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    My current computer is using 300 watt power supply and here are the specs of my comp:

    http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/pc/3217.htm

    i want to upgrade the graphics card to this
    http://www.cclonline.com/product-inf...ufacturer_id=0

    do u think my power is ok or do i need to have a bigger one. Also since this is AGP would u recommend me getting this or waiting and in the long run going for a PCIe

    Also as far as ram goes will this one be ok to get:
    http://www.cclonline.com/product-inf...ufacturer_id=0

    Again same question this is DDR would it be best to save money and go in the long run with a DDR2 one

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flametongue
    My current computer is using 300 watt power supply and here are the specs of my comp:

    http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/pc/3217.htm
    Doesn't say what brand PSU you've got.
    i want to upgrade the graphics card to this
    http://www.cclonline.com/product-inf...ufacturer_id=0
    Why?
    do u think my power is ok or do i need to have a bigger one. Also since this is AGP would u recommend me getting this or waiting and in the long run going for a PCIe
    Not enough information...see above comments.

    Also as far as ram goes will this one be ok to get:
    http://www.cclonline.com/product-inf...ufacturer_id=0

    Again same question this is DDR would it be best to save money and go in the long run with a DDR2 one

    Thanks
    Define "long run" please.
    Ultimately yes, you'd be better off getting a whole new, more modern system, but maybe this one is close to your expectations and just needs a bit of polishing up to be suitable for a while longer.
    No way of knowing till you define what your expectations are.
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