I've Been Trying to Figure out What Card I Want....

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I found this ECS Black Series for $130 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814134078


and this Palit GTS 250 for $125 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814261062


I'm trying to find a card which is a big upgrade from my 9600 GSO for around $100-$140. I want to be able to play Bad Company 2 with at LEAST medium settings at 1440x900. My GSO barely maintains 30fps all on low @ 1440x900. All my other games run smoothly, I just think I should upgrade, any suggestions?

[XstollieX]

didn't you just order a 5750 ? http://forums.legitreviews.com/about259 ... ml#p167175

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Would that be the best upgrade for my rig? I'm really thinking about staying with Nvidia now. And no I didn't buy that, my friend actually did for him self and not me

[pwcmed]

I am making a move to an Eyefinty setup I can sell you my 4870 for 140 with shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814102801

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See Below.

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I don't meet two of these requirements: PCI Express based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard
500 Watt or greater power supply with two 75W 6-pin PCI Express power connectors recommended (600 Watt and four 6-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX technology in dual mode)


The PSU: I only have a 430w
Two PCI-E 6-pins: I only have 1


I did find a really nice 4770 for $90: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814150369

[smack323]

I would go with a 5770 or 5750 - I play badcompany maxed on my computer in my sig at max resoulution for my monitor and it runs smooth. I am sure the 5750 would run it fine also.

On another note tho if you want to start upgrading your GPU your are going to need a new PSU.

[skier]

i'd work on your CPU first as in TF2 going from an AMD quad 2.6GHz (of which TF2 only uses one core anyway) with a GT240(9600GSO) gets 100- 200fps without much cfg editing, but a Pentium4 3GHz with a GTS 250(9800 GTX+) gets a steady 30fps if im lucky with a highfps config and much lower resolution that game is ALL CPU

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My CPU is fine for now at least in Source and Infinity Ward games. TF2 I can run at 80+FPS; 1440x900 with all highest settings except for AA which is set to 0 because it's a performance killer in ANY game. My PSU is decent for now as most cards only require a 450w, plus a video card only draws 60-120w at most from a PSU anyway. I'm just having trouble deciding on which card I want. It has to be $100-140, or less xD, require 450w or less, only need one 6-pin pci-e connector, and it has to be a significant upgrade from my 9600GSO.

[skier]

My CPU is fine for now at least in Source and Infinity Ward games. TF2 I can run at 80+FPS; 1440x900 with all highest settings except for AA which is set to 0 because it's a performance killer in ANY game. My PSU is decent for now as most cards only require a 450w, plus a video card only draws 60-120w at most from a PSU anyway. I'm just having trouble deciding on which card I want. It has to be $100-140, or less xD, require 450w or less, only need one 6-pin pci-e connector, and it has to be a significant upgrade from my 9600GSO.

well, a GTS 250 draws 260W itself, and its the Amperage on the 12v+ rail(s) that matter NOT Wattage, which is being drawn from nearly every part in your system(from HDDs to CPU to Motherboard to videocard)

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Skier why aren't we friends on Steam anymore? You could tell all this to me there.

SteamID: Unlimitedarmy (Evasion)

[geokilla]

My CPU is fine for now at least in Source and Infinity Ward games. TF2 I can run at 80+FPS; 1440x900 with all highest settings except for AA which is set to 0 because it's a performance killer in ANY game. My PSU is decent for now as most cards only require a 450w, plus a video card only draws 60-120w at most from a PSU anyway. I'm just having trouble deciding on which card I want. It has to be $100-140, or less xD, require 450w or less, only need one 6-pin pci-e connector, and it has to be a significant upgrade from my 9600GSO.

well, a GTS 250 draws 260W itself, and its the Amperage on the 12v+ rail(s) that matter NOT Wattage, which is being drawn from nearly every part in your system(from HDDs to CPU to Motherboard to videocard)

Um a GTS250 does not draw 260W itself... There's only one 6 pin connector now isn't that? That means like 150W max I believe? Anyways I recommend the ATI 5750.

What PSU do you have OP?

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Antec 430w, I don't know the exact specs without opening my case. I open it nearly everyday and that's the one thing I never check, the PSU chart.

[skier]

Um a GTS250 does not draw 260W itself... There's only one 6 pin connector now isn't that? That means like 150W max I believe?

well, system-wide, an E7200 system at 2.5GHz, with only the GPU at load(Furmark 1.7.0) uses 258W(and w/a GT240 uses between 96 and 160W (GPU idle/load), so its definitely more than 150W...) but that's not the point, the point is the 12v rail. look under the 12v+ part of the sticker and say how many amps it provides

[geokilla]

Um a GTS250 does not draw 260W itself... There's only one 6 pin connector now isn't that? That means like 150W max I believe?

well, system-wide, an E7200 system at 2.5GHz, with only the GPU at load(Furmark 1.7.0) uses 258W(and w/a GT240 uses between 96 and 160W (GPU idle/load), so its definitely more than 150W...) but that's not the point, the point is the 12v rail. look under the 12v+ part of the sticker and say how many amps it provides

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You should be able to get away without changing the PSU but as skier said, check the 12V+ amps! If you do need to get a new PSU, check out the OCZ StealthXStream 500W. I got mine for $30AR CAD and it's running great!

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The PSU Unit is actually a X Power PS-450w. I don't know the 12v rails and info, I'm someone could look it up and find it quickly.