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Question

I need help!

by May 15, 2014 12:12PM PDT

I need some cheap but good graphics card for my HP Compaq(Low profile) AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2Ghz with 300watts psu. I prefer a gaming graphics card, maybe AMD radeon or any suggestion of yours... Thanks!

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btw, it's only DDR2.
by ajvilladelrey May 15, 2014 12:22PM PDT

DDR2.

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Not to duplicate the web but the short version is.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator May 15, 2014 12:23PM PDT

The RAM on the computer does not have to match what's on a video card.

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At 300 Wats, few choices.
by Forum moderator May 15, 2014 12:22PM PDT

We often note the ATI 5450 1GB card. I don't go higher without more power.
Bob

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