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Best Graphics Card For My System??
Hi,
I just bought an EVGA GeForce 210 1GB DDR3 graphics card as an upgrade from ATI Radeon 2400.
Whenever i remove my old graphics card and put in the new one, i get the dell loading screen, then the computer beeps and restarts. Never gets to windows loading screen. I cannot get to safe mode to try and install the drivers.
I've read an article here Best video card upgrade for Inspiron 530 (Q6600, 2.4ghz) - Machinima Forum - Gaming - Dell Community with someone having the exact same issue. Within the responses were the recommended graphics card for his system (Which is exactly the same as mine)
The recommended cards are all PCI-E 2.0 X16.... the same as the GeForce 210 that i just bought. Am i to assume that the card is bad or is there a feature about the recommended cards that make them compatible?? Or is my motherboard just not compatible with PCI-E 2.0 x16?
After doing a little research on my system i'm sure i have a PCI-E, but is it 1.0 or 2.0 x16? I cannot seem to find the exact specifications on the expansion slots for my Dell Inspiron 530 (Q6600 Quad Core).
I need to know what the heck is compatible with my computer so i can max it out for around 60 bucks, which is what i paid for the 1GB Geforce 210 at a local Fry's Electronics. I didn't think it was a bad deal.....
I want to be able to play Starcraft 2, Oblivion, Batman Arkham Asylum, etc. at max settings.
Notes: The power supply requirements for the Geforce 210 are 300W and i have 350W.
Thanks for all responses! If i can get enough information it might save me 2-3 trips back and forth from the store! https://www.sevenforums.com/editpost.php?do=editpost&p=1199888