Advice on Graphics Cards

[Abriael]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...=Combo.1207486

309 for this combo and that is CHEAP.

and this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

all in total about 400 including shipping.

Her motherboard will *not* support a zambezi CPU. There is no chance that it would. Her PC has a Socket AM3 MoBo, and the zambezi requires a Socket AM3+. Socket AM3 and Socket AM3+ are NOT compatible.

Careful with this kind of rushed advice.

[SinisterJoint]

Her motherboard will *not* support a zambezi CPU. There is no chance that it would. Her PC has a Socket AM3 MoBo, and the zambezi requires a Socket AM3+. Socket AM3 and Socket AM3+ are NOT compatible.

Careful with this kind of rushed advice.

snarky comments need not apply..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103727
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102999
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

u happy now??

Cheaper than my first suggestion (not much)

If you're willing to spend 300 on a gpu, this will prolly be a better upgrade in the long run since it will be less of a bottleneck cpu wise.

[Abriael]

snarky comments need not apply..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103727
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102999
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

u happy now??

Cheaper than my first suggestion (not much)

If you're willing to spend 300 on a gpu, this will prolly be a better upgrade in the long run since it will be less of a bottleneck cpu wise.

The 7850 GPU is overally way weaker than the GTX 660 and doesn't have Physix. This is better value considering the rebate, and gigabyte is a way better and more reliable brand than sapphire. It also has it beat by a long shot in its cooling solution, which is crucial for a GPU, especially considering that her case isn't exactly a wind tunnel.

The 650 power source is way overkill for that kind of system. A 500 is enough.

[SinisterJoint]

The 7850 GPU is overally way weaker than the GTX 660 and doesn't have Physix. This is better value considering the rebate, and gigabyte is a way better and more reliable brand than sapphire. It also has it beat by a long shot in its cooling solution, which is crucial for a GPU, especially considering that her case isn't exactly a wind tunnel.

The 650 power source is way overkill for that kind of system. A 500 is enough.

ever heard of planning ahead (in regards to the PSU)

Also i stuck to AMD because that is what is in his/her current system...

Fact is the whole system is pretty outdated and planning ahead should be in the OP's mind. While I agree that the 660 is a better choice (i have 2 of them, but evga > gigabyte ) I know how crucial cooling is for a gpu.