HeirApparent Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Here are the specs on my dell: Intel Pentium 4CPU 3.20 GHz 4.69 GHz, 0.99 GB of RAM can anyone please suggest what the best card I can get is? which level can I go up to on KC's list? Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Does it have a PCI-E slot? What model of system is it? I'm assuming it's a relatively modern Dimension, in which case, you probably do have a PCI-E slot. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeirApparent Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 yea it does...its a Dimension 4700... Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEOLINK Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 pretty good try getting a GeForce 7600gt Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickel2 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 yop geforce 7600gt. good choice! newegg. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeirApparent Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 ok thanx alot guys...ill keep my eye out for that one... :wtg: Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeirApparent Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 here's what i came up with from newegg the prices range from $115-$165 what are the differences is it the highest price looks the best? or is it because of the manufacturer? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....20Express%20x16 Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEOLINK Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 there all the same really... just some come with a heatsink some come with a little 80mm fan some just make some damn noise. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
five Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Some have vga/dvi some are dual dvi. I noticed that difference. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeirApparent Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 yea i saw that but i noticed most if not all of them have an adapter included for the VGA which is what my monitor has...thanx for pointing that out... Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeirApparent Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 Am i going to need a PSU upgrade for whichever one of these cards I buy???...I have no idea how to do that :headache: Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickel2 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 takes about10 minutes to install a new psu. very easy. choose a reliable brand like antec, rosewill, etc. there are several. i have an ultra which has worked very well for me. at least 500 watts. the more watts, the merrier. the upgrade to the geforce 7600 gt is definitely worth it. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeirApparent Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 yea that was my next question about what brands are good...i see a wide variety of brands to choose from and like i said in my last reply i have no idea about what brands are good or not... Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickel2 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 enermax, ocz, tagan, fpc are some. look for reviews at newegg. don't go cheap or it could hurt your computer at some point. i have an ultra. some people don't think they're so hot. i love mine. good customer service. i paid $69 for mine on sale. originally $89 at tigerdirect. rosewill looks like a good brand through newegg. just don't get a cheapo one. and remember.... the more watts the better. don't go low on the wattage. at least 500 watts for the geforce. by the way the bfg geforce had a rebate. now it doesn't. that's a good one. maybe if you wait a little while, it will be on again. i've seen it as low as $75. i paid $114 for mine after rebate. wish you the best. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeirApparent Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 by the way the bfg geforce had a rebate. now it doesn't. that's a good one. maybe if you wait a little while, it will be on again. i've seen it as low as $75. i paid $114 for mine after rebate. wish you the best.is that the one that is going for 113 in the link i provided above???... Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kccitystar Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Can't go wrong with a RADEON 9800 PRO, honestly it's the Geforce Ti series equivalent... Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeirApparent Posted March 21, 2007 Author Share Posted March 21, 2007 aw man lol...i was settled in with the 7600 and looking for a PSU for it now another suggestion lol...but i cant find that one on newegg hmmm... Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-386985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farkwhar Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I may be late with this but I have had ATI's and Nvidia and nvidia is by far the best and clearest... I also have the 7600 gt... can't go wrong with that... Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-387002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickel2 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 bfg 7600 gt at 113. yes, that's the one. read some of the reviews. it's a great card. can be a bit noisy at some moments but a small issue. high quality card. you can't go wrong. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-387009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeirApparent Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 yea im done lookin around...my cart is looking like: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817194003 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814143049 thanx alot for the help guys :xmas: Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-387428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickel2 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 looks really good. you may want to just verify the size of the psu, but it looks like it's atx compatible. enjoy. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-387458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobluen07 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 u have to be careful too when upgrading ur psu on a dell. make sure u check the specs before u do so ive heard alot of horror stories about people changing the psu on there dells and frying the mb. dell generally wants u to use dell specific products when u upgrade which are almost always more expensive. Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-390154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeirApparent Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 u have to be careful too when upgrading ur psu on a dell. make sure u check the specs before u do so ive heard alot of horror stories about people changing the psu on there dells and frying the mb. dell generally wants u to use dell specific products when u upgrade which are almost always more expensive.yea i thought of that and checked the dell site but they dont even sell psu's... Link to comment https://www.mvpmods.com/forums/topic/28060-help-with-choosing-video-card/#findComment-392061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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