine on my current GA P31 DS3L Motherboard ?
2.which is recomended power supply for this card ?

My system is:
Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz E2160 installed on GA P31 DS3L S3 Mobo with 4GB 800Mhz ddr2 ram & 430 powersupply ....Brand is GreenPower Model:ATX12V Ver2.0 Dual Line +12V ... Which Hardwares should be UPGARDED to 5850 work fine on my PC ?

 

[jonpaul37]

that motherboard will have no problem with the 5850 but you may need a new power supply, you want at least a good quality 500-watt power supply with a high amp value on the 12v rail. Good power supply brands are seasonic, Corsair, Antec. Also, that CPU will be able to handle the 5850 but it will not push it to its fullest potential. You will need to either overclock that CPU or get a beter one like an E8400 (that is if the E8400 will work in that motherboard) I would suggest getting a CPU support list for that motherboard.

 

[SamikSamik]

My Motherboard Supports Multi Processors ... Even Quad Core ...but i am not sure it will fully support's Q9400 OR NOT ... E8400 is good but ....Q9400 is Great !! So how do i get a CPU support list ? should i get it from a site ?? Thanks for your advice it realy helped me to solve my decision !

 

[jonpaul37]

it will be on the website under support for ... nevermind, here's the link!

http://www.gigabyte-usa.com/Support/Motherboard/CPUSupport_Model.aspx?ProductID=2615

 

[SamikSamik]

As i saw Q9400 in the list ..it means that my mobo fully support it ....or not ? if yes so will it run great on my Mobo or will have a lot of problems ? i saw in youtube that some one was playin GTA IV with GA P31 DS3L [My Mobo Kind ] wiht Q9550 .. so it seem that mobo realy can support it !! what do you think ??

 

[jonpaul37]

from what i can see, it will support basically any core 2 duo or core 2 quad, may require a BIOS upgrade though. I would update to the latest BIOS and then you should be good for the CPU of your choice.


You will definitely need a better power supply of at least 500-watts or better. My suggestion would be at least a Corsair TX650, it is a great power supply and will last you quite some time, even if you choose to crossfire another 5850.

 

[SamikSamik]

Thanks A lot my Friend .. & the Last thing that i want to say is ...How to update my bios ..& how it will help me to run Quad core fine ....? are you realy saying that i can run it fine on my mobo ?!! thats great ..Any way thanks a lot for helping me OH ... what do you think about GREEN - GP785B & GREEN - GP885B are they better than what youve suggested me !?

 

[jonpaul37]

there should be a download for the BIOS updater on the Gigabyte website.

As for the Green-series Power supplies i am not sure. Other good brands are as follows:

Corsair
Seasonic
PC Power & Cooling
Antec
Enermax

 

[SamikSamik]

there should be a download for the BIOS updater on the Gigabyte website.

As for the Green-series Power supplies i am not sure. Other good brands are as follows:

Corsair
Seasonic
PC Power & Cooling
Antec
Enermax

You Gave me the Best Answers Till now .. Thanks a lot my friend i will go for Crosair as you say !

 

[SamikSamik]

Can u suggest me a Best brands of ATI cards .. give me top 3 brands

 

[jonpaul37]

ASUS
MSI
Sapphire

ASUS & MSI allow for overclocking and support in under their warranty.
Sapphire has a great warranty and great customer service.

 

[SamikSamik]

I like ASUS but somany say it burns & breaks so soon after useing .. i am in IRAN ... & i am not sure that MSI or Asus That u use there is Same i use here ... i am not IRANIAN ... but i am livin here ... WHAT do you think about GIGABYTE ? it hs highest price in here & AS same as ASUS cards .... please tell me its good or bad & why it is .. ??

 

[jonpaul37]

Gigabyte is another good brand you will be safe with Gigabyte.

 

[SamikSamik]

Why someones telling me you mayhave a SPACE problem with GA p31 DS3L Mobo if you get 5850 ! ... my mobo is 8.5 long as the say ...& 5850 is 9.5 long ...so how can it work fine on my MOBO ? PLEASE EXPLAIN me

 

[jonpaul37]

all your motherboard needs to fit the 5850 is a PCI-Express x16 slot (which it does), so you are all set there. It is the size of your case that will matter. What case do you have?

 

[SamikSamik]

I have { Porsche } now ...& it seem to be a Big case ... if it handles my 9600 so little longer VGA wouldnt be big problem ... some said that the problem is power CABLE ... what do you need to know to help me more about this ?

 

[jonpaul37]

if you get the Corsair Power Supply i had mentioned, it will have the 6-pin PCI-Express power connectors necessary to power the 5850.

 

[SamikSamik]

yes ...it is just a report for accpeting that corsair is good for 5850 or you saying that dont have something .. or i have problem ???

 

[SamikSamik]

My Case is 17.32 Inches {44 CM } Long 7.87 {20CM} Wide from front & rear & 18.89inches {48CM }Wide from Sides ...Sides removable Covers I mean ...SO NOW WHAT ...WILL it help you to know if 5850 fits or not ???

 

[jonpaul37]

it may be better to list what case you have, perhaps a model number or brand or both

As for the power supply, you will be fine, that power supply is perfect for the 5850

 

[SamikSamik]

You Told me that GA P31 DS3L wiht 4 GB RAM DDr2 800 MHZ is fine for 5850 & i believe it ... but why shopkeepers still saying your mother board cant provide all 5850 needs .. please explain me ..its not about matching with my MOBO its about run fast & great ..

 

[jonpaul37]

you can take their word for it if you like but i have been enthusiastically building PC's for years and i know for a fact that your motherboard with a Q9550 and 4GB of DDR2 800 RAM will handle a 5850 just fine.

If there is Anyone else that reads this, please chime in...

 

[SamikSamik]

OK now i am sure about what youve said for 100% THANKS A LOT .. They Care About theire Money i think ...thats why they want me to buy much more than a 5850 .. THANKs A LOT MY Friend

 

[SamikSamik]

CPU SUPPORT LIST means that each CPU that is supported by my MOBO ...Will work GREAT !!! on my Motherboard ???

 

[jonpaul37]

Yes, bit it may require a BIOS update, there should be a download for the BIOS updater on the Gigabyte website.