PC Gaming

[scottydudesrule]

I need help finding a graphics card that can play GTA iv.

My PC's model number is a6700y.   (HP privation)

I am on a very tight budget of about $50-70.

It also needs to be able to run on 300W.

I was wondering if this would run GTA IV. (excluding the graphics card/chipset)

PC specifications.

Model: a6700y

Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) 9150e Quad-core processor 1.8GHz rated at 3.62

Ram: 4.00 GB

System type: 64-bit operating system

Graphics:GeForce 6150SE nForce 430

Wattage: 300W

Other Graphics Spec.

Display adapter typeNVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 Total available graphics memory1855 MB       Dedicated graphics memory128 MB       Dedicated system memory0 MB       Shared system memory1727 MB Display adapter driver version7.15.11.7574 Primary monitor resolution1600x900  

[hockeycanuckjc Trusted Contributor]

The only card I see that would work with your power supply is this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PNY+-+NVIDIA+GeForce+210+512MB+DDR2+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9543381.p?...

Its a Geforce 210 and is on sale for $49.99

It works with a 300 Watt Power Supply. Its not going to be your big gaming card, but its a huge step up from the integrated graphics. 

[scottydudesrule]

THNX for the recommendation. I most likely will go with that one.

i was also wondering if a 8500GT 1GB or a 8500GT 512MB would be better than this.

IF i got any one of these cards could i run it???

Specifications:

Model: a6700y

Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) 9150e Quad-core processor 1.8GHz rated at 3.62

Ram: 4.00 GB

System type: 64-bit operating system

Graphics:GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (This will be changed)

Wattage: 300W

[Starflyer59]

You could go with a 512mb or 1gb 8600GT. The 8600GT is still a nice card that will handle most games out there.

[scottydudesrule]

But the 8600GT says that its a 350W minimum. wouldn't that mess up my computer???

[TheLexMachine]

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scottydudesrule wrote:

But the 8600GT says that its a 350W minimum. wouldn't that mess up my computer???

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Here's the thing...your PC probably can provide enough power. However, the card you end up with may or may not require dedicated power which your power supply might not offer. High-end cards always require dedicated power from the PSU whereas mid-range cards may or may not require it and low-end cards rarely if ever require it. Since there are no versions of your desktop model that ship with anything other than integrated graphics, I can't give you an answer based on what HP would stuff in your machine if you had ordered it from them but I think you'll likely be okay if you stick with a 512MB card that has a reccommended PSU requirement of less than 400w.

[Starflyer59]

I am running a 512mb Nvidia Geforce 8600GT with a 300W powersupply and never have any problems.

[scottydudesrule]

do you think i could get a 1gb 8600GT???? if a cant then ill just get a 8600GT 512...

[TheLexMachine · Accepted solution]

I'd stick with the 512. The 1GB mid-range cards almost always require dedicated power due to the additional memory and cooling requirements.

[scottydudesrule]

TY SOO MUCH!  i looked closer at the pictures and the 1gb did need a dedicated power. the 512 didn't. im for sure getting the 8600GT 512MB.  Thanks all for helping =)