Computer question

[azgreg]

Well, I'd like to spend nothing.

The PSU is a 600W Coolmax with a number of unused connections. When it comes to the video card I'm not looking for the latest and greatest. I don't game. I only use my PC for cruising the net and watching videos (youtube, streaming, etc.). My IT guy gave me one which is quite a smaller in size then the one I had.

 

[eclark53520]

Well, I'd like to spend nothing.

The PSU is a 600W Coolmax with a number of unused connections. When it comes to the video card I'm not looking for the latest and greatest. I don't game. I only use my PC for cruising the net and watching videos (youtube, streaming, etc.). My IT guy gave me one which is quite a smaller in size then the one I had.

Lame...

 

[azgreg]

Lame...

What? that I'm not a gamer?

 

[eclark53520]

What? that I'm not a gamer?

That, and I didn't get to help you find a new graphics card

 

[azgreg]

That, and I didn't get to help you find a new graphics card

I don't have anything against gaming. I play on the Xbox every once in a while. As to the video card, I'm getting another one. The one I got from the IT guy is a temp.

 

[azgreg]

OK Lark talk to me. Back at home my monitor and IT guy's video card don't talk. I'm thinking about a decent card from last years line-up. What do you think?

I'm currently using the motherboard's integrated card. Awful.

 

[eclark53520]

OK Lark talk to me. Back at home my monitor and IT guy's video card don't talk. I'm thinking about a decent card from last years line-up. What do you think?

I'm currently using the motherboard's integrated card. Awful.

Hold on...gotta get on my computer...anything specific you're looking at?

 

[azgreg]

I have no clue.

 

[azgreg]

One thing though, my current monitor only has a VGA port. No DVI port. It's a smallish Dell that I'm not against getting rid of. I'm actually tempted to get a flat screen TV (26-28") for a monitor.

 

[eclark53520]

One thing though, my current monitor only has a VGA port. No DVI port. It's a smallish Dell that I'm not against getting rid of. I'm actually tempted to get a flat screen TV (26-28") for a monitor.

You would probably be OK with that since you're not a gamer...but TV's don't have the pixel density needed for viewing up close. They're designed to be viewed from a distance. You might not notice though, especially if you can get back a couple feet.

I'm finally on the computer...so I'm going to go do some looking at prices and specs and see what I can find.

Any idea on a price range I'm guessing <$100

 

[azgreg]

Yes please.

 

[eclark53520]

This one is a beast....might be too much for what you're looking for...I'm looking for another one in the $75 range

ASUS GTX750-PHOC-1GD5 G-SYNC Support GeForce GTX 750 1GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card - Newegg.com

 

[eclark53520]

This one's solid too....good price on Amazon and it's prime

Amazon.com EVGA GeForce GT 730 1GB GDDR5 64bit DVI HDMI VGA Low Profile Graphics Card 01G-P3-3731-KR Computers Accessories

 

[azgreg]

That second one looks like a keeper.

 

[Fairwaysplitter3320]

That second one looks like a keeper.

Do it!