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Old 12-03-2008, 08:46 PM
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Default Graphics card for Aerofly, for a 300W computer?

Hey there,
I'm thinking about getting a graphics card for Aerofly.
My computer is HP Pavilion a1130n
It has an athlon 3500+ processor
1.5gb ram
But only 300W power supply.

What graphics card would you suggest? hopefull around $50

Thanks
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Old 12-04-2008, 11:25 AM
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Default RE: Graphics card for Aerofly, for a 300W computer?

most newer video cards need at least a 350 to operate. its not going to be an easy feat to find one. you might look on ebay or pricewatch for older video cards. nvidia 128 or 256 mb card will do just make sure it doesnt have a molex on the back of the card those are indicators your 300 watt supply is going to not be sufficient.
Old 12-04-2008, 11:30 AM
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ps i am guessing your system a agp on the graphics bus.

http://www.pricewatch.com/video_cards/agp_256mb.htm
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Default RE: Graphics card for Aerofly, for a 300W computer?

HP website says you should have 1 PCI express slot available, this should work.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...223&CatId=1558
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Default RE: Graphics card for Aerofly, for a 300W computer?

Thanks for the replays,
I do have a PCI-E slot, and was thinking about the EVGA GeForce 8500 GT.
What do you think? Would it work? would it be enough for aerofly?
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Well, I bought a new PSU and the 8600 for $68 (after rebate), thanks!
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Default RE: Graphics card for Aerofly, for a 300W computer?

Be careful with the PSU.....

There have been some name brand computers that use the ATX form factor on the PSU plug, BUT, they are wired differently than standard....

Not sure about your stuff....
but when you get it, (if you can't research it before that) just make sure all the colors on the plug are in the same spot.....
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Wow, never thought about that, I'll make sure before I plug it in - Thanks.
I just realized that my old PSU is going to be my new "12v Battery". Sweet.
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Default RE: Graphics card for Aerofly, for a 300W computer?

i had acouple of old atx psu's i converted for use as a 12v power source for my triton charger one i gave to a buddy and the other i use man its great. i also put a banana plug for the 5v line in case i ever needed a 5v source.

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