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Help with Video Card Compatibility

Aug 19, 2011 3:51AM PDT

I'm very new to this, so pardon my lack of knowledge and computer lingo.

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Looks like the power supply is 300 Watts.
Aug 19, 2011 3:59AM PDT

Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 26 Amperes means you need to swap in about a 500 Watt power supply or better.

Why such an outdated video card? Is it free?
Bob

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Re: Requirements
Aug 19, 2011 6:46PM PDT

A couple of checks before you get your video card:

1. Open up your PC case and note the specifications of your Power Supply Unit. Total Power Output and Amp. rating on the +12V rail. Match this with the requirements of your card. Some cards also require an external PCI-E power connector.

(If you intend to use the 9800GT for a long time, if I would suggest switching to a reliable 400W+ PSU)

2. Determine the dimensions of the video card you intend to purchase and check to see if it will fit well inside your case. There shouldn't be any hardware component in its way. Also note the power requirements of the card.

3. Last but not the least, make sure you have a good enough computer for the card you choose to buy, to avoid a bottleneck. A good CPU and enough system memory (RAM) is always ideal. If your requirements from the card aren't too demanding, you could just settle with a HD5670.

Good luck!