Computer graphics card question...

[Werewolf1021]

Hey guys,

Well, to start off, I am pretty uneducated when it comes to computers. My laptop finally crapped out and have the this Dell Optiplex 360 now.

The computer specs say that the graphics are integrated, which I know is bad for gaming. I want to upgrade this to play Source mods (Day of Defeat Source, Zombie Panic Source, etc) and a World of Warcraft type game (Runes of Magic). Other than this, I don't plan on playing any other games as I have an Xbox 360.

After doing some searching, some recommended this graphics card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102874

This is the computer:

http://www.dell.com/us/dfb/p/optiplex-360/pd

It currently runs Windows XP, if that makes any difference.

My question is will this card work with this computer? If not, any recommendations?

Thanks again, sorry if this is a stupid question. I know guns, not computers.

If any other info is needed, please let me know how to get it.

[MikeH1]

yes, it is a PCI-Extended card and your PC has a PCI-E slot

good choice

[Werewolf1021]

yes, it is a PCI-Extended card and your PC has a PCI-E slot

good choice

Thanks. So this will play source mods with decent frames?

[MikeH1]

Thanks. So this will play source mods with decent frames?

should do, 1 GB of video memory should be enough

[orchard]

not a good idea....
your power supply - 255W Standard Power Supply
Graphics card - 400 Watt or greater power supply recommended

But power supplies are not too expensive.