Posts by Bradley Foster

Hey everyone. Just one quick question. I am wondering which graphics card would be a good match for this setup?

Intel Core 2 Duo, 2362 MHz (10.5 x 225)
Motherboard Name: ASUS Motherboard (2 PCI, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 1 HDMI, 4 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Video, Gigabit LAN)
System Memory: 2944 MB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
Monitor: Samsung Monitor [19" LCD] (F9701792026)

Budget up to $267?!

I am currently looking into this, so I am curious about the best options and where to find them.

I would personally opt for the GTS 250 or perhaps the Radeon HD 4850

Also, please specify what kind of power supply you are running.

1 x XFX HD5770 1GB DDR5 HDMI, 2xDVI, Display Port, OpenGL
1 x CORSAIR 550W Power Supply, VX Series CMPSU-550VXEU, 12cm fan, ATX
$608

Or you could simply add $30 and you'll have an HD5770 equipped with Vapor-x cooling

grafulja

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Hello everyone. I have read through most of your comments, but since it seems you prefer hard facts, here is the current situation. This is a Dell configuration; since it lacks a dedicated graphics card, I am looking to pick one up from the options listed here. I would appreciate your recommendations—will they all work, or only specific ones? Or is it simply unwise to spend the money if I can find similar specs for less?
I currently have all my slots open: PCI-1, PCIEx 1_1, PCIEx 1_2, and PCIEx 16....
The power supply is only 350W, but we can upgrade that if necessary, much like upgrading a local power grid...
Naturally, I would love to run some decent games, but if it isn't possible, it isn't possible. My primary goal is to have an image on my Motorola RAZR while running a movie on a 50-inch Sony plasma in the other room, allowing me to play while my wife enjoys a film... that is the small detail bothering me. I look forward to your blessing before I head back to Small Town, USA... Thanks in advance!

Like this:
First, tell us how much cash you are actually prepared to drop on the power supply and the graphics card.