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Video Card ???'s
« on: December 09, 2009, 08:48:52 AM »
I have a 7600gs ddr2 512 PCIe card right now.  My computer has an option for 2 video cards.  Would it be better to buy another one of these and run dual or find a newer card???  It seems the 7600gs is pretty cheap now so if running dual is close to newer cards Id like the best bang for my buck.

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Re: Video Card ???'s
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2009, 09:10:32 AM »
One better card is almost always better than 2 slower cards in SLI.

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Re: Video Card ???'s
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2009, 09:22:05 AM »
Depending on your PSU, I'd look at a 9800GT or GTX.   $130 range.    I'd say a minimum of 450W (24 amps on the 12V rail) would be needed.   

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Re: Video Card ???'s
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2009, 09:30:29 AM »
If I buy a 9800 gt can I run it with my old card or does it have to be two of the same kind??
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« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2009, 09:35:09 AM »
If I buy a 9800 gt can I run it with my old card or does it have to be two of the same kind??

Identical cards.   The 7600 series is a low end card.   The 9800GTX+ would be a tremendous improvement over an SLi set of 7600's.   Again, just make sure the PSU you have can accommodate it.
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Re: Video Card ???'s
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2009, 09:58:49 AM »
All I know is its a Micro Velocity  I bought at best buy 2 or 3 years ago it was the second best they had.
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Re: Video Card ???'s
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2009, 10:08:05 AM »
The 7600 is getting older now...best bet is to go with K's suggestion and get a 9800GT or GTX.
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« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2009, 10:12:28 AM »
All I know is its a Micro Velocity  I bought at best buy 2 or 3 years ago it was the second best they had.

That scares me, power supply may not be able to juice the 9800.  Post the model # of that thing and let us do some research.
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« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2009, 10:45:29 AM »
Depending on your PSU, I'd look at a 9800GT or GTX.

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Re: Video Card ???'s
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2009, 12:18:11 PM »
Its a Velocity micro promagix E2025 Core 2cpu 6400 @ 2.13ghz 2g ram
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Re: Video Card ???'s
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2009, 12:28:26 PM »
Can't find that particular model on their site or specs on google, but chances are it's not a modular PSU/one that can plug a powered-gpu in.
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Re: Video Card ???'s
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2009, 12:46:07 PM »
I was about to order a 9800gt does that mean it wont work??
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« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2009, 12:49:10 PM »
I was about to order a 9800gt does that mean it wont work??

Completely Shut your PC Down (shut down, flip switch, unplug PC).   Remove the 4 screws holding your PSU in place, write the Wattage and Amps on the 12V rail, reinstall the 4 screws.   The 5 minutes it takes to do that and you'll have an answer fast.
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Re: Video Card ???'s
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2009, 12:53:36 PM »
I called Velocity micro they said it works no problems.
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« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2009, 12:57:45 PM »
I called Velocity micro they said it works no problems.

Cool.  Don't fret if you do not have a 6-pin PCI-e power lead from your PC.   Use the supplied Two Molex Adapter.  

Last thing, just be sure you Download the Drivers for the Card.   But, wipe the old Driver prior to installing the Card.   It'll be a lot less headache and the new ones is merely a click on your Desktop.  
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