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Upgrading Graphics Card on Dell XPS 710 #712683
04/01/11 05:30 PM
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I have a Dell XPS 710 with dual graphics card capability. Currently there is one Nvidia GS 790 card installed. I would like to upgrade, but don't know which card would be right. My system specs: Core 2 duo 2.67 processor, 4 mb Ram, 750 watt power supply.
I appreciate any help, since I have no clue.

Re: Upgrading Graphics Card on Dell XPS 710 [Re: Heidi] #712690
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Originally Posted By: Heidi
Currently there is one Nvidia GS 790 card installed.

Maybe you mean Nvidia 7900 GS?
It's a pretty good card for a desktop and shouldn't be having any problems with adventure games unless they're driver-related.

Do you play Action and RPG games or only Adventure games?

With a 750 Watt power supply, your computer should be able to support nearly any video card. But if all you play is adventure games you don't need an $800 video card that plays the latest FPS at 1920x1200 resolution.

Re: Upgrading Graphics Card on Dell XPS 710 [Re: Jenny100] #712704
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I don't know if this is the right place to post these 2 links and if a Moderator wishes to move it or delete it, it is Ok with me, the 2 sites test to see if your computer is up to snuff to play games.
Keep in mind 2 things:
1)They do have all the games up to date, especially adv. games and
2)It is not 100% accurate, but still a good starting point:


http://www.game-debate.com/games/

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/

Ray

Re: Upgrading Graphics Card on Dell XPS 710 [Re: Starcom] #712782
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Do you have a specific reason for upgrading your video card; adding another card?


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Re: Upgrading Graphics Card on Dell XPS 710 [Re: Homer6] #712783
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If it helps, an NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GX2 is what is listed with this computer.


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Re: Upgrading Graphics Card on Dell XPS 710 [Re: Draclvr] #712854
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Thanks all for your advice. Lately I've been playing a lot of RPG games, all the latest releases.(I'm hooked). So far I've had no problems. I was looking at the Witcher 2 specs. and of course would like to play it.
I'm not sure this video card can handle it.

Re: Upgrading Graphics Card on Dell XPS 710 [Re: Heidi] #712862
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You shouldn't have any issues with that card at all.

Re: Upgrading Graphics Card on Dell XPS 710 [Re: InlandAZ] #712870
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That second link that Starcom provided is a great one that I've used before. Check out what it says about The Witcher 2 and your computer.


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