Vuk
02-26-2013, 21:05
Hey all, I am looking at getting a video card for my new computer (finally, a tower) and had some questions about compatibility. I found this spec sheet (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13029_div/13029_div.HTML#Standard Features and Configurable Components), but I was not able to find the answers to my questions.
I have an HP DC7900 Mini Tower CMT with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 processor and a 365 W power supply. I am currently looking at two video cards: this one (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX---Core-Edition-AMD-Radeon-HD-7750-2GB-DDR3-PCI-Express-3.0-Graphics-Card/6819866.p;tab=specifications?id=1218808240495&skuId=6819866) and this one. (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/EVGA---GeForce-GT-640-2GB-DDR3-PCI-Express-3.0-Superclocked-Graphics-Card/5608277.p;tab=reviews?id=1218672937529&skuId=5608277#tab=specifications)
I know that I would need to upgrade my power supply for the first one, but assuming that I did so, would my computer have any problems accepting either of those video cards?
If not, which would you reccommend? I know the AMD is faster, but is it fast enough to be worth the extra money and the 50-60 for a power supply? Also, I heard that AMD cards were not compatible with as many games.
Thank you very much in advance for your help,
Vuk
I have an HP DC7900 Mini Tower CMT with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 processor and a 365 W power supply. I am currently looking at two video cards: this one (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/XFX---Core-Edition-AMD-Radeon-HD-7750-2GB-DDR3-PCI-Express-3.0-Graphics-Card/6819866.p;tab=specifications?id=1218808240495&skuId=6819866) and this one. (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/EVGA---GeForce-GT-640-2GB-DDR3-PCI-Express-3.0-Superclocked-Graphics-Card/5608277.p;tab=reviews?id=1218672937529&skuId=5608277#tab=specifications)
I know that I would need to upgrade my power supply for the first one, but assuming that I did so, would my computer have any problems accepting either of those video cards?
If not, which would you reccommend? I know the AMD is faster, but is it fast enough to be worth the extra money and the 50-60 for a power supply? Also, I heard that AMD cards were not compatible with as many games.
Thank you very much in advance for your help,
Vuk