Buying new GPU

toni007 · 12-30-11, 03:18 PM

Hi there,here are my computer specs

Intel celeron E1500
Dual core 2.20 GHZ
Gpu-Gma3100(i want replace it)
2GB RAM

Motherboard:Asus P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI- it has pci x16
Package:socket 775 LGA
PSU: 300 watts(MODEL ATX 300W)
rails:
+3.3v-20amps
+5v-20amps
+12v-10amps

So i ask is there good gpu that can be used on 300 watts and on my motherboard,so that i can play games like Hitman Blood Money,Silent Hunter,...and other games till Year 2008/2009?

Please dont say Uprgrade PSU or Motherboard......
My budget for gpu is around 100 dollars..

Bubblehead729 · 12-30-11, 03:51 PM

I would recommend searching Newegg.com-the website is set up so you can refine your search parameters and narrow down exactly what will work for you; plus the customer reviews usually have plenty of advice and other info from folks that have tried the various items.
Good luck!

toni007 · 12-30-11, 03:58 PM

thanks
also could anyone tell me if i could use GeForce 9500 on my specs above
and would Geforce 9500 run silent hunter 3 without lag?

Sailor Steve · 12-30-11, 04:09 PM

One quick question: How old is your computer? I ask because mine is almost seven years old now, and a rig of that age is likely to have an APG card slot rather than PCIE. This means that your options are limited. I know this from experience. If your computer is fairly new you don't need to worry about that.

Not an absolute recommendation, but a place to start.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121441

Another option:
http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeo...279068&sr=1-19

If you decide you would prefer an nVidia card you will find similar deals if you look hard enough. I'd post links for those as well but I'm unfamiliar with their numbering system. I'm sure help in that department will be along shortly.

[edit] I just read your post above and, looking at this http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-9...5279400&sr=1-2 I'd say you're probably okay with it. It looks like it's ready for just about anything.

I don't know if this one is better or worse than the 9500, but it looks pretty good.
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-M...5279400&sr=1-1

toni007 · 12-30-11, 04:37 PM

well my computer is 3 years old...

Sailor Steve · 12-30-11, 04:45 PM

Sorry I can't help more. Mine is so old that I don't know when they made the change.

Kafka BC · 12-30-11, 06:02 PM

A quick check indicates that you need a PCI-E (PCI Express) video card.

I don't know which model of the GeForce 9500 that you are considering, but if it is the 9500GT or better I think you will be fine. Silent Hunter III should play perfectly, other more modern games might need the graphic settings lowered some, really new games might have some difficulty.

Your specs are similar to mine, which I built nearly four years ago:

Intel E2140 Dual core 1.6 GHZ Processor (Socket LGA 775)
MSI 945P Neo5 Motherboard
Palit GeForce 8600GT video with 250mb of video ram (a wonderful card and the first Nvidia I ever liked)
2GB RAM
300 watt power supply

Most video cards made today, even some low end ones, are better than what I have, however I would recommend you get one with more video ram than what I have for graphics intensive games.

Do not get a video card that draws from the RAM for the motherboard like the Intel on-board video that you have, that will slow both your computer and video down.

As well, when you install it, you may need to access the computer's Bios to switch it over from using the on-board video card to the new one. If you do not know how, it is best to have someone experienced do it. You can ruin a computer if you accidentally mess some settings in the Bios.

Hope this helps and Good Luck

Gargamel · 12-30-11, 06:46 PM

I'm running a 7800gtx and have no issues. Anything pcie should work fine

toni007 · 12-31-11, 06:48 AM

iam only afraid about that +12v rail witch only has 10 ampers
i dont know if GeForce 9500gt can run on 10 ampers rail?

toni007 · 12-31-11, 06:57 AM

or can Nvidia gt220 on 10 amps?and 300watt?

toni007 · 12-31-11, 07:06 AM

or better question what GPU can i install on 300W
and +12v,10A...?

danasan · 12-31-11, 07:10 AM

I am rather glad with my AMD HD 5570 and it eats max 45 Watts.

The next one is a HD 5670 which eats up to 65 Watts.

Both are cool and silent running.

And both are less than 100 EURO

And it gives a 6.8 in Windows 7 performance index...

toni007 · 12-31-11, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danasan

I am rather glad with my AMD HD 5570 and it eats max 45 Watts.

The next one is a HD 5670 which eats up to 65 Watts.

Both are cool and silent running.

And both are less than 100 EURO

And it gives a 6.8 in Windows 7 performance index...

nice but can it run on 300 watt and on 10 amper only?

danasan · 12-31-11, 08:32 AM

45 Watts at 12 V should be something like:

45 / 12 = around 4 amps for the 5570

65 / 12 = around 5 amps for the 6570

try this PSU calculator:

http://www.be-quiet.net/be-quiet.net...websiteLang=en

a quick try gave me an OK on the 5570 for a 300 W PSU

http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-10028...p_ob_e_title_2

Kafka BC · 12-31-11, 09:31 AM

The 220GT seems to be your best bet. Its power consumption is very low in compairision to others:

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1121/10/
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphic...mers/Power-Con
http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforc...-review-test/3

However that 10 amps on the 12v rail may be the killer, that seems awfully low for a PSU from only three years ago. I believe 18 or more may be needed, I don't know.

EDIT: That 5570 looks really good too.

12-30-11, 03:18 PM	#1
toni007 Ensign Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 222 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	Buying new GPU Hi there,here are my computer specs Intel celeron E1500 Dual core 2.20 GHZ Gpu-Gma3100(i want replace it) 2GB RAM Motherboard:Asus P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI- it has pci x16 Package:socket 775 LGA PSU: 300 watts(MODEL ATX 300W) rails: +3.3v-20amps +5v-20amps +12v-10amps So i ask is there good gpu that can be used on 300 watts and on my motherboard,so that i can play games like Hitman Blood Money,Silent Hunter,...and other games till Year 2008/2009? Please dont say Uprgrade PSU or Motherboard...... My budget for gpu is around 100 dollars.. Last edited by toni007; 12-30-11 at 03:39 PM.

12-30-11, 04:09 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	One quick question: How old is your computer? I ask because mine is almost seven years old now, and a rig of that age is likely to have an APG card slot rather than PCIE. This means that your options are limited. I know this from experience. If your computer is fairly new you don't need to worry about that. Not an absolute recommendation, but a place to start. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121441 Another option: http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeo...279068&sr=1-19 If you decide you would prefer an nVidia card you will find similar deals if you look hard enough. I'd post links for those as well but I'm unfamiliar with their numbering system. I'm sure help in that department will be along shortly. [edit] I just read your post above and, looking at this http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-9...5279400&sr=1-2 I'd say you're probably okay with it. It looks like it's ready for just about anything. I don't know if this one is better or worse than the 9500, but it looks pretty good. http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-M...5279400&sr=1-1 __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-30-11, 04:45 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Sorry I can't help more. Mine is so old that I don't know when they made the change. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

12-30-11, 06:02 PM	#7
Kafka BC Planesman Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 197 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 0	A quick check indicates that you need a PCI-E (PCI Express) video card. I don't know which model of the GeForce 9500 that you are considering, but if it is the 9500GT or better I think you will be fine. Silent Hunter III should play perfectly, other more modern games might need the graphic settings lowered some, really new games might have some difficulty. Your specs are similar to mine, which I built nearly four years ago: Intel E2140 Dual core 1.6 GHZ Processor (Socket LGA 775) MSI 945P Neo5 Motherboard Palit GeForce 8600GT video with 250mb of video ram (a wonderful card and the first Nvidia I ever liked) 2GB RAM 300 watt power supply Most video cards made today, even some low end ones, are better than what I have, however I would recommend you get one with more video ram than what I have for graphics intensive games. Do not get a video card that draws from the RAM for the motherboard like the Intel on-board video that you have, that will slow both your computer and video down. As well, when you install it, you may need to access the computer's Bios to switch it over from using the on-board video card to the new one. If you do not know how, it is best to have someone experienced do it. You can ruin a computer if you accidentally mess some settings in the Bios. Hope this helps and Good Luck __________________ Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage And make a Northwest Passage to the sea. - Stan Rogers (1949-1983)

12-30-11, 06:46 PM	#8
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I'm running a 7800gtx and have no issues. Anything pcie should work fine __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

12-30-11, 03:51 PM	#2
Bubblehead729 Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: In Port Posts: 50 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	I would recommend searching Newegg.com-the website is set up so you can refine your search parameters and narrow down exactly what will work for you; plus the customer reviews usually have plenty of advice and other info from folks that have tried the various items. Good luck!

12-30-11, 03:58 PM	#3
toni007 Ensign Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 222 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	thanks also could anyone tell me if i could use GeForce 9500 on my specs above and would Geforce 9500 run silent hunter 3 without lag?

12-30-11, 04:37 PM	#5
toni007 Ensign Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 222 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	well my computer is 3 years old...

12-31-11, 06:48 AM	#9
toni007 Ensign Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 222 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	iam only afraid about that +12v rail witch only has 10 ampers i dont know if GeForce 9500gt can run on 10 ampers rail?

12-31-11, 06:57 AM	#10
toni007 Ensign Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 222 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	or can Nvidia gt220 on 10 amps?and 300watt?

12-31-11, 07:06 AM	#11
toni007 Ensign Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 222 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	or better question what GPU can i install on 300W and +12v,10A...?

12-31-11, 07:10 AM	#12
danasan Elite Spam Hunter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flensburg / Germany Posts: 1,141 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I am rather glad with my AMD HD 5570 and it eats max 45 Watts. The next one is a HD 5670 which eats up to 65 Watts. Both are cool and silent running. And both are less than 100 EURO And it gives a 6.8 in Windows 7 performance index... __________________ "I invite you to go inside this submergible hole in the water where you can nicely hide from destroyers."

12-31-11, 08:32 AM	#14
danasan Elite Spam Hunter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flensburg / Germany Posts: 1,141 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	45 Watts at 12 V should be something like: 45 / 12 = around 4 amps for the 5570 65 / 12 = around 5 amps for the 6570 try this PSU calculator: http://www.be-quiet.net/be-quiet.net...websiteLang=en a quick try gave me an OK on the 5570 for a 300 W PSU http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-10028...p_ob_e_title_2 __________________ "I invite you to go inside this submergible hole in the water where you can nicely hide from destroyers." Last edited by danasan; 12-31-11 at 08:58 AM.

12-31-11, 09:31 AM	#15
Kafka BC Planesman Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 197 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 0	The 220GT seems to be your best bet. Its power consumption is very low in compairision to others: http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1121/10/ http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphic...mers/Power-Con http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforc...-review-test/3 However that 10 amps on the 12v rail may be the killer, that seems awfully low for a PSU from only three years ago. I believe 18 or more may be needed, I don't know. EDIT: That 5570 looks really good too. __________________ Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage And make a Northwest Passage to the sea. - Stan Rogers (1949-1983) Last edited by Kafka BC; 12-31-11 at 10:54 AM.