Video Card for my pc?

[Had3z]

Finally i want to upgrade my graphic card and i wonder what will fit my pc.

Here are my specs:
Gateway PC
Processor AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor 3800+
* 2.0 GB
* 2000 MHz front side bus
* L2 cache: 512 KB x2

Motherboards - Foxconn C51GU01 Motherboard

# Memory Installed: 1024 MB 400 MHz (PC3200) DDR memory (two 512 MB modules)
# Expandable to: 4 GB
Video Integrated
# Integrated Audio Interface: AC97
# Model: Realtek ALC653
Hard Drive 250 GB 7200 RPM IDE hard drive
# Optical Drives Double layer 16X DVD+/-RW drive
# 16X DVD-ROM drive
Media Reader 9-in-1 Digital Media Manager supporting the following:

* CompactFlash Card
* IBM MicroDrive
* Memory Stick
* Memory Stick Pro
* SmartMedia Card
* Secure Digital(SD)/MMC
* Compact Flash
* Multimedia Card
* xD-Picture Card
* USB 1.1 or later

Modem 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem
Network Integrated 10/100 LAN
# Interfaces PS/2 keyboard port
# PS/2 mouse port
# Seven USB 2.0 ports (four on rear panel, two on front panel, one in media reader)
# Three IEEE-1394a connectors (one on rear panel, two on front-panel)
# One parallel port
# One RJ-45 LAN port
# Five audio jacks (three on rear panel, two on front panel)
# Add-In Card Slots One PCI-Express ×16
# One PCI-E ×1
# Two PCI Conventional
# Drive Bays Two external 3.5-inch
# Two external 5.25-inch
# Two internal 3.5-inch
# Input Devices Multimedia keyboard
# USB optical mouse
Speakers Amplified stereo speakers
Dimensions (H × W × D) 15.4 × 7.3 × 17.9 inches
Weight 23.5 lbs (computer only, no packaging)

for more info:
http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/FIC/105552/105552tc.shtml
http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/5876/5876cl2.shtml

[saphalline]

Well, you have a PCIe x16 slot, so that's good. But you have a 300W PSU, which will limit your options.

Without upgrading the PSU, you can probably go up to a GeForce 6600 or 7300, maybe a 6600 GT or 7600 GS. Or a Radeon X1300 or X1600 Pro, maybe a Radeon X1600 XT or X800 GTO/GTO2.

If you upgrade the PSU to a better one, you can put whatever new vid card you want in there. The only limit then will be your budget! ;) :cool:

[Had3z]

thx for help but im not that good at picking things for my comp so what power suply would u suggest of getting that will fit my pc and work good.

[saphalline]

480W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103929) of pure power! :cool: That should be able to handle anything you throw at it. Good PSU's cost money, but they're worth it. Especially if you're gaming.

What's your budget for all of this, anyway?

[Had3z]

well power suply is ok for budget as for graphic card no more then 300$. btw u sure this will fit my pc cuz it says and i dont have 2x PCI-E only 1 if u scroll up
Connectors
1 x Main connector (20+4 pin)
1 x 12V (P4)
7 x peripheral
4 x SATA
2 x Floppy
2 x PCI-E

and i dont have 2x PCI-E only 1 if u scroll up

[saphalline]

$300 for the vid card, eh? Wow, that's some serious gaming power! That will give you access to a 7900 GT (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150144).

Yes, the PSU will be fine. You'll only need one of those 6-pin PCIe power connectors for the 7900 GT, but having more of them won't hurt.

[Had3z]

cool thx for helping me

[TechnicalFool]

I have the same exact machine as the poster above. With the exception, that I upgraded my PSU to a 450w. The issue that I'm running into however, is that the PCIe slot is completely unresponsive. I have attempted it with an ATI 1600 pro, as well as a GEForce 7900 card. The latter requiring an additional power connector, with no additional luck.

I have gone through the exercise in completely restoring the machine to original condition. With no success.

Upgraded the Bios, and a Restore. With no success.

I have no idea what to do next. Any help or advice would be extremely helpful here.

[saphalline]

Start your own thread, then refer back to this one.