Video card compatability

Shifferbrain · 11-22-2008, 01:21 PM

I'm looking for a new video card rather than upgrading my whole system. I'm looking at the sapphire 3850 agp card.

My system:
Asrock K7S41GX - 2 PCI, 1 4x/8x AGP
Amd sempron 2500+(overclocked to 1.94ghz)
2gb ram
350w psu

The only game I play is WoW and I know that's not too demanding on the computer. My frame rate varies from 5fps to 20fps...usually hovers around 15fps. I know I'll have to get a bigger psu and my system will keep the card from performing at it's best, but will I have any issues with it? Any suggestions if so?

**grimx133** · 11-22-2008, 05:49 PM

You're right about needing a new psu as well. There shouldn't be any issues with the functioning of the card, physical size could be a problem if you have too small of a case. A mid-tower should be fine. I would go with 500+ watts from a quality manufacturer, and if you are planning to build a new computer within the next couple years, it would probably be worthwhile to go up to the 650-750 range. More power than you need is a good thing, if it weren't for cost, everyone would have 1000+watts. Look for a psu by manufacturer's like Corsair, SeaSonic, CoolerMaster (Real Power Pro), PC Power and Cooling, Silverstone, Thermaltake (Toughpower), OCZ.
Corsair makes great psu's, here's a very good and popular one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004

Shifferbrain · 11-22-2008, 05:54 PM

Thanks!

11-22-2008, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shifferbrain Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 22 OS: Windows XP	Video card compatability I'm looking for a new video card rather than upgrading my whole system. I'm looking at the sapphire 3850 agp card. My system: Asrock K7S41GX - 2 PCI, 1 4x/8x AGP Amd sempron 2500+(overclocked to 1.94ghz) 2gb ram 350w psu The only game I play is WoW and I know that's not too demanding on the computer. My frame rate varies from 5fps to 20fps...usually hovers around 15fps. I know I'll have to get a bigger psu and my system will keep the card from performing at it's best, but will I have any issues with it? Any suggestions if so?

11-22-2008, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
grimx133 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada eh Posts: 3,176 OS: xp mce sp2, xp pro sp2, windows 7 beta My System	Re: Video card compatability You're right about needing a new psu as well. There shouldn't be any issues with the functioning of the card, physical size could be a problem if you have too small of a case. A mid-tower should be fine. I would go with 500+ watts from a quality manufacturer, and if you are planning to build a new computer within the next couple years, it would probably be worthwhile to go up to the 650-750 range. More power than you need is a good thing, if it weren't for cost, everyone would have 1000+watts. Look for a psu by manufacturer's like Corsair, SeaSonic, CoolerMaster (Real Power Pro), PC Power and Cooling, Silverstone, Thermaltake (Toughpower), OCZ. Corsair makes great psu's, here's a very good and popular one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004 __________________

11-22-2008, 05:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shifferbrain Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 22 OS: Windows XP	Re: Video card compatability Thanks!