GhostGT
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My mom has a HP Pavilion desktop with an E2140 dual core, 2 gigs of ram, and a 320gb hard drive. Once in a while, I will use my Logitech G25 Racing wheel on her computer since my desk doesn't allow the clamps to fit (-_-).
Anyway, the computer itself doesn't have its own video card. My mom will never really need one, but I wouldn't mind sticking something in there that could at least handle Live for Speed and some other games fairly well. I'm not looking for PERFECT graphics at high resolutions, but I want something strong yet cheap. Best bang for the buck I guess..
Two things worth mentioning...
1. I tried putting in my old Radeon X700 from my Sony (RIP) but its an AGP card, and my mom's tower only has a PCI-Ex16 slot available if I remember correctly. The card has to be PCI-E.
2. The PSU is only about 250 watts. Is this going to be a problem? As I said, I don't want a crazy card, just something that will show a good improvement over on-board graphics.
I'd like to see what you guys think. I'm surfing NewEgg right now, too.
Cheers,
Chris
Anyway, the computer itself doesn't have its own video card. My mom will never really need one, but I wouldn't mind sticking something in there that could at least handle Live for Speed and some other games fairly well. I'm not looking for PERFECT graphics at high resolutions, but I want something strong yet cheap. Best bang for the buck I guess..
Two things worth mentioning...
1. I tried putting in my old Radeon X700 from my Sony (RIP) but its an AGP card, and my mom's tower only has a PCI-Ex16 slot available if I remember correctly. The card has to be PCI-E.
2. The PSU is only about 250 watts. Is this going to be a problem? As I said, I don't want a crazy card, just something that will show a good improvement over on-board graphics.
I'd like to see what you guys think. I'm surfing NewEgg right now, too.
Cheers,
Chris