Best cheap upgrade from "Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset Family?

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Huwey

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As stated, just want a worthwhile, but cheap upgrade. Nothing too fancy that will run 1080, just casual low spec gaming like the sims 2, C&C etc, and something that will smoth out the edges, and make it a little more visually appealing.

I have a dual core E6500, 2gb ram (ddr2), and currently windows 7 32-bit ultimate.

Thanks in advance
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (build 7600) 32-bit
CPU
Intel Pentium DC E6500 2.9ghz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5KPL-AM IN/GB X.0x
Memory
2GB DDR2, Upgradable to 8GB(4GB + 4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Monitor(s) Displays
Philips Brilliance 230c 1080p
Hard Drives
500GB
Case
Zoostorm
I'm not sure what you're asking.

Are you looking for an inexpensive graphics card to upgrade your onboard graphics?

If so, please list your system specs, particularly your specific motherboard model, and what sort of power supply you have.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
homegrown
OS
Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core I7-3930k
Motherboard
Asus P9X79 Pro
Memory
16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
Graphics Card(s)
eVGA GTX680
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium
Monitor(s) Displays
As PA246Q
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1200
Hard Drives
Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
WDC 1.5TB Caviar Black
PSU
PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire
Case
Silverstone FT02
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
cheap Logitech USB
Mouse
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB
Internet Speed
6Mb cable
Other Info
Pioneer BDR-205
Samsung SH-203B
Monsoon 5.1 speakers
Yes, those are my current onboard graphics, and I would like a card, to upgrade things slightly, what would you recommend? How do I find out mobo and psu, will I have to open tower?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (build 7600) 32-bit
CPU
Intel Pentium DC E6500 2.9ghz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5KPL-AM IN/GB X.0x
Memory
2GB DDR2, Upgradable to 8GB(4GB + 4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Monitor(s) Displays
Philips Brilliance 230c 1080p
Hard Drives
500GB
Case
Zoostorm
You can use software to identify the motherboard. (Belarc Advisor is popular.)

For the PSU, the simplest way is to open the case. There should be a sticker with its name and specs. If that prospect doesn't appeal to you, you may be able to get its specs online if it's a commercial PC (HP, Dell, etc.).

Many manufacturers require a 400W PSU, even for a relatively low-powered card.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
homegrown
OS
Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core I7-3930k
Motherboard
Asus P9X79 Pro
Memory
16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
Graphics Card(s)
eVGA GTX680
Sound Card
Creative X-Fi Titanium
Monitor(s) Displays
As PA246Q
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1200
Hard Drives
Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
WDC 1.5TB Caviar Black
PSU
PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire
Case
Silverstone FT02
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
cheap Logitech USB
Mouse
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB
Internet Speed
6Mb cable
Other Info
Pioneer BDR-205
Samsung SH-203B
Monsoon 5.1 speakers
The three questions....budget .....power supply, wattage and brand name....motherboard slot available....

On the bottom of any of your posts/ where the My System Specs is...click on that there is a link to fill in your system specs:)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
windows 10 pro 64 bit
CPU
i5 4690K@4500 COOLER MASTER Seidon 120M water cooler
Motherboard
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel
Memory
16gb Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 sc
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ GL2760H Black 27" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LED 1920X1080
Screen Resolution
DSR 2103X1183
Hard Drives
ADATA 256 gig SSD + 4 junk
PSU
EVGA supernova 750
Case
coolermaster
Cooling
many...
Keyboard
z merc
Mouse
Logitech wireless G602
Internet Speed
2.5mbs cable
Ok, thanks for that heads-up, I've now updated the "my system specs" area, but to save you time, and answer your question,

I have a CWT Brand, PUFP305P PSU (305W) (Low, I know),

And mobo is: ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5KPL-AM IN/GB X.0x (Obtained from belarc)

Slots available (when looked inside) were, 2 White slots perfectly adjacent to each other, and the further up, slightly to the right, was a single blue slot. I hope this is enough information.

And finally, the budget was around £35, as It will preferably be a second hand Graphics Card I will be looking for, was just seeking advice for best bang for my buck I could get for that price.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (build 7600) 32-bit
CPU
Intel Pentium DC E6500 2.9ghz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5KPL-AM IN/GB X.0x
Memory
2GB DDR2, Upgradable to 8GB(4GB + 4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Monitor(s) Displays
Philips Brilliance 230c 1080p
Hard Drives
500GB
Case
Zoostorm

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
windows 10 pro 64 bit
CPU
i5 4690K@4500 COOLER MASTER Seidon 120M water cooler
Motherboard
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel
Memory
16gb Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 sc
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ GL2760H Black 27" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LED 1920X1080
Screen Resolution
DSR 2103X1183
Hard Drives
ADATA 256 gig SSD + 4 junk
PSU
EVGA supernova 750
Case
coolermaster
Cooling
many...
Keyboard
z merc
Mouse
Logitech wireless G602
Internet Speed
2.5mbs cable
Thank you so much, I'll definitely look out on ebay for one. Any other similar varieties, just in case I don't find that particular one?

So will this noticeably improve graphics from integrated current ones?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (build 7600) 32-bit
CPU
Intel Pentium DC E6500 2.9ghz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5KPL-AM IN/GB X.0x
Memory
2GB DDR2, Upgradable to 8GB(4GB + 4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Monitor(s) Displays
Philips Brilliance 230c 1080p
Hard Drives
500GB
Case
Zoostorm
Also the card you mentioned is DDR3, but my RAM is DDR2, does that matter?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (build 7600) 32-bit
CPU
Intel Pentium DC E6500 2.9ghz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5KPL-AM IN/GB X.0x
Memory
2GB DDR2, Upgradable to 8GB(4GB + 4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Monitor(s) Displays
Philips Brilliance 230c 1080p
Hard Drives
500GB
Case
Zoostorm
Not at all.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Me
OS
Win 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
FX-8350 @ 4.6 GHz so far
Motherboard
Asus M5A97 EVO
Memory
ADATA XPG V1 Series Black 8GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire R9 270x Dual-X
Sound Card
Xonar DGX w/ Corsair Vengence 1300
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer S232HL Abid
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
120 GB OCZ Vertex 3
500 GB Seagate 7200.12
PSU
Antec Earthwatts 650W Green
Case
Antec Three Hundred
Cooling
Cooler Master 212 EVO
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Logitech G500s
Internet Speed
35000/3000
You can get better than that on Ebay....you can also get worse....but much more card will need a upgraded power supply...beware of people trying to palm off old cards:(, or worse a bad card:mad:
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
windows 10 pro 64 bit
CPU
i5 4690K@4500 COOLER MASTER Seidon 120M water cooler
Motherboard
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel
Memory
16gb Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 sc
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ GL2760H Black 27" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LED 1920X1080
Screen Resolution
DSR 2103X1183
Hard Drives
ADATA 256 gig SSD + 4 junk
PSU
EVGA supernova 750
Case
coolermaster
Cooling
many...
Keyboard
z merc
Mouse
Logitech wireless G602
Internet Speed
2.5mbs cable
Thanks, I'll make sure I buy from a reputable seller. So what must I look for, when looking for a card, that will be suitable with my low watt PSU? What graphics card specs should I be looking at?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (build 7600) 32-bit
CPU
Intel Pentium DC E6500 2.9ghz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5KPL-AM IN/GB X.0x
Memory
2GB DDR2, Upgradable to 8GB(4GB + 4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Monitor(s) Displays
Philips Brilliance 230c 1080p
Hard Drives
500GB
Case
Zoostorm
AMD 6450, 5550, 5570, 4670, 6570, 4770, 5650, 5670 NIVIDA GT220, GT430, GT530, GT440, GT545

These should all work .....They need to be a 16x pcie slot card....They are grouped in rough order from weakest to stronger......Your power supply is made by Channel Well Technologies who supplies Corsair, and Thermaltake, so it should hold together:)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
windows 10 pro 64 bit
CPU
i5 4690K@4500 COOLER MASTER Seidon 120M water cooler
Motherboard
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel
Memory
16gb Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 sc
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ GL2760H Black 27" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LED 1920X1080
Screen Resolution
DSR 2103X1183
Hard Drives
ADATA 256 gig SSD + 4 junk
PSU
EVGA supernova 750
Case
coolermaster
Cooling
many...
Keyboard
z merc
Mouse
Logitech wireless G602
Internet Speed
2.5mbs cable
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