Upgrading my graphics card

[pandasaurusrex]

Hi guys, I recently wanted to play a new game and the only thing holding me back is my video card as show on one of those can you run it websites. I don't know what card would be best or which cards are compatible with my system. I also don't know if I buy a certain card if my psu can handle it. Keep in mind I want to play games like Fallout: New Vegas, Call of Duty Black Ops, and Mass effect 2. If you could recommend a card that would be great thanks.

 

Computer Specs:

Manufacturer: Dell

Model: Dimension E521

OS: Windows 7 32-bit system

Memory: 2.0 gb

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4600+ 2.40 ghz.

 

If you need any additional info please ask thank you!

[pandasaurusrex]

Hi guys, I recently wanted to play a new game and the only thing holding me back is my video card as show on one of those can you run it websites. I don't know what card would be best or which cards are compatible with my system. I also don't know if I buy a certain card if my psu can handle it. Keep in mind I want to play games like Fallout: New Vegas, Call of Duty Black Ops, and Mass effect 2. If you could recommend a card that would be great thanks.

 

Computer Specs:

Manufacturer: Dell

Model: Dimension E521

OS: Windows 7 32-bit system

Memory: 2.0 gb

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4600+ 2.40 ghz.

 

If you need any additional info please ask thank you!

 

Also I actually picked a card i would like to use. The XFX Radeon 5750. Is it compatible? XFX Radeon HD 5750 Video Card - 1GB GDDR5, PCI-Express 2.0, CrossFireX Ready, Dual DVI, Dipslay Port, HDMI at TigerDirect.com many thanks

Edited November 29, 2010 by pandasaurusrex

[Dalo Harkin]

You really need to check the PSU of your current system.. before you can spec a card

[pandasaurusrex]

Also I actually picked a card i would like to use. The XFX Radeon 5750. Is it compatible? XFX Radeon HD 5750 Video Card - 1GB GDDR5, PCI-Express 2.0, CrossFireX Ready, Dual DVI, Dipslay Port, HDMI at TigerDirect.com many thanks

 

Okay, i upgraded to a 500 watt power supply, I want to use the XFX Radeon 5770 1gb single slot video card. I have a 16x pci slot, the necessary ports to hook it up. I'm concerned if it will fit in my case and if it will be too hot in my dell dimension e521

[Cyprus Hector]

I recently upgraded my graphics card to the ATI Radeon HD 5850 which got an excellent review in PCPro magazine. There has just been an upgrade to the 6 series you may want to check out. The card is big and just fitted into my HP 6360 desktop PC.

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