Upgrading Video Card

Discussion in 'Video Cards, Displays and TV Tuners' started by Joepizuro, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. Joepizuro

    Joepizuro Geek Trainee

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    Well I have a farely old computer.

    It's a Dell Inspiron 531.

    Basically I'm just upgrading my video card to run Aion at decent graphic settings without lagging down to 8fps in citys.

    Aion GPU Requirements:

    I went through tons and tons of video cards but it's hard to find a video card that will work with my 290w power supply and still put out good power. The 9800GT is a little old and the nvidia website told me that my computer could run a Geforce GT 630 which I figured would be better then the 9800 GT but on Newegg the reviews on the card say it's NOT a gaming card. Lol.

    My comp currently has 4gb ram, win 32 bit.
    Here's link to MOBO.
    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/inspd531/en/OM/appendix.htm#wp1149549

    I just really need help deciding because if I'm going to buy one I want one that will be the best bang for my buck and still run games decent with only a 290w psu.
     
  2. Ghostman 1

    Ghostman 1 Mega Geek

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    Yea ! you really should up your PSU to at Least 500 watts.. i don't think your PSU can handle a newer Video card..
     
  3. Jan Benedict

    Jan Benedict Geek

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    Can you get a 400w or 450w PSU?
    Best scenario get a better psu so you can have more options. Your card might get damaged if you buy now and use it on a 290w PSU. Is your PSU Generic? 290W Generic PSU most probably doesn't really give 290W..
    :D
     

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