The computer I currently have has a not that great video card (Nvidia GeForce 9500GS). Here are the exact specs on my PC right now!
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum…
Which of the following would I be able to upgrade to? and if there is more than one which would be the best upgrade of them all? PS. This card is for gaming WoW to be specific I would like to run the game at max settings at 1680x1050 at a smooth rate of 45FPS+
1. http://www.b-com.ca/product.php?producti…
2. http://www.b-com.ca/product.php?producti…
3. http://www.b-com.ca/product.php?producti…
4. http://www.b-com.ca/product.php?producti…
5. http://www.b-com.ca/product.php?producti…
Also, these cards don't have a specified wattage required. I only have a 300W power supply, would any of these work? Thank you so much for taking the time and going over my question!|||Any of those cards would work with your setup. They are all pci-e x16 cards which is what your motherboard supports
For your power supply I would recommend upgrading that to probably a 500W or higher. All of those cards you posted are very power hungry and they don't cost much either.
If you are intent on buying one of those cards, I would recommend http://www.b-com.ca/product.php?productid=228467&page=1 as being the best one.
However, all of those cards are fairly expensive and in my personal opinion a lot more power than you really need. WoW is not a very graphic intense game compared to a lot of newer games. That being said, a top of the line graphics card is not needed to play WoW. I have played WoW on my desktop with max settings on a Radeon HD 4670 and it ran beautifully.
Also I would recommend looking at http://www.newegg.com/ and their cards. It has been my experience that newegg has the cheapest prices. I would recommend http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102855 as the card you get. I own this exact card and it has never been unable to play a game that I threw at it, plus it is a fairly cheap card.|||number 3 seems to be your best option for your computer. It will run WoW on full settings at around over 50fps. Though you will probably get over 60fps.
You will need a more powerful powersupply though. At least a 400 watt one. With this option, you can go with a cheaper PSU than with the other options.
I checked your first link, (#1) and there is no way you can run that on your current power supply, and you may have issues fitting it in your case.
#2 might fit, but need a better power supply.|||Hate to say it, but the 5750 and such cards do need a better power supply, usually a 450W supply. The issue is the external power connector for the video card (6 pin). Your 300W supply may not have it...
The 5670 card recommends a 400W supply, still an issue.
The GTS250, same issue... GTS450, you need a 500W supply.
All the cards you are looking at are good mid range video cards, good for gaming in general. You will have to upgrade the 300W supply is you plan on any serious video card updates anyway...
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