dell Dimension 5150 & a 8800GT

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canviskiller

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i have a dell dimension 5150 and i was wondering if it could run a nvida 8800GT and does anyone have this in theirs? i havent added anything to this computer but its graphic card blows.

People say it can run a 8600GTS with no problems but i never asked about a 8800GT.dell has said the 5150 has a 300W PSU but that is just the median or some thing and it really has 400w.

also if anyone has any other cards that can run on my computer post a link.i have a price range of $200.

operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Dell DM051
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A00
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1022MB RA
Page File: 565MB used, 1124MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
 
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I would recommend buying a new PSU for the 8800gt, but for that P4. It would bottleneck quite a bit, if not as tragically now, moreso going forward. There's little doubt a 8600gts won't run on your current, so i would stick with that unless you're willing to upgrade.
 
figured out my problem it can def use the 8800GT as a couple of people have the same computer and everything as me and can run it perfect but i will upgrade the ram and PSU to since i will need it later on anyway.also will prolly not get vista for awhile since iv heard more problems then good,but that is just what i have heard.
 
bigfellla said:
You definately need to update your PSU.
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i really dont feel like making another topic about upgrading my comp so i will ask here.


is upgrading a PSU hard or do you just unscrew your old and put in the new?do i need to know anything about my computer for picking a new PSU?

also i can spend up to about 90 bucks on a PSU maybe more but thats just a maybe.
 
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Canvis, what are you system specs. Download PC Wizard and install it (from my sig). Then go to FILE, SAVE AS and click OK. Then save that text file and copy its contents into this thread.

btw, a psu upgrade is simple.
 
bigfellla said:
Canvis, what are you system specs. Download PC Wizard and install it (from my sig). Then go to FILE, SAVE AS and click OK. Then save that text file and copy its contents into this thread.

btw, a psu upgrade is simple.
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<<< System Summary >>>

> Manufacturer : Dell Dimension DM051

> Mainboard : Dell 0RD203

> Chipset : Intel i945G/GZ

> Processor : Intel Pentium 4 521J @ 2800 MHz

> Physical Memory : 1024 MB

> Video Card : ATI Technologies Inc Radeon X300 Series

> Hard Disk : ST380013AS (80 GB)

> DVD-Rom Drive : HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8163B

> DVD-Rom Drive : HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4164B

> DVD-Rom Drive : TF0765G NHO418Q SCSI CdRom Device

> Monitor Type : Hewlett Packard Compaq WF1907 - 19 inches

> Network Card : Intel Corporation 82801GB I/O Controller Hub LAN

> Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.01.2600 Service Pack 2

> DirectX : Version 9.0c (May 2007)
 
I've ran a 7900 in my Dell 9100 prior to this computer. It ran fine...till the card took a dump. Now...I'm running a 6800 in the Dell.
 
canviskiller said:
i really dont feel like making another topic about upgrading my comp so i will ask here.


is upgrading a PSU hard or do you just unscrew your old and put in the new?do i need to know anything about my computer for picking a new PSU?

also i can spend up to about 90 bucks on a PSU maybe more but thats just a maybe.
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For your system i would recommend a HX520W from Corsair.
 
YOU CAN PUT AN 8800GT IN AN 8800GT WITHOUT UPDATING ANYTHING. Want to know how I know? Because I did it. Fools, all you have to do is buy the 8800GT which comes with an external power supply cord. Then buy an extension and plug it into the power supply. Then, like me, you can play Crysis, Crysis Warhead, Call of Duty: World at War.....ETC.

xx

8800GT 512 mb
3GB RAM
Pentium D rated @ 5.03 Ghz
Windows XP
Dell 19" Monitor

(Basically a 5150 with an 8800GT in it and 2GB more RAM)
 
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taymiester said:
YOU CAN PUT AN 8800GT IN AN 8800GT WITHOUT UPDATING ANYTHING. Want to know how I know? Because I did it. Fools, all you have to do is buy the 8800GT which comes with an external power supply cord. Then buy an extension and plug it into the power supply.
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Just because it works doesn't mean it's recommended.

Underpowering a graphics card can kill it.
 
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