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[sinistersedge]

want a cheap but good graphics card for wow that just req 200 wts psu any suggestions?? and ya i know most need a upgraded psu 😀

 

[purple stain]

What is your budget?

What are your full system specs?(CPU,RAM,etc.)

If you want to use the card with a 200watt PSU then this is probably the best choice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131338

 

[wa1]

for 200W PSU then yes, HD5450 is proper.
But tell us your FULL specs and budget, first...

 

[sinistersedge]

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/14/2011, 03:27:12
Machine name: SINISTERSEDG-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.110617-0336)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: KJ385AA-ABA a6433w
BIOS: BIOS Date: 09/10/09 10:25:18 Ver: 5.43
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2180 @ 2.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 3062MB RAM
Page File: 1557MB used, 4795MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode


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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 3100
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29C2&SUBSYS_2A6F103C&REV_02
Display Memory: 286 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 286 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (59Hz)
Monitor: HP w2207 Wide LCD Monitor
Driver Name: igdumdx32.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0010.1666 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
BGRA Supported: Yes
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/26/2009 19:34:14, 536576 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a

 

[wa1]

wow... very detailed info you have there... really.

Anyways, your CPU is still DUAL Core generation so I think it's better to save your money and BUILD your own gaming PC, seriously, you need to upgrade almost everything...

I bet your pcie slot is stil 1.0 version which is very old that only 2.0 (max) pcie cards will works...

 

[purple stain]

A 2ghz dual core should be fine if all your playing is WoW.The 5450 will allow you to play WoW but most likely on the lowest settings.You will have to upgrade your PSU to use a more powerful GPU.

 

[jitpublisher]

Please, please don't copy and paste a ton of useless details like this, just the basics please. What is your budget, your HP will support a some decent CPU/GPU upgrades. You could really bump up your overall performance if you have a few hundred to spend.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01420071&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=135&contentType=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId=3677047&prodTypeId=12454

 

[purple stain]

It is unnessary but all we need to know is in the first paragraph.

With a 250 watt PSU and the low TDP of the E2180 you could even go with a 5570 which is much more powerful than the 5450.And should allow you to play on high settings.

 

[sinistersedge]

ehh ya didnt think ya needed all of that sorries lol but heck im running on lowest settings now this is why i wanted to see a upgrade if possible to at least go medium,or high not ultra high.

 

[purple stain]

With a 5570 you should be able to manage medium settings at least maybe high depending on the game.

What resolution is your monitor?

Maybe if you tell us your budget we can look for a better card and PSU if it's possible.

 

[sinistersedge]

1680*1050

 

[sinistersedge]

anyone got a good site to buy the 5570 from?

 

[purple stain]

What's your budget?

This is the 6570.It's an updated version of the 5570 so it's a little faster.

Sapphire 6570 $70 + Free Shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102934

 

[sinistersedge]

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