[CaptainOlimar]

I would like to get the ATI Radeon HD 4670. I'm not much for gears of war type games but I do want to play Tomb Raider Underworld.

My desktop is a two year old Dell, I have three years left on the warranty - it's been an awesome computer, absolutely no problems that are hardware related. Here are the specs:
current graphics card nVidia GeForce 7300 LE
Processor Intel Core CPU 6300@ 1.86GHz
32 bit Vista OS
has a 3.2 Window Experience Rating.
2GB RAM

I downloaded cpu-z and got this information, I don't know what it means though:
Motherboard
Manufacturer: Dell Inc
Model: 0WG855
Chipset: Intel P965/G965 Rev: 2
Southbridge: Intel 8280IHH (ICH8DH)
LPCIO: SMSC

[CaptainOlimar]

Also, is this the right card for me? I've read in the forum here this card has a tendency to over heat. I was going to get the ATI Radeon HD 3850 but in another forum (gaming) I was told that it would be power hungry and the better card to get would be the 4670.

I don't want to spend too much money, under $200 CA. Usually, I buy a new computer in this type of situation, not very practical though. A lot more easy but not very practical. :)

[philthomas]

As this is a Dell Desktop, check out the installed PSU .... as far as I can ascertain the 4670 needs at least a 400w PSU and the 3850 at least 450w.
Dell's usual trick is to put in poor/inadequate PSUs and if this is the case, you may end up frying it and taking out other components in the process.

[CaptainOlimar]

Thank you, Phil!

How do I find the PSU specs? Is this motherboard related?

[Carbon]

You'll have to look on the sticker. PSU is the thing that plugs into the wall.

Most Dell PSUs do pretty well with aftermarket cards. Also, make sure the 7300LE isn't integrated - do you plug your monitor into the same area your USB etc ports are, or is it below?

[CaptainOlimar]

Hey, Carbon, thank you for the reply. My monitor uses a plug below the usbs, it's a white headed cord.

I looked at the plug at the power supply on the back just now and there isn't a sticker.

[mediagt]

Originally Posted by CaptainOlimar

I would like to get the ATI Radeon HD 4670. I'm not much for gears of war type games but I do want to play Tomb Raider Underworld.

My desktop is a two year old Dell, I have three years left on the warranty - it's been an awesome computer, absolutely no problems that are hardware related. Here are the specs:
current graphics card nVidia GeForce 7300 LE
Processor Intel Core CPU 6300@ 1.86GHz
32 bit Vista OS
has a 3.2 Window Experience Rating.
2GB RAM

I downloaded cpu-z and got this information, I don't know what it means though:
Motherboard
Manufacturer: Dell Inc
Model: 0WG855
Chipset: Intel P965/G965 Rev: 2
Southbridge: Intel 8280IHH (ICH8DH)
LPCIO: SMSC

well, ur motherboard will be able to support the graphics card, it might need a more powerful power supply. Prolly above 500w. Happy gaming... and oh yea... HD 4600 series works well!! Under gaming pressure, it might heat up abit... no worries about that. Heat are well controled.....

[Carbon]

Originally Posted by CaptainOlimar

Hey, Carbon, thank you for the reply. My monitor uses a plug below the usbs, it's a white headed cord.

Well, it depends "how far" - basically, we're looking to see if it's a part of the motherboard or on an expansion card.

I looked at the plug at the power supply on the back just now and there isn't a sticker.

It'll be inside, actually.

I think your best bet at the moment is to open the thing up and look for a slot and find your PSU make/model at the same time.

[CaptainOlimar]

Hey, thanks again, Carbon. I'll post what I find.

Also, thanks to mediagt.