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10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/replace-gpu.136508/

mohityadavx
mohityadavx Original post #1
Jan 31, 2011 at 9:46 PM
Hi All!

My system is having following config :-

Intel Core2Duo E7400 @ 2.80 GHz:blackeye:
2 x 2 Gb Kibgston 800 MHz RAM:banghead:
ASUS VW193D 19" monitor:duh2:
Intel DG31PR motherboard:hissyfit:
Nvidia 8400GS 512 MB Graphics Card:stirpot:

OS:- Windows 7 Ultimate:doublethumb:

I want to replace my GPU my max budget is 5K can stretch by 0.5k only if there is a really good option. Please suggest Nvidia Graphics Card only as I convert tonnes of movies for my music player (Philips GoGear SA52XX:flu-glasses2:) using Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate & love harnessing the power of CUDA. I wanna buy it within next 2-3 days so give me as many options as possible.

PS:- I love using smileys in my posts.
Jaskanwar Singh
Jaskanwar Singh #2
Jan 31, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Dont be sad :lol: ur system is good!
Anyways that software can use both amd stream and nvidia cuda! And nothing beats amd hd5670 in that range in gaming. So get 5670.
Cilus
Cilus #3
Jan 31, 2011 at 11:31 PM
Go with Jaskanwar's suggestion. HD 5670 is the best buy within 5K. It also consumes very less power, even being such a powerful card (almost equal to nVidia 9800 GT). It does not need any external power connector.
However which SMPS u r suing?
vickybat
vickybat #4
Feb 1, 2011 at 2:27 AM
Yes, my vote also goes to 5670 @ 4.5k. Terrific card for the price and doesn't require additional power connectors.
Cool Buddy
Cool Buddy #5
Feb 1, 2011 at 7:11 AM
HD5670 is unmatched in it's price range. However if you have trouble raising your budget you can also consider HD5570 although i wouldn't suggest that.
To use these cards you must have a good power supply i.e. SMPS (read corsair, FSP, Antec, Tagan and not iBall zebronics, cooler master) inside your cabinet. If you don't have one already, one of the cheaper options you can consider is FSP Saga II 400W around 2k. Other good option is Corsair 400CX around 2.4-2.5k
Jaskanwar Singh
Jaskanwar Singh #6
Feb 1, 2011 at 12:25 PM
yup mention the smps also as cool buddy mentioned..
Piyush
Piyush #7
Feb 1, 2011 at 10:02 PM
@mohityadavx
but can u post ur PSU details?
d3p
d3p #8
Feb 1, 2011 at 11:01 PM
If used graphics card is not a issue, then my 5770 1GB can hold good.

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/bazaar/136540-xfx-ati-radeon-hd5770-1-gb-sale.html
mohityadavx
mohityadavx #9
Feb 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM
sorry for not mentioning smps its intex 450watt
skeletor
skeletor #10
Feb 2, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Locking this thread.

Continue here: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-components-configurations/136532-need-new-gpu-old-system.html