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Kattshiro
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Posted - 2010.12.25 23:36:00 -
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Edited by: Kattshiro on 25/12/2010 23:37:36 Things to look for in no particular order of importance.
price need how long it will last before next upgrade power (GPU, ram, etc etc) Fit
One you need to tell your current hardware setup.
I got a 5850 with extra cooling a few months ago for around 200 due to a rebate. I havent had a single problem. I'm not fanboy of either ATI or Nvidia i'll buy whats best or the best value, but current top of the line Nvidia cards run super hot, and while they process tessellation better they give way to other effects. Anit a whole lot of games using dx11 yet so.... You decide for yourself how important that is to you.
But really you need to figure out your needs, fit, and budget first.
However I will say most hardware guides for right now will backup the 5850 as the best bang for buck.
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Kattshiro
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Posted - 2010.12.26 00:16:00 -
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300 anit gonna cut it, based upon what CPU and ram (how many HDD's you have, and if a RAID config) I doubt you're using DDr3 (Has lower power consumption).
You're going to want a min of 500w for newer cards to be on the safe side.
You need to post the rest of your specs.
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Kattshiro
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Posted - 2010.12.26 00:36:00 -
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Well as far as new cards go you're SOL unless your upgrade your PSU. Both the 460 or 5700's need 450w-500w. You might look into over stocked or used older cards online. Which are just a few steps above your current (even 260's or above require more power) But seems kinda silly because you might need to upgrade to current models sooner anyway.
But if you're not all that concerned or dont need more (visual power) might be worth checking out. If not check out manufac sites, and look for dual dvi support, but be aware that some lesser cards are vga dvi dual not dual dvi. (There are converters....but come on)
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Kattshiro
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Posted - 2010.12.26 18:47:00 -
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Borking power is not a good thing. Causing to much draw can fry either the unit its self or other things. I've seen CPU fans or MB's fritz because of poor power management. Now it is true things will not draw the minimum power requirements full time, however. With newer cards they wont even boot past POST/BIOS if power needs are not met.
A decent modular PSU wont cost too much 70-100 (modular PSU's are worth every extra penny). But it sounds like you might need to evaluate whether or not you're at the point of a "full upgrade" You might at this point might want to hold off save up for a newer system.
In which case a new lower to mid gaming PC will run between 700-800 out of the box, and lower than that if you build it yourself depending upon what OS you want to stick on there or already own.
If not thats not an option and you really just want a new card. I say run a search on newegg for dual DVI support, and skim the lower price cards seeing if they can make your current PSU requirements.
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