Graphics Cards- Win7.

Zen00 · 17 Nov 2009

Plus on the side of the PSU, if you open the case, it should have the power rating on it somewhere.

delilah95 · 17 Nov 2009

bobkn said:

I wouldn't want to take responsibility for dictating (in effect) someone's graphics card choice.

Unfortunately, I can't find adequate information about the Imedia D2315 online, in particular its PSU capabilities.

When you get the machine back there should be a plaque on the side of the PSU that gives its specifications. Also, check for PCI-E power connectors:

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Ok! I'm still waiting for the blasted thing back and was informed (conveniently) today that there are hardware and software problems in the system so the obvious master reset will clear the software problems but as for hardware- they don't no the problem yet so :/

Tommyd · 17 Nov 2009

I would recommend a HD 5770, its what I am using on my new desktop.
From Overclockers UK, it costs around £130, depending on any offers they are running, and which version (Sapphire, ect)

delilah95 · 17 Nov 2009

Tommyd said:

I would recommend a HD 5770, its what I am using on my new desktop.
From Overclockers UK, it costs around £130, depending on any offers they are running, and which version (Sapphire, ect)

Yes- English Money something I can understand

and 130 quid sounds nice as well, do overclockers UK do many good offers?

bobkn · 17 Nov 2009

The 5770 requires a single 6 pin PCI-E power connector. though. (Some units come with an adapter from Molex or SATA poer.)

The minimum recommended PSU is 450W.

thefabe · 17 Nov 2009

Pop the side panel off and make note of the total wattage, and also how many watts on the 12V rail (hopefully that info is on the label).

stormy13 meant Volts on the 12v rail. This is as important or more than the wattage. (no disrespect intended for the correction)