I need help with graphics cards...

aalleexx45 · 10-11-2009, 08:02 PM

I need to know what will be the best graphic card for my pc
I have :
Intel core duo 2 E8500 @3.16 Ghz 2gb ram
Power suply : 550w
and i already got a msi geforce 9500....and im lokking for a new one...but i dont know if it will work on my power suply...my friends say yes but i want to be sure of it...i was looking for the MSI GeForce GTX 275 Twin Frozr ... you can chek it here : http://ncix.com/products/?sku=37424&...=MSI/MicroStar
but i dont know if ot will work on my pc...
If it doesn't work ... tell me if that one will work : MSI GeForce GTX 260 ...http://ncix.com/products/?sku=38308&...=MSI/MicroStar
If not... the 250 will probably work...

Sooo thx for helping me and plzz answer.

Phædrus2401 · 10-11-2009, 08:24 PM

What is the make and model of your power supply?

MSI isn't the best for graphics cards. They're alright, but they aren't as reliable as EVGA or BFG, and their support is less than stellar.

aalleexx45 · 10-11-2009, 08:51 PM

MSI or EVGA.... oneof that lol whatever..just tell me the best one plzz...and my power suply is X-Supply switching power supply ...p4-550W ...it have 24-pin/4-pin/4-pin/4-pin/5-SATA... its all that is written on the power suply box...

aalleexx45 · 10-11-2009, 08:56 PM

MSI or EVGA.... oneof that lol whatever..just tell me the best one plzz...and my power suply is X-Supply switching power supply ...p4-550W ...it have 24-pin/4-pin/4-pin/4-pin/5-SATA... its all that is written on the power suply box...

**emosun** · 10-11-2009, 09:22 PM

Post the make and model machine or the make and model motherboard. We need to know what machine your using before we recommend cards. Also , your power supply appears to not be good enough for any higher end gpu. It appears to be a low quality no name brand.

aalleexx45 · 10-12-2009, 07:23 AM

X-SUPPLY i think that the make...and my mother board is ASUS P5Q SE ... If i need to buy a new PSU i will buy one...

**emosun** · 10-12-2009, 12:45 PM

In that case since your going with the either the 250 or 260 you'll want this to power them

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

trip1red · 10-12-2009, 08:50 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130433

aalleexx45 · 10-13-2009, 04:38 PM

ok thx a lot all..
and for the ram i got 2gb..i run window xp pack 3...its seem okay ??
And for the make of the graphic card...my friends got a EVGA 250 and some time its laging in game...he said that MSI is better...less lag...true ??

**grimx133** · 10-13-2009, 07:31 PM

Nah, evga is better, though they all use the same gpu licensed from nVidia.
In canadian eh, the 650TX is a great unit, but, right now it's 119 bucks after rebate at ncix.
It's bigger brother costs less, as it's part of the weekly sale. I've seen it lower, however
110CAD for what's arguably the best 750 watt non-modular unit out there is still a good
deal. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...r&promoid=1051

So, getting the 750, then you'd want to go to the GTX275, if your budget says, "that's a plan eh". They are a tad pricier than the 260's. There's a Gigabyte card that looks decent
at 235 bucks. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...e&promoid=1051

The only evga 275 in the sale, is 295 dollaros, wee bit much methinks. They have a regular
one that's 255 after rebate, and it should be a lifetime warranty, as the model number ends
in AR. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...nufacture=eVGA I checked at newegg, and that model number does have the
lifetime, but must be registered within 30 days. If you get one, as soon as you know that
it works, send in the rebate and register the puppy. Fine looking card, almost as good as
my GTX285, and cheaper by almost a hundred and a half.

aalleexx45 · 10-14-2009, 01:51 PM

ok i will probably buy the 275..with the 750 psu...but not now cuz i need to fing a job before xD
You see im only 15 soo i was thinking about how much i need...and for ram di you think im okay with 2gb ??
But thx a lot all.

10-11-2009, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
aalleexx45 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 OS: window xp service pack 3	I need help with graphics cards... I need to know what will be the best graphic card for my pc I have : Intel core duo 2 E8500 @3.16 Ghz 2gb ram Power suply : 550w and i already got a msi geforce 9500....and im lokking for a new one...but i dont know if it will work on my power suply...my friends say yes but i want to be sure of it...i was looking for the MSI GeForce GTX 275 Twin Frozr ... you can chek it here : http://ncix.com/products/?sku=37424&...=MSI/MicroStar but i dont know if ot will work on my pc... If it doesn't work ... tell me if that one will work : MSI GeForce GTX 260 ...http://ncix.com/products/?sku=38308&...=MSI/MicroStar If not... the 250 will probably work... Sooo thx for helping me and plzz answer.

10-11-2009, 08:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,832 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: I need help with graphics cards... What is the make and model of your power supply? MSI isn't the best for graphics cards. They're alright, but they aren't as reliable as EVGA or BFG, and their support is less than stellar. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

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aalleexx45 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 OS: window xp service pack 3	Re: I need help with graphics cards... MSI or EVGA.... oneof that lol whatever..just tell me the best one plzz...and my power suply is X-Supply switching power supply ...p4-550W ...it have 24-pin/4-pin/4-pin/4-pin/5-SATA... its all that is written on the power suply box... Last edited by aalleexx45; 10-11-2009 at 08:53 PM.

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aalleexx45 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 OS: window xp service pack 3	Re: I need help with graphics cards... MSI or EVGA.... oneof that lol whatever..just tell me the best one plzz...and my power suply is X-Supply switching power supply ...p4-550W ...it have 24-pin/4-pin/4-pin/4-pin/5-SATA... its all that is written on the power suply box...

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emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,003 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: I need help with graphics cards... Post the make and model machine or the make and model motherboard. We need to know what machine your using before we recommend cards. Also , your power supply appears to not be good enough for any higher end gpu. It appears to be a low quality no name brand. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

10-12-2009, 07:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
aalleexx45 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 OS: window xp service pack 3	Re: I need help with graphics cards... X-SUPPLY i think that the make...and my mother board is ASUS P5Q SE ... If i need to buy a new PSU i will buy one...

10-12-2009, 12:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,003 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: I need help with graphics cards... In that case since your going with the either the 250 or 260 you'll want this to power them http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

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trip1red Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: La Posts: 79 OS: vista	Re: I need help with graphics cards... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130433 Last edited by trip1red; 10-12-2009 at 08:52 PM.

10-13-2009, 04:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
aalleexx45 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 OS: window xp service pack 3	Re: I need help with graphics cards... ok thx a lot all.. and for the ram i got 2gb..i run window xp pack 3...its seem okay ?? And for the make of the graphic card...my friends got a EVGA 250 and some time its laging in game...he said that MSI is better...less lag...true ?? Last edited by aalleexx45; 10-13-2009 at 04:47 PM.

10-13-2009, 07:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
grimx133 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada eh Posts: 3,151 OS: xp mce sp2, xp pro sp2, windows 7 beta My System	Re: I need help with graphics cards... Nah, evga is better, though they all use the same gpu licensed from nVidia. In canadian eh, the 650TX is a great unit, but, right now it's 119 bucks after rebate at ncix. It's bigger brother costs less, as it's part of the weekly sale. I've seen it lower, however 110CAD for what's arguably the best 750 watt non-modular unit out there is still a good deal. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...r&promoid=1051 So, getting the 750, then you'd want to go to the GTX275, if your budget says, "that's a plan eh". They are a tad pricier than the 260's. There's a Gigabyte card that looks decent at 235 bucks. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...e&promoid=1051 The only evga 275 in the sale, is 295 dollaros, wee bit much methinks. They have a regular one that's 255 after rebate, and it should be a lifetime warranty, as the model number ends in AR. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...nufacture=eVGA I checked at newegg, and that model number does have the lifetime, but must be registered within 30 days. If you get one, as soon as you know that it works, send in the rebate and register the puppy. Fine looking card, almost as good as my GTX285, and cheaper by almost a hundred and a half. __________________

10-14-2009, 01:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
aalleexx45 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 OS: window xp service pack 3	Re: I need help with graphics cards... ok i will probably buy the 275..with the 750 psu...but not now cuz i need to fing a job before xD You see im only 15 soo i was thinking about how much i need...and for ram di you think im okay with 2gb ?? But thx a lot all. Last edited by aalleexx45; 10-14-2009 at 01:54 PM.