GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post)

That probably doesn't mean much when it comes to gaming, I guess.

What’s the going rate these days for an old HD4650 with 1GB of DDR2? I'm looking at a really ancient model here. Is it even worth bothering with $67? Honestly, I just need something small enough to fit under my radiator

I guess I'd say they're about $33

fadedorca66 said:I would have preferred if you mentioned which $33

And I was also wondering, is it even worth dealing with Craigslist, like actually paying for listings and shipping stuff out there?
EDIT: I'm just going to sell it to a buddy for $33, which honestly seems like a fair price, and he'll be happy since it's got decent integrity and a single core

Hey everyone. I’m looking to upgrade my PC, and I figured I’d start by tackling the graphics card. Here’s what I'm currently running:
Manufacturer:ASUS
Model:P5G-MX
Memory:2 GB DDR2
Processor:Intel Celeron 420 Package : Socket 775 LGA Core speed
Package:Socket 775 LGA
Core Speed:1600 MHz

What kind of GPU can I actually stick in this motherboard? Honestly, does a decent card even exist for this setup, given how old the machine is?
My budget is roughly $100, though I'm totally open to buying used parts

Thanks!

So, you actually planning on gaming with that, or what?
What kind of PSU are you running, brand and model?

Hey, I need a quick, honest take here. I just swapped out my old Radeon HD 4870 GDDR5 (the one with DVI+DVI+TV outputs) for a Sapphire Radeon HD 6670 1GB GDDR5. Total rookie question: is this card actually an upgrade? Colors seem a bit off to me, but maybe that’s just my eyes playing tricks. I'm a complete newbie at this, so let me know what you guys think.

thnx

vividpilot47 said:Hey, I need a quick reality check here. I swapped out my old Radeon HD 4870 GDDR5 card (the one with DVI+DVI+TV) for a Sapphire Radeon HD 6670 1GB GDDR5. Total newbie question: is this actually an upgrade? To me, the colors look off, but maybe that's just in my head since I don't know what I'm doing. Any insights would be appreciated...

thnx

Someone seriously played you.

Muhahaha I actually put in some work to research this, only to realize I completely missed the mark. Typical. This is what happens when a total noob tries to rush a purchase. Grrr. I'm not keeping it; I'm swapping it out immediately.

You really went and kicked the dog...

I'm looking at picking up a new graphics card, and I think I've found a pretty solid deal. But I'm a little worried—my power supply is only Hipro 380 w, while the card asks for 400W. I guess you wonder if that might cause some issues?

Just let us know the PSU brand and model, plus which GPU you're eyeing up.

Sandra Jackson14 said:I'm looking at picking up a new graphics card, and I think I found a decent one. But here's the thing—my power supply is only 380W and this card calls for 400W. Is that going to be an issue?

Man, what kind of GPU pulls 400W on its own??? 😲 🤣 That’s gotta be the total draw for the whole system...
So, which card are you actually looking at??

It's a Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD6450 graphics card with 1GB of DDR3, featuring PCIe, DVI, and HDMI ports—basically just a standard GPU. I think the power supply is a Hipro 380 w

It'll hold up just fine. Just a heads-up though, that GPU isn't exactly built for gaming if that's what you're planning to do.

fadedorca66 said:It should hold up just fine. Just a heads-up though, that graphics card isn't really built for heavy gaming if that's what you're thinking about doing.

I'm just playing FIFU, so I guess it shouldn't be an issue at all.

I need a quick answer on something here... 😁 is an ATI Radeon HD 4730 actually any good compared to an Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTX ???

http://www.hwcompare.com/3011/geforc...adeon-hd-4730/

I’m just wondering—is there actually any real difference between PNY, XFX, or ASUS when it comes to the Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTX, or am I just chasing ghosts here? What’s the actual deal with them?

Nah, I guess the difference is just design, the fan, the warranty, and stuff like that, but performance-wise there's basically no difference or maybe just a tiny one.