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Hey guys, I have never upgraded anything on my computer. I have an HP computer with the Intel g33/g31 graphics card. I need to upgrade to a new one for diablo 3. What is a cheap graphics card that will run diablo at a decent fps? If you need any more info on my computer please tell me.
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What kind of budget do you have, also any preference to AMD or Nvidia?
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If you can give me a idea as to how much you would like to spend , that will narrow it down
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Probably under $80. But I could probably to up to $100
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If you want an AMD card then i would recommend a HD7770, there about 100-120 and should do what you want. I just wouldn't recommend getting a VTX3D one tho. Buy sapphire if you can.
But you also need to check the specs and make sure that you have a good enough PSU as well.
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What is your computer? First I need to be sure the upgrade is even possible. No sense in getting a graphics card if it's incompatible.
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I have a ACPI x64 based-pc. thats all i know
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Opeth wrote I have a ACPI x64 based-pc. thats all i know


What model number is your PC? This will enable us to find out what we need to know.

But a 550ti should be good for Diablo 3, as the game is so well optimized.

To run a 550ti you will need 1 PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, a 450-500w PSU and adequate air flow in your case to allow the card to breathe. Also you will need a good enough processor so it won't bottle neck the card, but as long as you have a fairly high clocked dual core processor you should be good to go as the 550ti is a extremely high end card.
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Its an Hp Pavillion p6107c
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Opeth wrote Its an Hp Pavillion p6107c

Looks like a 250 watt PSU. No upgrade possible with that wattage, you'll have to upgrade the power supply, too.
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