Computer upgrade advice for new graphics card


  1. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
       #1

    Computer upgrade advice for new graphics card


    Hi

    Here's my current specs:
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ @ 2.8Ghz
    WinFast 6150M2MA (Socket AM2 )
    3.00 GB Single-Channel DDR2
    ATI Radeon HD 5450
    156GB ExcelStor HDD
    2 x LITEON DVD-ROM
    330W Seasonic PSU
    Raidmax Sagitta case

    Would a new AT Radeon HD 6870 work in this computer at the moment? I was wondering if I had the correct connections really since the computer is quite old, still using IDE connections.
    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #2

    I'm sure you would need a much larger PSU to run that card, here's the specs.


    AMD Radeon
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  3. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
    Thread Starter
       #3

    thats what I was thinking but them all the connections would be for sata devices and mine are currently ide?
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  4. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #4

    That SATA/IDE is for HDDs and not v cards, PCI-e connectors are needed for (big) v cards, not to mention that card may be too big/long to fit in an older case.
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  5. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
    Thread Starter
       #5

    ye but if I get a new PSU, which im happy to do, there would be no ide connections for my hard drives as far as I can figure out. Also the case is fine for length.
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  6. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #6

    OK I get what you're saying, have a look at this page.


    Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, Computer Accessories, Cables, Power Cables
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  7. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32
    Thread Starter
       #7

    sorry if im being an idiot but does a molex connector from a PSU plug into an ide hard drive or is that something different?
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