Buying a Graphics Card

• Paul wrote on 2011-09-08 03:47
  Would have posted earlier but went on a trip for 4 days.
  
  Anyways, I'm looking to buy a Graphics Card specifically for Dragon's Nest though here comes the issue. I don't know anything when it comes to this kind of stuff, literally.
  
  According to the main DN site, most recommended would be the Nvidia 8000 series. Not knowing what the heck that is, I googled and got this. It was a start but then I got really lost.... which one do I even buy? How do I know if this or that one is compatible with my computer or not? Is there something more recommended to buy (that is similar price Lol)?
  
  I'd prefer to buy it online if possible, transportation is an issue.
  
  I'll post any information if needed/requested.
• Applejack wrote on 2011-09-08 03:49
  Price Range/Any specific high end games you play/ will get in future. We can help a lot more once we get that.
• Paul wrote on 2011-09-08 03:52
  Oh I just noticed I posted in wrong section, if a Mod can, move it to Tech Section.
  
  Anyways, I'm not looking to spend a crap load or anything right now, probably only up to $200, if necessary, I will do more but probably won't. I don't think there are any games I'm looking to play in the future.
• Applejack wrote on 2011-09-08 03:55
  K. I wouldn't get something that low end ( I actually had one before ) if you have a high price range budget. I would say this.
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161388
  Though computer speficications would be helpful to know if its compatible/ If you need a new higher Watt PSU. Also specific PSUs will be need for it as it requires 2 PCI connectors.
• Zack wrote on 2011-09-08 03:57

  Quote from Paul;581659:

  Oh I just noticed I posted in wrong section, if a Mod can, move it to Tech Section.
  
  Anyways, I'm not looking to spend a crap load or anything right now, probably only up to $200, if necessary, I will do more but probably won't. I don't think there are any games I'm looking to play in the future.

  
  
  What Watt power supply do you have? Because usually when you're getting a new graphic card, you will have to buy a new power supply with it.. So if you don't want to spend extra money on a new power supply, I can try find one that works with your current one.
  
  
  Ninjad :<
• Paul wrote on 2011-09-08 03:59
  Thats mostly what I'm curious about. How would i go on checking to know if this or that would fit/work with my computer? I don't even know how or where to check.
  
  Also, no idea with what my Watt PSU is, tell me how to check that too lmfao.
• Applejack wrote on 2011-09-08 03:59
  Lololololol.
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049 is Great 4 PCI Connectors so you can Crossfire it in the end if you want to do so.
  @edit: Go to Start Up > Run > Type Dxdiag and it would tell you all your stuff. There should be a sticker telling the PSU output etc. ( Zeh sticker is on the PSU. )
• Zack wrote on 2011-09-08 04:01

  Quote from Paul;581671:

  Thats mostly what I'm curious about. How would i go on checking to know if this or that would fit/work with my computer? I don't even know how or where to check.
  
  Also, no idea with what my Watt PSU is, tell me how to check that too lmfao.

  
  
  You have to open it up and check. Check your amps too.
• Paul wrote on 2011-09-08 04:05

  Quote from Zack;581674:

  You have to open it up and check. Check your amps too.

  
  
  Is there suppose to be a label or something? I can check I guess but a little more detail on where it'd be?
  
  @Applejack, I got that opened up but I really dont know what your looking for so here. Using a pretty low end graphics card or so I believe.
  

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• Applejack wrote on 2011-09-08 04:07

  Quote from Paul;581683:

  Is there suppose to be a label or something? I can check I guess but a little more detail on where it'd be?
  
  @Applejack, I got that opened up but I really dont know what your looking for so here. Using a pretty low end graphics card or so I believe.
  

  [Image: http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb40/Toupaulthao/Untitled-3.png]

  
  Exactly what we needed. Now you just gotta open your case and tell us your PSU wattage so we can determine if you need a new PSU or if yours will do you just fine.
• Zack wrote on 2011-09-08 04:09

  Quote from Paul;581683:

  Is there suppose to be a label or something? I can check I guess but a little more detail on where it'd be?

  
  
  Yea there will be a label somewhere. It shouldn't be hard to find.
• Paul wrote on 2011-09-08 04:10
  Just gonna randomly open it... and take a look around, sorry if I don't respond for a few minutes, might be safer to turn off my computer when I open it.
• Paul wrote on 2011-09-08 04:19
  alright, I have no idea what the PSU is but from looking at the only label i see inside my computer, it says the following.
  
  Model PC8046
  
  Ac Input
  100-127V~ 50/60Hz, 6A/
  200-240V~, 50/60Hz, 3A
  
  DC Output
  +3.3V 16A Total 110W Max
  +5.08V 15
  +12.0V 16A Total 210W Max
  -12,0V 0.3A
  +5.08Vsb 2.0A
  
  Total 220W MAX
  
  or something a long those lines. :D
• Mystickskye wrote on 2011-09-08 04:25
  Wow that's a low spec PSU. I'm guessing it wouldn't have the connectors for a decent card either.
  
  With that in mind, I'd get something like the GTX 460 or HD 6850 and get a new PSU. You could fit those under your $200 budget.
• Paul wrote on 2011-09-08 04:29
  Then comes the issue of buying a new PSU.
  
  Since I don't know anything about other graphic cards (compared to what I barely know about Nvidia), how would those 2 compare?