Ati 4850 upgrade ?


  1. Jerryw
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    Ati 4850 upgrade ?


    Hi 7 Forum members
    I want to upgrade my Ati 4850 to something better ,
    but i am not sure of the power supply I know its 425 watts
    but i do not know what the amp ratting is . i need help in
    trying to get the amps reading off of it i am not sure how to read the specks on the side !
    The computer is a Dell XPS 430 thats all i know about the power supply .
    if you could help me decide witch ATI card to get that would be grate !
    i hope Someone can help.
    Thanks for now !!!
    Jerryw.
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  3. Beta
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    425 Watt power supply is to small. First you will need to upgrade to atleast 600 Watt. I like the corsair PSU.

    For a upgrade what is the budget.

    For under $200:

    MSI R6870 Hawk Radeon HD 6870

    Newegg.com - MSI R6870 Hawk Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity

    For over $200:

    MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III PE/OC Radeon HD 6950

    Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, Video Cards & Video Devices, Desktop Graphics / Video Cards, MSI, AMD

    These two cards are amazing.
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  4. Jerryw
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    Yes around $200.
    i can only have 1 card Dell did not make this computer to have 2 cards
    do you have a link to a good power supply ? ,it can take any good after market supply.
    if possible i would like a card that vens out the back .
    I will look into the cards you have the links too.
    And thanks for your help:)
    edit i only want ATI/AMD cards that is dirx 11 1 gig vram.2.0 is what my slot is .
    Is this a good card but i cant find the power supply rating it requires ?
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127545
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  6. Beta
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    The other card I had listed is the same with a new cooler. Also there are a few more shaders and it will work in your computer. Stick with the Frozr III ver. of the card ie the one I listed. Don't worry about the slot that is on your motherboard.

    $60 after rebate $50 this will do everything that you will ever need with that computer.

    Corsair Builder Series CX600

    Amazon.com: Used and New: Corsair Builder Series CX600 600 watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Compatible with Intel and AMD Platforms ATX 700 CMPSU-600CXV2
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  7. Jerryw
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    Hi Beta
    First thanks for all of your help here.
    I will buy the card you have the {first} link to , it looks like it has all of the
    requirement i need .
    And thanks for the link to the power supply i need ,
    you are a time saver in helping me with all of this !
    I am real good with the software that comes with a computer but
    when it comes to the hardware i am really not that good with it
    Your guidance with the hardware is really grate .
    Now my old dimension 8400 will get all for the parts the came out of my XPS 430 so we got 2 in one!
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  8. Beta
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    No problem. Glad I could help.
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