Need New Graphics card

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Gamerman2011

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Hi I have a systemax SYX Venture, and this is a computer with G41 graphic chipset. I need to update with a video card but I don't know what kind of card I can go up to nor if its vc slot is PCI or PCIe. So using siw.exe I found some specs and here I am.
Found my factory tower on tigerdirect this should tell you more if you need it.

Motherboard is a G41 - MSI - G41M-P33(MS-7592)
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7203491&CatId=2627

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(A) Seeing the posts from below, any suggestions on new power supplies, an example of what a requirement of a geforce 9800(vc) need?
(ex: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5639261&CatId=3669)
(B) Any idea what kind of power supply my tower can handle based on the motherboard?
(C) Will I need any more coolant options added because of more power?

This budget could be from $100 to $300 total (cost of power supply and card)
 
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You can upgrade to any video card you want to. But, you'll have to worry about upgrading your power supply first. The stock simply isn't enough for a decent dedicated graphics card.
Give us a budget and we can find you a good combo.
 
well what are you looking to do with the gfx card, i mean like playing games or specific programs or what, but here are 3 options, a entry, low, and medium level gaming cards, as the pentium dual core won't do well with truly high end cards like the gtx560ti

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102922

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102930

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127599
 
jonnyp11 said:
well what are you looking to do with the gfx card, i mean like playing games or specific programs or what, but here are 3 options, a entry, low, and medium level gaming cards, as the pentium dual core won't do well with truly high end cards like the gtx560ti

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102922

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102930

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127599
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This would be primarily for gaming but nothing I have to pay out of pocket for I don't want to be able to run todays standard of gaming rather just something that can keep up with most mmo's. My network connections are fine but graphics slow me greatly
 
the 5450 might be ably to handle mmo's on minimum settings while the 5670 will get you some comfortable settings.
 
jonnyp11 said:
the 5450 might be ably to handle mmo's on minimum settings while the 5670 will get you some comfortable settings.
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One last question how do I know what my motherboard's limit on power supply is, I want a I know for sure anwser not a i'm sure it will be okay if you don't know. I don't want to fry it out
 
the only time a motherboard is fried is when there is a power surge, and all the brands we recommend here (corsair/antec/xfx/silverstone/seasonic/pc power & cooling) all have over and under volt protection on even their lowest end parts. and also parts like the mobo i think uste the +5v rail while the gpu and cpu run off the +12v rail which has way more power, not too sure if the mobo does but really it won't just fry it.
 
jonnyp11 said:
the only time a motherboard is fried is when there is a power surge, and all the brands we recommend here (corsair/antec/xfx/silverstone/seasonic/pc power & cooling) all have over and under volt protection on even their lowest end parts. and also parts like the mobo i think uste the +5v rail while the gpu and cpu run off the +12v rail which has way more power, not too sure if the mobo does but really it won't just fry it.
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Thank you, you have been more than helpful :3
 
The PSU will only deliver what is required. Amperage (power) is a function of load (resistance) and voltage (fixed). Therefore as the load increases, the amperage does too. Amperage and wattage are directly related. Your motherboard cannot be fried by having a more than required powerful PSU, it can however by having some cheap and nasty PSU.
 
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