Old System, whats the best graphics card I can upgrade to?

[bezz_01]

Hi all,

I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card, but as my system is a few years old now, I'm not really sure what I can upgrade to?

Can anyone recommend a graphics card based on my system specifications?

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Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4 530, 3000 MHz (15 x 200)
Motherboard Name Asus P5GDC Deluxe (3 PCI, 2 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR DIMM, 2 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN, IEEE-1394)
Motherboard Chipset Intel Grantsdale i915P
System Memory 1024 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type AMI (07/09/04)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

460W PSU + FDD

Display:
Video Adapter RADEON X600 Series (128 MB)
3D Accelerator ATI Radeon X600 (RV370)
Monitor HW191D [NoDB] (643GH3CY07362)
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If you need any other info, let me know. Any help would be appreciated .

Thanks,
KB

[KarmaKiller]

Hi and welcome to TIMO.
It appears you have a PCI-E slot, which is what all the new cards support. So finding a card isn't going to be a problem. But, we really need to know more detailed specs on your Power Supply. Even though you listed 460w, it's best we know the amperage on the 12v+ rail, and the manufacture of the PSU. Cheap 460w PSU's are A LOT different then quality 460w PSU's.
And also, what is your budget for this upgrade?

[bezz_01]

Hi guys,

Here's all the information on my Power Supply,

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Akasa - AKP460FG BK
460W W/PFC
AC INPUT 115-230V - /8 - 4A/60-50Hz

+3.3v - 30a
+5v - 30a
+12v1 - 14a
+12v2 - 15a
- 12v - 0.5a
+5vsb - 2a

+3.3v + 5v Combined Load 210W
460W Max
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In terms of budget, it depends on the best card I can fit into the system without burning it out! but if there is a wide range of options I'd be looking to spend around $100.

hope that helps