Video card to run 5.5 RealFlight

[Beginner9]

May have to buy a new PC Tower. I was just wondering if the video card that comes in the tower has enough horsepower to run it?
Specs are:
Processor 3.33GHz Intel Pentium Processor E6800
Memory 4GB (2x2GB)
Memory Type DDR3
Maximum Memory Supported 4GB
Hard Drive 1.0TB SATA
Hard Drive Speed 7200RPM
CD-DVD Drive 16x SuperMulti DVD Burner
Blu-ray Drive No
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Ethernet LAN 10/100
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth No
Graphics Intel GMA X4500 Graphics
# of USB Slots 6
Media Card Reader 15-in-1
Ports VGA, Headphone, Microphone, Rear speaker-out
Other Features Includes HP Keyboard and Optical Mouse
Energy Star Qualified Not Avail.
Dimensions 15.32"(H) x 6.97"(W) x 16.85"(D)
Weight 9.75 lb.
Warranty 1-Year Limited

[jeffpn]

It'll run RF, but not well at all. You'll have to turn down settings to low or off. Look to a video card with dedicated memory. Yours is integrated/shared memory.

[Beginner9]

Thanks for the heads up. If you had to choose from a list what would be some video cards that I could purchase at the same time which have been proven to work well with the 5.5 RF program?

[jeffpn]

Do they still make Nvidia 9800s? It'd be cheap if they do. The trick is to spend money on a video card. That will maximize performance for any 3D applications.

[12oclockhigh]

Don't forget to check and make sure the power supply is large enough to handle the much higher power requirements.

[mwilson914]

I'm running the GTX 560 ti with a lifetime warranty from EVGA. Be mindful to check power supply requirements when shopping for a video card. Most prebuilt systems these days come with a 350 watt PSU, but you should have around 500 watt minimum for a good quality dedicated card. You will need to verify from the card specs. It could be more or less depending on what you get.

[opjose]

Tom's Hardware says the 560 Ti is an exceptional buy, better than more expensive cards.

[mwilson914]

Originally Posted by opjose

Tom's Hardware says the 560 Ti is an exceptional buy, better than more expensive cards.

I was hearing a lot of good reviews and seeing a lot of good videos on youtube where it was reviewed. I am quite happy with it. I've got the dual fan version and it stays nice and cool too.

[opjose]

Apparently it does well with overclocking too... another big plus.

[Beginner9]

Thanks to everyone for all of the good/fast information. I would of never thought of something like the power supply output coming into play for the video card choice. Thanks again.