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Hi guys my friends want's to upgrade his graphics card. PC specs:

intel core 2 quad q9400 2.4ghz

PSU: 500w

MB: intel DP43TF 

GC: geforce 9600gt 

So can someone suggest me what graphics card to buy?

What's his budget?

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Hi guys my friends want's to upgrade his graphics card. PC specs:

intel core 2 quad q9400 2.4ghz

PSU: 500w

MB: intel DP43TF 

GC: geforce 9600gt 

So can someone suggest me what graphics card to buy?

What brand is the PSU? and budget? 

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Use automatic font-color please. A lot of members here (including me) use a black theme which makes your text unreadable.

As for upgrading, I think you have to build a new PC completely, while keeping the PSU.

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Hi guys my friends want's to upgrade his graphics card. PC specs:

intel core 2 quad q9400 2.4ghz

PSU: 500w

MB: intel DP43TF 

GC: geforce 9600gt 

So can someone suggest me what graphics card to buy?

There are not a whole lot of good GPU's at that budget.

maybe something like a R7 260 would be good, but I'm not sure how expensive that will be for you.

And what kind of brand GPU does your friend have?

 

Use automatic font-color please. A lot of members here (including me) use a black theme which makes your text unreadable.

As for upgrading, I think you have to build a new PC completely, while keeping the PSU.

You should download one of the user scripts that changes text to automatic color. very helpful

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/193630-complete-list-of-forum-addons-scripts-apps-etc/

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Location Lithuania(If you know where it is :D) about 50-100$ PSU brand Codegen 500w

I would suggest by changing the the PSU and then upgrading the GPU

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There are not a whole lot of good GPU's at that budget.

maybe something like a R7 260 would be good, but I'm not sure how expensive that will be for you.

And what kind of brand GPU does your friend have?

 

You should download one of the user scripts that changes text to automatic color. very helpful

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/193630-complete-list-of-forum-addons-scripts-apps-etc/

asus

 

I would suggest by changing the the PSU and then upgrading the GPU

Stfu psu is good 

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I suggest looking for a used GPU.  His CPU will be OK for gaming for now.  Look around for used parts locally, let us know what you find in that price range.

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Stfu psu is good 

No need to get agitated, it is not wise to use a GPU with a wonky (no brand) PSU. 

I still think something like a R7 260 is best for this scenario. It kind of is bottom tier, but your friend has a (very) small budget

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Stfu psu is good 

 

I've seen some pretty scary reviews of Codegen power supplies.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/psus/2014/06/20/550w-650w-psu-roundup/5

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5791/codegen-pcase-460w-low-price-poor-quality/4

 

I don't know what model this one is, but I'm just pointing out that they have a track record. Be very wary of pushing it to 500 Watts, because the units in those reviews were not able to safely output their advertised wattage.

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asus

 

Stfu psu is good 

What the hell? Trying to help here? Forget it, Not helping anyone who has a bad attitude. 

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As long as your friend knows his PSU could cause problems (catastrophic PSU failure can destroy your entire system), and he accepts the risk, that's totally fine.  His budget is small, and upgrading his PSU might not be possible.  Look around for a used GPU, preferably something that won't draw too much power, and go for it.  While you are looking for a used GPU, go ahead and search for a used PSU at the same time, you might be able to find a good deal.

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As long as your friend knows his PSU could cause problems (catastrophic PSU failure can destroy your entire system), and he accepts the risk, that's totally fine.  His budget is small, and upgrading his PSU might not be possible.  Look around for a used GPU, preferably something that won't draw too much power, and go for it.  While you are looking for a used GPU, go ahead and search for a used PSU at the same time, you might be able to find a good deal.

Ty dude :)

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