Should I Buy A..........

[Ipwnedx]

The reason i am thinking about buying one is because of...
http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/125222-cant-open-ccc-catalyst-control-center.html
Im tired of working with that problem, ill still work on it, but it is very hard to find it out. I stayed up almost all night last night and barely made a dent into finding it out.

If you're too lazy to read it, its just about me not able to open the CCC. My current graphics card is an ATI Radeon HD 5450.

Just some questions about it.

Should i buy it instead of a Radeon HD 5870?
Would the GTX 480 be able to work with CCC?
Does it have its own program like CCC?
Would it max any game without any lag? With high FPS?
Would it even fit into my computer (Dell Studio XPS 8100)?
Does it have dual monitor support?
Eyefinity support?
Able to overclock as easy as ATI overclocking? (Like overclocking it through CCC but overclocking through the GTX's program)
Does the graphics card even have a program like CCC?

Please answer.

 

[SlackerITGuy]

The reason i am thinking about buying one is because of...
http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/125222-cant-open-ccc-catalyst-control-center.html
Im tired of working with that problem, ill still work on it, but it is very hard to find it out. I stayed up almost all night last night and barely made a dent into finding it out.

If you're too lazy to read it, its just about me not able to open the CCC. My current graphics card is an ATI Radeon HD 5450.

Just some questions about it.

Should i buy it instead of a Radeon HD 5870?
Would the GTX 480 be able to work with CCC?
Does it have its own program like CCC?
Would it max any game without any lag? With high FPS?
Would it even fit into my computer (Dell Studio XPS 8100)?
Does it have dual monitor support?
Eyefinity support?
Able to overclock as easy as ATI overclocking? (Like overclocking it through CCC but overclocking through the GTX's program)
Does the graphics card even have a program like CCC?

Please answer.

Your computer's PSU is fairly weak, so upgrading to a newer video card would require a PSU upgrade as well.

You should also make sure you have enough room in your case for such a long/beefy card (the GTX 480 is like 11 inches long).

 

[stormy13]

You should also make sure you have enough room in your case for such a long/beefy card (the GTX 480 is like 11 inches long).

Looking at this,

Desktop PC Reviews Picture

with a GT 240 in it that is a shade over 6.5", I would say a new case could be a possibility too, as well as a new power supply for either of the cards asked about (the GTX 480/580 are both 10.5" long, GeForce GTX 480 ).

 

[SlackerITGuy]

You should also make sure you have enough room in your case for such a long/beefy card (the GTX 480 is like 11 inches long).

Looking at this,

Desktop PC Reviews Picture

with a GT 240 in it that is a shade over 6.5", I would say a new case could be a possibility too, as well as a new power supply for either of the cards asked about (the GTX 480/580 are both 10.5" long, GeForce GTX 480 ).

Wow nice find.

Yup, there's definitely not enough room there for a GTX 480.

 

[Solarstarshines]

Besides you having issues with the ccc
what makes you think it won't happen with nvidia drivers ?

I think you're issue goes alot deeper then a install issue i think your windows might be compramised

you might want to look into that just saying and if you are trying to up the card a new psu will be needed like stated cause a nvidia card uses more power so i really don't know how you would benifit from changing brands

Im sure it is a mobo issue and a os issue i don't think it is the cards fault you can always RMA it and try a new one see if it gets the job done but to make a long story short you will end up spending more in the long run

 

[Ipwnedx]

Im sure my case is fine i guess, but how about if i got a GTX 460 instead of a 480.
Would it fit into my computer?
Specs :
Dell Studio XPS 8100
Intel Core it CPU 750 @ 2.67GHz
6 GB DDR3 RAM
ATI Radeon HD 5450
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (x86)

 

[stormy13]

Only way to know that is to measure the case, from the back panel to the hard drive cage.

As far as the 460 goes over the 480 for fitting, it has a better chance as it is 2¼" shorter than the 480.

P.S. And you would still need a new power supply.

 

[Lebon14]

Im sure my case is fine i guess, but how about if i got a GTX 460 instead of a 480.
Would it fit into my computer?
Specs :
Dell Studio XPS 8100
Intel Core it CPU 750 @ 2.67GHz
6 GB DDR3 RAM
ATI Radeon HD 5450
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (x86)

Win7 x86 with 6GB gotta correct that with x64...

Also... your case will probably only fit a low-profile video card. Forget about Middle-range (GTX460) and high-end (GTX470/480 or GTX580) nVidia products. Low profile are 1-slot card basically such as the GTS250. Exemple :
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GV-N450-1GI GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

If you decide to go for a bigger card you will have to choose a bigger case AND a bigger PSU like the others said.

Also, something to think about : pre-configured PC are much less customizable than a self-build PC. That's sad I know...

 

[SlackerITGuy]

Only way to know that is to measure the case, from the back panel to the hard drive cage.

As far as the 460 goes over the 480 for fitting, it has a better chance as it is 2¼" shorter than the 480.

P.S. And you would still need a new power supply.

This.

 

[ionbasa]

The reason i am thinking about buying one is because of...
http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/125222-cant-open-ccc-catalyst-control-center.html
Im tired of working with that problem, ill still work on it, but it is very hard to find it out. I stayed up almost all night last night and barely made a dent into finding it out.

If you're too lazy to read it, its just about me not able to open the CCC. My current graphics card is an ATI Radeon HD 5450.

Just some questions about it.

Should i buy it instead of a Radeon HD 5870?
Would the GTX 480 be able to work with CCC?
Does it have its own program like CCC?
Would it max any game without any lag? With high FPS?
Would it even fit into my computer (Dell Studio XPS 8100)?
Does it have dual monitor support?
Eyefinity support?
Able to overclock as easy as ATI overclocking? (Like overclocking it through CCC but overclocking through the GTX's program)
Does the graphics card even have a program like CCC?

Please answer.

when i had my old laptop, the same thing would hapen, so just go get the drivers from OmegaDrivers.net | ATI/NVIDIA Omega Driver's Home, PC Gaming Drivers & News! I garauntee you that CCC will work afterwards
EDIT: direct link to driver download: http://www.omegadrivers.net/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=section&id=1&Itemid=54

 

[thehappyman]

For Whats its Worth - The HD5970 has been working just great with CCC and Win 7 64 bit. Great Card

 

[edilee012]

The reason i am thinking about buying one is because of...
http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/125222-cant-open-ccc-catalyst-control-center.html
Im tired of working with that problem, ill still work on it, but it is very hard to find it out. I stayed up almost all night last night and barely made a dent into finding it out.

If you're too lazy to read it, its just about me not able to open the CCC. My current graphics card is an ATI Radeon HD 5450.

Just some questions about it.

Should i buy it instead of a Radeon HD 5870?
Would the GTX 480 be able to work with CCC?
Does it have its own program like CCC?
Would it max any game without any lag? With high FPS?
Would it even fit into my computer (Dell Studio XPS 8100)?
Does it have dual monitor support?
Eyefinity support?
Able to overclock as easy as ATI overclocking? (Like overclocking it through CCC but overclocking through the GTX's program)
Does the graphics card even have a program like CCC?

Please answer.

Catalyst Control Center is for ATI cards so switching to a Nvidia card will not make it work....why no one said this yet is beyond me. Yes there are similar programs for Nvidia cards and each card manafacturer usually has their own overclocking program, for instance EVGA has EVGA Precision for their cards.

You would be better off seeing if ATI has a support forum on their website and ask this question there since the problem surely has happened before.

I personally would not put a card of the 480's caliber in that particular machine and of course the power supply issue others have mentioned. Here is the ATI graphics forums link....

AMD Game Forums - ATI Radeon Graphics

 

[Solarstarshines]

I think the reason noone has mentioned this is the fact he is switching brands cause the ccc won't complete a correct install so basicly if he dumps the card for a nvidia card those drivers would install meaning Nvidia drivers

but ............ I did mention if he couldn't get the ccc to install with the ati card he has what , makes him think using a nvidia card and nvidia drivers would work over that

Is more likly a OS issue if any

 

[smarteyeball]

I'm sorry I didn't notice this thread sooner.


Going out and buying an Nvidia card because of your current trouble is a bad idea.



Firstly, a single Nvidia card cannot run 3 monitors. The OP wants to run Eyefinity, or at least 3 monitors (I assume).


But more importantly - You still need to remove the broken CCC installation before installing an Nvidia card and nvidia drivers.

If you don't, you could be facing even more issues because of the broken remnants.

Going out and buying a replacement card is like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound. It does not solve the underlying problem.



OP, I've added some more input for you to try in your original thread:

http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-cards/125222-cant-open-ccc-catalyst-control-center.html#post1104478

 

[Ipwnedx]

Should I Buy A Radeon HD 5870?

Well, i was wondering if i should buy the ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics card.
Computer Specifications :
Dell Studio XPS 8100
Intel(R) Cpre(TM) i5 CPU 750 @ 2.67GHz
6GB DDR3 RAM
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (x86)
ATI Radeon HD 5450

Picture Of Case​

I wan't to upgrade to a 5770 because the 5450 has very poor graphics.
But, will my computer handle it? Does it have a good enough PSU you think? Will i need a bigger case?
Please reply, as accurately as possible.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

PSU is 350 so that's not good news. I'd factor in a new modular PSU. Dell shows a ATI 5770 as an option so I think your go to go size wise but you will need to compare those two cards closely for size/length. I would say your best bet is to take and post some clear pictures of the interior and mobo with your GPU and without and then we can advise. PSU suggestion would be Corsair in a 600 min watt modular.

 

[SlackerITGuy]

Hmmm IIRC we had a poster with that very same PC asking the same question (but with a GTX 480 instead of a HD 5870).

To make it quick and simple, It wouldn't be such a good idea because:

• PSU not strong enough for a HD 5870 (only 350w)
• Not enough room in the case.

 

[Ipwnedx]

Okay, i changed the topic to a 5770 HD Radeon.
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[Ipwnedx]

Topic closed _ dont reply
mod please lock and delete

 

[Ipwnedx]

Should I Buy A Radeon HD 5770?

Well, i was wondering if i should buy the ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics card.
Computer Specifications :
Dell Studio XPS 8100
Intel(R) Cpre(TM) i5 CPU 750 @ 2.67GHz
6GB DDR3 RAM
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (x86)
ATI Radeon HD 5450

Picture Of Case​

I wan't to upgrade to a 5770 because the 5450 has very poor graphics.
But, will my computer handle it? Does it have a good enough PSU you think? Will i need a bigger case?
Also, will it be able to support dual monitors or even triple monitors?
Please reply, as accurately as possible.