I've decided to go with GeForce 8400GS

[Vista_32bit]

not to change the topic but,if your not sure about your psu,at least get a 350-400watt psu and call it a day.

good luck

that's is what i'm looking for right now. I'm going to try to find a 400W so I can get this card instead:
KFA2 Galaxy GeForce 9600 GT Video Card - 512MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, DVI, HDTV, Low Profile 96GFF6VIFCXX at TigerDirect.com

 

[Vooduu]

Well if your gonna get your card through tiger direct,get your psu also from them Corsair CX400W Power Supply - 400-Watt, 120mm Fan, SATA-Ready, 80Plus, ATX CMPSU-400CX at TigerDirect.com)

 

[stormy13]

Well if your gonna get your card through tiger direct,get your psu also from them Corsair CX400W Power Supply - 400-Watt, 120mm Fan, SATA-Ready, 80Plus, ATX CMPSU-400CX at TigerDirect.com)

Already been discussed in his other thread,

http://www.vistax64.com/graphic-cards/196641-inspiron-531s-low-profile-video-card.html

and a standard ATX power supply won't fit in his slim case; needs to be a SFX power supply.

 

[skunksmash]

not to change the topic but,if your not sure about your psu,at least get a 350-400watt psu and call it a day.

good luck

that's is what i'm looking for right now. I'm going to try to find a 400W so I can get this card instead:
KFA2 Galaxy GeForce 9600 GT Video Card - 512MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, DVI, HDTV, Low Profile 96GFF6VIFCXX at TigerDirect.com

Hi Vista_32bit...

thank god your not buying an 8400, i wouldn't wish one of those on my worst enemy..

the 9600 is a great little performer & requires minimal power to run, not to mention the fact that it TOTALLY DESTROYS the 8400 in every way.

''9600GT power requirements ... 400W power unit with 26A on the 12v rail''



SK

 

[Vista_32bit]

Well if your gonna get your card through tiger direct,get your psu also from them Corsair CX400W Power Supply - 400-Watt, 120mm Fan, SATA-Ready, 80Plus, ATX CMPSU-400CX at TigerDirect.com)

Already been discussed in his other thread,

http://www.vistax64.com/graphic-cards/196641-inspiron-531s-low-profile-video-card.html

and a standard ATX power supply won't fit in his slim case; needs to be a SFX power supply.

I need a MicroATX supply.

not to change the topic but,if your not sure about your psu,at least get a 350-400watt psu and call it a day.

good luck

that's is what i'm looking for right now. I'm going to try to find a 400W so I can get this card instead:
KFA2 Galaxy GeForce 9600 GT Video Card - 512MB DDR3, PCI Express 2.0, DVI, HDTV, Low Profile 96GFF6VIFCXX at TigerDirect.com

Hi Vista_32bit...

thank god your not buying an 8400, i wouldn't wish one of those on my worst enemy..

the 9600 is a great little performer & requires minimal power to run, not to mention the fact that it TOTALLY DESTROYS the 8400 in every way.

''9600GT power requirements ... 400W power unit with 26A on the 12v rail''



SK

What about the 9400GT it requires 350W rather than the 9600 400W

 

[thepizzaman]

um you still don't have enough power for that...

 

[Vista_32bit]

um you still don't have enough power for that...

I know, I am still looking for a new PSU, I lookes inside my case and it seems to be pretty small

 

[calhounhusker]

9400gt is just as worthless is the 8400....

 

[thepizzaman]

get a atx case and power supply

 

[misterwilkie]

ummmm for the record, i use the 8400gs. although i do agree its not the greatest card it still has its uses. i bought it when it first came out and definitely had fun using it for like doom3 and WOW. nowadays there are cards that would just murder this card, which is why ive been looking for a new one. fortunately i just picked up XFX's nVidia 8200 hybrid sli board so this card definitely still has some use afterall

 

[Vista_32bit]

ummmm for the record, i use the 8400gs. although i do agree its not the greatest card it still has its uses. i bought it when it first came out and definitely had fun using it for like doom3 and WOW. nowadays there are cards that would just murder this card, which is why ive been looking for a new one. fortunately i just picked up XFX's nVidia 8200 hybrid sli board so this card definitely still has some use afterall

have you tried the 8400GS with cod 4?

 

[misterwilkie]

ummmm for the record, i use the 8400gs. although i do agree its not the greatest card it still has its uses. i bought it when it first came out and definitely had fun using it for like doom3 and WOW. nowadays there are cards that would just murder this card, which is why ive been looking for a new one. fortunately i just picked up XFX's nVidia 8200 hybrid sli board so this card definitely still has some use afterall

have you tried the 8400GS with cod 4?

nope but intend to when i put together the new mobo....the 8200 is an xmas gift so i have to wait, but with the nvidia boost feature it should play alright....at least i think

 

[skunksmash]

ummmm for the record, i use the 8400gs. although i do agree its not the greatest card it still has its uses. i bought it when it first came out and definitely had fun using it for like doom3 and WOW. nowadays there are cards that would just murder this card, which is why ive been looking for a new one. fortunately i just picked up XFX's nVidia 8200 hybrid sli board so this card definitely still has some use afterall

have you tried the 8400GS with cod 4?

nope but intend to when i put together the new mobo....the 8200 is an xmas gift so i have to wait, but with the nvidia boost feature it should play alright....at least i think

lol..... mate, please have a look at this thread...

8400GS is a horrid gaming choice, go with the 9600 or your forever doomed to use 1280x1024 / low settings, on everything.....

as time rolls on the 8400 will be even less capable than it already is...

but all we can do is suggest!!


SK

 

[misterwilkie]

have you tried the 8400GS with cod 4?

nope but intend to when i put together the new mobo....the 8200 is an xmas gift so i have to wait, but with the nvidia boost feature it should play alright....at least i think

lol..... mate, please have a look at this thread...

8400GS is a horrid gaming choice, go with the 9600 or your forever doomed to use 1280x1024 / low settings, on everything.....

as time rolls on the 8400 will be even less capable than it already is...

but all we can do is suggest!!


SK

believe me ive been looking into the market for a new card....but it all comes down to budget. i would like to get the xfx 9800gtx+ but that requires me to get another psu, which means im just going to start a new build since i already have the new mobo. i dont want to half ass it like hp i brought back to life. so i guess ill just have to do without graphics that make my eyes bleed till there are some more dead presidents in my wallet.

money management has never been my strong suit.....it burns a hole in my pocket

 

[Vista_32bit]

Hey guys! I found this one
Visiontek Radeon HD 2400 Pro Video Card - 256MB DDR2, PCI Express, DMS-59, TV Out, Video Card 900196 at TigerDirect.com
it needs a min. of 270 watts, i have 250 will it work? It doesn't require 6-pin also. But will it work if my psu is just 20 watts less?

 

[stormy13]

It will work, but it is even slower than the 8400GS.

It would almost be easier to buy a decent and cheap full size case, a decent power supply, and migrate everything over to it. At least that way you won't be severely limited in video card options; a normal sized case opens it up to as much as your wallet will allow.

 

[Vista_32bit]

It will work, but it is even slower than the 8400GS.

It would almost be easier to buy a decent and cheap full size case, a decent power supply, and migrate everything over to it. At least that way you won't be severely limited in video card options; a normal sized case opens it up to as much as your wallet will allow.

The VisionTek one has a faster core clock and has HDR, but the 8400GS doesn't

 

[thepizzaman]

get a barebones kit from somewhere you can get them for like $250 with a dual core processer, ram, power supply, case, and sometimes harddrive

 

[stormy13]

Doesn't mean much,

Video Card Comparison - GPUReview.com

You try enabling HDR with that 2400 in a game that supports it and you would probably be looking at FPM (frames per minute) instead of FPS.

 

[calhounhusker]

Doesn't mean much,

Video Card Comparison - GPUReview.com

You try enabling HDR with that 2400 in a game that supports it and you would probably be looking at FPM (frames per minute) instead of FPS.

Haha. So true.

Just because a card has something doesn't mean anything if it cant run it. Like try running dx10 features on an 8400gs. Won't work too well. Plus 256mb ddr2? Yuck.