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What graphics card should i buy for my computer?

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:25:47 +0000

I want to use 2 monitors for my desktop computer. I just recently purchased an HP desktop: HP – Pavilion Desktop with Intel® Pentium® Processor
Model: p6204y

Here are the specs..:

Product Features

* Intel® Pentium® processor E5400
Features 2 processing cores, 800MHz frontside bus, 2MB L2 cache and 2.7GHz processor speed.
* Two processing cores
Let you run multiple applications simultaneously, so you can browse, send instant messages, download music and transfer photos all at once.
* 6GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Supports DVD-RAM and LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media.
* 750GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
Features 64MB dedicated graphics memory and up to 256MB total graphics memory for lush images. High-definition audio support with up to 7.1-channel surround sound capability.
* 15-in-1 media reader
Supports SmartMedia, xD-Picture Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, miniSD, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo formats.
* Also supports Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Mobile and MultiMediaCard Plus formats.
* IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 6 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity.
* Built-in 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet LAN
With 56 Kbps modem for flexible wired Web connectivity options.
* Marquee signature design
With a pattern inspired by bamboo, lighting and chrome for a stylish look.
* Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable computing platform.

Can i just buy any graphics card that supports 2 monitor outputs? Or, will some not fit? Thanks in advance!

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The computer im going to buy has these specs:
Product Features

AMD dual-core technology enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 512KB + 512KB L2 cache memory for efficient processing

15.4″ WXGA high-definition widescreen display with BrightView technology and 1280 x 800 resolution

160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)

NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA) graphics with up to 559MB total available graphics memory; S-video TV-out

QuickPlay touch-sensitive music and DVD controls; HP mobile remote and ear bud headphones included

Built-in HP Web cam and integrated microphone make it easy to chat with family and friends

5-in-1 digital media reader supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card

IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer

Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; 56 Kbps high-speed modem; Expansion Port 3 connector

Weighs 6.8 lbs. and measures just 1.6″ thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter

Long-lasting HP imprint high-gloss finish and silver interior with inlaid wave design; backlit media control panel

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system preinstalled; software package included with HP Photosmart Essentials, muvee autoProducer DVD Basic Edition, Roxio Creator 9 Basic and more

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AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Turion, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

*Model number indicates relative mobility and performance among this AMD processor class.

**AMD’s Enhanced Virus Protection provides additional protection against buffer overflow viruses. AMD and its partners strongly recommend you continue to use third-party anti-virus software as part of your total security solution.

Product Details

Warranty Terms – Parts 1 year limited

Warranty Terms – Labor 1 year limited

Product Height 1.6″

Product Width 14.1″

Product Weight 6.8 lbs.

Product Depth 10.1″

Processor Brand AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2

Processor Speed 1.8GHz

Display Type WXGA high-definition widescreen with BrightView technology (1280 x 800)

Screen Size 15.4″

System Bus Up to 1600MHz

Cache Memory 512KB + 512KB on die Level 2

System Memory (RAM) 2GB

System Memory (RAM) Expandable To Nonexpandable

Type of Memory (RAM) DDR2

Hard Drive Type SATA (5400 rpm)

Hard Drive Size 160GB

Optical Drive Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW

Optical Drive Speeds Drive speeds not available

Direct-Disc Labeling No

Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader

Diskette Drive No

Graphics NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA)

Video Memory Up to 559MB total available graphics memory

Personal Video Recorder (PVR) No

TV Tuner No

MPEG Yes

Modem 56 Kbps*
*Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.

Networking Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)

Wireless Networking Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g)

S-Video Outputs 1

Additional Audio/Video Connectors 1 SPDIF digital audio out

Audio Altec Lansing

PCMCIA Slots 1 ExpressCard 34/54

USB 2.0 Ports 3

IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports 1

Parallel Ports None

Serial Ports None

Game Ports None

Notebook Weight Standard (more than 6 lbs.)

Battery Type Lithium-ion

Pointing Device Touchpad with on/off and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad

Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium

Included Software Microsoft Works; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Hewlett-Packard QuickPlay, Photosmart Essentials; muvee autoProducer Basic Edition; Roxio Creator 9 Basic and more

Included Accessories HP mobile remote, ear bud headphones

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Is this configuration is good for mid level graphics work?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:24:21 +0000

Hello Everyone,
I am Khan from Bangladesh. I am a student and trying to build up my career in Grahpics Design, Animation and Web Development.Now I need your Help. Can you tell me is this
configuration is good for mid level graphics work?

Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz
Ram:4 Gb DDR3 (1333)
H.D.D: 500 GB Sata (7200 rpm)
Monitor: Asus led 21.5 (with HDMI)
Motherboard: Intel DH67BL or DH67CL

Motherboard Features:

Form factor: DH67BL is MicroATX & DH67CL is ATX
At product launch, this desktop board supports: Intel® Core™ i3 i5 i7 processor series in an LGA1155 socket.

Memory:
Four 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets Support for DDR3 1333/1066 MHz DIMMs Support up to 32 GB of system memory.

Chipset: Intel® H67 Express Chipset. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

Graphics:DVI-I and HDMI* connectors for processors with Intel® HD Graphics.

Audio: Intel® High Definition Audio with 10-channel.

Peripheral interfaces:Two Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ports.Three Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports, with one port compatible with eSATA* extension.One eSATA 3.0 Gb/s port.Two USB 3.0 ports.Fourteen USB 2.0 ports.

Expansion capabilities:One PCI Express* 2.0 x 16 discrete graphics card connector.Two PCI Express 2.0 x 1 connectors.One PCI Conventional bus connector.

Right now i5 & i7 processors price is too much high in our local market, also i don’t have enough money to buy Better GPU.So I will Upgrade my pc next year with i7 and a better GPU .

Waiting for your good response.
Thank you all

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