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Old 05-12-2008, 01:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Need help for a Videocard

Hi,

I want to buy a nice fast Videocard like the 8800gt or something like that but I want ur help if my comp could support it and what card is best for my Pc.
My budget is round $245.
So please help me






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OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.11
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)


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Motherboard Chipset Intel Lakeport-G i945G
System Memory 1536 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)
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Disk Drive WDC WD1200BB-98GUA0 (111 GB, IDE)
Disk Drive WDC WD800JD-75MSA3 (74 GB, IDE)
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D: (NTFS) 114463 MB (20406 MB free)
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Printer Auto Microsoft Office Document Image Writer on DFIXP
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Printer Auto Microsoft Office Document Image Writer on SPIKE
Printer HP Deskjet 3900 Series
Printer Lexmark 2200 Series
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DMI BIOS Version 080012
DMI System Manufacturer MSI
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DC output Curent : +3.3V +5V +12V -5V -12V +5Vsb
10/5A 28.0A 34.0A 21.0A 0.5A 0.8A 2.0A
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Old 05-12-2008, 02:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Need help for a Videocard

you will most likely find you need to deduct a $100 from your budget to upgrade the power supply
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Old 05-12-2008, 02:31 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Need help for a Videocard

What power supply do you recommend then?
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Re: Need help for a Videocard

To fit into 245$ I would get a 9600 gt and psu combo.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...203&CatId=3670
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153042

The 9600 gt is 150$ but for 180$ you can get an 8800 gt. Which has a rebate and is ultimately 150$.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...124&CatId=1826
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Re: Need help for a Videocard

only the toughpower are recommended by the psu team
this will suit with either of the cards
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...corsair%2b550w
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only the toughpower are recommended by the psu team
this will suit with either of the cards
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...corsair%2b550w
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