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[343guiltymc]

Is there a performance difference between the 1GB VRAM and Toxic 4850's over the 512 MB 4850?

[InnerGoat]

You can fill up that 512MB real fast in some games, so it can become a big difference. If you're running at 1680x1050 or up with AA the 1GB will come in handy.

[343guiltymc]

http://img13.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc05410cf0.jpg
Would a 4850 fit in there, with that CPU heatsink get in the way?

[Warsaw]

Yeah that was what I thought, this PC uses a 308 watt PSU from what I can tell so I don't know if using even a 9600 GT is a good idea.
For the 4850, which of the two brands should I get:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...301&CatId=3670
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...232&CatId=3670
For the PSU, the only thing I can find was this:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...82E16817703016

Damn son, at those prices you could get a GTX260, which trumps the 4850. ALternatively, if you are willing to actually spend that $250 on a graphics card, you could get this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102813

That PSU will not fit a slim case.

And this 9600GT:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814162016
...can work off of a 300W PSU

Better than that single 4850. For $35 more, you can get the 2GB version...

[Limited]

Wow, this thread just confirms my pc is utter shit lol.

I'm running PC133 SDRAM :O.

Okay, so xet I see your recommending all AMD chipsets, I'm thinking of a complete new build as this computer has pretty much had it.

About mobos, would you recommend Intel or AMD?

[Lex1337]

Is it possible to fit any MoBo into any Case?

[Cortexian]

Is it possible to fit any MoBo into any Case?

No, you have to check what form factor the MoBo is and buy a case to match. You need to look at the "form factor", usually it's a variation of ATX nowadays.

[Lex1337]

It's hard finding a cheap micro-itx case that can hold a normal sized PSU.

[343guiltymc]

Damn son, at those prices you could get a GTX260, which trumps the 4850. ALternatively, if you are willing to actually spend that $250 on a graphics card, you could get this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102813

That PSU will not fit a slim case.

And this 9600GT:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814162016
...can work off of a 300W PSU

Better than that single 4850. For $35 more, you can get the 2GB version...

What? those links are to U.S site, prices are lower what I pay here.....And why won't that PSU fit in my case? I went on the site for the PSU and it said the Dimension E520 is compatible.

[Lex1337]

Hey 343guiltymc, do you know what kind of MoBo a Dimension E520 has? Also what specs do you have for it? I have the same comp., and I plan on upgrading it aswell but I need more info. than what the dell website tells me.

After doing a little investigating, I found upgrades for our comp.

4GB Ram

700 watt PSU

Intel Core Duo E7400

250 GB HDD

HIS Radeon HD 4870(I'm not sure if it can fit.)