Ah yes, I forgot how old the machine may be. Apologies; a new PSU will be in order then.

OP, if you want something that you can use in a new machine, consider this PSU as well; it will allow for a decent CPU + GPU combination.

Can anybody suggest a card thats compatible with my computer, and doesn't use more PSU than I have (somebody said I probably have around 300).

Like I said, I don't want to spend anymore than about 60 bucks overall, because once I start spending like 80-100 dollars, then I mine as well at that point start saving up for a new computer, you know what I mean? Which I want to avoid though.

I don't like the idea of upgrading my 'power supply' for some reason. It sounds pretty risky and complicated, plus it seems doing so along with a graphics card would cost at least 80 bucks.


I apologize for my pickiness in advance. =/ I'd be appreciative to anybody who could find a 40-60 dollar graphics card that's compatible with my computer set-up and doesn't use more than say..250-300 PSU. Thank you.

EDIT: Just realized that some of you have already suggested cards that don't require a new PSU, so disregard my last post.

But anybody who still has a card to suggest, then I guess my post would apply to you.

If you buy the parts I linked, then you'll spend 70 dollars, you'll just have to wait for the rebates, and you'll have new PSU. With a new PSU in your computer, you'll extend the life of it, so that even if you save up for a new machine, it would make a great spare or internet machine.

If you continue using the current PSU, along with the increase of power draw from the new video card, you will hasten its demise, and possibly destroy the motherboard along with it.

A PSU is not difficult to replace. Just whip out your camera, and take some pictures of the inside of the machine of where the wires go. "Universal Plug and Play" makes the task easyanyway, since the PSU wires will only plug onto the correct device anyway. The CPU plug only goes on the CPU, and so forth.

The same amount of risk due to damage by static electricity is present whether changing a PSU or video card. Point being, you need to read up on either procedure before you start.

Normally I don't suggest buying parts that cost too much more than the OP states as a budget. In this case, you would be getting a video card AND a PSU for ten dollars over budget. For this, expect no apologies.

If I didn't want to mail-order could I get these at a store like frys or best buy?

Absolutely, but they're usually overpriced compared to online retailers AFAIK.

Recently my budget has enlarged to 100-300 dollars, and I'd like to upgrade even further than previous suggestions, so as to be able to play Empire: Total War if thats even possible. Thanks.

Heres the title to the new thread: "Hello computer newb here, looking to play Empire: Total war..." something along those lines.