Graphics cards suggestions please

[mandyman45]

I have a Gateway SX2840 Windows 7 PC that I want to run a dual monitor setup on, unfortunately it has only 1 VGA and 1 HDMI port LOL! I am looking to run a 27" Asus VE278Q at 1920x1080@85Hz and a 20" Viewsonic VM2025 at 1680x1050@60Hz.

I am looking for a half-height (important), PCI-E x16 video card with 2 HDMI ports if possible (otherwise 1 HDMI, 1 DVI is fine) that is fast enough for basic stuff (no gaming) - i.e. 1080p video and a few very basic photo editing tasks...preferable price under $150 or so.

Edit: This PC has only a 220W power supply so that's another thing to keep in mind!

 

[Jaydip]

Check this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121633

 

[Denithor]

Check this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121633

Reading comprehension fail?

"Half height card" needed.

These are given in order of decreasing performance. Flat ignore any power requirements for these cards - there's no six pin connectors for extra power, it all comes from the PCIe slot. Pretty much ignore anything else, everything else is too low powered to handle even Flash acceleration and the newest cards (7750/7770) haven't been made as half-height cards as far as I know.

Radeon HD 6670 half height $90 - $15MIR = $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102958

GeForce GT 430 half height $56 - $10MIR + $6 = $52
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121471

GeForce GT 520 half height $50 - $25MIR + $6 = $31
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500239

 

[Gordon Freemen]

Reading comprehension fail?

"Half height card" needed.

These are given in order of decreasing performance. Flat ignore any power requirements for these cards - there's no six pin connectors for extra power, it all comes from the PCIe slot. Pretty much ignore anything else, everything else is too low powered to handle even Flash acceleration and the newest cards (7750/7770) haven't been made as half-height cards as far as I know.

Radeon HD 6670 half height $90 - $15MIR = $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102958

GeForce GT 430 half height $56 - $10MIR + $6 = $52
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121471

GeForce GT 520 half height $50 - $25MIR + $6 = $31
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500239

You don't have to be a prick fail ? use better words that spread good energy mate you will get a better response out of people in the future peace Brotha

 

[Jaydip]

Reading comprehension fail?

"Half height card" needed.

These are given in order of decreasing performance. Flat ignore any power requirements for these cards - there's no six pin connectors for extra power, it all comes from the PCIe slot. Pretty much ignore anything else, everything else is too low powered to handle even Flash acceleration and the newest cards (7750/7770) haven't been made as half-height cards as far as I know.

Radeon HD 6670 half height $90 - $15MIR = $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102958

GeForce GT 430 half height $56 - $10MIR + $6 = $52
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121471

GeForce GT 520 half height $50 - $25MIR + $6 = $31
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500239

Thx for letting me know,I overlooked that part

 

[mandyman45]

Brilliant Denithor, thanks so much!!! I will look at the suggestions

 

[Gordon Freemen]

Brilliant Denithor, thanks so much!!! I will look at the suggestions

Why do you guy's enjoy and rejoice being A holes to each other then you pat each other on the back. Facepalm Facepalm Facepalm ...

 

[Denithor]

mandyman45, forgot - welcome to the forums!

A few other things for consideration:

6670 max power consumption ~58W.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/HD_6670/20.html

GT 430 max power consumption ~51W.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GT_430/26.html

GT 520 max power consumption ~31W.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GT_520/21.html

You can take a look at the pages around those power consumption for more details on the cards' architecture and performance. The 6670 is actually decent for gaming at medium resolutions, the others, less so, but still suitable for general video use.

The GT 520 is an obvious winner if you really have zero interest in gaming and want lower power and lower price. Just be aware it's literally half the card the GT 430 is. Which is itself considerably weaker than the 6670.

Anyway, good luck and enjoy whichever GPU you pick up.

EDIT: Actually, looking through those reviews myself, found this page:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/HD_6670/11.html
Shows all three of these cards running Crysis. Or trying to, anyway. The GT 520 is just miserable at gaming, single digit performance at 1280 and above. The GT 430 is a bit better. The 6670 is close to acceptable and definitely the best you're going to get in your form factor and power envelope.

 

[Puppies04]

Why do you guy's enjoy and rejoice being A holes to each other then you pat each other on the back. Facepalm Facepalm Facepalm ...

He pointed out in normal internet fashion that jaydip overlooked part of the OPs requirements. Jaydip doesn't seem to have a problem with it, you were the one who started preaching about "using better words" while calling denithor a prick. I think you need a little of your own medicine or maybe to just wind your neck in a little.

 

[mandyman45]

Thanks again Denithor, the 6670 you pointed out seems like a great pick, you said I should ignore the official power requirements:

http://www.amd.com/us/products/desk...6670/pages/amd-radeon-hd-6670-overview.aspx#3

400 Watt or greater power supply recommended (500 Watt for AMD CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode)

Well, I do read reviews that people are running this card on the exact same system that I have...my only concern is that I will be running dual monitors, both at very high resolutions which may draw unusually high power. If max power draw is 58W that leaves 160W or so for the rest of the system which I am not sure is adequate or not.

I just don't want my PS to blow or worse catch fire!!

On further analysis I did see on this page:

http://reviews.cnet.com/computer-systems/gateway-sx2840-01/4505-3000_7-33963397-2.html

That the SX2840 draws 76W on full load, hoping that is the right figure

 

[Gordon Freemen]

He pointed out in normal internet fashion that jaydip overlooked part of the OPs requirements. Jaydip doesn't seem to have a problem with it, you were the one who started preaching about "using better words" while calling denithor a prick. I think you need a little of your own medicine or maybe to just wind your neck in a little.

Just because being anti social has become the "internet norm" as you say does not mean it is right and he could have just as easily choose better words to start his rant with. Lets keep it clean I am working harder at it and this is how it will stay on my end

 

[Smartazz]

Thanks again Denithor, the 6670 you pointed out seems like a great pick, you said I should ignore the official power requirements:

http://www.amd.com/us/products/desk...6670/pages/amd-radeon-hd-6670-overview.aspx#3

400 Watt or greater power supply recommended (500 Watt for AMD CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode)

Well, I do read reviews that people are running this card on the exact same system that I have...my only concern is that I will be running dual monitors, both at very high resolutions which may draw unusually high power. If max power draw is 58W that leaves 160W or so for the rest of the system which I am not sure is adequate or not.

I just don't want my PS to blow or worse catch fire!!

On further analysis I did see on this page:

http://reviews.cnet.com/computer-systems/gateway-sx2840-01/4505-3000_7-33963397-2.html

That the SX2840 draws 76W on full load, hoping that is the right figure

That processor and motherboard should sip power. The 6670 may run with such a small power supply, but I'd be a bit nervous personally.

 

[Rambusted]

I used a 6670 DDR5 on an old abused emachine with a "300" watt PSU that came with the pc which also had a very hot pentium d in it. It seemed to handle it fine. I don't think I would waste money on a 520 due to power concerns.

 

[mandyman45]

I ordered the card and am going to put it in today thanks again guys!!!