what vid card suits my comp ? :)

[bonehelm]

Hi everyone, im kinda new to here

can i have some help on getting a new video card please

currently i have : ( its low end, bought it long time ago)

AMD sempron 2600+ @ 1.8ghz
512 ram ( dont know the number after "pc" , sorry )
ATi radeon 9550 with 128MB video ram ( AGP )

can i get a 6600GT ? will my cpu bottleneck it? and can someone tell me how to check what my PSU is please, i dont know how many watts it is. i hope a 250 watt is enough =(

thanks anyways ! have a nice day

 

[FghtinIrshNvrDi]

actually, you're about right. A 6600GT would be about right for your computer.

Ryan

 

[tony]

hi buddies

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its a great site for hardware products

 

[PZEROFGH]

whats your psu, thats probably the main factor a 6600GT would be good. a 9800pro is good, especially mines

 

[bonehelm]

UPDATE information about my motherboard

manufacturer : ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Model : A7V8X-X

Chipset : VIA KT400A


hmm so is my mobo compaitable with 6600GT? also, what program checks what watt your psu is ? thanks a lot guys !

 

[Static_11]

hmm, theres a physical way of checking to see your wattage..
take the side panel off your computer and if you know what a psu looks like, find it.. (upper left hand corner) and it should say xxx watts on the side.. xxx being the number of how many watts it is

~Static

 

[FghtinIrshNvrDi]

you need to open your case and look for a watt rating. It's on the big sticker. Also, take a look at your +12V rating is. Ideally, I think you're gonna want 15ish at a minimum.

You have an AGP 8x slot. You'll be just fine upgrading. Make sure your 6600GT is AGP 8x compatible, and you'll be golden.

Ryan

 

[Zanjo]

Its a good card for your computer. Although your CPU probably needs a upgrade too.

 

[bonehelm]

Big hug !!! thanks guys you've made my life easier for me !

thanks again and have a cool day !

 

[bonehelm]

ok i checked - 110 watt to 240 watt.

so...6600GT...i think no ? too hot?