Post your exact motherboard spec here and we (and you) will know. But AFAIK, there is not a newer bus then PCIE x16, so I guess you are fine. (Been using notebook in last 4 years so I am just slightly outdated.
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| Author: | Collide [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New Graphics card |
So I'm going to be looking for a new Graphics card but since I'm partially new to PC building, I'd like to know whats the "best" or at least half decent to buy, I currently have the ATI Radeon HD 5450 but I'd like to invest in a newer model so if anyone can show me one that is because in all fairness it confuses me D: |
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| Author: | frog [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Graphics card |
If you want to stick with ATI then spend around £100 on a HD 6850, or switch to Nvidia and get a GTX 460 for around the same price. For reference, http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/ and http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/ |
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| Author: | J a m s t e R [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Graphics card |
Yepp, my friend has the Radeon and I have the nVidia, great for the price. |
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| Author: | Collide [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Graphics card |
Thanks for the fast replies, now if I am going to upgrade my current card to the HD 6850 do I need to change anything else within my PC? I know it's a silly question but I iz noob ! Edit: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sapphire-11180- ... 67&sr=1-56 this is the one i'll most likely get :B |
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| Author: | Nemko [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Graphics card |
Post your exact motherboard spec here and we (and you) will know. But AFAIK, there is not a newer bus then PCIE x16, so I guess you are fine. (Been using notebook in last 4 years so I am just slightly outdated. )
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| Author: | J a m s t e R [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Graphics card |
I think as long as you have a PCIx16 slot available (its a dual slot card) and enoygh power, then yeah, also a decent CPU so you don't bottle neck it. Post your specs. (Wait for others with more knowledge to comment) |
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| Author: | Collide [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:16 pm ] | |||||||||
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How would I find this out D: Edit: NVM FOUND IT /facepalms http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_ ... 5G41TM_LX/ Edit 2: @Jamster I have a Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU E7600 @ 3.06GHz 3.07GHz |
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| Author: | Spiderbloke [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Graphics card |
If you do go for something like that I'd check your power supply first. 750W is the usual requirement. If you have a 5450 it should already be using PCI-E x16 |
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| Author: | Collide [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:32 pm ] | |||||||||
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I know this is probably annoying but how do I find out my Power supply? Dx |
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| Author: | frog [ Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Graphics card |
Open case and read label. HD 6850 system reqs http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/ ... iew.aspx#3 |
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