[BakaJesse]

Hi there,
I have recently decided to move up from integrated graphics to a well and true graphics card. But I'm new to this whole thing so I need help with pretty much everything.
I have an Acer 946GZT-AM motherboard which has 2 PCI, 1 PCI-E X1 and 1 PCI-E X16 slots.
I want the graphics card to be at least 1GB and if possible priced between 80 and 150 AUD. Any help on this matter would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Wrench97]

What model Acer?
Is the case a full width tower on a slim case?
Most likely the power supply will also need to be upgraded, you'll have to open the case an look at the label on the PSU to see what size it is.

 

[BakaJesse]

Its an AcerPower SK50.
And the power supply is an FSP Group FSP250-50GLV.
And buying a new power supply is no problem, any recommendations?

 

[Wrench97]

Looks like that's a Small Form Factor case?
The power supply is not a ATX form factor supply it's a TFX form factor.

The cards will have to be low power / low profile to fit in the case.

What are you looking to use the PC for?

Just to verify this is what your PC looks like correct?

 

[BakaJesse]

I want ot be able to use it for some low to mid range gaming. Nothing like running Crysis on max specs and resolution, but at least Call of Duty and games like that

 

[BakaJesse]

Oh and yes that is my case. Can I just run the computer with the top open when I do put in the bigger power supply and videocard; at least until I buy a bigger case?

 

[Metalozedex]

well, maybe this is a good card for you on low budget I'm using this and haven't failed me and it is on an old 2006 computer, IDK how much Watts it consumes, but I have an 550W PSU

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4111742&Sku=E145-9504

plays all COD series, every game that are half-life 2 engine based (such as TF2, CS:S, etc..)

supports dual monitor, more info in the link above.

NOTE: the site is link for tiger direct canadien.
heres the one for USA

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4961945&CatId=3669

Well aren't chu lucky, it's $37 in USA and it's 54$ Canadien :laugh:

 

[BakaJesse]

That card looks great. Do you have a site for Australia? I've been using ebay for most of my computer parts so I'll have a look on there.
I'm doing a whole overhaul of my computer in the coming months (new mobo, graphics card, CPU, case and PSU)

Do you guys have any recommendations on a good PSU?
Thanks for all the help so far, you guys are awesome.

 

[Metalozedex]

this thread for the PSU selection, they are quality PSUs

http://www.techsupportforum.com/f210/power-supply-information-and-selection-192217.html

and about australia, TigerDirect ships internationaly but it tends to cost alot for internation shipment, And I haven't found any australian computer sites that sell the 9500 gt.

 

[BakaJesse]

Yeah I noticed that too. I guess I'll stick with eBay, it hasn't steered me wrong yet and it has pretty much everything.
Thanks for all the help.

 

[Metalozedex]

Ebay does have 9500GT, but not the Evga version

no problem.

 

[Wrench97]

The 9500GT will not fit in your PC.

You need to have a low profile card with low profile brackets like this one> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102819