SH3 GWX Computer Upgrade Question/Suggestions

Checkmate King 2 · 11-14-07, 11:55 AM

I want to upgrade my computer mainly for playing SH3 w/GWX & IL-2 1946.

I'm currently running 1 gig of memory (2X 512mb) however, my video card is an integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Graphics with up to 256MB shared video memory.

I plan on getting 2X1 Gig memory cards.

My big problem is what type of video card to get.

Below is my specs for my computer:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...Url=true&#N407

This is the specs on my power supply:

AC input voltage (47-63Hz):

100-127V/8A
200-240V/4A

DC output wattage: 300W

Dimensions: 150mm x 140mm x 86mm

I have an Asus motherboard

I would like to order from either Amazon.com, Newegg.com, or Tigerdirect.com.

I know I cannot get a top of the line video card due to my 300w output.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

seafarer · 11-14-07, 12:18 PM

You could run a GeForce 8500 in that. I have a 300Watt power supply in my machine, and it handles an 8500GT card fine (plus 2 optical drives, several USB2 devices and such).

Or, upgrade the powersupply to something bigger. I'm looking into a 550-650Watt unit for my box, then I could go with a higher end card in the future.

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sasquatch · 11-14-07, 12:32 PM

Get a new power supply (400w) and then go to newegg and get yourself a 7600GT for $75:hmm:You'll pay $200 aywhere else.

Those integrated chipsets are killers

Checkmate King 2 · 11-16-07, 07:28 PM

In the past, I've had quite a few "replace the power supply" statements.

I'd just like to keep it simple.

Add 2 1 gig sticks & a new graphics card; if I can ever figure which type of graphics card to get. That's where my big hang up is!!

ReallyDedPoet · 11-16-07, 07:33 PM

Why don't you upgrade to handle SH4 as well, in the Spring there will be a U-Boat add-on, so get something that will play it as well.

RDP

Checkmate King 2 · 11-16-07, 08:22 PM

Thanks!!! I forgot to list SH4!!!; even though I don't own it yet. Its at the top of my list once I get this video card thing figured out!!

Sledgehammer427 · 11-17-07, 12:08 AM

im running a NVidia GEForce 5200 with a gig of ram, and i can play IL2 1946 and SH3 (no gwx yet, my new copy of sh3 is on its way tho) but i dont see what it should change.

there is very minimal lag with both, if any, but SH4 is steep...like a cliff face steep, ur gonna need at least 2 gigs of ram and no less, as well as the most amazing video card ever made. prepare to spend fellow kaleun

Peto · 11-17-07, 12:31 AM

I recommend going with EVGA for you manufacturer. If budget is a main concern, I like the 7600GT mentioned by sasquatch. It's the least power hungry. Otherwise I recommend 8000 series--middle range for price vs value. But--if you do that--I seriously recommend a Good Power Supply! It's really the heart of your system. If your power supply goes bad, it has the ability to take a few other components down with it...

Canovaro · 11-17-07, 06:35 AM

I think for SH3 you should only upgrade your memory. To 1,5 or 2 gb.

nikbear · 11-18-07, 04:03 AM

Best thing you can get is 2G ram upgrade,it makes all the difference

Checkmate King 2 · 11-19-07, 11:57 AM

I have a few more video card questions!!

1)What is clock speed? Is it the maximum or minimum output needed from the power supply?

2) Would a GeForce 5200 non-integrated video card be any better than my GeForce 6150 LE integrated video card?

3) What would be the pros & cons to getting a video card that either goes in the PCI slot or one that goes into the PCI Express X16 slot?

Thanks

11-14-07, 11:55 AM	#1
Checkmate King 2 Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 109 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	SH3 GWX Computer Upgrade Question/Suggestions I want to upgrade my computer mainly for playing SH3 w/GWX & IL-2 1946. I'm currently running 1 gig of memory (2X 512mb) however, my video card is an integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Graphics with up to 256MB shared video memory. I plan on getting 2X1 Gig memory cards. My big problem is what type of video card to get. Below is my specs for my computer: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...Url=true&#N407 This is the specs on my power supply: AC input voltage (47-63Hz): 100-127V/8A 200-240V/4A DC output wattage: 300W Dimensions: 150mm x 140mm x 86mm I have an Asus motherboard I would like to order from either Amazon.com, Newegg.com, or Tigerdirect.com. I know I cannot get a top of the line video card due to my 300w output. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

11-14-07, 12:18 PM	#2
seafarer Commodore Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 622 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You could run a GeForce 8500 in that. I have a 300Watt power supply in my machine, and it handles an 8500GT card fine (plus 2 optical drives, several USB2 devices and such). Or, upgrade the powersupply to something bigger. I'm looking into a 550-650Watt unit for my box, then I could go with a higher end card in the future. -- Acer Aspire e380 = AMD Athlon 64x2 4800+, 2Gb DDR RAM 400Gb SATA HD PNY GeForce 8500GT 512Mb video (specs are here) Samsung 216BW __________________ My Father's ship, HMCS Waskesiu (K330), sank U257 on 02/24/1944 running SHIII-1.4 with GWX2.1 and SHIV-1.5 with TMO/RSRDC/PE3.3 under MS Vista Home Premium 32-bit SP1 ACER AMD Athlon 64x2 4800+, 4GB DDR2 RAM, 400GB SATA HD Antec TruePower Trio 650watt PSU BFG GeForce 8800GT/OC 512MB VRAM, Samsung 216BW widescreen (1680x1050) LCD

11-16-07, 07:33 PM	#5
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,885 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Why don't you upgrade to handle SH4 as well, in the Spring there will be a U-Boat add-on, so get something that will play it as well. RDP __________________ Back in the Day

11-17-07, 12:08 AM	#7
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	im running a NVidia GEForce 5200 with a gig of ram, and i can play IL2 1946 and SH3 (no gwx yet, my new copy of sh3 is on its way tho) but i dont see what it should change. there is very minimal lag with both, if any, but SH4 is steep...like a cliff face steep, ur gonna need at least 2 gigs of ram and no less, as well as the most amazing video card ever made. prepare to spend fellow kaleun __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

11-17-07, 12:31 AM	#8
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I recommend going with EVGA for you manufacturer. If budget is a main concern, I like the 7600GT mentioned by sasquatch. It's the least power hungry. Otherwise I recommend 8000 series--middle range for price vs value. But--if you do that--I seriously recommend a Good Power Supply! It's really the heart of your system. If your power supply goes bad, it has the ability to take a few other components down with it... __________________ If your target has a 30 degree AOB, the range from his base course line equals the current range divided by 2.

11-14-07, 12:32 PM	#3
sasquatch Medic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 160 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Get a new power supply (400w) and then go to newegg and get yourself a 7600GT for $75:hmm:You'll pay $200 aywhere else. Those integrated chipsets are killers

11-16-07, 07:28 PM	#4
Checkmate King 2 Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 109 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	In the past, I've had quite a few "replace the power supply" statements. I'd just like to keep it simple. Add 2 1 gig sticks & a new graphics card; if I can ever figure which type of graphics card to get. That's where my big hang up is!!

11-16-07, 08:22 PM	#6
Checkmate King 2 Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 109 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	Thanks!!! I forgot to list SH4!!!; even though I don't own it yet. Its at the top of my list once I get this video card thing figured out!!

11-17-07, 06:35 AM	#9
Canovaro Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,062 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	I think for SH3 you should only upgrade your memory. To 1,5 or 2 gb.

11-18-07, 04:03 AM	#10
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Best thing you can get is 2G ram upgrade,it makes all the difference __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

11-19-07, 11:57 AM	#11
Checkmate King 2 Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 109 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	I have a few more video card questions!! 1)What is clock speed? Is it the maximum or minimum output needed from the power supply? 2) Would a GeForce 5200 non-integrated video card be any better than my GeForce 6150 LE integrated video card? 3) What would be the pros & cons to getting a video card that either goes in the PCI slot or one that goes into the PCI Express X16 slot? Thanks Last edited by Checkmate King 2; 11-19-07 at 12:28 PM.