I have a problem choosing which graphics card i should buy, currently, my problem is that my PSU is only producing 305W but i'm not sure whether it will support any 8 or 9 series graphics card. I will be upgrading my RAM to 3GB.
So my options are, either to upgrade my PSU unit to suit a more powerful card (i'm using a 7300 LE atm) which doesnt enable me to play games such as COD:WAW smoothly and the upcoming games, or stick with my current PSU unit, and choose the most accomodating graphics card to date which can support my PSU unit.
This is my rig...
Dell Dimension E520,
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300@1.86Ghz
1GB RAM
256MB PCIe Nvidia GeForce 7300 LE Turbo Cache
305W DC power Supply
+5V=22A
+3.3V=17A
+12VA=18A
+12VB=18A
-12V=1A
+5vfp=12A
Connectors
24 pin mobo and cpu connector
4x5pin SATA power connector
1x4 Pin IDE connector
1xFloppy Drive connector
As you can see, the PSU unit is proprietary to the dell models.. so i'm wondering which PSU can fit well into my e520 casing if i choose the first option.
And just as a side note, any of you guys know if i buy a 9600GT, will it run as well in a PCIe 1.0 slot (since its made to work in a PCIe 2.0 and its backward compatible)? I recon it will only work as equal to only a 8600GT card but i'm unsure.
HELP GUYS!!! I really wanna play the new games!!!
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