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CaptainHaplo · 03-27-10, 04:05 PM

OK - the 1550 came in PCI-e, AGP and standard PCI slot styles....

I am going to assume you know the difference and are sure its PCI-e.

With that said, under 100 bucks your best bet is either a 4770 or 4850 ATI card. Both will handle SH3/4 with no problem, and could probably deal with SH5 at low detail.

Your power supply will need to be at least 450W and have a 6-pin pci-e power connector. That is the minimum stated by ATI - but depending on your CPU - and other devices - 450W is pretty low.

To see how big the PSU is - just take off the side cover of the PC. On the PSU itself there will be a data plate/sticker that will give you its specifications.

03-27-10, 04:05 PM	#30
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	OK - the 1550 came in PCI-e, AGP and standard PCI slot styles.... I am going to assume you know the difference and are sure its PCI-e. With that said, under 100 bucks your best bet is either a 4770 or 4850 ATI card. Both will handle SH3/4 with no problem, and could probably deal with SH5 at low detail. Your power supply will need to be at least 450W and have a 6-pin pci-e power connector. That is the minimum stated by ATI - but depending on your CPU - and other devices - 450W is pretty low. To see how big the PSU is - just take off the side cover of the PC. On the PSU itself there will be a data plate/sticker that will give you its specifications. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo