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Replacement graphics card
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13-11-2010 09:07PM#1Well my POV 8600 GTS just died, so I need a replacement. Budget is about €130. It doesn't have to be super powerful as long as it's better than an 8600. PSU is only 480W btw
which I suppose could be very limiting. Any recommendations? 0
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Well my POV 8600 GTS just died, so I need a replacement. Budget is about €130. It doesn't have to be super powerful as long as it's better than an 8600. PSU is only 480W btw which I suppose could be very limiting. Any recommendations?
What model PSU is that? If its a good PSU, its not that much of a limit, mid-range cards don't hog too much power (except for the GTX460 1GB that is
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In any case, even a HD5670 would be better but a HD4770 or HD5750 is a better bet. If you're playing on a 1080p monitor however, I'd strongly recommend at least a HD5770 1GBLady Lainy wrote: »I have a Dell Inspiron 1525, running Windows 7, with a Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
I'm looking up upgrade the graphics card, because the current one does not support hdmi sound, only hdmi video. I want to be able to hook up laptop to tv via hdmi cable, which I already have.
The laptop is about 2 and half years old, so hdmi wasn't that popular enough to warrent dell authorising sound on they graphics card,
Thanks
No can do, you'd need a new laptop I'm afraid
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ahhhh balls! so its integrated and not interchangeable then?
Well the quick answer was greatly appreciated. I think i have an idea of what i can do!
hook up ipod dock (its seriously powerful) with Aux to the laptop for sound and use the hdmi cable to hook up laptop to tv for video.0 -
Lethal_Bullet wrote: »
I actually saw that after I posted this thread. I'll probably give it a go. Nothing to lose sure. The 8600 is getting on a bit now though so an upgrade is due anyway.What model PSU is that? If its a good PSU, its not that much of a limit, mid-range cards don't hog too much power (except for the GTX460 1GB that is)
In any case, even a HD5670 would be better but a HD4770 or HD5750 is a better bet. If you're playing on a 1080p monitor however, I'd strongly recommend at least a HD5770 1GB
PSU is a Hiper Type R. My monitor is only a 19" 1280x1024. Which is why I've gotten by on the 8600 for so long, especially as I don't game as much as used to. I've had a look at some HD5750 and HD5770 cards. Are they all that size? It's a microATX motherboard so space is at a premium.0 -
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Any modern gaming-grade card will need two slots to accomodate the cooler I'm afraid The cards shouldn't be too long though
If it makes you feel any better a HD57*0 512MB will happily do your current monitor while not costing much more power consumption than the old 8600GTS, and if you get a 1GB version then with a slight overclock you'd be set for any potential upgrade to a 1080p screen
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