I found out a while ago that the graphics card I have for this computer does not use its own ram, but instead borrows ram from the motherboard which is really annoying when playing games. I am planning to upgrade in the next year or so when I have the money. He is my budget. My computer is used for just about everything, browsing the web, playing low end and high end games, downloading files, making movies, listening to music, talking to friends, burning movies, and etc.
Budget: Min $75 Max $125
System Specs copied from Speccy
Operating System:
MS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 39 °C
Brisbane 65nm Technology
RAM:
4.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 387MHz (6-6-6-18)
Motherboard:
Dell Inc. 0K071D (AM2)
Graphics:
DELL E228WFP (1280x960@75Hz)
ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics (Dell)
Hard Drives:
625GB SAMSUNG SAMSUNG HD642JJ ATA Device (SATA) 31 °C
Optical Drives:
Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-7200S ATA Device
WLK GH6J0L2N SCSI CdRom Device
Audio:
Realtek High Definition Audio
The only change that has been made to the computer since my mom got it and gave it to me was I upgraded it from vista to Windows 7. Also, I did not do a clean install but instead installed on top of the system using a upgrade disc. I live in the U.S. on the Eastern Coast. I am making this forum so I am able to plan ahead and be able to upgrade my computer. I will not upgrade anything else on the computer as I see its fine and If you guys can, explain why I should get that certain graphics card you will post.
PS. I am new to the pc building forum and I did read the sticky. I also am not very experienced with pc building..so go easy on me.
HD5670 if it will even fit in your case.
If you're max is $125 consider getting a $60 PSU with a 4830.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;27928179]If you're max is $125 consider getting a $60 PSU with a 4830.[/QUOTE]
4830 as in graphics card or what. Please provide a link or picture so i know what you are talking about.
as in graphics card. Look it up on newegg
[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;27939873]as in graphics card. Look it up on newegg[/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102822[/url]
You mean this?
And if So.
Do I need to upgrade my power supply?
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131381&cm_re=4830-_-14-131-381-_-Product[/url]
this
Wait a second, for the power supply, instead of upgrading yours, couldn't you just use this? It has 4 PCI connectors, even though whatever card he gets shouldn't need one.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817101044[/url]
It should overpower any card he gets there and only costs $20. I just wish they made one with an ATX mobo connector. Reviews say good.
[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;27948180]Wait a second, for the power supply, instead of upgrading yours, couldn't you just use this? It has 4 PCI connectors, even though whatever card he gets shouldn't need one.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817101044[/url]
It should overpower any card he gets there and only costs $20. I just wish they made one with an ATX mobo connector. Reviews say good.[/QUOTE]
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaa
[editline]8th February 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=reapaninja;27948022][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131381[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030[/url][/QUOTE]
What about this one since it is modular?
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016[/url]
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;27948726]Whaaaaaaaaaaaaa[/QUOTE]
Is that in response to the PSU (:smile:) or to the fact that I even suggested it at all (:saddowns:)?
To the PSU.
yeah I stumbled upon it a while ago and it impressed me. I've been waiting for a good build to spring it on. It seems designed solely for powering graphics cards, though, I didn't see any SATA ports on it which is a shame. Still, it lets you have a full suite of 2 GPU's for $20 even if you have a 150w PSU
So you want someone to be guinea pig?
[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;27948180]Wait a second, for the power supply, instead of upgrading yours, couldn't you just use this? It has 4 PCI connectors, even though whatever card he gets shouldn't need one.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817101044[/url]
It should overpower any card he gets there and only costs $20. I just wish they made one with an ATX mobo connector. Reviews say good.[/QUOTE]
looks like a piece of shit
[editline]9th February 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;27948726]Whaaaaaaaaaaaaa
[editline]8th February 2011[/editline]
What about this one since it is modular?
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016[/url][/QUOTE]
ehh only 384W max on the 12V rails, I'd much rather have the eco's 40A single rail than half modular
[QUOTE=reapaninja;27948022][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131381[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030[/url][/QUOTE]
Ok so OP should just go with this since the PSU MacTrekkie suggested is too good to be true you know.
[editline]9th February 2011[/editline]
$20 for a PSU that can give out that much power?
According to reviews it's solid :s
Newegg reviews though
[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;27956048]According to reviews it's solid :s[/QUOTE]
lol consumer reviews of an offbrand PSU
first review is someone who thinks 750W isn't enough for 2x260s, I don't think I need to continue
Newegg reviews = Youtube comments
[QUOTE=reapaninja;27956443]lol consumer reviews of an offbrand PSU
first review is someone who thinks 750W isn't enough for 2x260s, I don't think I need to continue[/QUOTE]
Well other people are saying it powers their flagship cards fine so why not.
It's only $20, what's the harm in trying? I'd buy it but I have no possible use for it, since I have an 850W PSU and only plan on getting another GTX 460 to complement my current one.
[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;27948180]Wait a second, for the power supply, instead of upgrading yours, couldn't you just use this? It has 4 PCI connectors, even though whatever card he gets shouldn't need one.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817101044[/url]
It should overpower any card he gets there and only costs $20. I just wish they made one with an ATX mobo connector. Reviews say good.[/QUOTE]
HOLY SHIT...its $20!!! Now can someone explain to me how it works. I am going to guess that it works with your current power supply but adds more power to it...am I right...or is their something missing?
[QUOTE=Nexus435;27957096]Well other people are saying it powers their flagship cards fine so why not.[/QUOTE]
I highly doubt those people have been powering those cards for several years
it's one thing to power a system, it's another to power it reliably
if a $20 auxiliary PSU lasts one year before it dies, it only takes 3 years before you would have been better off with a $60 full on PSU of decent quality
[editline]9th February 2011[/editline]
oh hey look what I found
[url]http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/01/24/epower_juice_box_450w_auxiliary_power_supply_review/9[/url]
[quote]The ePower Juice Box 450W is quite simply a niche idea/product with god awful implementation and that is certainly not going to help it catch on in the mainstream. Sure if this unit were a purpose built 12v power supply then it might work well, but it would still be an expensive solution to a problem that could be handled better in most cases. Why Topower/ePower went this route of recycling a chopped up full ATX12v power supply with this unit is beyond me (unless of course it was simply a way to dump crappy inventory they had no other way of moving), but they really doomed themselves by using an old inefficient unit with poor component selection in an application that requires the exact opposite. It is almost as if someone came up with a good idea in a meeting and they promptly spent the rest of the meeting trying to figure out exactly how many different ways they could screw it up.
The ePower Juice Box 450W power supply is an interesting niche product that was so heavily flawed that it doesn't even fit its niche. Not only was the unit incapable of running at its full rated output at realistic operating temperatures, it was poorly constructed with components that are not exactly known for long term heat tolerance and shoved into a situation where there is little ventilation and poor efficiency. All in all, had the unit not failed, not had poor DC Output Quality, and not been ridiculously loud it would have had a questionable longevity that was also not backed by any obvious warranty support. If ePower was going for the trifecta of sketchy they nailed it today with the Juice Box 450W. When we started the review for this unit was showing as being available for $20 from Newegg, and the Visiontek version was available for $70 on Amazon. (What really amazes us is how Visiontek could be suggesting any of its customers plug this into a high dollar video card. Ouch.) As it is today, the ePower unit seems to be out of stock most everywhere we look, and that my friends is damn good blessing in disguise. So all in all these guys knew what a big hunk of crap it was and nailed it before we did. Good riddance.[/quote]
oh look, piece of shit, what a surprise
Oh shit...Is their anything cheaper that works than. I want something as cheap as possible that is not a piece of shit and does its job.
[QUOTE=reapaninja;27960143]oh hey look what I found
[url]http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/01/24/epower_juice_box_450w_auxiliary_power_supply_review/9[/url]
oh look, piece of shit, what a surprise[/QUOTE]
Here let me get you a second helping of :smug:, you don't seem to have enough.
I asked, is their a power supply that is not the cheap $20 one that would work and is under $60?
even dropping to a $50 budget for the PSU gets you either a large drop in power output (which will limit future upgrades or possible reuse of the PSU) or a drop in quality (which means less life for the PSU and possibly the rest of the system)
a decent PSU is an investment into the safety and longevity of the system, skimping on it is a very bad decision
[QUOTE=reapaninja;27963172]even dropping to a $50 budget for the PSU gets you either a large drop in power output (which will limit future upgrades or possible reuse of the PSU) or a drop in quality (which means less life for the PSU and possibly the rest of the system)
a decent PSU is an investment into the safety and longevity of the system, skimping on it is a very bad decision[/QUOTE]
I guess I am going to have to wait then.
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