how much do you want to spend and what do you want it do? the best bang for your buck in mid to high end range is the 6800... you can pick a regular bfg 6800 off newegg for about 290$ if you are not really a huge gamer a saphire 9800pro goes for like 190ish on newegg..
Hell, if you're willing to spend that much on a vid card, then spend a little more on a better psu. This one here is a decent psu and will only run you around $43 more, along with the video card and even comes with a SATA power connector. If you have a Dell machine, first check and make sure it has a standard ATX pinout on the ATX connector on the mobo though, as Dell used to use a proprietary pinout on their stuff.
Hell, if you're willing to spend that much on a vid card, then spend a little more on a better psu. This one here is a decent psu and will only run you around $43 more, along with the video card and even comes with a SATA power connector. If you have a Dell machine, first check and make sure it has a standard ATX pinout on the ATX connector on the mobo though, as Dell used to use a proprietary pinout on their stuff.
I don't have a DELL, my computer was purchased at Comp USA, and is somewhat custom built...
It's not a brand name computer, and is actually quite big.
the 6800 non gt is cheaper and does not require as much power, i think its good on 250w but not positive. if you dodnt mind spending the money, the new psu and 6800gt would be nice. psus are not difficult to install and most will fit the aplication. i just recently upgraded to http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-908&depa=0 and i love it, but i did have to clear the cmos which i thought was wierd..
the 6800 non gt is cheaper and does not require as much power, i think its good on 250w but not positive. if you dodnt mind spending the money, the new psu and 6800gt would be nice. psus are not difficult to install and most will fit the aplication. i just recently upgraded to http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-908&depa=0 and i love it, but i did have to clear the cmos which i thought was wierd..
Oh and quick question, are these power supplys the same size...
I mean my current one has like a section for it, and if I got a new psu, I feel like I might need a new box or something...
No, the psu's are all basically the same size, so that one will be a drop in to replace your present psu. I bought one of these a few months ago to replace a dodgy Powmax psu on a dedicated folding machine and it has been rock solid for me on an overclocked AMD rig. All you should have to do is to unhook the connectors and take out the 4 screws in the back that hold the psu in the case to replace the psu.
okay, now i'm looking at the pictures of the video card, and it shows part of a chip that would hook into the right, now the way i'm looking at it, my mobo is on the oppositte side of the chip than it looks like it slides in...
someone explain this, because i've never installed a video card before...
i just want to make sure this stuff is compatible before buying it.
i agree totally with thrax the 6800 is far superior. Ive benched my leadtek 6800 and have outscored people with the x800 pro or xt and ive out benched some ofthe 6800gt or ultras
Since you are cash limited to $250 now, I would suggest the Sapphire 9800 Pro 128 for $197 along with that Thermaltake psu I linked to earlier. That card is still pretty damn powerful; a hell of a lot better than your present card and much more affordable and still in your budget.
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1 gb ddr-sdram
80 gb hd 7200 rpm
let me check those out and i will get back to you.
that's the link to the one im considering...
is that a bang for my buck?
The card requires 350 watt power supply, and I have 300.
I don't have a DELL, my computer was purchased at Comp USA, and is somewhat custom built...
It's not a brand name computer, and is actually quite big.
I mean my current one has like a section for it, and if I got a new psu, I feel like I might need a new box or something...
cmos?
No, the psu's are all basically the same size, so that one will be a drop in to replace your present psu. I bought one of these a few months ago to replace a dodgy Powmax psu on a dedicated folding machine and it has been rock solid for me on an overclocked AMD rig. All you should have to do is to unhook the connectors and take out the 4 screws in the back that hold the psu in the case to replace the psu.
There is a jumper on the mobo that resets the bios settings to factory defaults.
confusion has struck once again....
Anyone have an opinion on the two?
Whomever has told you to purchase an X800 doesn't read benchmarks.
That's exactly what I've been thinking, and also it is a bit cheaper...
So basically new psu + the evga 6800 gt is a great setup?
here are links to what i plan on buying:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=14-130-203&DEPA=1
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-153-006&depa=0
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Is that bang for my buck?
someone explain this, because i've never installed a video card before...
i just want to make sure this stuff is compatible before buying it.
link: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=14-130-203&DEPA=1
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-140-023&depa=1
I guarantee you that it'll be compatible.
To be honest I'm more of a software geek than hardware, it kind of annoys me at times to act like a noob in all these forums.
And I'd be lost in a software forum if it were at all oriented with programming. Everyone has their questions.
[just checked my bank balance
now i'm force to spend around $250 or less...
Hmm!, now argh...
Since you are cash limited to $250 now, I would suggest the Sapphire 9800 Pro 128 for $197 along with that Thermaltake psu I linked to earlier. That card is still pretty damn powerful; a hell of a lot better than your present card and much more affordable and still in your budget.