Video Card, Wattage, Compatible?

VaeVictis

VaeVictis

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Hi, I just bought a Compaq Presario CQ5602F. It has 2gigs of ram, a 2.8ghz processor, and a useless integrated video card. I'm buying another 2gig stick of ram and I was wanting to get a new video card. I was checking the back of the computer and noticed its wattage is 250. I know most newer video cards take, at least, double that in most cases. I was wondering if any of you had any good suggestions. So far, I've found this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129091 which recommends a wattage supply of 300. Hope you can help. Thanks. I'll be happy to post more information if needed. :good:
 
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That OEM power supply in the Compaq is 250W. But I doubt that it has anywhere near 250W on the 12V rail. You really need to upgrade the power supply to get a decent video card. That 2600pro is a pretty old card.
 
Man, I was hoping I wouldn't have to get a new power supply. What kind of power supply would you recommend for this Compaq?
 
Around $50 to $100 for the video card. I guess, it depends on how much the power supply and 2gigs of ram cost me. I want to try to stay under the $150-$200 range... I have a blown head gasket to replace. xD
 
I have 2gigs of RAM currently. I'll post some specs below.

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 1790MB RAM
Page File: 1388MB used, 2192MB available
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03D0&SUBSYS_2A6C103C&REV_A2
Display Memory: 889 MB
Dedicated Memory: 249 MB
Shared Memory: 639 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: HP 2159 Series Wide LCD Monitor
Monitor Model: HP 2159
Monitor Id: HWP282A
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: HD15
 
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