Video Card and PS

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Looking to upgrade my 939 3200+ and its onboard video. As it`s not the
fastest machine around, I`m trying to match it with a Video Card. I`m
looking at a Sapphire X1650 Pro 512Mb (local price $66 Can) or a Diamond
2600 XT 256 MB that will be about $80 (mail in Rebate hoops to jump
through).
I`m seeing that I have to worry about PS. I`m running a Sparkle 400PN and,
as this is a cheapo upgrade, I dont want to buy a new PS. Any good links or
advice on these cards (or advice on another).
Noise is also another consideration. Dont want a screamer.
Thanks
Jeff
 
Looking to upgrade my 939 3200+ and its onboard video. As it`s not the
fastest machine around, I`m trying to match it with a Video Card. I`m
looking at a Sapphire X1650 Pro 512Mb (local price $66 Can) or a Diamond
2600 XT 256 MB that will be about $80 (mail in Rebate hoops to jump
through).
I`m seeing that I have to worry about PS. I`m running a Sparkle 400PN and,
as this is a cheapo upgrade, I dont want to buy a new PS. Any good links or
advice on these cards (or advice on another).
Noise is also another consideration. Dont want a screamer.
Thanks
Jeff
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I would recommend the 2600xt. I just installed one in a computer
yesterday and it didn't require an aditional power connector. It als
is much faster than my 2600pro (agp). I think it was 900 and 700
whereas my card is 600 and 400.
Hope that helps.
 
JKBK said:
Looking to upgrade my 939 3200+ and its onboard video. As it`s not the
fastest machine around, I`m trying to match it with a Video Card. I`m
looking at a Sapphire X1650 Pro 512Mb (local price $66 Can) or a Diamond
2600 XT 256 MB that will be about $80 (mail in Rebate hoops to jump
through).
I`m seeing that I have to worry about PS. I`m running a Sparkle 400PN and,
as this is a cheapo upgrade, I dont want to buy a new PS. Any good links or
advice on these cards (or advice on another).
Noise is also another consideration. Dont want a screamer.
Thanks
Jeff
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The free one will probably tell what you need to know except how much
amperage on each rail.
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/index.jsp

Don't know if they've finished rebuilding.
http://www.journeysystems.com/?powercalc
 
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