Looking for an upgrade to my video cardPost Date: 2012-10-26 |
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CougarX6 
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 Topic: Looking for an upgrade to my video cardPosted: 26 Oct 2012 at 2:01pm |
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Got my DS PC in Jan 2008 and I'd like to upgrade my video card but not sure what will work w/ the components I have.
Motherboard: nForce 650i Ultra PSU: 560w Silverstone Strider Processor: Core 2 Duo 6750 2.66 Ghz Ram: upgraded to 8gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800Mhz Current Video Card: also upgraded already to 9800gt 512mb Really can't afford a new system right now, but would like to upgrade at least the video card to get a little better performance in some MMO's I'm playing (currently SWTOR, GW2 & soon back to Rift). Also looking for a card that only requires ONE 6 pin power connector (only because I'm not sure where to look for another available 6 pin power connector from the PSU:X) Any suggestions would be appreciated. |
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JerryW
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Posted: 26 Oct 2012 at 2:23pm |
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You might be able to use something like this:
It converts two 4-pin Molex power supply connectors into a single 6-pin  You beat me to it bprat: Take look here and it will at least give you a place to start looking. http://www.evga.com/Products/ProductList.aspx?type=0&Order=Desc-Price&Adv=%40PR|100|200 Edited by JerryW - 26 Oct 2012 at 2:34pm |
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Posted: 26 Oct 2012 at 2:30pm |
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Hi CougarX6... Your mobo supports Pciex16 so an upgrade to the new gtx 660 will give you a Huge boost in gaming. The Gtx 660, Not the 660Ti, needs only a single 6 pin psu power connector. The Gtx660Ti and gtx 670 would need the dual 6 pin power connector.
Go gtx660 and you'll be happy for some time. Hope this helps. 
Edit.... Hi JerryW..... between us we have Cougar covered.  Edited by bprat22 - 26 Oct 2012 at 2:45pm |
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CougarX6
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Posted: 26 Oct 2012 at 7:50pm |
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Thanks for the replies guys.
The GTX 660 is a little pricey, but probably worth it. Might have to wait and see if there are any deals around Black Friday. Any thoughts on the 650 TI? Seems the performance is close to the 660 and it's a little cheaper, but for $50 I should probably just save for the 660. |
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Posted: 27 Oct 2012 at 3:28am |
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I do understand tight money and in the end the money wins out. But, the better video card the better gaming and there is a big drop in gaming between 660 and 650.
Here's a link that compares the two that'll help you decide what you need by looking at the games and resolutions with frames per second. http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/680?vs=660 Either is good gaming so good luck and let us know how it goes.
Edited by bprat22 - 27 Oct 2012 at 8:05am |
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