What graphics card to get to replace my old one?

[HellBenter]

I have a HP Compaq dc7100 CMT.

 

This is the specs i found for it online,

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?InvtId=…

 

I bought a EVGA 9500GT graphics card, here's the stats for that

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…

 

Ok, the problem is this card does not run Star Wars: the old republic the way its meant to be ran.

I know this is an old desktop but it replaced one that died on me.

I bought this in hopes of me reusing the ram cards and graphics card i used for my old one since it had similar specs.

 

Can anyone recommend an upgrade from the 9500gt?

[JerokTalram]

I would just get something as good as or better than the recommended Specs.

 

Nvidia GTX260

AMD Radeon HD 4850

 

But even they are older and probably not available. Most of the current cards should play this game fine but I would avoid the bottom tier and at least get middle range. You probably want to avoid cards that take lots of power as you don't want to have to upgrade your power supply too.

 

Personally, I'm looking at an AMD Radeon HD 6750 and that runs around $110.

[alexishomer]

i think you want to wait a while to make sure you are THAT MUCH into this game to pay extra for an investment.

[eggs_to_see]

i think you want to wait a while to make sure you are THAT MUCH into this game to pay extra for an investment.

 

It's going to be hard to tell if he can't play it..

 

I think something around an AMD 6850 should do the trick.

[HellBenter]

Thanks for the replys everyone.

 

Sorry about the links not working. I copy and pasted the specs it since it wont show it for anyone else.

 

the comp

Features/Specifications:

   HP Compaq dc7100 CMT Pentium 4 3.0 GHz Desktop PC

   General Features:
   Microsoft Windows XP Professional pre-installed w/CoA and reinstallation partition
   Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz processor
   1 GB DDR SDRAM (DDR400)
   80 GB hard drive
   CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
   No floppy drive
   Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
   SoundMax Digital AC97 integrated audio with internal speaker
   Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit ethernet
   800-MHz processor front side bus support

   Motherboard Features:
   One (1) PCI Express x16 slot
   One (1) PCI Express x1 slot
   Two (2) PCI slots
   Four (4) DIMM sockets
   Four (4) on-board SATA connectors

   Front I/O ports:
   Two (2) USB 2.0 ports
   One (1) 3.5 mm Headphone jack
   One (1) 3.5 mm Microphone jack

   Rear I/O ports:
   Two (2) PS/2 ports
   One (1) Parallel port
   One (1) 9-pin Serial port
   One (1) 15-pin VGA port
   Six (6) USB 2.0 ports
   One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet port
   One (1) 3.5 mm Microphone in
   One (1) 3.5 mm Line in
   One (1) 3.5 mm Line out

   Case Features:
   Three (3) 5.25-inch external drive bays (one occupied)
   One (1) 3.5-inch external drive bay
   Two (2) 3.5-inch internal drive bays (one occupied)
   Power Supply: 340W, Input: 100-240V 6A

   Unit Dimensions:
   17.6 x 6.75 x 17.5-inches (H x W x D, approximate)

   Regulatory Approvals:
   FCC
   CE
   C-Tick
   cULus Listed
   UL
   NOM NYCE

 

The vid card

Model

Brand
   EVGA

Model
   01G-P3-N959-TR

Interface

Interface
   PCI Express 2.0 x16

Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer
   NVIDIA

GPU
   GeForce 9500 GT

Core Clock
   550MHz

Stream Processors
   32

Memory

Effective Memory Clock
   400Mhz (800Mhz Effective)

Memory Size
   1GB

Memory Interface
   128-bit

Memory Type
   DDR2

3D API

DirectX
   DirectX 10

OpenGL
   OpenGL 2.1

Ports

DVI
   2 x DVI

TV-Out
   HDTV / S-Video Out

General

RAMDAC
   400 MHz

Max Resolution
   2560 x 1600

SLI Support
   SLI Ready

Cooler
   With Fan

System Requirements
   Minimum of a 350 Watt power supply.
   (Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 18 Amp Amps.)
   Minimum 400 Watt for SLI mode system.
   (Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 22 Amp Amps.)

Dual-Link DVI Supported
   Yes

HDCP Ready
   Yes