getting new graphics card a few simple questions?

fallen2004 · 08-09-2007, 05:03 AM

My comp stats are currently:
Motherboard: Asus P5GD1-FM
Ram: 1.5 gig pc3200 ddr sdram
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.0ghz
Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon x300se

I know the graphics card is a bit lame so i was going to get a new one. I was thinking of the Sapphire Radeon x1650 Pro 512mb which is just over £50. Any oppinions on this?

How much do u think it will improve my PC?
What will it improve other than gaming?
How do i find out if my power supply will be gd enough?

Any replys will be welcome.

ivan_spanjic · 08-09-2007, 06:08 AM

I think it is better to get nvidia than ati
mabe 8600gts or 7800gs

fallen2004 · 08-09-2007, 12:08 PM

my screen only has 15 pin VGA does the sapphire radeon x1650 use this, will i be able to connect it to my screen?

**Deleted090308** · 08-09-2007, 12:23 PM

Hi,
Most video cards have a VGA connection. What you have to consider - is the power supply strong enough to handle an upgrade?

fallen2004 · 08-09-2007, 01:06 PM

My power supply is:

FSP 350-60THA-P
AC Input 220-240V 4.5A 50Hz
Max DC Output 350W ~(+3.3V & +6V+130W Max)

Is this high enough?

**Deleted090308** · 08-09-2007, 01:08 PM

I doubt it. Is your computer a brand make (HP, Dell, Emachines etc)?

fallen2004 · 08-09-2007, 01:26 PM

Fujitsu siemens

**Deleted090308** · 08-09-2007, 01:36 PM

Do you know the exact computer model?
Is there an AGP or a PCI-E slot on the motherboard?
Do you know how many Amps the power supply has on the 12V rail (you can find the info on the PSU label inside the case)?
Sorry for all the questions - but it's necessary to know those things before we can help you.

fallen2004 · 08-09-2007, 01:43 PM

it has a pci express 16x slot

will write more on the power supply 2morrow
THX for all the help so far

HawMan · 08-09-2007, 01:44 PM

Same pc as my firends, its PCI-E slot. The X1650 should run fine in games AFAIK & A strong PSU.

**Deleted090308** · 08-09-2007, 01:49 PM

Well, I'm not so sure about that.
http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/forums.asp?s=2&c=7&t=9354

fallen2004 · 08-09-2007, 02:36 PM

according 2 that website the X1650 Pro which is the one i am looking at uses 43W (where my current graphics card uses the X300 SE uses) 31W and the Max DC Output of my power supply is 350W so it shoud work

i will check more on my power supply 2morrow when i take it apart

THX so far everybody this is alot more complicated than i thought it would be

ps whats AFAIK

**Deleted090308** · 08-09-2007, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fallen2004

according 2 that website the X1650 Pro which is the one i am looking at uses 43W and the Max DC Output of my power supply is 350W so it shoud work

I'm afraid that's not correct. The card will need at least 43W over and above what the computer is using now. It looks like you need a new PSU as well.

fallen2004 · 08-09-2007, 03:39 PM

Will a Antec TruePower 480 be enough

08-09-2007, 05:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
fallen2004 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 17 OS: XP home edition	getting new graphics card a few simple questions? My comp stats are currently: Motherboard: Asus P5GD1-FM Ram: 1.5 gig pc3200 ddr sdram CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.0ghz Graphics Card: Sapphire Radeon x300se I know the graphics card is a bit lame so i was going to get a new one. I was thinking of the Sapphire Radeon x1650 Pro 512mb which is just over £50. Any oppinions on this? How much do u think it will improve my PC? What will it improve other than gaming? How do i find out if my power supply will be gd enough? Any replys will be welcome.

08-09-2007, 06:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
ivan_spanjic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 OS: WinXP	Re: getting new graphics card a few simple questions? I think it is better to get nvidia than ati mabe 8600gts or 7800gs

08-09-2007, 12:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
fallen2004 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 17 OS: XP home edition	Re: getting new graphics card a few simple questions? my screen only has 15 pin VGA does the sapphire radeon x1650 use this, will i be able to connect it to my screen?

08-09-2007, 12:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: getting new graphics card a few simple questions? Hi, Most video cards have a VGA connection. What you have to consider - is the power supply strong enough to handle an upgrade?

08-09-2007, 01:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
fallen2004 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 17 OS: XP home edition	Re: getting new graphics card a few simple questions? My power supply is: FSP 350-60THA-P AC Input 220-240V 4.5A 50Hz Max DC Output 350W ~(+3.3V & +6V+130W Max) Is this high enough?

08-09-2007, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: getting new graphics card a few simple questions? I doubt it. Is your computer a brand make (HP, Dell, Emachines etc)?

08-09-2007, 01:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
fallen2004 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 17 OS: XP home edition	Re: getting new graphics card a few simple questions? Fujitsu siemens

08-09-2007, 01:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: getting new graphics card a few simple questions? Do you know the exact computer model? Is there an AGP or a PCI-E slot on the motherboard? Do you know how many Amps the power supply has on the 12V rail (you can find the info on the PSU label inside the case)? Sorry for all the questions - but it's necessary to know those things before we can help you.

08-09-2007, 01:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
fallen2004 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 17 OS: XP home edition	Re: getting new graphics card a few simple questions? it has a pci express 16x slot will write more on the power supply 2morrow THX for all the help so far

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08-09-2007, 01:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: getting new graphics card a few simple questions? Well, I'm not so sure about that. http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/forums.asp?s=2&c=7&t=9354

08-09-2007, 02:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
fallen2004 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 17 OS: XP home edition	Re: getting new graphics card a few simple questions? according 2 that website the X1650 Pro which is the one i am looking at uses 43W (where my current graphics card uses the X300 SE uses) 31W and the Max DC Output of my power supply is 350W so it shoud work i will check more on my power supply 2morrow when i take it apart THX so far everybody this is alot more complicated than i thought it would be ps whats AFAIK Last edited by fallen2004; 08-09-2007 at 02:41 PM.

08-09-2007, 03:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
fallen2004 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 17 OS: XP home edition	Re: getting new graphics card a few simple questions? Will a Antec TruePower 480 be enough