Graphics card under 5k.

[wamreyaz]

I have scanned all onl9 stores for Gcards..
Im running crazy due to choices...
plz guys help me to choose one for my modest rig:
Intel e5200 @ 2.8 Ghz
Gigabyte GA-G31M-E2SL
1 GB RAM
450 w PSU (Widout PCIe connector)
17" MONITOR (VGA INPUT)...
I need to play games such as COD4 and others....
Not at highest settings but for the bragging..

 

[ssb1551]

for 5k u should look into Sapphire HD5670 512MB!!

 

[Cilus]

a 450W PSU without PCIe connector is not good for running any good Graphics card. Get a new 600W local SMPS from Frontech, Intex or Odessy with PCIE connector. They will be available within 1k

 

[Piyush]

^^is there any difference between PSU and SMPS???

 

[monkey]

^^is there any difference between PSU and SMPS???

There is no difference. I think he wanted to say PCIe power connector.

a 450W PSU without SMPS is not good for running any good Graphics card. Get a new 600W local SMPS from Frontech, Intex or Odessy with PCIE connector. They will be available within 1k

HD5670 doesn't require external power and hence any decent PSU without PCIe connector will also do the job.

 

[ssb1551]

@ Cilus - "a 450W PSU without SMPS"..confused!!care to elaborate?

 

[Piyush]

^^yup
PCIe is a must for gfx card

 

[coderunknown]

Cilus is saying a PSU without the graphics card power connector. not SMPS.

& baba, the board mentioned by OP have PCIe X 16 slot. but we talking about the quality of the PSU. no dedicated power connector. can be converted from molex, but not recommended. anyway HD5670 is not power hungry at all.

 

[Cilus]

Cilus is saying a PSU without the graphics card power connector. not SMPS.

& baba, the board mentioned by OP have PCIe X 16 slot. but we talking about the quality of the PSU. no dedicated power connector. can be converted from molex, but not recommended. anyway HD5670 is not power hungry at all.

Thanks Sam for clearing it out. However, I've edited my post.

 

[wamreyaz]

Cilus is saying a PSU without the graphics card power connector. not SMPS.

& baba, the board mentioned by OP have PCIe X 16 slot. but we talking about the quality of the PSU. no dedicated power connector. can be converted from molex, but not recommended. anyway HD5670 is not power hungry at all.

You talked bout molex to PCIe connector...is it feasible ..and SAFE??

 

[coderunknown]

^^ i not sure as i have neither any experience nor read about it. but most Senior members will go against it. though some cards comes with Molex to PCIe power connectors.

 

[Piyush]

Cilus is saying a PSU without the graphics card power connector. not SMPS.

& baba, the board mentioned by OP have PCIe X 16 slot. but we talking about the quality of the PSU. no dedicated power connector. can be converted from molex, but not recommended. anyway HD5670 is not power hungry at all.

ok...but what is molex and its use?

 

[monkey]

You talked bout molex to PCIe connector...is it feasible ..and SAFE??

Its safe to use molex to PCIe converter given that the PSU is of good quality.
Anyways, you don't require it with HD5670.

 

[Ishu Gupta]

ok...but what is molex and its use?

This is molex.
*www.hiconn.net/files/SCP06.jpg
Think you will be able to guess the use now

 

[Piyush]

^^
oh yea..

i just dont know the names of different small parts