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Good grades = Computer upgade


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well, if you're looking for a place to shop for the memory newegg.com has never let me down. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

just remember: DDR2-800, 1.8V

edit: link

This should lead you there


http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=GM5260

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147%201052108080%20105243128%201052416064%201259916288

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814187054

Would this work with it? :-?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187054

Would this work with it? :-?

What worries me about that card is the size of the heatsink and its power requirements.

From the model number you gave in the first post it looks like your computer is a BTX, meaning the heatsink on the card will be pointed up and may hit the cpu's heatsink.

Plus, I don't know if you've ever switched out the power supply. Stock power supplies tend to be weak.

edit: Also, that much ram on the video card is really not needed unless you have a really large or very high resolution monitor.

I haven't swiched out anything... Everything is the way I got it.

You can most likely get away with a 9500GT trouble-free on a stock power supply. Possibly a 9600GT...

Possibly a 9600GT...

Well thats what I'm trying for!

Well then...

With the video card I'd recommend 9600GT as the max and to just take a look inside your computer, you're a much better judge on what heatsink would fit. I'm stuck just looking at pictures.  :D

Yep... I also recommend you to open your case and check:

-the space for the PCI-express slot
-the Amperage(A) on the 12V rail, in your PSU


if the space and the amperage permits it (28A+ I guess), you could get a 9800GT, like this MSI for 10 more bucks:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814127406

Takes up 2 slots, but it is not too big...


If it doesn't support it... you could go with a 9600GT.


...and next time you buy a computer, build it yourself! Saves you good money that you can spend for gaming stuff!

if the space and the amperage permits it (28A+ I guess), you could get a 9800GT, like this MSI for 10 more bucks:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814127406

I agree.

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I agree.

if the space and the amperage permits it (28A+ I guess), you could get a 9800GT, like this MSI for 10 more bucks:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814127406

I agree.