Yeah so i'm looking for a graphics for gaming that i do online. I usually play EVE, WOW, Runescape, and a few others... I really have no idea what so ever to look for or where to to even start. Though i was trying to look around, i found this :

EVGA e-GeForce 8400 GS 512MB DDR2 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card

Would this be even close to suitable for what i am looking for?

Also, the reason i want a new one is because the one i have right now is horrible, and it is a: Radeon X300 SE 128MB

itd be better but like erggh.. id say ya giver..be sure youg et the right gpu for your socket.. an x300 is from the days of agp and pci.. dont wanto be mixing sockets now,

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Yeah so i'm looking for a graphics for gaming that i do online. I usually play EVE, WOW, Runescape, and a few others... I really have no idea what so ever to look for or where to to even start. Though i was trying to look around, i found this :

EVGA e-GeForce 8400 GS 512MB DDR2 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card

Would this be even close to suitable for what i am looking for?

XEpicOFgreenX

a geforce 8400 isn't alot better and won't run any new games, we need to know what kind of socket you have then we can help you.

How do i find what my socket size is?

Download CPU-z and find out what your specs are

Well i'll tell you what i can.

Dell Dimension 5100

Intel Pentium-4

Windows XP Professional

Then also the radeon x300

WAit i downloaded the CPU-z and got these:

Model - OJ8885

Socket 775 LGA

I'm not exactly sure which specs you want

really? :l

really? :l

XEpicOFgreenX

Alright, while it's true that to get the best out of PC gaming you'll have to buy a new PC, a decent GPU will improve your current gaming experience. You cna always keep the GPU when you decide to buy a new mobo + CPU.

Give us a budget and we can help you out.

I suppose around 100 bucks, give or take.

WAit i downloaded the CPU-z and got these:

Model - OJ8885

Socket 775 LGA

I'm not exactly sure which specs you want

XEpicOFgreenX

Where would i find a new power supply at?

newegg, but list what you have right now. Open the case and read the power supply sticker on the side. Im pretty sure the warranty for that computer is long over anyway.

Get the ATI Radeon 5670, it has similar performance to a 9800gtgmaster456

Are you talking about this :

ASUS Radeon HD 5670 512MB DDR5 PCI Express Graphics Card

I'm sorry man but until you get yourself a new video card, you should start with a new computer with a modern CPU and everything first. Pentium 4 is very outdated today to play with the latest games and believe me I own a old computer that has a Pentium 4 3.0GHz and it can't even run on the latest games in the minimum settings. I had to buy myself a new PC which lucky for me came with a good card, cpu and everything else.

I'm sorry man but until you get yourself a new video card, you should start with a new computer with a modern CPU and everything first. Pentium 4 is very outdated today to play with the latest games and believe me I own a old computer that has a Pentium 4 3.0GHz and it can't even run on the latest games in the minimum settings. I had to buy myself a new PC which lucky for me came with a good card, cpu and everything else.

Warhawk_

I'm sorry man but until you get yourself a new video card, you should start with a new computer with a modern CPU and everything first. Pentium 4 is very outdated today to play with the latest games and believe me I own a old computer that has a Pentium 4 3.0GHz and it can't even run on the latest games in the minimum settings. I had to buy myself a new PC which lucky for me came with a good card, cpu and everything else.

I have a 305W max output

So then where or how do i start to find a bigger external power source?

Try local shops for beginning... you need at least descent 400W power supply. Also dont waste money on new stuff - this pc is too old.

I suggest you try to buy some used stuff via craigslist or ebay if you are in states. If i where you i buy:

Descent power supply: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=antec+power+supply&_frs=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m359

Vide card: http://cgi.ebay.com/GeForce-GTX-285-1GB-video-card-Mac-Ed-NVidia-EVGA-Apple-/150526677076?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item230c16d054

Be sure to check if your pc acceepts AGP or PCI-express video cards. Probably pci-express.

Try local shops for beginning... you need at least descent 400W power supply. Also dont waste money on new stuff - this pc is too old.

I suggest you try to buy some used stuff via craigslist or ebay if you are in states. If i where you i buy:

Descent power supply: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=antec+power+supply&_frs=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m359

Vide card: http://cgi.ebay.com/GeForce-GTX-285-1GB-video-card-Mac-Ed-NVidia-EVGA-Apple-/150526677076?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item230c16d054

Be sure to check if your pc acceepts AGP or PCI-express video cards. Probably pci-express.

nafigators

How can i check?

Nevermind, it is pci - express

does anyone know if the ATI Radeon 5670 is a 20 or 24 pin?

sorry dude you're really out of luck with that computer you have. You should save up your money instead of getting a video card and build a new comp. They're really cheap these days. You can get a decent one for less than $300.

sorry dude you're really out of luck with that computer you have. You should save up your money instead of getting a video card and build a new comp. They're really cheap these days. You can get a decent one for less than $300.

blaznwiipspman1

I think i'm just going to go ahead and buy the bigger power supply, graphics card, and a bit more ram :l

I think i'm just going to go ahead and buy the bigger power supply, graphics card, and a bit more ram :l

XEpicOFgreenX

I'm not a major gamer, i game sometimes but not all the time

I have a 305W max output

XEpicOFgreenX