Advice: Good video card on a weak power supply

bstewart · 04-02-2006, 08:00 PM

Hi all,

From a previous thread, I have the following info on my power supply:
+5V & 12V + 3.3 288W MAX

It also says 15A next to 12V.

That being said, I have been searching NewEgg for a new graphics card that my machine will accept and costs less than 130. Which one should I get?

I was thinking about this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127096

Any recommendations for ATi cards or other nvidias?

Thanks!

Jet · 04-03-2006, 12:14 AM

There are many cards better than that for the price:
Nvidia: 6600GT, 6800GS (a bit expensive, but worth it)
ATi:X800GTO (in between the 6600GT and 6800GS in performance). The 400mhz core/700mhz memory cards (under $110) are closer to the 6600GT in performance, but the 400mhz core/900mhz memory cards (over $120) are much closer to the 6800GS in performance.

bstewart · 04-03-2006, 12:58 AM

Thanks for the info. My question is, can my power supply handle any/all of those?

diduknowthat · 04-03-2006, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bstewart

Thanks for the info. My question is, can my power supply handle any/all of those?

probably not, i would get a good quality psu.

bstewart · 04-03-2006, 01:32 AM

Alright. What is the best card I can get that would work with the power supply?

[-0MEGA-] · 04-03-2006, 01:34 AM

Hard to say for sure, but it wouldnt be able to run any of those cards listed under stable conditions.

Do you have a PCI-E or AGP slot?

bstewart · 04-03-2006, 01:35 AM

PCI-E

I would be fine with a 6600. I actually bought one, installed it, it ran CoD2 pretty well. The problem? It cost me 194 dollars - it costs like 100 on New Egg.

EDIT: I didn't include this. I returned the Best Buy card. They are funny.

Should I stick with the 6600? I don't really want to invest in a power supply unless necessary, and frankly, CoD2 is probably one of the last games I'll play.

Jet · 04-03-2006, 01:56 AM

If you are satisfied with the performance and quality of your card on CoD2, you could stick with it. Though a good power supply would help the stability of your whole system, not just your video card.

bstewart · 04-03-2006, 02:06 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133154

vs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127096

vs

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814141018

Which is the best? Cost really isn't an object among these competitors.

diduknowthat · 04-03-2006, 02:16 AM

the third one would have the fast core speed of 375mhz (vs. 300mhz and 350mhz). But the second one has the fastest mem speed of 800mhz (vs. 500mhz and 700mhz). I dont think there really is that much of a difference between those two.

04-02-2006, 08:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
bstewart New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12	Advice: Good video card on a weak power supply Hi all, From a previous thread, I have the following info on my power supply: +5V & 12V + 3.3 288W MAX It also says 15A next to 12V. That being said, I have been searching NewEgg for a new graphics card that my machine will accept and costs less than 130. Which one should I get? I was thinking about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127096 Any recommendations for ATi cards or other nvidias? Thanks!

04-03-2006, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jet VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,643	There are many cards better than that for the price: Nvidia: 6600GT, 6800GS (a bit expensive, but worth it) ATi:X800GTO (in between the 6600GT and 6800GS in performance). The 400mhz core/700mhz memory cards (under $110) are closer to the 6600GT in performance, but the 400mhz core/900mhz memory cards (over $120) are much closer to the 6800GS in performance. __________________ http://www.joshualongeneckerphotography.com 2.53Ghz 13" MBP -- Folding@home SMP @ 13:50/Frame

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04-03-2006, 01:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jet VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,643	If you are satisfied with the performance and quality of your card on CoD2, you could stick with it. Though a good power supply would help the stability of your whole system, not just your video card. __________________ http://www.joshualongeneckerphotography.com 2.53Ghz 13" MBP -- Folding@home SMP @ 13:50/Frame

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diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 7,498	the third one would have the fast core speed of 375mhz (vs. 300mhz and 350mhz). But the second one has the fastest mem speed of 800mhz (vs. 500mhz and 700mhz). I dont think there really is that much of a difference between those two. __________________ Media - Gaming Hybrid PC Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 4GB G.Skill DDR2 800 Memory \| 400GB WD SATA HD eVGA 8800GT 512mb Graphics Card X-Fi Xtrememusic Sound Card Hauppauge HVR 1800 MCE TV Tuner Scythe Ninja \| AC Accelero S1 Passive heatsink CM Elite 340 mATX Case \| Noctua NF-S12 Fans liusland - myminicity

04-03-2006, 12:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
bstewart New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12	Thanks for the info. My question is, can my power supply handle any/all of those?

04-03-2006, 01:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
bstewart New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12	Alright. What is the best card I can get that would work with the power supply?

04-03-2006, 01:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
bstewart New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12	PCI-E I would be fine with a 6600. I actually bought one, installed it, it ran CoD2 pretty well. The problem? It cost me 194 dollars - it costs like 100 on New Egg. EDIT: I didn't include this. I returned the Best Buy card. They are funny. Should I stick with the 6600? I don't really want to invest in a power supply unless necessary, and frankly, CoD2 is probably one of the last games I'll play.

04-03-2006, 02:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
bstewart New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133154 vs http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127096 vs http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814141018 Which is the best? Cost really isn't an object among these competitors.

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