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hello guys ive just bougfht a nerw graphics card my oold one was a ati radeon 1300x now i got the gts 250 green but i need to make sure i have all the right stuff to do it my power adapter is only 300watts it says i need 450 but do i really??? and in this pic is all the stuff i got tell me if its all there please (do i have everything i need?)
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oh yes and the HDMI port on the back of the graphics card does this mean i can plug my xbox into it?
THANKS FOR THE HELP
oh and my new 1920 x 1080 monitor has two connection D SUB and DVI which one is better? (im currently plugged into the D SUB one) and is it something to do with the HDMI connection on the graphics card?
oh and will my computer accept any power supply?
THANKS FOR THE HELP
and on the graphics card there is 2 pci connector slots but i only got one cable.. why was this? and do i need 2?
Please provide your full configuration to get any help. Also mention which power supply (PSU also called SMPS) you have.
P II 940BE @ 3.8GHz | TRUE | TA790GX 128M | G-Skill 1066 4GBPK | Palit 9600GT/HR03 Rev. A @ 880/2000/1040 (more OC coming) | VX450 | CM690 |
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You are using an elcheapo PSU
Please change your PSU and don't plug the gfx until you change the PSU
Gigabyte 460w - 2.2k
Corsair VX 450 - 4k
sorry fellas, heres my spec
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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/11/2009, 11:42:04
Machine name: FUNNY-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq-Presario
System Model: VC913AA-ABU CQ5115UK
BIOS: BIOS Date: 05/26/09 17:35:50 Ver: 5.40
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4096MB RAM
Page File: 1911MB used, 6277MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode
and a 300 watt lite on power supply
i need a better one? and plz answer my questions plz
Originally Posted by mrbadshii
Nah , its ok.
Just overclock your processor and you are good to go
Originally Posted by mrbadshii
You surely need a better power supply!!! Dont attempt anything with that one.
Get yourself a Corsair VX450 (Rs. 4k) or atleast Corsair CX400 (Rs. 3.2k)
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Cooler Master Real Pro 460w - 3.5k
omg its amazing ur running a quaddy on a 300w psu, man wtflol
Switch ur PSU NOW BUDDY OR UR RIG WILL DIEZ!!!
Atleast a Gigabyte 460w, maybe u wont require more as its a green edition, power intake is far far les than normal ones.
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Originally Posted by Aman27deep
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE MUCH NEEDED ADVICE! ILL GET A NEW PSU AGHHHH!!! I DONT WANT IT TO DIE HOWEVR I MUST LEARN TO INSTALL IT.... AND the kid who said about the processor overclock how do i do it please?????
CHEERS AGAIN GUYS!
Get VX450, it will give some headroom for any future upgrades. And you wanna OC? If you have no idea what it is, then don't do it. If you're still curious, get the basics right first from the net and do.
P II 940BE @ 3.8GHz | TRUE | TA790GX 128M | G-Skill 1066 4GBPK | Palit 9600GT/HR03 Rev. A @ 880/2000/1040 (more OC coming) | VX450 | CM690 |
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Originally Posted by dvijaydev46
if its just a case of going into the bios screen and copying exactly what a guide does im sure i could do it however if theres soldering and all that shit i wont do it
Originally Posted by mrbadshii
you got a quaddy, i'd say stay away from oc'ing it right now. maybe a year later, for now it'll suffice.
Intel Core i5 CPU 760 | MSI P55-GD65 | BenQ E2200 HD | MSI GTX 560-ti Twin FROZR | Corsair XMS3 2*2 GB Dual channel DDR3 1600 MHz | 2.5 TB (5 HDD's total) | Corsair VX 550w | CM 430 | Logitech G110 | MX 518 | Razer Goliathus Large | 2x Xbox 360 controllerPS3 320 GB KMEAW 3.55 + Move Bundle | Samsung LA32C530
Originally Posted by mrbadshii
You need to get your facts right?
Ocing is not a copy paste job.It needs patience and some calculations.No two systems overclocks in the same way.
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Originally Posted by H@cKer
The kid on youtube said you cannot overclock compaq computers is he right?
im putting in the new psu tommorow 650 watt need advice on it too plz
^^ Are you gonna buy it? Why do you want a 650W PSU anyway?
P II 940BE @ 3.8GHz | TRUE | TA790GX 128M | G-Skill 1066 4GBPK | Palit 9600GT/HR03 Rev. A @ 880/2000/1040 (more OC coming) | VX450 | CM690 |
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.com
Originally Posted by dvijaydev46
its only £50 might aswell get that one coz its better
of which company is this psu of.....simply close ur eyes and get a vx450.....
no ocing is not just copying and pasting neither it requires u to learn soldering.....just ur facts to be clear like whats fsb whats multiplierOriginally Posted by mrbadshii
Originally Posted by amit.mastermind
i dopnt know what the company is who makes it but if i get the 650 then surely its better isnt it?
Originally Posted by mrbadshii
don't gamble on that.
1st confirm what you are buying and then make a purchase.
Please Do yourself a favour of searching
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