Need advice on a video card

[Xierces]

I currently own a HP m8430f desktop with the following specs:

Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 4094MB RAM
Motherboard: Asustek Computer INC. Model: Benicia 1.01
CPU Speed: 1600mhz


It currently has a 8500 GT 512mb video card and I'm looking to upgrade. I know I'll need a new power supply as its only 300W so I'm looking to spend around $250. If someone could recommend a video card and power supply that would fit into my computer and be a big upgrade I would appreciate it. I wanted to be able to run Champions Online pretty well, but as I've seen from the beta my current graphics card can't handle that game. Thanks in advance to anyone that can help.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

I recommend this card and this PSU as your best choices IMO.

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail

SAPPHIRE 100245HDMI Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
Total = $175

If you want more, you can go with CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 ... - Retail and SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
at $250.

 

[red1776]

well....there you go again HK with the Vapor X thingy :haha::wave:

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

well....there you go again HK with the Vapor X thingy

What, its a good card ^^.

A 1gb 4870 for $150? AND Vapor-x??!?!! It's great ^^.

 

[red1776]

What, its a good card ^^.

A 1gb 4870 for $150? AND Vapor-x??!?!! It's great ^^.

it is indeed, just given ya the needle ...and hey, you were right about the X3 720!

 

[Xierces]

I appreciate everyones help! The SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon HD 4870 should fit in my case correct? Thanks again.

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

I appreciate everyones help! The SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon HD 4870 should fit in my case correct? Thanks again.

Umm...actually thats a good question. I believe the 4870 is 9.5 inches....so measure up! The back of the card would, in theory, touch the back of your case, so take out a ruler and start there.