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What is your budget?

15k max (GPU+PSU)

Current rig Specs

CPU:C2D E7400(2.8Ghz)@3.3GHz

Motherboard: Asus P5 KPL-AM/PS

RAM:2GB 800Mhz Transcend

Monitor:17"CRT..Upgrade in 3mths 20-22 LCD.

Which PSU/SMPS will you be using?thinking of VX450or550 suggestions required..

Primary use:Games like Fifa,PES and COD.

What resolution do you game on?1280x1024..coz for monitor

Interested in Crossfire/SLI?no

Open to both Nvidia/ATI? yes
 
vaibkulk said:
What is your budget?

15k max (GPU+PSU)

Current rig Specs

CPU:C2D E7400(2.8Ghz)@3.3GHz

Motherboard: Asus P5 KPL-AM/PS

RAM:2GB 800Mhz Transcend

Monitor:17"CRT..Upgrade in 3mths 20-22 LCD.

Which PSU/SMPS will you be using?thinking of VX450or550 suggestions required..

Primary use:Games like Fifa,PES and COD.

What resolution do you game on?1280x1024..coz for monitor

Interested in Crossfire/SLI?no

Open to both Nvidia/ATI? yes
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6850 11k + 3.5k for vx450
 
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What is your budget?
15K
Current rig Specs
CPU- AMD 955BE
Motherboard- ASUS 785TD-V EVO
RAM- 4GB DDR3 1333MHz
Monitor- Samsung 32C530/ B2030
Which PSU/SMPS will you be using?
Cooler master 550W
Primary use? (Casual gaming, Hardcore gaming, Just for display, Movies/HTPC)
Hardcore Gaming, Full HD movies
What resolution do you game on?
1920*1080, 1600*900
Interested in Crossfire/SLI?
No
Open to both Nvidia/ATI?
Both
 
OverlorD said:
VX550- Rs. 5k

GTX460 768mb- Rs. 9k

or

6850- Rs. 11k (will/should fall to 10k soon)
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Where did u get this quote :O Online prices still seems to be 10.5k+

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avinash4 said:
What is your budget?

15K

Current rig Specs

CPU- AMD 955BE

Motherboard- ASUS 785TD-V EVO

RAM- 4GB DDR3 1333MHz

Monitor- Samsung 32C530/ B2030

Which PSU/SMPS will you be using?

Cooler master 550W

Primary use? (Casual gaming, Hardcore gaming, Just for display, Movies/HTPC)

Hardcore Gaming, Full HD movies

What resolution do you game on?

1920*1080, 1600*900

Interested in Crossfire/SLI?

No

Open to both Nvidia/ATI?

Both
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MSI Talon Attack GTX460 1GB GDDR5 ~ 13.75k
 
Hi Team,

I know it is a bit outdated, but i want to add a graphics card to my old college time system.
It has a the following specs:

1.What is your budget? Rs 5000

2.Current rig Specs
CPU : P4 1.5GHz
Motherboard: ASUS-P4GEMX
RAM : 1GB(Expandable upto 2GB)
Monitor : 16 Inch Benq LCD

3.Which PSU/SMPS will you be using? : Normal ATX

4.Primary use? (Casual gaming, Hardcore gaming, Just for display, Movies/HTPC) : Casual gaming and Movies

5.What resolution do you game on? : Not sure about this

6.Interested in Crossfire/SLI? Not sure about this

7.Open to both Nvidia/ATI? YES
Please suggest me whatever you think is good for me.

I don't want to sell my first PC for merely 2K-3K (I had got it for 47K in 2001).
 
bishnu.bhatta said:
Hi Team,

I know it is a bit outdated, but i want to add a graphics card to my old college time system.

It has a the following specs:

1.What is your budget? Rs 5000

2.Current rig Specs

CPU : P4 1.5GHz

Motherboard: ASUS-P4GEMX

RAM : 1GB(Expandable upto 2GB)

Monitor : 16 Inch Benq LCD

3.Which PSU/SMPS will you be using? : Normal ATX

4.Primary use? (Casual gaming, Hardcore gaming, Just for display, Movies/HTPC) : Casual gaming and Movies

5.What resolution do you game on? : Not sure about this

6.Interested in Crossfire/SLI? Not sure about this

7.Open to both Nvidia/ATI? YES

Please suggest me whatever you think is good for me.

I don't want to sell my first PC for merely 2K-3K (I had got it for 47K in 2001).
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What if it cost u a fortune back then its not even entry level by today's standards. Sell it off and add some more cash to ur budget and the below.

There is no use upgrading to a AGP card at this time. its just waste of money.http://www.superwarehouse.com/Asus_P4GE-MX_Motherboard/P4GE-MX/ps/431717 This is ur mobo ri8?

Get this rig and u would be amazed at the rig, little money can get u now :D

AMD AthlonII X4 245 ~ 2.6k

Asus M4A78LT-M LE ~ 2.7k

Kingston 2GB DDRIII 1333MHz ~ 1.4k

FSP SAGAII 350w SMPS ~ 1.5k

Total: 8.2k
 
Hi,

I want to add a graphic card with HDMI output to my old PC.

Requirement - Watching HD movies on TV through its HDMI Out.

Motherboard - MSI K8NGM2-FID

It has 2 PCI-E slots - PCI Express x 16 & PCI Express x 1 (Both unused, I am using the onboard video)

CPU - AMD64 Athon 3200

Card has to be nVidia and I am willing to spend 3-5K

I have been out of touch with latest developments since many years, therefore need your advice for the same :-)
 
rshri said:
Hi,

I want to add a graphic card with HDMI output to my old PC.

Requirement - Watching HD movies on TV through its HDMI Out.

Motherboard - MSI K8NGM2-FID

It has 2 PCI-E slots - PCI Express x 16 & PCI Express x 1 (Both unused, I am using the onboard video)

CPU - AMD64 Athon 3200

Card has to be nVidia and I am willing to spend 3-5K

I have been out of touch with latest developments since many years, therefore need your advice for the same :-)
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ZOTAC GT210 with CUDA DVI Audio

this would satisfy ur needs :)
 
rshri said:
Hi,

I want to add a graphic card with HDMI output to my old PC.

Requirement - Watching HD movies on TV through its HDMI Out.

Motherboard - MSI K8NGM2-FID

It has 2 PCI-E slots - PCI Express x 16 & PCI Express x 1 (Both unused, I am using the onboard video)

CPU - AMD64 Athon 3200

Card has to be nVidia and I am willing to spend 3-5K

I have been out of touch with latest developments since many years, therefore need your advice for the same :-)
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Check here relative graphic card comparison this might help you in choosing right graphic card for your budget. I hope you have generic PSU so buy the card having no PCI-E power connector otherwise you have to change your power supply. Go with DDR3 if possible DDR5

Graphics Card Hierarchy Chart : Best Graphics Cards For The Money: November 2010
 
MrRIG said:
I hope you have generic PSU so buy the card having no PCI-E power connector otherwise you have to change your power supply.
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Actually my PSU is a heavy duty CoolerMaster and it does has a PCI-E power connector. So I am open to suggestions with that option!
DarkAngel said:
ZOTAC GT210 with CUDA DVI Audio

this would satisfy ur needs :)
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Thanks for the suggestion! I will check it out! Can you please also tell me which slot does it goes in - PCI Express x 16 or PCI Express x 1? Does this needs a power connector?

Are there any fanless options out there (to keep noise minimum) ?
 
rshri said:
Actually my PSU is a heavy duty CoolerMaster and it does has a PCI-E power connector. So I am open to suggestions with that option!
Thanks for the suggestion! I will check it out! Can you please also tell me which slot does it goes in - PCI Express x 16 or PCI Express x 1? Does this needs a power connector?

Are there any fanless options out there (to keep noise minimum) ?
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It uses PCI Express x 16 slot. It consumes ~31w so extra power connector is not necessary.

Not able to find passively cooled GT210 in indian online store. try the retailers at ur place. but was able to find the GT430 ~ 4.9k

Zotac NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 ZT-40601-20L 1GB DDR3

There are couple of cheap ATI options though. As u are out of touch with market u may not be knowing this but ATI is more than match up for Nvidia these days with some excellent cards.

MSI 4350 1 GB

MSI HD 5450 1 GB

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD5450 11166-07-41R 1GB DDR3

MSI HD4350 1GB DDR2~ 2.4k

MSI HD5450 1GB DDR3~ 3.35k

Sapphire HD5450 1GB DDR3~ 3.35k

All these cards consume <50w and use PCI-E X16 slot and doesnt need a separate connector.

Review - Radeon HD 5450 Review: HTPC Heaven? | bit-tech.net
 
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