Please help me - desperate n00b here!

Dan J · 7 Apr 2009 at 18:35

So . . .. I decide it's time to get real with my graphics card . . .the 7600GT just doesnt cut it. I order a 4850 XXX . . .great!!! I open up the comp and realise that 1) it doesnt fit inside the case, another component gets in the way and 2) My unit doesnt have the right power cables to fit the 4850

So basically I ned to know, do I basically need to get a new unit??? Is there a way round this? Maybe it's time to upgrade the whole system??

it's a Dell Dimension E520
INtel Core 2 6300 @1.86
2GB RAM

RJC · 7 Apr 2009 at 18:48

Can this other component be moved or is part of the motherboard.

Dells motherboards are designed to fit there cases most the time, so changing the case only could be tricky.

You would need a new Motherboard, PSU, Case & operating system.

RIZZEE · 7 Apr 2009 at 18:48

depends if you want a new system or not
you could just buy a new case + psu

Dan J · 7 Apr 2009 at 18:55

It's a big black box that has a fan and a silver stack type thing in it . .sorry I dont know what its called. Fairly certain it can't be moved. I don't think I have the expertise to get a new case / PSU and put it all together. I guess it's all 2 years + old so might as well jst get a new system. It's annoying cos I only think its the graph card holding me back really. Might be time to start a thread for advice on a new system

RJC · 7 Apr 2009 at 18:59

If you purchased your GPU online you can send it back and get a refund under the distant selling act - within 7 days.

What would your budget be, have a look on the Ocuk web page as they do systems which can be built for you.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=43

Dan J · 7 Apr 2009 at 19:07

RJC said:
If you purchased your GPU online you can send it back and get a refund under the distant selling act - within 7 days.

What would your budget be, have a look on the Ocuk web page as they do systems which can be built for you.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=43

I reckon I could spend £500 . . .I want a considerable upgrade on the 7600GT and I anticipate similar problems with other GPU's? My PSU seems to have only a 305W output as well. If so might be better to keep the card and invest in a new (cardless) system. Being nooby this again leaves me with the question . . .which one?!

thx btw

Dan J · 7 Apr 2009 at 19:17

by the way i think i figured out the black box is a cooling unit lol

RJC · 7 Apr 2009 at 20:05

The cooling will be a bit tricky to remove

The spec below is assuming you will re-use your CPU & HD, I have included a operating system as oem is tied to the board it was origanly installed on and I have also included new memory.
The cooler will allow you to overclock your current cpu is you wish and the case can be changed to your own choice.

Asus P5Q Pro Intel P45 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard£116.14
(£100.99)£116.14
(£100.99)

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - OEM (66I-01939)£91.99
(£79.99)£91.99
(£79.99)

Corsair HX 520W ATX Modular SLI Compliant Power Supply (CMPSU-520HXUK)£82.98
(£72.16)£82.98
(£72.16)

Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case - Black (No PSU)£50.59
(£43.99)£50.59
(£43.99)

Corsair XMS2 4GB DDR2 PC2-6400C5 TwinX (2x2GB)£33.98
(£29.55)£33.98
(£29.55)

Arctic Cooling Freezer Xtreme CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775/AM2+/AM2/939)£28.74
(£24.99)£28.74
(£24.99)

Xilence XPF120R Red Wing 120mm Quiet Fan£6.89
(£5.99)£6.89
(£5.99) Sub Total :£357.66Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout)Shipping :£12.50VAT is being charged at 15%VAT :£55.52 Total :£425.68

daniel_bourton · 7 Apr 2009 at 20:15

thats a nice set-up but will he be able to set it up might be better for him to get a more basic prebuilt system from overclckers i havnt look recently so dnt no wat 1 to say to gte though