What Graphics cards would be compatible with my computer?

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I have an Acer Aspire X1420G from wal-mart. I'm looking to upgrade the graphics card so I can play SWTOR on it.
It has an AMD Athlon II X4 645 Processor 3.10GHz
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
4GB Ram
64-bit OS

I'm not sure what the Motherboard model is. I'm also not wanting to spend all that much on it. Keep it under $250.00USD

Adrian · Accepted Answer

You will have to upgrade the PSU. With 220W, you cannot add any meaningful video card, simple fact....
That computer seems to be a "small form factor" case, you cannot upgrade that easily at all...you got what you paid for, a small, compact machine that cannot be upgraded easily.... The Power supply is probably custom, not easily upgraded, and the video slot will probably be a half-height, which limits your choices. 

I would not spend any money or effort trying to upgrade that box at all, seriously...

Anonymous · Answer

The biggest determining factor is what kind of card slots is on your motherboard, like pci-express, etc. Of course you didn't list it.

Open up your computer and find out what kind of card slots are on the motherboard.

I found some decent cards for under $250 but all of them require more than your 220W. If you want a really good card you'll probably have to get a better power supply. Just doing a quick search I found this (check source). A nice 2GB card for $160 but recommend power supply is 500w. I guess that will leave you some money for a new power supply.

Anonymous · Answer

If want to watch porn in HD you will need to get a better graphics card than $250.

Devar · Answer

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