PC questions..

[rmcguire]

This is a desktop

[myownsun]

Quote: Originally Posted by rmcguire

This is a desktop

oh ok how much $ do you have to spend on a gfx card?

And maybe on a Psu which is usually the thing pre-built Pcs skimp on but it VERY important.

[rmcguire]

Preferably not more than $100 something that can be gotten at walmart, etc.

[myownsun]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/VisionTe...&skuId=3197031
This is $30 more than you want to spend but it's a solid card, paying retail will cost you at least $20 more than newegg and other online retailers.

How many watts is your power supply

Another good one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+N...&skuId=3195088

[rmcguire]

Dumb question how do I check the wattage on the psu? Also I'd be willing to order from newegg if I knew this would solve the issue, and how do I know that the card will work with my system?

Any from newegg you suggest?

[Leftos]

There should be a sticker or writing in general near the PSU's exhaust or on its side (after you open your tower's side cover).

And wattage isn't the only important thing. The total amperage on your 12V rails is important as well. So if your sticker has detailed amperage (and it should), you can sum up the amperage on all 12V rails (12V1, 12V2, etc.) and give us that number as well.

[myownsun]

Quote: Originally Posted by rmcguire

1.how do I check the wattage on the psu? 2.how do I know that the card will work with my system? 3.Any from newegg you suggest?

1.There should be a sticker on the side (usually the back) of your psu.
2.If you system uses pciExpress it "should" work
3.I'll get back to you on that but there are some really good card on new egg for around $100.

If your pc was purchased from dell try to have chat session with one of their reps about the above questions I'll try to google your system and see what i can find.

What is the model and brand?

[myownsun]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131434
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161387

^Both are under $100 after rebates and one comes with Dirt 3
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121435

110 after rebates^

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161384

135 after rebates ^ comes with Dirt 3, the most powerful of the 4