Want to update video card!

[DrBejar]

Hey everyone!
I want to do an upgrade for my video card, but I don’t know how to pick or if it's appropriate for my computer?
Sorry if I'm not bein specific.
I have an ATi Radeon 4600 HD.

I'm using my current one for gaming-World of Warcraft, Dirt 2, Mafia II.
Not hardcore gaming, just casual for non-lag.

 

[RST101]

Other things also have to be taken into account depending on what you want the card for. If you can be more specific as to your needs we can point you towards the right kind of gpu and if necessary the other parts.

 

[RST101]

Ok I see you have updated your post, wouldn't have caught onto that if I hadn't seen last edited.

Anyway next question is how much have you got to spend?

 

[DrBejar]

I'd say about $100-$200
I would like to spend.

 

[RST101]

What power supply do you have in your computer now because you need to consider that as well if you want a card for that much, at least a good brand with 500w - 35amp rail.

Do you know the details of yours?

 

[DrBejar]

I have no idea how to check, but i think it's 500w.

 

[RST101]

You will need to take the side off your case, it is the 3 pin you plug into the wall. Once side of case is off they are usually located at the top, cant miss it, big square thing. Read what it says on the side, make model, watts and more specifically what the 12v rating is!

 

[DrBejar]

Mine looks just like that picture!
I'll do it when I get back from work.
Thanks bud, I will let you know.

 

[RST101]

No Problem.

 

[Mashed1316]

Hello there, here's a link with Newegg's video cards on stock in the range of 100 ~ 200$, it can go as low as a 9800GT and as high as a HD 6850/GTX 460 1GB

But you still need to tell us, as RST101 asked, what are you going to use the card for? and then maybe we could guide you into the right direction

Here:

Newegg.com - Computer Hardware,Video Cards & Video Devices,Desktop Graphics / Video Cards,$100 - $200

And if you're picky with the Shipping and would like to save a few little bucks (I live outside USA so free shipping it's a MUST for me, even though i have to pay shipping to my country)

Newegg.com - Computer Hardware,Video Cards & Video Devices,Desktop Graphics / Video Cards,$100 - $200,Free Shipping

 

[toddincabo]

I purchased the Radeon 5770 ... Newegg.com - HIS H577FK1GD Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity... for $99 after rebate, like they have here.

This card only uses 18w idle...120w full out. It plays WOW and Mass Effect 2 at full settings no sweat. Did a ton of research before purchase and found this card at this price to be the best bang for the buck out there.

You can run it on a 400w power supply no problems. My friend also has this card and has only a good Corsair 300w supply and has had no problems. Only requires a 6 pin power connector which is shipped with it in the form of Molex to 6 pin.

Overclocks like crazy if need be. I do lean ATI more than GeForce just because of troubles I had with tv out on the Geforce cards I tried years ago.

You can take that extra $100 and buy a 64gb SSD for your operating system to reside on and have a screamer.

 

[SleazyRider]

I don't know if it's Gamestop.com, tho, I'm pretty sure it is, that has provisions to enter your machine's specs and it will tell you whether or not you can run a specific game. Give it a whirl.

After checking Gamestop, I don't think it's them that checks your machine. I'll find out this weekend. Sorry to mislead.

 

[thefabe]

Try this site http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/
Fabe

 

[darkfriday]

Try this site Can You Run It?
Fabe

Just for fun, I entered Medal of Honor 2010 to see what the recommendation was..............FAIL! The scan says my machine is too slow.......so much for following the recommendations. I've been running MOH 2010 for a few weeks at max resolution on my 1920 x 1080 monitor with no problems

 

[thefabe]

Try this site Can You Run It?
Fabe

Just for fun, I entered Medal of Honor 2010 to see what the recommendation was..............FAIL! The scan says my machine is too slow.......so much for following the recommendations. I've been running MOH 2010 for a few weeks at max resolution on my 1920 x 1080 monitor with no problems

Well I guess that says something about can you run it. LOl
Fabe

 

[DrBejar]

I'm thinking of getting the ATi Radeon 5450 hd 1G for 50$!
What ou guys think?