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integra_guy · 03-05-08, 12:05 AM

Hey guys, I just brought a new desktop, and I'm looking for a video card, the computer did came with a dvi cable but, just not the video card with dvi in/out put.

I'm looking to spend up to $150, any idea which one I should pick?

*dkrift* · 03-05-08, 12:11 AM

Can't answer that question unless you tell us what graphic slot you have. Is it PCI-e, AGP or PCI?

*dkrift* · 03-05-08, 12:15 AM

Actually, what is more important to know is what you plan to use your computer for. The computer spec would help too.

integra_guy · 03-05-08, 12:21 AM

Is PCI I thought I posted that, I guess not, well I'm going to be doing some photo editing, playing games, watching dvd, my daughter is also going to use it for her learning software.

You get get the spec here HP Pavilion a6303w-b Desktop PC w/ 20.1" LCD Monitor & Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor E2140 - Wal-Mart yeah I brought it at Walmart, I didn't felt like spending to much on it.

*dkrift* · 03-05-08, 12:24 AM

You have PCI-e x16. I suggest you go for the nvidia 8600GT, which is around your price range. If you can spend a bit more, the best bang for your buck would be the 8800GT.

*dkrift* · 03-05-08, 12:26 AM

It's a pretty nice computer, dude.

integra_guy · 03-05-08, 01:01 AM

I'll look into that video card, thanks.

**TireMeltingRSX** · 03-05-08, 01:05 AM

Be careful with the 8600... you may need a stronger power supply for it. I can check specs tomorrow at work, but I'm going to sleep now

Slider · 03-05-08, 01:28 AM

$25 after Rebate
Newegg.com - BFG Tech BFGE85256GTE GeForce 8500GT 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

$65 after Rebate
Newegg.com - XFX PVT84JUDD3 GeForce 8600GT XXX 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

$90 after Rebate
Newegg.com - EVGA 256-P2-N761-AR GeForce 8600GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Slider · 03-05-08, 01:36 AM

Looks like 350 watts is a minimum...more=better. I can't see what yours has. HP.com sucks ass.

Slider · 03-05-08, 01:39 AM

Finally found it...

88-2622 250-watt (max) power supply (Zinfandel), Bestec ATX-250-12V) - 100-120VAC and 200-240VAC input (switch selectable), 50/60Hz

03-05-08, 12:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
integra_guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 4,797 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra GS Car 2: 89 Supra Car 3: 98 Supra TT	Video Card Hey guys, I just brought a new desktop, and I'm looking for a video card, the computer did came with a dvi cable but, just not the video card with dvi in/out put. I'm looking to spend up to $150, any idea which one I should pick? __________________ 1998 Acura Integra GS 1989 Toyota Supra N/A 1998 Toyota Supra TT 1991 Toyota MR-2 N/A

03-05-08, 12:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
dkrift Come on you Gunners! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 20,327 Car 1: Acura TL w/ Nav	Can't answer that question unless you tell us what graphic slot you have. Is it PCI-e, AGP or PCI? __________________ Follow me on Twitter

03-05-08, 12:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
dkrift Come on you Gunners! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 20,327 Car 1: Acura TL w/ Nav	Actually, what is more important to know is what you plan to use your computer for. The computer spec would help too. __________________ Follow me on Twitter

03-05-08, 12:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
integra_guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 4,797 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra GS Car 2: 89 Supra Car 3: 98 Supra TT	Is PCI I thought I posted that, I guess not, well I'm going to be doing some photo editing, playing games, watching dvd, my daughter is also going to use it for her learning software. You get get the spec here HP Pavilion a6303w-b Desktop PC w/ 20.1" LCD Monitor & Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor E2140 - Wal-Mart yeah I brought it at Walmart, I didn't felt like spending to much on it. __________________ 1998 Acura Integra GS 1989 Toyota Supra N/A 1998 Toyota Supra TT 1991 Toyota MR-2 N/A

03-05-08, 12:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
dkrift Come on you Gunners! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 20,327 Car 1: Acura TL w/ Nav	You have PCI-e x16. I suggest you go for the nvidia 8600GT, which is around your price range. If you can spend a bit more, the best bang for your buck would be the 8800GT. __________________ Follow me on Twitter

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03-05-08, 12:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
dkrift Come on you Gunners! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 20,327 Car 1: Acura TL w/ Nav	It's a pretty nice computer, dude. __________________ Follow me on Twitter

03-05-08, 01:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
integra_guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 4,797 Your Mood: Car 1: 98 Acura Integra GS Car 2: 89 Supra Car 3: 98 Supra TT	I'll look into that video card, thanks. __________________ 1998 Acura Integra GS 1989 Toyota Supra N/A 1998 Toyota Supra TT 1991 Toyota MR-2 N/A

03-05-08, 01:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
TireMeltingRSX AW's Resident Smartass Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 28,862 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD	Be careful with the 8600... you may need a stronger power supply for it. I can check specs tomorrow at work, but I'm going to sleep now __________________ 2006 VBP RSX Type S

03-05-08, 01:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Slider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 29 Posts: 3,173 Your Mood: Car 1: '05 Legacy Car 2: '07 4Runner	$25 after Rebate Newegg.com - BFG Tech BFGE85256GTE GeForce 8500GT 256MB GDDR2 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $65 after Rebate Newegg.com - XFX PVT84JUDD3 GeForce 8600GT XXX 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $90 after Rebate Newegg.com - EVGA 256-P2-N761-AR GeForce 8600GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

03-05-08, 01:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Slider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 29 Posts: 3,173 Your Mood: Car 1: '05 Legacy Car 2: '07 4Runner	Looks like 350 watts is a minimum...more=better. I can't see what yours has. HP.com sucks ass.

03-05-08, 01:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Slider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 29 Posts: 3,173 Your Mood: Car 1: '05 Legacy Car 2: '07 4Runner	Finally found it... 88-2622 250-watt (max) power supply (Zinfandel), Bestec ATX-250-12V) - 100-120VAC and 200-240VAC input (switch selectable), 50/60Hz

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