Geforce GT430

[CaptainMattJ.]

im tired of not being able to play SH5, or Starcraft II or even MW2 on anything higher then absolute lowest settings possible.

Im a budget gamer, so i cant spend 300 bucks on a godlike graphics card, so i delved into Nvdia's website and got This

http://www.compusa.com/applications/...#exchange_info

Its a dual slot

I have made a thread a couple months back asking similiar things, but the graphics card i was planning to buy started to seem......underpowered to me.

I Want desperately to play my games i dropped hundreds of bucks for on Maxed if not High graphics

My most graphics intense games that i own are Silent Hunter 5, Starcraft II, Battlestations Pacific, and Modern Warfare 2.

Ive found the PSU ill need, a 550 Ultra LSP with 30 Amps on the 12V rail and 32 Amps on the 5V rail.




I am not about to drop 80 bucks on a product that isnt compatible/cant perform. so i need your help, once again, to see if THIS is the one who can play Starcraft II, SH5, MW2, and Battlestations Pacific on Maxed settings and is compatible with my motherboard and can fit in my tower.

Here are my specs once again:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...1&postcount=15

and the specs of the PSU im planning to get as well.http://www.compusa.com/applications/...IN#ReviewStart


Sorry for bringing the subject back u, but i had doubts....


P.S: If you need some motherboard detail, this is it:
http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERB...6272Rsp2.shtml

[Arclight]

I wouldn't bother with the 430. It's firmly placed at the entry-level, meaning you can't count on it to run anything maxed.

And that PSU seems like a bad joke to me. Modern PC draws most of it's power from the 12v rail, so what the heck is that unit doing with 32A on a 5v rail, while the 12v is only 30A?

In comparison, a Corsair HX520 delivers 3x18A on 12v and 24A on 5V. It's only a 520W unit, compared to the rated 550 of the other one, yet it is far more powerfull.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Here is a review on the 430

http://solidlystated.com/hardware/sh...nvidia-gt-430/

If you can't be bothered to read it then I'll highlight this...

"The GT430 is not for gaming"

It does go on to say the good points - Fully DX11, under $100, 1x PCI-e slot, it's great for media streaming and good for 3d. But not gaming.

[CaptainMattJ.]

then what? what is the best i can get within the 125$ range. one that can run these at Max or at High settings.

http://www.compusa.com/applications/...y=#ReviewStart

thats one thing i could find.

[Arclight]

It's just... you can't really buy a proper graphics card for that money. Good PSUs are likewise expensive.

(* actually it seems GTS 250 falls in that price range)

GTS 250 would serve you well I think. I had a notch below that for 3 years, 8800GTS 512. That ran SH5 maxed at medium resolution with some antialiasing.

Good PSU... Antec is a solid brand. Problem is most bransds don't build their own units, they are typically produced elsewhere and rebranded. It's more important to figure out which factory it came from than who slapped a sticker on it.

This, and this are valuable resources when looking for a good PSU.

[CaptainMattJ.]

Originally Posted by Arclight

It's just... you can't really buy a proper graphics card for that money. Good PSUs are likewise expensive.

(* actually it seems GTS 250 falls in that price range)

GTS 250 would serve you well I think. I had a notch below that for 3 years, 8800GTS 512. That ran SH5 maxed at medium resolution with some antialiasing.

Good PSU... Antec is a solid brand. Problem is most bransds don't build their own units, they are typically produced elsewhere and rebranded. It's more important to figure out which factory it came from than who slapped a sticker on it.

This, and this are valuable resources when looking for a good PSU.

im not sure about that, ive seen some high enders for under 100.

just remember, im not playing SH5 and SC2 (the most intense) and im not goin dual monitor and playing on a 20' monitor not a huge HD Tv, and all i want is to be able to play SC2 and SH5 on maxed settings and a medium res (1440x900 or under)

Now the card you suggested is DirectX10 and from what ive figured on my own DirectX 11 is the next-gen type. im just trying to get some options you know?


ive been searching and so far ive found a couple promising cards and i would appreciate if you could tell me if any of them would work for what im asking of it, ANd if it with be compatible with my motherboard/Computer in general.

http://www.compusa.com/applications/...oductresources
This one is based of Arclite's recommendation


http://www.compusa.com/applications/...80906&CatId=28
This one looks Very promising, a review talked of playing Crisis on 1600 Series Resolution maxed, and it seems good. Not sure if 822 Mhz Core clock is bad or not though.





And P.s: About the PSU: It IS 30 Amps though, and a supposedly lasting 550W PSU, so does it really matter that the 5v rail has 2 more amps?

[Arclight]

No, the point is it only has 30 on the 12v really. Seems a little underpowered for it's rated wattage.

GTS 450 looks decent. Seems to be a bit faster than the suggestion made, and DX11 to boot.

I'm sure you could find an ATI equivalent that's a hair faster, but I'm not familiar with those cards.

[CaptainMattJ.]

Originally Posted by Arclight

No, the point is it only has 30 on the 12v really. Seems a little underpowered for it's rated wattage.

GTS 450 looks decent. Seems to be a bit faster than the suggestion made, and DX11 to boot.

I'm sure you could find an ATI equivalent that's a hair faster, but I'm not familiar with those cards.

Yes, it is odd that is has only 12v but its the only PSU that wasnt Over the top wattage, and its the only seemingly reliable PSU, the ratings describing it as a PSU that wont blow up in your face after 2 months or fry the motherboard when it does quit on you.

30a on the 12v rail seems like enough, however i cant be sure. Will the 450 require moe or will it be enough to sustain it? Ultra seems like a trusted brand, so if i can find a better PSU from them without Bustin my wallet ill take it.

Kinda wish there was a way to crossfire Psu's Eh? be more efficient, so that the main PSU isnt the complete workhorse.

[Arclight]

Think you can, sorta, though I never tried it. Basically hook up 1 PSU to board and components and a second PSU to the graphics cards. Something like that.

On the PSU; I think it would be fine for a 450. The thing to remember though, especially in the future with further upgrades, is that it peaks at 360W on the 12v. Don't go plugging in no GTX480.

[CaptainMattJ.]

Originally Posted by Arclight

Think you can, sorta, though I never tried it. Basically hook up 1 PSU to board and components and a second PSU to the graphics cards. Something like that.

On the PSU; I think it would be fine for a 450. The thing to remember though, especially in the future with further upgrades, is that it peaks at 360W on the 12v. Don't go plugging in no GTX480.

hahaha of course not. then this it then. ill get myself a nce 550W and a GT450..


Thank you, Arclight

[CaptainMattJ.]

The ATI radeon 3200 is an integrated Graphics card. how exactly do i use a new graphics card? is it even possible?

[Arclight]

You can if you have the proper slot for it. Just make sure you disable the mobile chip in the BIOS.

What you need is a PCI-express x16 slot.

[Task Force]

Hmm, My current power supply is a 650 watt old BFG one (are they even in business anymore,I dont really remember its specs, ive had it for so long) and it runs my 480 fine.

[CaptainMattJ.]

Confirmed. I have a free x16 Slot.

but uhhh, how i disable the mobile one. Where exactly do i go to get there?

[HunterICX]

Originally Posted by CaptainMattJ.

Confirmed. I have a free x16 Slot.

but uhhh, how i disable the mobile one. Where exactly do i go to get there?

in your BIOS,

that's pressing the ''DEL'' key when the system is starting up (before the windows loading screen)

perhaps this might help

http://www.wikihow.com/Disable-Onboa...-Your-Computer

HunterICX