Built my first computer..

cbrdude08

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Ok first off guys Im new here, and decided to finally build my own computer. Now first off this was my first attempt and now having spoken to some people I wish I had done somemore research insetad of just buying random stuff.Before u bash me..I kno it was dumb. I wanted to build a gaming computer(Starcraft 2 and Iracing) but not an overkill(thats he next one)Well heres what I got.

Gigabyte 880GM-UD2H MotherBoard
460 watt Cool Blaster Power Supply
AMD Athlon tm ll X 2 250 Processor 3.00 Ghz
2 gb Ram
32 Bit System currently running Vista until I get Windows 7.
Antec 300 Case
640GB Western Digital Hardrive

Still have yet to get a Video card(price around 150ish). I was suggested to get Ati Brand beacause of the compatibilty to AMD. Your opinions welcome please. And also with this current set up what can I look for as performance or speed?Thanks
 
Unfortunately, the cards that are right up your alley for the budget you are on (ATI 5750-5770 series) will be getting dangerously close to max power on your PSU (those cards require 450 watts of power).

+ I am unable to find the type of power output cables that power supply provides, if you are able to give me the link to the PSU, it would help a little more.

But anyway, in my opinion, I would not go higher than a ATI 4650 card. It is not the best card you can buy for the money (64.99 on newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150396), but it only requires a 400 watt power supply. I just don't like the idea of running any PSU to almost max strain.
 
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