graphics upgrade help needed

[kieronw3]

my brother in law has asked me to upgrade his graphics card from the onboard graphics chipset . i now that he will need to upgrade or increase his memory as it only has 256mb.
but i am not sure which card would be the best value/peformance for him
i know it is a [***please read the faq***] but will have more details on the spec tomorrow so will update then


[ ooopps sorry long time since i posted here it wont happen again ]
many thanks in advance

kieron

 

[kieronw3]

Processor Intel Celeron D 3.06 GHz

Chipset ATI RADEON Xpress 200

Installed Memory 512 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Processor
Processor Type Intel Celeron D

Processor Speed 3.06 GHz

Processor Manufacturer Intel
Motherboard
Video Output Interface PCI Express
Memory
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM

Installed RAM 512 MB

Installed Cache Memory 256 KB
Technical Features
Expansion Slots PCI Express x16 x 1 • PCI x 3
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 80 GB

Hard Drive Interface IDE
CD / DVD
Optical Drive Type DVD±RW Dual Layer
Networking
Networking Type Integrated 10/100 Network Card

i was thinking of going with nvidia as i didnt think they where so hard on the psu




kieron

 

[kieronw3]

would he require a new psu if he went for the X1650XT



kieron

 

[kieronw3]

we are in cardiff south wales area

 

[kieronw3]

overclockers have great prices on them so will be happy if the psu is man enough

still looking to find out what psu is fitted as i dont have the pc at hand



kieron