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October 22nd, 2008, 04:36 PM
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Hey all, I am having a problem with my NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS graphic card... There are streaks, dots, boxes, ect, running across my screen as I turn on the power for the computer. I tested both the monitor and the PC on 2 seperate PCs/monitors, and it seems to be a problem with my PC only, so I am led to believe it is my graphics card. For this reason, I want to buy a new one, and possibly better than the last one to keep it up-to-date. I am looking for high end gaming (World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, ect.) and HD if possible. Any suggestions? Anything else I should upgrade on a $150 budget?
It is the HP Pavilion Elite m9040n PC
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October 22nd, 2008, 06:28 PM
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Phenom xII Black edition 3.2 // Nv 250 1GB // 4 GB 1033
We just won't talk about the MB for now.
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October 22nd, 2008, 07:21 PM
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$150 for an 8800 GTS? That is a terrible price.
You will probably need to upgrade your power supply to upgrade your graphics card. You'll need to give us the specs of your power supply.
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October 22nd, 2008, 07:32 PM
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300-watt Power Supply
2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor
3GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM Memory
(2) 320GB 7,200 rpm Hard Drive
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October 22nd, 2008, 07:41 PM
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October 22nd, 2008, 07:48 PM
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October 22nd, 2008, 08:08 PM
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October 22nd, 2008, 08:59 PM
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Thanks all for the suggestions! Keep 'em commin' if you can! Thanks again! | |
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October 23rd, 2008, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by EXreaction  $150 for an 8800 GTS? That is a terrible price.
You will probably need to upgrade your power supply to upgrade your graphics card. You'll need to give us the specs of your power supply. | Granted its an "Older" card despite using the same G92 core as the 9800GTX, but considering those cards are running in the $150 range now too, the price isn't THAT bad...
even when factoring in performance, 9800GTX is only smidge better...
Compare NVIDIA Geforce 9800 GTX , NVIDIA Geforce 8800 GTS
for all intents & purposes their the same card...
so if its a terrible price for the 8800GTS 512MB, same goes for the 9800GTX 512MB cards being sold in the $150 range as well. | |
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October 23rd, 2008, 11:47 AM
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woohoo someone came to my defense! But yes either way you have to upgrade your PS fist. I doubt seriously that a 300w even has the 6 pin connector you'll need
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