Will my computer run these graphics cards on 350 watts and these settings?

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joshholymoses

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Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.120830-0334)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Studio 540
BIOS: BIOS Date: 05/11/09 16:20:55 Ver: 0.0.1
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3328MB RAM
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350 WATTS

PRICE RANGE- I'd like to spend no more than $150. I want the card to be able to play pretty new games on high or medium, but nothing like bf3 or COD on high.

here are some links to cards that were suggested to me-

http://www.amazon.com/PCI-Express-ENGTX550-TI-DC-1GD5/dp/B004RJJN9Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358910962&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+550+ti+asus

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127383

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121686

I dont know much about computer hardware, so this is new to me :/
 
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I'm not exactly a human calculator but i would say you need a power supply upgrade first, something good by a name brand. So many people on these forums have problems because they skimped on their power supply. Best be safe and go with at least a 550 watt.
 
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I once had a Radeon 4670 and it requires a 400w power supply. The others that you list will require even more. Definitely get a quality power supply. Cryptonium is right, around a 550w will be a safe bet.
 
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Ok defiantly upgrading to a 550w. Now, that being said, what is the BEST graphics card that i will be able to get for 150 or less? Bang for the buck that is :)

Also i heard that some cards dont fit in certain computers :S

My dell is about 4 or 3 years old, it was a vista but now a 7 and its 32bit. Does this effect anything?

Thanks so much for the answers!
 
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Try getting a PSU at least 80+ rated. If you're on a tight budget I would suggest this one

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-eXtreme-Supply-RS550-PCARE3-US/dp/B001Q3LWL6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1359073555&sr=1-3&keywords=550+watt+power+supply

I have it paired with an EVGA GTX 650 and it works fine.
 
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I'd go for the GTX 650 or 650 ti if you have a bit more cash. they're small, compact, and work well. I can play older games maxed out and newer games on low with my 650. as long as you have a CPU running at 1.9GHZ or higher.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00966IU4M/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-01G-P4-3650-KR/dp/B009KUT322/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1359073911&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+650+ti
 
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Good God NO! Good manufacturer names are Seasonic, OCZ, XFX, Corsair, and Antec to name a few. Some of those supplies are made by Seasonic.

Get this one Seasonic 520W Bronze http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094
 
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I'd go for the 550w just in case. AS for amazon, it should be fine. That's where I got mine. I'm not a PC expert but one of my friends is and he suggested this one for me. It works great!
 
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toms (yesterday or something) posted this (updated)
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-oem-manufacturer,2913.html

it's a good article. give it a few minutes, it will show you the stuff you need.

yes a 550w is definitely enough in most situations, i wouldn't go below that.
and when we say 550w we don't mean something cheap that does not even give 550w sustained.
a good psu is worth it, it will last you a few upgrades.
 
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Ok guys, thanks for the info. I may go with the one spartacus showed me. Also, about card size, do you think this will fit in my computer? Or should i look at anything in particular before i proceed to buy one?
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zp6p
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zp6p/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zp6p/benchmarks/

Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $179.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-24 19:50 EST-0500)

Best way to do it, psu is more than sufficient and video card will fit
 
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I'm sorry but you are just straight up wrong.
95w for cpu
110w for 650ti
50~ watts for rest of system

Grand total ~250 watts
btw 380-250=130w to spare
nuff said
 
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Why don't you expand on that if you are going to question perfectly good logic. Also consider that it is one of the few PSUs with the anandtech editors choice award.
 
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I would have to disagree as simply put card makers suggest larger power supplies to compensate for all the crap on the market.

The card(GTX 650ti) is NOT power hungry and @ 28amps on the 12 volt rails(combined), I think as long as the OP os not overclocking things, it should be fine.

I personally run a 300 watt power supply(22 amps combined) with an i5 750(95 watt cpu) and a GTX 650ti. Not even a problem for it as the system has yet to pull much over 150-160 from the wall when playing games(and lower with many games or reduce settings/frame rate caps).

Do I recommend everyone run out and run a card on a 300 watt power supply? hell no, you have to pick parts a little more careful, but the Antec EA380 should pull it off fine.
 
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I am not questioning the power supply. it is a great choice and I have either it or the next one up in a few of my builds. I don't believe it is a good idea to plan on the power supply running at 100% rated power for extended periods of time. It just isn't good for a long life. I use a 80% as my guide. I know it is just my guide but I still have an Antec running 9 years later.

Heat is the killer for all electronics and running things at 100% all the time increases the strain on all the components.

Just my 2 cents
 
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Well like i said in my previous post its not even close to 100% load, so by your rational my suggestion stands correct.
 
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