graphics card for BioStar (N68S+) Socket AM3/AM2+

[nicky6000]

Hi I would like to upgrade my graphics card in my system the system configuration is as follows

Motherboard : Bio Star (N68S+) Socket AM3/AM2+
Chip set :NVIDIA MCP68S
Processor : AMD Athlon™ II X2 x250 CPU speed 3000Mhz
RAM : 4 GB DDR 2
Power Supply: 450 watts
Hard Disk : 1TB
Integrated Video card : NVIDIA GeForce 7025 GPU, On Board Graphic Max. Memory Share Up to 512MB(Under OS By Turbo Cache)

My budget for the graphics card is under 5k, your views are welcome.

Thanks in advance

Nicky

[nicky6000]

Suggestions......Pls.....

[T.J.]

I assume that you already have a NVIDIA GeForce 7025 GPU, On Board Graphic Max. Memory Share Up to 512MB(Under OS By Turbo Cache) on the motherboard and since it has 1 x PCI-E x16 Slot so in the budget of Rs. 5000, you could go for the SAPPHIRE HD 5670 512MB GDDR5 PCIE which is a very good card and will come for Rs. 4,850.00 approx. But you will need a power connector for it separately from the psu, so check whether your psu supports it or not or you will have to buy a 500 Watt to 600 Watt power supply for its proper functioning.

[nicky6000]

Thanks a ton TJ currently i have a power supply of 450w(T Sata Plus) Gold Series from Zebronics,and my cabinet has an extra cooling fan with a 2 speed mode control, will this be enough for the SAPPHIRE HD 5670 512MB GDDR5 PCIE.

[nicky6000]

I just found out the price of the HD 5670 1GB its 3800 the shop guys was telling me that the MSI N250GTS-2D512 is a better bang for the buck and costs around 1k more.......

so what do i go in for the HD 5670 or the MSI N250GTS - 2D512.....and again my power supply is 450w..

ur views are welcome

[nicky6000]

Ok this is the specification of my power supply

Black matt finish
120 mm fan with red blades
Black fan grill
Honeycomb vents on the back
3 SATA connectors
AC input 115/230V~ 10/6A 60/50Hz
Output +3.3 V +5A +12V -5V -12V +5VSB
22A 35A 16A 0.3A 0.8A 2A

Waiting for ur answers......

[unidentified]

There is no doubt that the MSI N250GTS would be mor faster than the HD 5670 graphics card but as a ATI fan I would recommend you to go with the ati video cards. I have been using the HD 4870 from last couple of years and still I can play games on max settings without any lags, crashes or what so ever. Also, HD 5670 power consumption is Under 75 watts and since your power supply doesnt has extra connectors apart from Sata Connectors, you will require a PSU which supports video card power consumption.

[nicky6000]

Bought the xfx HD 5670 and it working just fine,


Thanks

[ppompeii]

Hi,
I have a new computer, 600watt power supply and the NVIDIA GeForce 7025 GPU, On Board Graphic Max. Memory Share Up to 512MB(Under OS By Turbo Cache) on the motherboard. What do you suggest that I get for a video card? I would like to play some fast games without interference.

Looking for answer and suggestions. Thanks...

One other question. I did not have a tv tuner card installed do I need one and what type should i get if so... Thanks.