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**magnethead** · 12-01-2008, 02:59 PM

The 3870 is a good choice. But it retails for closer to $140 it seems. But it would be better for what you're doing.

The RAM I linked to will work with you computer, and is about as cheap as you'll get it.

I'm assuming the XPS 410 is ATX. If it's BTX, there could be a power issue.

12-01-2008, 02:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
magnethead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,568 OS: Vista ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Video card questions The 3870 is a good choice. But it retails for closer to $140 it seems. But it would be better for what you're doing. The RAM I linked to will work with you computer, and is about as cheap as you'll get it. I'm assuming the XPS 410 is ATX. If it's BTX, there could be a power issue. __________________ For proper support: what are you running? graphics, cpu, m/board, ram, PSU brand wattage PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER . Bench Testing Your System