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    Will HD 5770 run on 400w power supply?

    Awesome. I appreciate all the responses - this forum is an incredible resource! Planning on installing the 5770 in a few hours after work - hopefully it runs without any problems. Thanks again guys.
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    Will HD 5770 run on 400w power supply?

    Link to the PC model I have - http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668232.php
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    Will HD 5770 run on 400w power supply?

    Yeah I mean it's a gateway pre-build desktop. Model is LX6810. So, probably not the highest quality power supply in there, but Im hoping the 400W supply will be enough to run the 5770 when I install it later today.
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    Will HD 5770 run on 400w power supply?

    I wanted to double check that this video card would have enough power from my current 400W power supply. My PC: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2330 GHz Nvidia GeForce GT120 640 GB Hard Drive 400 Watt Power Supply 20" Monitor On the advice given by other members here, I went ahead and purchased...
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    Graphics Card Upgrade Question

    I have an LG 20" monitor. I figured I couldn't overclock it because it's a pre-build PC. If I opt for the 5770, will I or should I need more ventilation/cooling? Or is what I already have sufficient?
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    Graphics Card Upgrade Question

    Correct - a Gateway LX6810
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    Graphics Card Upgrade Question

    I would like to upgrade my graphics card to improve gaming performance, but I have no idea what my options are... Here are my specs: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200(2.33GHz) 64 bit Quad-Core Processor 4MB L2 Cache 8GB DDR2 800 640GB SATA II (7200RPM, 16MB Cache)NVIDIA GeForce GT120 Graphics, 1GB...
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    Upgrade Advice

    So, with the HD5770, I wouldn't need a new power supply? These numbers get confusing. What's the difference between an HD5770 and a GTX 460?
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    Upgrade Advice

    I'm leaning towards getting a GTX 460 and buying a better power supply. Possibly a better fan? This Gateway is notorious for heating up, even with my current hardware. Does that seem reasonable?
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    Upgrade Advice

    So, a gtx 460 would greatly improve performance? That seems to be what most of you are advising. Right, I understand. Any higher than that would probably not be cost effecient, or even possible.
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    Upgrade Advice

    Is it possible to upgrade to a top of the line, say closer to a Diamond Radeon HD 5850? If so, what else would I need to add in order to incorporate that type of card? Power Supply for one I suppose.
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    Upgrade Advice

    Gotcha. Yeah, if possible I would like to play at 1600x900x32. My monitor is a 22" flat screen (LG). The power supply is 400W. Hard Drive Details: 640GB SATA II (7200RPM, 16MB Cache).
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    Upgrade Advice

    I figured it was the video card. It is pre-made. It's a Gateway LX6810. I know I've read all the horror stories about this machine, but I have to work with what I have until I can afford an elite machine in the next year or two. What type of video card do you recommend upgrading to? I'm...
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    Upgrade Advice

    Looking for some info on how to upgrade my PC to perform better with games on high settings with excellent frame rates. I have games like Empire Total War and Battlefield Bad Company 2 - these games look/run terrible on high settings with terrible frame rates. What do I need to upgrade this...