Upgrade PC to Support Black Ops

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flixide

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#70771 30-Oct-2010 14:33

I have a HP Pavilion a6260a Desktop PC, and it needs a upgrade. I've been running this comp on VGA mode as My comp somehow crashed and wrecked my 8400 gs graphics card.

Current Specs:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...uct=3562831#N67
Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4ghz
2GB DDR2 RAM
(NEED A GFX CARD)
500gb hd

So I need a new graphics card, ideally one that can run black ops alright.
I found this card seems pretty good, but requires a 400 WATT POWER SUPPLY, currently my power supply is only 300. http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/com...mp;ref=pricespy

So I need opinions on what graphics card to buy which will be alright for black ops, and only requires a 300 WATT POWER SUPPLY.

Or whether if I should purchase the gts450 card (ABOVE), and upgrade my power supply.

Please help me with making my decision, and linking me to differnt graphics cards or power supplys, or whatever your suggestions are.

Cheers..

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#397821 30-Oct-2010 19:27

I believe you will need to upgrade your PSU in order to run any card that can play Black Ops properly.

RealityClash

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#397915 30-Oct-2010 23:38

powerforce: I believe you will need to upgrade your PSU in order to run any card that can play Black Ops properly.

I agree :)

b0untypure1

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#398095 31-Oct-2010 14:42

for what its going to cost to upgrade, your prob better off buying a new system.

flixide

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#398198 31-Oct-2010 20:17

Upgrading PSU and Graphics card going to cost like $270-$310 Max, whereas getting a new system would be like over $1000 atleast for the box to be able to run black ops alright.

b0untypure1: for what its going to cost to upgrade, your prob better off buying a new system.

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#398205 31-Oct-2010 20:31

You definetly need a better PSU as most mid range cards which would be capable would require at least 400+ .

Get yourself something like a 650 watt PSU which will help your pc run a little less fragile as stretching your power supply is a good way to burn it out.

My PC is nearly identical to your stats except I'm running a HD4870 but really don't do a lot of PC gaming anymore got a couple of Xbox's to take care of most my gaming needs and just really use my PC in a HTPC setup but really wish i had a HDMI card instead of a DVI to HDMI cord.

b0untypure1

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#398206 31-Oct-2010 20:31

Video: Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT/ATI Radeon X1950Pro or better

anything better than that. easy

flixide

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#398227 31-Oct-2010 21:10

jtbthatsme: You definetly need a better PSU as most mid range cards which would be capable would require at least 400+ .

Get yourself something like a 650 watt PSU which will help your pc run a little less fragile as stretching your power supply is a good way to burn it out.

My PC is nearly identical to your stats except I'm running a HD4870 but really don't do a lot of PC gaming anymore got a couple of Xbox's to take care of most my gaming needs and just really use my PC in a HTPC setup but really wish i had a HDMI card instead of a DVI to HDMI cord.

Yeah i think i'll buy atleast a 500+ Watts PSU,

As for the graphics card im still kinda deciding.

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tardtasticx

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#398239 31-Oct-2010 21:32

Dont upgrade, and get an xbox/ps3. use it on a bigger screen, probably round the same price as upgrading your system? If you want a graphics card theres this computer shop at botany town center like, right next to starbucks on the other side of the doors, but still outside. they sell quite a lot of graphics cards there and they're not that expensive either

b0untypure1

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#398240 31-Oct-2010 21:32

hd ati 5770 :D 1gb

flixide

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#398255 31-Oct-2010 22:03

b0untypure1: hd ati 5770 :D 1gb

I've found a few differn't types of them, which do you rekon I should go for?

Heres a few links.

$229
http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=10704

$209
http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=10577

Also The Evga Gts450
http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentview.asp?partid=13570

There was a XFX Radeon Hd 5770 On playtech for $230, but now its back to $250 since special ois over.

flixide

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#398259 31-Oct-2010 22:06

tardtasticx: Dont upgrade, and get an xbox/ps3. use it on a bigger screen, probably round the same price as upgrading your system? If you want a graphics card theres this computer shop at botany town center like, right next to starbucks on the other side of the doors, but still outside. they sell quite a lot of graphics cards there and they're not that expensive either

Not a fan of xbox/ps3, Just keen on spending like around $300-$350 to upgrade my pc to suppourt black ops + so it runs smooth :D

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#398280 31-Oct-2010 23:06

I think the $209 is ATI 5750
Get the HIS ATI 5770. http://bit.ly/cl9yay

Then pick one of the power supply >600 watt. I recommend the corsair 650w. If you have very tight budget, get coolermaster 650w http://bit.ly/9EW0ug

flixide

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#398282 31-Oct-2010 23:19

nakedmolerat: I think the $209 is ATI 5750
Get the HIS ATI 5770. http://bit.ly/cl9yay

Then pick one of the power supply >600 watt. I recommend the corsair 650w. If you have very tight budget, get coolermaster 650w http://bit.ly/9EW0ug

Just noticed that yeah ur correct.

I'll purchase the HIS RADEON ATI 5770

As for the PSU, do i really need more than 600w?, im kind of don't wanna spend to much so is there any supplies like $60-$100 which are good and will be pretty good for my machine?

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#398291 31-Oct-2010 23:44

A good power supply is really important. But if you have a very tight budget, get the coolermaster 550watt. Can you give me the link to your desktop spec again? Is it an HP desktop?

flixide

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#398293 1-Nov-2010 00:15

nakedmolerat: A good power supply is really important. But if you have a very tight budget, get the coolermaster 550watt. Can you give me the link to your desktop spec again? Is it an HP desktop?

Comp model: Hp A6260A

motherboard
IPIBL-LA (Berkeley)

processor
Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4ghz

memory
2gb
DDR2-800

harddrive
500 GB

comp case
Mid-size ATX

powersupply
300W

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