Graphics Card for around $150?

[Grubster11]

So I want to get a new graphics card. I'm looking for one around $150. Also, will it be able to fit in my computer? I am kind of a noob at that part, but my friend will be able to put it in for me once I get it.

My current graphics card (not much of one) is ATI Radeon HD2400 Pro. (128mb). It sucks.

[Goldkills]

well for 150$ i would get the GTS250 the HD4850 or the new HD4770 but i would look up some of the sizes for your computer also u need to check how many watts your PSU is check the sticker on your power supply

[Sofaires]

nvidia 9800 gtx+ its large if you give your case specs we can help you out better or if you can find your case in a website and link it here... btw that card that i told you run anything right now in high even crysis without aa ofcourse but crysis its a crytek engine poorly optimize if you ask me anyways take a look at it its pretty good

[Nuttz]

nvidia 9800 gtx+ its large if you give your case specs we can help you out better or if you can find your case in a website and link it here... btw that card that i told you run anything right now in high even crysis without aa ofcourse but crysis its a crytek engine poorly optimize if you ask me anyways take a look at it its pretty good

The Crytek engine is extremely well optimised, it's just that the graphics are so intense that you have to spend alot to play it on Max. But OT, I recently got my 9600GT for abit less than that, and so far it's a pretty good card.

[one of them]

My current graphics card (not much of one) is ATI Radeon HD2400 Pro. (128mb). It sucks.
I used to have that exact one.
It DOES suck.

Also,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102769R
Slightly above 150$, but it's worth it.

[Grubster11]

http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/inspiron_530.jpg
Here's my case. Anything else you need?

[DTard]

Here's my case. Anything else you need?
Yeah, how about a link instead?

[darkmessiah]

I thought Dells weren't very configurable.

[DTard]

I thought Dells weren't very configurable.
Factory ones aren't, but who knows, maybe he modded the case?

[darkmessiah]

The Crytek engine is extremely well optimised, it's just that the graphics are so intense that you have to spend alot to play it on Max. But OT, I recently got my 9600GT for abit less than that, and so far it's a pretty good card.

Ha. Ha.

Crytek engine is extreme UNoptimized. Crysis Warhead had to fix MANY things so you could get a decent framerate.

Far Cry 2 looks just as good, and I get 20-30 FPS more on very high than what I get on Crysis.

Crysis didn't need a beastly rig because of its graphics, it needed a beastly rig to handle all of its faults.

To DTard,

Well, if he's asking for a 150 dollar card without already looking at Newegg, he probably doesn't know how to mod a case.

[DTard]

To DTard,

Well, if he's asking for a 150 dollar card without already looking at Newegg, he probably doesn't know how to mod a case.
Maybe somebody else modded it for him?

You never know, maybe he got some random case that wasn't like a factory one..
Stranger things have been known to happen.

But yeah, Dell casses are very dumb. All those sliding locks and weird gizmos.

[Grubster11]

No I didn't mod the case...

[Goldkills]

well the case will fit the cards i said but if u got like a sound card u might need to move it to a lower slot. u still need to check your power supply.

[one of them]

Yeah, how about a link instead?
Here, let me help. (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Dell+Inspiron+530&l=1)


That video card I posted earlier should be perfect Grubster.
Also, it would be a lot better if we got a full list of Specs, especially the Mobo.

[DTard]

Here, let me help. (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Dell+Inspiron+530&l=1)

I was meaning a link to the picture because the full picture killed the forums.

[Sofaires]

thinking that its a dell computer and its inspiron i highly doubt that it come with a power supply with 2x 6pin connectors for the cards

[DTard]

thinking that its a dell computer and its inspiron i highly doubt that it come with a power supply with 2x 6pin connectors for the cards
Thats true... you'll probably have to get a new power supply.

[Grubster11]

Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1

System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 530
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4400 @ 2.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 3070MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
Card name: ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO
Speakers (High Definition Audio Device)

How much is a power supply that I can use for the graphics card that One of Them mentioned earlier (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102769R)

[Goldkills]

like 70$ the cards i listed are cheaper and also very good

[Nuttz]

Ha. Ha.

Crytek engine is extreme UNoptimized. Crysis Warhead had to fix MANY things so you could get a decent framerate.

Far Cry 2 looks just as good, and I get 20-30 FPS more on very high than what I get on Crysis.

Crysis didn't need a beastly rig because of its graphics, it needed a beastly rig to handle all of its faults.

To DTard,

Well, if he's asking for a 150 dollar card without already looking at Newegg, he probably doesn't know how to mod a case.

Crysis is miles ahead of Far Cry 2 in terms of graphics, it even looks better in Medium than FC2 does on high. Take into account that Crysis has more stuff to process, the (semi) destructible environments, way better AI, and almost everything is completely dynamic. If you want an extremely unoptimised game go play Lost Planet PC or STALKER Clear Sky.

[Sofaires]

not to start a war or anything but crytek engines are well known for the poorly optimization even farcry didnt run good with the specs they put on the box, it looks good but thats about it. they need to learn how to optimize their engine.

back on the topic: you will prolly get the video card and the power supply with a little over 150 first look what graphic card your going for most of them right now are just 2x6pin connectors for the power extreme graphic cards are 1x6pin and 1x8pin but i guess your not going for that. just make sure wich card your going for and what connections the card will require and then choose your power supply and depending in the card your getting and with your current setting you will choose the watts of your power guessing that you only have 1hd and 1 dvd drive couple fans in the case and 3 memory sticks i would say that a 550watts will be enough. if you have any questions at all just keep posting im pretty sure there will be viewers that will help and i will too keep your questions if you have any :P

[Nuttz]

not to start a war or anything but crytek engines are well known for the poorly optimization even farcry didnt run good with the specs they put on the box, it looks good but thats about it. they need to learn how to optimize their engine.

back on the topic: you will prolly get the video card and the power supply with a little over 150 first look what graphic card your going for most of them right now are just 2x6pin connectors for the power extreme graphic cards are 1x6pin and 1x8pin but i guess your not going for that. just make sure wich card your going for and what connections the card will require and then choose your power supply and depending in the card your getting and with your current setting you will choose the watts of your power guessing that you only have 1hd and 1 dvd drive couple fans in the case and 3 memory sticks i would say that a 550watts will be enough. if you have any questions at all just keep posting im pretty sure there will be viewers that will help and i will too keep your questions if you have any :P

I don't want to start a war either, so I'll let this one slide...