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Fatality
02-25-2007, 10:32 PM
Well, currently I have a NVIDIA GeForce MX 100/200. I am thinking of just upgrading it a little bit and I want some input on if this card is worth it overall. The link is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814131262. It recieved some pretty good reviews and is AGP which is what I have. Whatdya guys think?
glc
02-25-2007, 10:53 PM
It is an improvement. However, what do you have for a power supply?
Fatality
02-26-2007, 08:53 AM
It is just a standard 250W power supply.
glc
02-26-2007, 10:22 AM
That's marginal for that card.
Fatality
02-26-2007, 05:04 PM
Err, what does marginal mean? Good enough for it?
glc
02-26-2007, 05:15 PM
Maybe not. Would have to know the brand and model.
Fatality
02-26-2007, 09:23 PM
Well, is there anyway I can find what Power Supply it is without opening my computer or would I have to open it?
Alaron
02-26-2007, 09:28 PM
You will have to open it and look at the label.
Fatality
02-26-2007, 09:51 PM
Ok, I will come back to you guys with an answer as best as I can.
Fatality
02-26-2007, 10:05 PM
Well this is what I found on the power supply besides the voltages and the watts.

Model: AP-300X
Part No. ATXPOWER350
www.startech.com


Hopefully that is enough.
Fatality
02-26-2007, 10:09 PM
This is it, just 100 watts less (250W)

http://www.startech.com/Product/ItemDetail.aspx?productid=ATX2POWER350&c=US
glc
02-27-2007, 06:54 AM
It's not a quality brand - it's not total junk but I don't think I'd trust it with a stronger video card.

Looking at your other thread - I think you need to sit down and work out a upgrade budget. You have an old computer, but it's pretty balanced the way it is. You need more than just piecemeal components to improve it. The way it is, it's a fine websurfer and homework machine. A strong gamer it will never be.