Need a new graphics card

[IceColdBaby]

So i want a new graphics card and i play a lot of games and idk which will fit and be the fastest for my computer on a $150 budget. I have a dell xps210 and i don't know what my power supply either.

 

[Helltech]

Can you look at the sticker on the power supply?

 

[IceColdBaby]

It says 275w max output.

 

[Helltech]

Yikes. What games do you play, and what settings do you want?

 

[IceColdBaby]

How much do power supplies run for thats a decent one? Umm im trying to get it to play diablo 3 without it running slow or anything. Best possible settings.

 

[quilciri]

That's rough. What is the rating on your +12v rail - It's also on the sticker; will look something like +12v @ XXa.

Your +12v rail isn't likely to be able to support any card that requires a 6 pin connection (you'd probably need an adapter for one anyway). The PSU *may* support an HD 7750. That's the fastest card that's powered through the pci-e bus (~$110).

 

[quilciri]

You might be SOL on a new power supply. The XPS series use an unusual small form PSU.

 

[IceColdBaby]

How much is an adapter for an hd7750? It says +5v /18a. I think thats the one lol

 

[quilciri]

Ouch. If this is your machine

http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/desktops/xpsdt_210/pd.aspx?refid=xpsdt_210&s=gen

you're going to need a low profile card as well.

 

[IceColdBaby]

SOL?

 

[IceColdBaby]

Yeah thats my computer. A low profile card? What's that?

 

[quilciri]

s**t out of luck.

A low profile card is one small enough to fit into that case. It won't fit a normal size card.

The strongest low profile card out right now is the HD 6670.

 

[IceColdBaby]

So even if i get an adapter i still can't use a good graphics card?

 

[quilciri]

Correct. Your power supply isn't strong enough to support one.

 

[IceColdBaby]

Oh ok gotcha. The HD 6670 is a decent one and will be able to play diablo 3 without it being slow?

 

[quilciri]

What resolution will you be running diablo 3 at?

 

[IceColdBaby]

1280x800

 

[quilciri]

The 6670 will give you smooth framerates in D3 on pretty high settings at that resolution.

 

[IceColdBaby]

Ok thanks. Well what kind shold i get for hd 6670. Theres different types. Idk which one is best.

 

[quilciri]

Doesn't really matter, most manufacturers are fairly reputable. Off the top of my head, Asus and XFX are a couple of the more reputable companies in the video card market. Gigabyte, sapphie, HIS, and MSI are all decent, too.

 

[IceColdBaby]

Ok thanks