I've decided to once again upgrade my computer. It's an Inspiron 530 I bought back in 2008, and while the system itself is fairly solid (core 2duo, 6GB DDR2), it's severely lacking in graphical capability. (GeForce 9500 GT)
Aside from the graphics card, everything else is stock. 450 watt PSU, factory motherboard, etc. I'd like to know what card I could upgrade to without breaking the bank.
Right now, I'm looking at the GTX460. I could amp up the power just a bit, but receive a much better card. (Only thing I'm worried about is the shader clock. On my current card, it's 1400mhz. On the GTX460, it's 1300mhz. Coupled with the fact that my PCI-E x16 slot is 1.1 instead of 2.0, I'm wondering if it'd be worth it at all.)
Suggestions?
460 is a solid card, especially for the price. I reccomend it. You'll max out many games and games that you won't max out still look very good and run decently well. It'll be a good upgrade from a 9500GT.
I'm not sure about the PSU but I'm pretty sure it can run on 450w. You'll have to double check using a PSU wattage calculator (google it).
The PCI-E 1.1 is a bummer, but I don't think it would be a massive issue. You'll still see an improvement no doubt, but not as much of one if you had a modern PC as a whole.
PCI-E 1.1 is a nonissue especially with a low(er) end card like a 460
also clockspeeds means little to nothing on different GPUs
i'd also recommend buying a quality PSU now that you can use in your future build.
I agree with Shadez, a stronger PSU and the 460 would really be a worthwhile upgrade. :smile:
Get a 500W quality PSU, and a GTX 460. Don't woorry about clockspeed, you'll experience a difference so large, that major doesn't cut it.
How's this look? It's cheaper than buying them separately, and I get a 750w PSU as well. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.671904[/url]
Alternately, there's a 620w PSU (5 egg rating) and the EVGA superclocked 460GTX. [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.671905[/url]
Get the first one.
Great. Only issue is, I have absolutely no idea how to plug everything back in correctly...
Might need some help with that when it arrives.
The PSU can be tricky but we have a whole section to help you.
Also most things only fit in one place.
[QUOTE=Chickens!;30500605]Also most things only fit in one place.[/QUOTE]
Name one connector that can be placed the wrong way around in a modern computer. You have 30 seconds of time to think.
I can't think of one, personally, but I'm pretty sure there is one.
3.5mm Jack =3
I joke :P Molex maybe?
Molex have an angle across one of the corners so nope.
[QUOTE=nikomo;30501479]Name one connector that can be placed the wrong way around in a modern computer. You have 30 seconds of time to think.
I can't think of one, personally, but I'm pretty sure there is one.[/QUOTE]
Front panel connectors.
On installing: [url]http://www.pcityourself.com/building/graphicsCard.php[/url]
[QUOTE=KorJax;30506185]On installing: [url]http://www.pcityourself.com/building/graphicsCard.php[/url][/QUOTE]
No, no, I know how to install the graphics card. I've done it before, a hundred times. (Exaggeration.)
What I don't know how to install is the PSU. Any help with that?
[QUOTE=inkysprite;30501525]3.5mm Jack =3
I joke :P Molex maybe?[/QUOTE]
No, molex will always work if you can plug it in.
[QUOTE=nikomo;30501479]Name one connector that can be placed the wrong way around in a modern computer. You have 30 seconds of time to think.[/QUOTE]
Front panel LEDs (edit: late)
Internal SPDIF
Neither are catastrophic of course - they just don't work.
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Parallel port header(?) - could possibly cause some damage
Internal USB headers that individualize every fucking pin... >_< ...could do damage to the motherboard and the connected device.
[QUOTE=nikomo;30501479]Name one connector that can be placed the wrong way around in a modern computer. You have 30 seconds of time to think.
I can't think of one, personally, but I'm pretty sure there is one.[/QUOTE]
I connected DVI adapter in the wrong way once.
I managed to connect a sata harddrive wrong once
Take off the PSU, all the cables n such.
Screw the other one in, connect MoBo connectors (24pin and something more?), HDD power, GPU power, Optical drive power, and you are done.
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