(Mods, before deleting my post again can you PLEASE tell me why you keep deleting so I can correct, read the rules and don't see what I'm doing wrong, thanks)
Okay so I've been having overheating issues with my graphics card, so much that it makes my computer crash if I boot up a game. that I can't seem to do anything about myself so far so I decided to just get a new one since its from oct 2009; but I need help because I have no idea what I should get and what is really compatible.
I realize that mostly every graphics card that has been released since mine was is pretty much better than what I have now but i'm still looking for something more decent, not just a little bit better. because lets face it even a cheap entry-level card is better than my current one but i still want something that can actually support decent gaming.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: sometime this month
BUDGET RANGE: $120 max, MAYBE $150
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming (bioshock infinite, sims, guild wars 2), artwork use (so photoshop/adobe stuff), and regular home use
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: NVIDIA GeForce GT 220, GT216, - 350W max power supply
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 620
Monitor info:
resolution 1600x900 pixels
Enabled, Primary, Output devices support
Monitor BPP 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Frequency 60 Hz
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: anywhere really, as long as they are reliable
places I tend to go to around here for parts is Best Buy (not much else)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: U.S.
PARTS PREFERENCES: none. just has to be better than my current card and compatible with my computer.
OVERCLOCKING: nope
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: no
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1600x900 pixels
thanks for any help! if theres any questions about my specs or if i missed anything please let me know and i will provide info 🙂
Okay so I've been having overheating issues with my graphics card, so much that it makes my computer crash if I boot up a game. that I can't seem to do anything about myself so far so I decided to just get a new one since its from oct 2009; but I need help because I have no idea what I should get and what is really compatible.
I realize that mostly every graphics card that has been released since mine was is pretty much better than what I have now but i'm still looking for something more decent, not just a little bit better. because lets face it even a cheap entry-level card is better than my current one but i still want something that can actually support decent gaming.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: sometime this month
BUDGET RANGE: $120 max, MAYBE $150
USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: gaming (bioshock infinite, sims, guild wars 2), artwork use (so photoshop/adobe stuff), and regular home use
CURRENT GPU AND POWER SUPPLY: NVIDIA GeForce GT 220, GT216, - 350W max power supply
OTHER RELEVANT SYSTEM SPECS:
CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 620
Monitor info:
resolution 1600x900 pixels
Enabled, Primary, Output devices support
Monitor BPP 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Frequency 60 Hz
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: anywhere really, as long as they are reliable
places I tend to go to around here for parts is Best Buy (not much else)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: U.S.
PARTS PREFERENCES: none. just has to be better than my current card and compatible with my computer.
OVERCLOCKING: nope
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: no
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1600x900 pixels
thanks for any help! if theres any questions about my specs or if i missed anything please let me know and i will provide info 🙂