• Decent GPU?
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I want to get this GPU: [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130542&cm_re=gt_240_ddr5-_-14-130-542-_-Product[/URL] I'm getting this card because my Optiplex 960 only has a 305 WATT PSU. I don't really see it fit to replace the PSU when I will only be playing COD4. Could this card max out COD4? I don't think its that hard of a game to max out. COMP Specs: Q9550 @ 2.8 GHZ 8 Gigs DDR2 @ 800 MHZ
The 5670 is just a tad better, get that instead. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102871&cm_re=5670-_-14-102-871-_-Product[/url] or [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131334&cm_re=5670-_-14-131-334-_-Product[/url] [IMG]http://i43.tinypic.com/wi53dh.png[/IMG] Link to more benchmarks: [url]http://www.ultimatehardware.net/ati/sapphire_radeon_hd_5670.htm[/url] You could also go for a more expensive 5670 if you want, but I'd just buy one of the cheaper ones I linked you. If you're a afraid of ATI then yes, by all means just get the gt 240 as there is no reason to argue, just giving you a cheaper and better alternative in this case.
I would need a bigger power supply...
[QUOTE=Satane;21650881]Yes but only because the current one probably doesn't have any extra connectors. Get a ~500W psu and the radeon.[/QUOTE] I need to get a job. Then id just buy a 1200 watt psu so I can use it later in future builds.
[QUOTE=Encryption;21650901]I need to get a job. Then id just buy a 1200 watt psu so I can use it later in future builds.[/QUOTE] the PSU would die long before you need anything even close to that
[QUOTE=Encryption;21650812]I would need a bigger power supply...[/QUOTE] No it runs fine on a 305 watt psu, doesn't need any connectors.
[QUOTE=Encryption;21650901]I need to get a job. Then id just buy a 1200 watt psu so I can use it later in future builds.[/QUOTE] 1200w is ridiculous. 500-600w is plenty for all but the most power hungry users, and even then, 700w will be plenty. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016&cm_re=ocz_modxstream_pro-_-17-341-016-_-Product[/url] If you're hunting for a good PSU. This will serve you well.
you dont want the GT 240, just because its in the 200 series doesnt automatically make it high end.
Really, Wow i guess everyone that has a 295 should cry. Though 5850 is better
[QUOTE=derlicious;21676498]Really, Wow i guess everyone that has a 295 should cry. Though 5850 is better[/QUOTE] no it isnt [img]http://media.bestofmicro.com/W/8/225368/original/3DMark%20Vantage%20Overall.png[/img]
[QUOTE='[EG] Pepper;21678955']no it isnt [img]http://media.bestofmicro.com/W/8/225368/original/3DMark%20Vantage%20Overall.png[/img][/QUOTE] *For it's price*
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