Hello, I need some advice/help. I need to replace my graphics card as it has stopped working and I'm currently running off an integrated x1200, it was a radeon x1650 pro PCIe I was using My problem is that my psu is 350 watt which I completely understand limits my options considerably, I dont know what brand it is other than it was part of a Fujitsu Siemens scaleo p desktop which I have upgraded different components on since purchasing.
The spec is fairly low but here it is;
AMD Athlon 64 dual core 6000+
giga-byte ga-ma69vm-s2 motherboard
3gb ram
1x DVD Rom
1x DVD rw
2x HDD
22" Samsung Syncmaster 2232BW monitor
I realise not all that info may be required there it is anyway.
My requirements are to mainly edit video taken from my camcorders one of which only produces HD but currently 75% of what I edit is standard def. I also play games occasionally but I'm certainly not a hard core gamer just the odd COD 2 and 4 online multiplayer to get shot to bits for a while by those that can play properly!! Highest setting graphics aren't important by the way.
I have a pretty low budget and I'm even considering something second hand if needed, I know many people will say upgrade the psu but I don't want to spend money on that just now I'd rather get the best possible card for my current set up. The x1650 pro did all I needed it to but I'm guessing there are more efficient and more powerful cards available now. One last thing, I'd prefer something that is powered by my PCIe slot/mobo as not sure what to do when it comes to connecting to power supply as many decent cards require you to do.
Many thanks in advance for taking time to help.
Steve.
The spec is fairly low but here it is;
AMD Athlon 64 dual core 6000+
giga-byte ga-ma69vm-s2 motherboard
3gb ram
1x DVD Rom
1x DVD rw
2x HDD
22" Samsung Syncmaster 2232BW monitor
I realise not all that info may be required there it is anyway.
My requirements are to mainly edit video taken from my camcorders one of which only produces HD but currently 75% of what I edit is standard def. I also play games occasionally but I'm certainly not a hard core gamer just the odd COD 2 and 4 online multiplayer to get shot to bits for a while by those that can play properly!! Highest setting graphics aren't important by the way.
I have a pretty low budget and I'm even considering something second hand if needed, I know many people will say upgrade the psu but I don't want to spend money on that just now I'd rather get the best possible card for my current set up. The x1650 pro did all I needed it to but I'm guessing there are more efficient and more powerful cards available now. One last thing, I'd prefer something that is powered by my PCIe slot/mobo as not sure what to do when it comes to connecting to power supply as many decent cards require you to do.
Many thanks in advance for taking time to help.
Steve.