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New Graphics Card - Need Help

Discussion in 'PC Discussion' started by Aekiel, Jun 10, 2009.

  1. Aekiel

    Aekiel Angle of Mispeling ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Okay, I'm upgrading my graphics card and need to know whether the ones I've picked out will work with the rest of my comp and whether I'd need to buy a new power supply for any of them.

    GeForce 9400 GT
    Radeon HD 4830
    Radeon 4770

    My current setup is:
    Acer Veriton M646
    Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E4700 @ 2.60GHz
    3GB DDR2 RAM
    NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
    Windows Vista 32 bit OS
    250 Watts Power Supply (I think, is there a way to check without opening it up?)
     
  2. Johnny Farrar

    Johnny Farrar High Inquisitor

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    Are you sure that your SMPS is 250W, cause ususally they are 400W or 450W, especially considering your configuration.

    I am not much familiar with ATI's cards. However, the GeForce 9400GT works fine with a 400W SMPS, it should even work with a 250W one(not sure though).

    You could check the requirements for the cards, its ususally mentioned.

    My advice would be to check the GeForce 9500GT, the price between 94 and 95 is not that much and the later gives much better performance and runs fine with a 450W SMPS.

    Hope this helps.
     
  3. Oz

    Oz For Zombie. Moderator DLP Supporter

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    ... I think you should check your PSU's wattage, Aek. ._.
     
  4. se7en

    se7en Professor

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    You might need a new PSU before thinking about a graphics card.
     
  5. sincostan

    sincostan High Inquisitor

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    The wattage is usually clearly labeled on the box, otherwise steel yourself for hardcore googling any numbers you can find.
     
  6. Mercenary

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    PSU wattage is usually on the PSU itself. Mostly on the side. Depending on your tower you might have to actually remove the PSU to check the wattage. also 250 watts?
    I think I have a 300/400 and I only have a Core 2 Duo with an 8600 Geforce.
     
  7. Xiph0

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    Fffffffff-

    I'm just gonna build my next box. Tired of upgrading this commercial p.o.s.
     
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