Helping finding a new graphics card please

[wayne1987]

Hi,

i do not know if this is the correct place for this sort of thing but ill try anyways.

I have a Dell Dimension 9150 desktop computer and i am currently after a new graphics card. i have looked at a few and do not really understand what i am looking for.

I know i have 1 PCI-Express x16 slot which i have been told i can use a PCI-Express 2.0 graphics card in.

I was hoping someone could help me find the right graphics card .

I am willing to pay around £100-£130 for one, i need it so i can play APB online .

If you need any more information about my system in order to help me (thats if someone is so kind enough to help me) then please leave a message and i will reply.

Thanks,

Wayne

 

[Ultiweap]

You may take a look on those three.

ATI 100-505534 FireMV 2260 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Low Profile Workstation Video Card

HIS Silence H557HR1G Radeon HD 5570 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Low Profile Ready Video Card

and the best one:
EVGA 01G-P3-1228-LR GeForce GT 220 FTW 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

 

[JMMD]

According to the specs on Dell's site, the power supply in that PC is 375W (no info on amps). That may not be enough power for a good gaming card but you might want to try it and see what happens.

There's a lot to choose from in your price range but the PSU may be the limiting factor. If you can buy locally (and return if it's not working properly) I would suggest something like a Geforce GTS 250 or an AMD/ATI 5750.

If those don't work then you may need to go for a lower model like the GTS220 or ATI 5570.

What's the CPU and RAM in your system?

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

I have to say, those are all crap cards, and that first one is a workstation card.

You'll also likely have to throw in a power supply too.

Antec EarthWatts Green EA-380D Green 380W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

POWERCOLOR AX5750 512MD5-H Radeon HD 5750 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Sorry, no euro links, but this certainly tops everything else people mentioned, while staying at about 130 pounds.

 

[wayne1987]

Hi all thanks for the replies. I have actually decided to buy a whole new computer. I have had a spec given to me and it is really good. Sorry for wasting ur time. I got an ati radeon 5770 hd 1024mb graphics card .

 

[Ultiweap]

Hmmm nice one!!!! No that isn't a problem.