Windows 7 - Help with Graphics Card on p2250

jimmyrc · 02-10-2012

Hi, my computer is a samsung syncmaster 2250 running a NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS graphics card
It doesn't seem to be able to run games (Archam City, Skyrim) properly without being ultra laggy
What's a better graphics card?

stormy13 · 02-10-2012

jimmyrc, welcome to the Seven Forums.

Not surprised you're having problems with those games, that card was about the lowest of the low end when it came out and is even further behind today. I guess that makes the answer to your question, just about any card made in the last couple of years would be better.

Before we can make any recommendations, how much are you looking to spend and what is the make and model of the power supply you currently have?

jimmyrc · 02-10-2012

thanks
I'm not really sure, I was hoping that I could get one for about $200 but I could pay more

How do you tell what power supply I have?

Solarstarshines · 02-10-2012

if you got more then 200.00 to burn then why not get both a decent card and a psu

for atleast 350.00 will get you a good psu 750w and a hd6870 or 560ti what ever you want pretty much you could even grab a 6900 or possible 570

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127565

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371051

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814133401

jimmyrc · 02-10-2012

yes ok, so what should I get?
I'm looking to spend the least amount of money possible but get a good card

Solarstarshines · 02-10-2012

well if you look around on new egg check out if they have any sales those were suggestions but also that would fit your budget

to bad the 570 was out of stock i only recommended Nvidia because that was your previous model but the above selections would be more then enough to keep up with the big guns

I do use this one and it is cheaper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127545

jimmyrc · 02-11-2012

ok, thanks tonnes
would that cheaper MSi one be able to run advanced games?

Solarstarshines · 02-11-2012

yup any one of those cards will run anything at max pretty much

but the other card is AMD though if you don't care about brands then go AMD to save a few dollars

jimmyrc · 02-13-2012

what's a good AMD card that could run this type of stuff?

Solarstarshines · 02-14-2012

the HD6870 i showed you would be fine

Windows 7 - Help with Graphics Card on p2250

Help with Graphics Card on p2250 problems?