[SOLVED] Need a New Video Card!

Jeffrey Sachs · 06-20-2009, 03:40 PM

I need to know what video card will be best for me.

I am playing Demigod and Company of Heroes but I have to run on minimum settings and they still struggle at times. I believe it is my video card because while running the game my cpu and Ram are not near their full capacities.

I would like something a little less expensive. I want to stay around $100 dollars I can go up to $200 if absolutely needed. Below are my specs.

- ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Motherboard
- AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core 2.71 GHz
- 3 GB RAM
- Currently running a NVIDIA GeForce 7300SE/7200GS

Let me know if you need more info or think the problem is elsewhere. Thanks!!

**manic** · 06-20-2009, 06:50 PM

You didnt mention your power supply, which is of great importance
when upgrading a video card..You can buy a decent vid card but if
your psu is not strong enough, all will be for not....

Jeffrey Sachs · 06-21-2009, 08:14 AM

ISO - 400
300 Watt

Do I need to upgrade that too?? Thanks

**manic** · 06-21-2009, 08:58 AM

Yep, The vid card you choose will dictate what wattage of psu you
need....Dont buy cheap! Get a corsair, or a seasonic. Minimum 550watt.

Jeffrey Sachs · 06-21-2009, 09:24 AM

Ok after I upgrade that power supply what video card should I get? How do I know what my motherboard can support?

I heard good things about the NVIDIA Geforce 8600GT. Also it is SLI so I can have two. Would one be enough for my computer or should I get the second? It is inexpensive and gets great reviews.

**manic** · 06-21-2009, 12:38 PM

Get a 750watt corsair psu, and a 9800gtx vid card. Sli is over rated
imo...

Jeffrey Sachs · 06-22-2009, 04:20 PM

purchased, thanks for the help!!!

**manic** · 06-22-2009, 05:41 PM

Your welcome..

06-20-2009, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeffrey Sachs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 OS: XP newest	[SOLVED] Need a New Video Card! I need to know what video card will be best for me. I am playing Demigod and Company of Heroes but I have to run on minimum settings and they still struggle at times. I believe it is my video card because while running the game my cpu and Ram are not near their full capacities. I would like something a little less expensive. I want to stay around $100 dollars I can go up to $200 if absolutely needed. Below are my specs. - ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 Motherboard - AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core 2.71 GHz - 3 GB RAM - Currently running a NVIDIA GeForce 7300SE/7200GS Let me know if you need more info or think the problem is elsewhere. Thanks!!

06-20-2009, 06:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,246 OS: xp	Re: Need a New Video Card! You didnt mention your power supply, which is of great importance when upgrading a video card..You can buy a decent vid card but if your psu is not strong enough, all will be for not.... __________________

06-21-2009, 08:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jeffrey Sachs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 OS: XP newest	Re: Need a New Video Card! ISO - 400 300 Watt Do I need to upgrade that too?? Thanks

06-21-2009, 08:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,246 OS: xp	Re: Need a New Video Card! Yep, The vid card you choose will dictate what wattage of psu you need....Dont buy cheap! Get a corsair, or a seasonic. Minimum 550watt. __________________

06-21-2009, 09:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jeffrey Sachs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 OS: XP newest	Re: Need a New Video Card! Ok after I upgrade that power supply what video card should I get? How do I know what my motherboard can support? I heard good things about the NVIDIA Geforce 8600GT. Also it is SLI so I can have two. Would one be enough for my computer or should I get the second? It is inexpensive and gets great reviews.

06-21-2009, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,246 OS: xp	Re: Need a New Video Card! Get a 750watt corsair psu, and a 9800gtx vid card. Sli is over rated imo... __________________

06-22-2009, 04:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jeffrey Sachs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 OS: XP newest	Re: Need a New Video Card! purchased, thanks for the help!!!

06-22-2009, 05:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,246 OS: xp	Re: Need a New Video Card! Your welcome.. __________________