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Deros
Dec 21, 2008, 02:32 AM
Hi, I just purchased an HP a6650f desktop (quad core, 6GB DDR2 RAM, 500GB HD, Vista Home Premium) after the computer I built 4 years ago died, Mobo issue I think.

It's actually a nice computer but I don't know if I should install my old video card or keep what's in it.

Comes with:
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Graphics with TurboCache with 128MB dedicated graphics memory. Up to 1343MB Total Available Graphics Memory as allocated by Windows Vista

Available to install:
BFG GeForce 7600 GT OC PCIx16 256MB GDDR3. According to Newegg.com it's Vista Compatible.

One thing to consider is that the computer only has a D-sub connection while the video card had two digital connections and my monitor is a 24" LCD.

I use the computer for internet, documents, some gaming, and light photo editing.

Thanks,
Deros

Scleros
Dec 21, 2008, 03:59 PM
Myself, I'd go with the 7600 as it is capable of greater resolution, has digital connections, more onboard memory, and OpenGL 2 support. However, look at the 6150 SE specs (http://www.nvidia.com/object/mobo_gpu_features_benefits.html#gf6nf4) and 7600 specs (http://www.nvidia.com/object/7_series_techspecs.html) and decide what's most important to you and best matches the capabilities of your monitor.