Want to buy a new graphics card

[salilskp]

i have a p5kpl/amps motherboard perhaps it is ddr2 but i want to buy a new graphics card under $150 my primary choices are GTS 250,GTX 260 and GTS 450 but as per the specification of those cards they are all DDR3 or GDDR3 or GDDR5.so i consulted with some dealers about that but they told me that i have to replace a DDR3 motherboard over my DDR2,but my budget is very low i can't afford another motherboard it is possible that i can use a graphics card from above and also i want to run witcher 2 and crysis 2 in very high settings so please kindly help me in this matter......

 

[sam_fisher]

The memory in the video card (DDR3, GDDR3 or GDDR5) wouldn't conflict with the fact that you have DDR2 RAM installed. Dunno if you'll get Crysis 2 to run on very high settings with that budget though.

 

[salilskp]

that's ok coz i know that my ram is ddr 2 but i wan't to know that if my motherboard is anyhow compatible with these graphics cards then it will easy for me to buy one of those

 

[salilskp]

hey guys please help i have no time i have to buy this within 4 days

 

[sam_fisher]

They should run fine on it.

 

[eric8705]

maybe some of these may help you...

http://www.eio.com/p-22421-zotac-zt-20110-10p-geforce-gts-250-512mb-256-bit-ddr3-pci-express-20-x16-hdcp-ready-sli-support-video-card.aspx

http://www.eio.com/p-30885-evga-01g-p3-1452-tr-geforce-gts-450-fermi-superclocked-1gb-128-bit-gddr5-pci-express-20-x16-hdcp-ready-sli-support-video-card.aspx

theyre both under your budget so might be a good upgrade for you.

im sure they will run fine

 

[xerb]

The memory has nothing to do with the graphics card...you should be fine. Try aiming for the GTX460 its around $175 and you will be close to maxing out Crysis 2.

 

[salilskp]

so are u suggesting that i can run those graphics cards on my motherboard without changing my ram to DDR 3 ? coz as i know if u change a DDR 2 ram to DDR 3 then u change your motherboard also.It's very complicated process i only want to change my graphics card not my entire system.
Is gtx 460 is compatible with my motherboard ?
OMG it's very confusing to me please help

 

[djabhi003]

The memory on a graphics card is not dependent on your motherboard. all a graphics card needs is a PCI-E Slot And Some cards need external power(PCI_E 6-Pin),The Connectors for the power come with the card.
I am using 2GB DDR2 Ram, and using an ATi 6750 DDR5, No Probs At all..
Earlier i use a 9500GT DDR3, then upgraded to this.

These shop keepers are just trying to make you buy more things. don't fall for that please..

 

[FlintIronStagg]

The memory on a graphics card is not dependent on your motherboard. all a graphics card needs is a PCI-E Slot And Some cards need external power(PCI_E 6-Pin),The Connectors for the power come with the card.
I am using 2GB DDR2 Ram, and using an ATi 6750 DDR5, No Probs At all..
Earlier i use a 9500GT DDR3, then upgraded to this.

These shop keepers are just trying to make you buy more things. don't fall for that please..

yeah, whoever is telling you the mobo has to be compatible with the ram on the video card is either retarded, or trying to get you to buy it from him and get your money

 

[salilskp]

Thanks,it's really great to know that i can run any graphics cards without any problem at all could you prefer another little help,which card from following is able to run great on my pc and price is under $150
GTS 250
GTS 450
GTX 260
GTX 460
my specifications are
P5KPL-AM/PS
E5300 dual core 2.60 GHz
3 GB ram
msi nvidia 8400GS 512 MB ddr 2
500 GB hard disk
please suggest some good.......

 

[FlintIronStagg]

the 460 is the best of those cards you listed, and it is 159.99 on newegg right now after rebate its 129.99. The question is, whether or not you have a power supply that can support it?

 

[salilskp]

how much power supply is needed for it ?
and how can i know it ?

 

[FlintIronStagg]

check your power supply, im thinking you have somethign in the 300-350w range with the card you have, you need a 450w to run the 460.

 

[djabhi003]

A Minimum of 450W is reuired to run the GTX 460, and its the best among the list!

 

[salilskp]

hey guys i think i have 450w-500w power supply perhaps i can run it now
but one thing guess if i have only power supply less than 450w then can i run the graphics card on it ?what should i do to solve this problem ?
hey i just check the specifications of 550 ti, gts 450 and gtx 460 they are showing maximum power draw is 116w,106w,160w respectively and recommended PSU is 400w,400w and 450w respectively. I guess it is very good for my system and i just search some sites randomly and i found that nvidia decreases gtx 550 ti's price to $149 ,which is in my budget, is it true ?

 

[FlintIronStagg]

If you can get the 550Ti for that price, then thats not a bad deal. The performance will be right around the 460.

 

[djabhi003]

If the 550Ti costs more than the 460, then i guess the 460 will be better. because you can overclock the 460 to beat the 550Ti anytime. its a better value for money.

 

[salilskp]

Is overclocking a graphics card is good ?

I just want 2 know that is gtx 550 ti's price is down or not and how is 460 is better than 550 ti ?

 

[djabhi003]

Yes, overclocking is good. i just meant that if you get a 550ti then get it, but if you are on a tight budget and dnt have much money left then get the 460.

 

[salilskp]

which is better 550 Ti or GTX 460 and how much they cost ?

 

[salilskp]

Hey guys if i have a ups could it be helpful enough for me to run a 500 w graphics card
gtx 560 ti

 

[djabhi003]

Lol, the UPS has nothing to do with the power of a computer. could u just open ur case and look at the side of the PSU, den post its make and model here.
there should also be a table of some sort with Ampere values against 3.3V,5.5V,+12V etc. post it too.

 

[salilskp]

after a long and search i have finally decided to buy the gtx 460 i hope i am choosing the right.Any suggestions ?

 

[djabhi003]

Its a good choice.. go, get it and have fun!