New PSU + Video card
January 26th, 2020
Specs of my current PC are as follows:
PCI-E Slot
Intel Quad 8200 cpu @ 2.4ghz * 4
4gb ram (ddr3 I believe)
Nvidia 9500gs (most likely factory overclocked slightly)
LiteON 300w PSU
I’ve been looking for parts, but I don’t know enough to know what components are most compatible with each other. I’m on a $150 budget (I know, it’s not a lot). If any other PC specs are needed, tell me and I’ll figure it out.
Any help is appreciated. PS I only have one fan currently working (besides the one on the GPU) instead of two. I’m going to have to fix that aren’t I?
$165 after mail in rebates…600W modular OCZ PSU, 1GB 5770…not too bad.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.514493
or if you could spend a bit more you could get a GTX460:
$130AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500173
$50AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022
$180 total for a bad ass video card and a sufficient PSU.
Yeah it really sux when you GFX hardware is not top of the line anymore , I purchased my 2 GFX cards in January of 2009, they were considered too be top notch GFX cards then.
But I have just noticed with the recent release of “Lost Planet 2” via playing it on my system, that I can now see a occasional drop in frame rate , no worries thou I just activate my additional GFX card an let them run simultaneously which boosts my FPS rate.
As of now my cards are considered to be average when bench marking the latest games, I get a average rating of 35 too 40 FPS ( frames per sec ) when clocking more recent games which ain’t bad ( i guess ) so it would be at least 2 years before my cards fall below the average mark in which I will have too consider buying new GFX hardware.
I don’t know if you just operate with just one GFX cards, but considering that you have said that you are on a budget maybe you might want to consider getting additional “Nvidia 9500gs” card considering it’s a old card probably issued in 2008, which they are most likely cheaper now.
Maybe buy another card an run them back too back.
An yes it would be a good idea to fix you fan related issue keeping your TOWER cool an dust buildup free are keys too preventing system failure, not too mention keeping a dust free an cool box are also helps with your GFX cards performance.
I don't know if you just operate with just one GFX cards, but considering that you have said that you are on a budget maybe you might want to consider getting additional "Nvidia 9500gs" card considering it's a old card probably issued in 2008, which they are most likely cheaper now.
Maybe buy another card an run them back too back.
I wouldn’t suggest running SLI on entry level graphics cards that are 2 generations old.
I don't know if you just operate with just one GFX cards, but considering that you have said that you are on a budget maybe you might want to consider getting additional "Nvidia 9500gs" card considering it's a old card probably issued in 2008, which they are most likely cheaper now.
Maybe buy another card an run them back too back.I wouldn’t suggest running SLI on entry level graphics cards that are 2 generations old.
Indeed.
OP: Bumping your budget to $200 will yield far better results.
Dragon Core wrote: Select all
I don't know if you just operate with just one GFX cards, but considering that you have said that you are on a budget maybe you might want to consider getting additional "Nvidia 9500gs" card considering it's a old card probably issued in 2008, which they are most likely cheaper now.
Maybe buy another card an run them back too back.
I wouldn't suggest running SLI on entry level graphics cards that are 2 generations old.
Indeed.
OP: Bumping your budget to $200 will yield far better results.
It was just a suggestion being that he said he had a budget of 150$ ( which ain’t much ) not too mention that the issued release of his GFX card which I think was in 2008, there is no telling how old his addition additional hardware might be ( mother board, power supply ) so by buying a newer model GFX card it might add extra costs to upgrading power supply an mother board.
A friend of mines purchased a Nvidia card an thought he would be able too install it an come too find out he had too upgrade addition hardware in order too run it.
Just some stuff you have too consider.
Answer #6
Dragon Core wrote: Select all
I don't know if you just operate with just one GFX cards, but considering that you have said that you are on a budget maybe you might want to consider getting additional "Nvidia 9500gs" card considering it's a old card probably issued in 2008, which they are most likely cheaper now.
Maybe buy another card an run them back too back.
I wouldn't suggest running SLI on entry level graphics cards that are 2 generations old.
Indeed.
OP: Bumping your budget to $200 will yield far better results.
It was just a suggestion being that he said he had a budget of 150$ ( which ain’t much ) not too mention that the issued release of his GFX card which I think was in 2008, there is no telling how old his addition additional hardware might be ( mother board, power supply ) so by buying a newer model GFX card it might add extra costs to upgrading power supply an mother board.
A friend of mines purchased a Nvidia card an thought he would be able too install it an come too find out he had too upgrade addition hardware in order too run it.
Just some stuff you have too consider.
Its fine, his CPU can manage the new graphics, the power supply must go.
Answer #7
Dragon Core wrote: Select all
I don't know if you just operate with just one GFX cards, but considering that you have said that you are on a budget maybe you might want to consider getting additional "Nvidia 9500gs" card considering it's a old card probably issued in 2008, which they are most likely cheaper now.
Maybe buy another card an run them back too back.
I wouldn't suggest running SLI on entry level graphics cards that are 2 generations old.
Indeed.
OP: Bumping your budget to $200 will yield far better results.
Ok, I’ll bump it to $200 then, so hopefully it’ll last me a bit longer.
I don’t need top of the line really. When I first bought my PC the card was still entry-level for gaming, and It’s been doing fine for a while. I’ve even played Crysis on medium setting, 720p with average FPS. Next time I’m just building my own computer, stores really rip you off!
EDIT: At prozac, isn’t 600w too much? And would 2 regular fans still be enough to cool the new stuff?
Answer #8
Wait a week or so until the new AMD (previously ATI) line is coming out which will widen your options a lot.
Answer #9
"Dragon Core" WROTE:
Its fine, his CPU can manage the new graphics, the power supply must go.
I did not examine his specifics on his power supply at first LiteON 300w , but now I see it I doubt his power supply could run two GFX cards back too back anyway.
That’s why when I first got my rig I made sure that I got a hefty power supply ( 1000w ), just in case for future upgrading it would make the hardware transition a lot easier.
My next hardware upgrade would be two updated GXF cards an a superior HI-DEF monitor, those two factors are the keys too hardcore gaming
Another possibility could be that the lack of power ( his power supply ) could be hindering his GFX cards performance?
I knew a friend wheres he purchased a new more powerful power supply it boosted his GFX cards performance.
Answer #10
D r e a M wrote: Select all
Wait a week or so until the new AMD (previously ATI) line is coming out which will widen your options a lot.
Again, it was pushed back to November. A renamed GTX 480 will also be coming out.
My vote goes to the GTX 460 + 550W PSU for the upgrade.
Answer #11
Again, it was pushed back to November. A renamed GTX 480 will also be coming out.
The high end stuff comes out in November but the mainstream 6850 and 6870 are due next week.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3976/amd-quietly-reveals-next-radeon-series-launches-next-week
Answer #12
D r e a M wrote: Select all
The high end stuff comes out in November but the mainstream 6850 and 6870 are due next week.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3976/amd-quietly-reveals-next-radeon-series-launches-next-week
Is that so? Cheers to Juniper’s successors then; I’ll be skipping Evergreen. @ OP: If that’s the case, then you should wait until next week.
Answer #13
Is that so?
Yep. Some stores have them in their inventory already and will be available on the 22nd
Answer #14
I’m currently looking at the 5770 combo that was shown. Before I go out to stores (though I might just wait till next week) I wanted to ask: other than the PCI-E port, what do I need to be aware about when making sure that the components are compatible with my PC? Will just about anything run? Somebody told me certain chipsets/motherboards don’t go well with certain GPU’s etc. Is that true at all? Doesn’t seem right to me.
Answer #15
Some newer cards have issues with old (965, 945 etc) chipsets but that happens pretty randomly. Mostly with GF104 (GTX 460). Never heard of anything similar from an AMD card
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