I would like to upgrade my video card Here are my specs. What should I get?

Question

System Vendor
Manufacturer HP-Pavilion
Model 103C_53316J

BIOS Information
Vendor American Megatrends Inc.
Version 5.13
Board Product ID Berkeley

Processor Information
Summary 1 Physical Processors / 4 Cores / 4 Logical Processors / 64 bits
Name Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
Vendor GenuineIntel
Original System Clock 266 MHz

Storage Device Information
Disk 0 400.0 GB ST3400820AS Seagate
Disk 1 2000.3 GB ST2000DL003-9VT166 Seagate
Disk 2 Generic- Compact Flash USB Device Generic-
Disk 3 Generic- SM/xD-Picture USB Device Generic-
Disk 4 Generic- SD/MMC USB Device Generic-
Disk 5 Generic- MS/MS-Pro USB Device Generic-
DVD Writer 0 HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GSA-H60L LG Electronics
DVD-ROM 1 TSSTcorp DVD-ROM TS-H353B (TSSTcorpDVD-ROM TS-H353B) Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology Corporation
DVD-ROM 2 MagicISO Virtual DVD-ROM0000

Logical Disk Information
C:\ Local Disk Size: 186.2 (GB) Free: 125.0 (GB)
D:\ Local Disk
E:\ DVD
F:\ DVD
G:\ (Brandons Drive) Local Disk Size: 1863.0 (GB) Free: 1818.1 (GB)
H:\ Removable Disk
I:\ Removable Disk
J:\ Removable Disk
K:\ Removable Disk
M:\ (CD_ROM) DVD Size: 284 (MB) Free: 0 (MB)

Memory Information
Slot 1 DDR2 (PC2-6400) 1024 MBytes Hyundai Electronics
Slot 2 DDR2 (PC2-6400) 1024 MBytes Hyundai Electronics
Slot 3 DDR2 (PC2-6400) 1024 MBytes Hyundai Electronics
Slot 4 DDR2 (PC2-6400) 1024 MBytes Hyundai Electronics

Display Adapter Information
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512 MBytes

Sound Adapter Information
Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM) Creative Technology, Ltd.
Realtek High Definition Audio Realtek

Network Adapter Information
Foxconn 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless System Adaptor WIRELESS LAN Disconnected
Intel(R) 82566DC-2 Gigabit Network Connection WIRED Connected [100 Mbps]

Operating System
Type Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1



Just want to know what is a mid range card thats better than the GeForce 8600GT or even maybe run SLI with it. Not trying to break the bank. say 100 Bucks Any suggestions.

Answer 1

Truth fully the best thing to do is contact the manufacturer and ask what they suggest.

Answer 2

Well Core 2 isn't the most powerful cpu on earth anymore, but it's not bad, I'd go with a nvidia 550, or radeon 6750, both are around $100, and they should both run pretty well with your processor, I wouldn't call the manufactuar, those guys have no idea what's going on.



I wouldn't run SLI or crossfire unless you have really super awsome cards, because when you run SLI they both run at about 60% efficency, so you'd be better off taking the money you'd be spending on two and buying one thats way better by itself, then later if you really want to you buy a card of equal or greater proformance.

Answer 3

yeah a radeon 6750 would be good. but also make sure that your power suppply can still support that when you add it in. A low wattage power supply can ruin your pc