Need help selecting graphics card

hallor618

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Sep 25, 2012
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I recently started messing around with an older desktop computer that i built about 5 years ago. Right now all i am looking at doing is just adding in a video card to run dual monitors, since the computer is only going to be used for daily use and no games. I still want a video card that runs applications smoothly and wll run everyday applications with no problem. I have been looking at tigerdirect for some video cards, and i found the cheapest 3 after rebates, so i was just wondering which one you guys would recommend and why, also if it is compatible with my computer. I would just build a new computer but am budget contrained at the time. Thanks!


Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813121049

CPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819116001

Power Supply is 450 Watts


Possible Graphics Cards

1. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] CatId=3668

2. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] CatId=3669

3. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] CatId=3670
 

lehtv

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What power supply? 450W doesn't say much. It can be actually capable of 550-600W or crap out at 300W.

In any case, for your uses the GPU will not consume much power. Having trouble opening your tigerdirect links. What are the connections in your monitors?
 
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hallor618

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Sep 25, 2012
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This is the power supply, it came with the case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811208008

I have a monitor that is VGA only and I have another monitor that is DVI or VGA. I can give you the models if you need it. Also, can you just plug the cords into the graphics card and configure it to work or do i have to buy an adapter to make it work.

Let's try the tigerdirect links again:

1. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...C0GP6FFbHskmkg

2.http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...jdxHtT7DOeGMFg

3.http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...681&CatId=3670