I am having problems with the new card that I purchased. It’s an X1950Pro made by HIS. Basically what’s happened is that when I tried doing the drives the way the instructions say to do it, when everything was done installing, the computer froze except for being able to move the mouse and then the monitor went black. The computer was still on and running, but the monitor’s led was blinking like the computer was off. I had to crash the computer in order to get it to reboot. I turned the computer back on and was never able to get the monitor to show a picture.
I put my old card back in and just let windows give it drivers. I uninstalled all software that had to do with ATI, including the drivers.
More info to come, went over 1000 words.|||So it will show video when you first turn the computer on, but once it gets into windows, there is no video?
Most likely the issue is that the monitor will not support either the resolution or the refresh rate that the video card outputs.
Try booting into VGA mode. To do this you would hit the "F8" key a few times before the "Windows XP" splash screen shows up on the computer. From there select "Enable VGA mode". What this does is sets both the resolution and the refresh rate to default levels.
If the monitor still does not display anything, try the other DVI port on the back of the card. If you still get nothing, try another monitor (preferably a newer one).
If that still does not work, try installing the card on a different computer.
Basically you are just trying to isolate the problem. If it still does not work on another computer, then there is definitely an issue with the card itself. All card manufacturers have at least a 1 year warranty on their cards, all you should have to do is go to the HIS website and go to warranty and follow their directions.|||did you comepletely uninstall the drivers for you old card first? this happened to me once when i replaced a card. Make sure you uninstall your old drivers then shut down system. Put in new card then install new drivers for new card...should work, if not could be bad card.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
My new video card wont work?
Hi, i just got a ati radeon 9250 graphics card and plugged it in to my qdi p41865pe novo mainboard. ive plugged it in and started my pc but there is no picture on the screen. i no the video card works cuz i tried it on my other pc. any ideas???? |||Correct drivers are a must, as well as making sure you test the direct x within your system. often running the direct x setup can detect any errors you may have missed.
If you have but one pci slot and your card is agb then of course the card would not work on your system. make sure you compare the two cards before installing. Does both "tin locations" appear the same?..
Also if your system can allow for multiple cards at one time, this could be an easy way to add a new card while still having your setting viewable on the other screen.|||Check and see if the Slots are the Same. They might be different. If not, visit a PC shop with the PC and the Card, they'll tell you what's the problem.
If you have but one pci slot and your card is agb then of course the card would not work on your system. make sure you compare the two cards before installing. Does both "tin locations" appear the same?..
Also if your system can allow for multiple cards at one time, this could be an easy way to add a new card while still having your setting viewable on the other screen.|||Check and see if the Slots are the Same. They might be different. If not, visit a PC shop with the PC and the Card, they'll tell you what's the problem.
New Video Card Install Help?
I currently have GeForce 6600 AGP video card in my computer and over the weekend i notice that the fan fell off on the card so its time to get a new one so im gonna get a GeForce 7600GS 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X, now do i need to uninstall anything or can i just unplug the old video card and then plug the new one in?
Thanks|||You can just replace it, it will use the same driver set. I do recommend getting the latest drivers and installing them.|||Although it is not necessary - It will help prevent any errors, uninstall all of the video drivers before removing the original card.
Just go to your "device manager" and uninstall your 6600..
Then pull it out and plop the other one in (while the computer is off obv.).|||You could unistall the old software but you do not need to. You should be able to just put in the new video card and it will start working right away. (may have to install the drivers that came with it though.)|||Just unplug the old one, then plug the new one in and remember to plug the VGA cord into the graphics card one as if you plug it into the intergrated one, nothing will change.
Maybe you gota install it with the CD that comes with it but there should be a manual in there if you have any trouble|||It would be a good idea to uninstall it, because that will give you no room for error when the new one is installed. I would uninstall it. There is no sence in taking a chance with the new video card, because they are not cheap by any means.|||the card will most likely have a cd with the drivers for the 7600....before you install the new card delete your drivers for the 6600....put the new 7600 in and then run the cd to install the new drivers......then go to the nvidia site and see if there is a newer version of your driver....if so down load and install it....most of the time the drivers on the cd are old....
or you can do it this way...download the new drivers for the 7600 from the nvidia site to your desk top....before you swap out the cards delete the 6600 drivers....shut down and install the 7600 and then fire up your pc.....now the new drivers are on your desktop...just click on the icon and install the drivers......
Scott
Thanks|||You can just replace it, it will use the same driver set. I do recommend getting the latest drivers and installing them.|||Although it is not necessary - It will help prevent any errors, uninstall all of the video drivers before removing the original card.
Just go to your "device manager" and uninstall your 6600..
Then pull it out and plop the other one in (while the computer is off obv.).|||You could unistall the old software but you do not need to. You should be able to just put in the new video card and it will start working right away. (may have to install the drivers that came with it though.)|||Just unplug the old one, then plug the new one in and remember to plug the VGA cord into the graphics card one as if you plug it into the intergrated one, nothing will change.
Maybe you gota install it with the CD that comes with it but there should be a manual in there if you have any trouble|||It would be a good idea to uninstall it, because that will give you no room for error when the new one is installed. I would uninstall it. There is no sence in taking a chance with the new video card, because they are not cheap by any means.|||the card will most likely have a cd with the drivers for the 7600....before you install the new card delete your drivers for the 6600....put the new 7600 in and then run the cd to install the new drivers......then go to the nvidia site and see if there is a newer version of your driver....if so down load and install it....most of the time the drivers on the cd are old....
or you can do it this way...download the new drivers for the 7600 from the nvidia site to your desk top....before you swap out the cards delete the 6600 drivers....shut down and install the 7600 and then fire up your pc.....now the new drivers are on your desktop...just click on the icon and install the drivers......
Scott
I bought a new mother board, with new video card, and memory. When i start the computer nothing comes?
on the screen and computer shuts off sometimes after 5 seconds whats wrong|||Needs more more information to make a 100% accurate solution.
But here are some guesses.
1. Do you have a heatsink on your processor (usually metal fins with a fan attached) If you don't the motherboard will beep loudly at you on bootup after about 5 sec and shutdown (will only beep if the MoBo has a speaker.)
2. Your memory may not be compatible speed with your board. Be sure to read the specifications on the MoBo and see if your memory is compatible. (example: you may have PC4200 sticks (usually the cheapest) and your board may only support PC5400 sicks, its all in the reading)
3. There could be other compatibility issues. If thats the case, i need more info to tell you whats up.|||Its possible that your power supply isn't strong enough. Hard to tell based on this information. Please post system specs.
But here are some guesses.
1. Do you have a heatsink on your processor (usually metal fins with a fan attached) If you don't the motherboard will beep loudly at you on bootup after about 5 sec and shutdown (will only beep if the MoBo has a speaker.)
2. Your memory may not be compatible speed with your board. Be sure to read the specifications on the MoBo and see if your memory is compatible. (example: you may have PC4200 sticks (usually the cheapest) and your board may only support PC5400 sicks, its all in the reading)
3. There could be other compatibility issues. If thats the case, i need more info to tell you whats up.|||Its possible that your power supply isn't strong enough. Hard to tell based on this information. Please post system specs.
When I get a new video card what drivers and other things do I need to uninstall?
First, uninstall your current video card drivers. Then shut off your computer, then install your video card. Then boot in safe mode and install the drivers for your new video card, and then you're done! Although booting in safe mode is the best way to do it, you don't HAVE to. I was lazy and just booted it up regularly then installed the new drivers and worked just fine.
Do I need a new video card?
I asked a question yesterday and it didn't really help me so I decided to give the specs of my laptop and the game so maybe somebody can pinpoint what it is. The problem is, like the textures are rubbing in so I can't see my character and it's just a smudge of all these colors.
My laptop is a Acer 5335 with 2g DDR and an 732mb Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M. The CPU is an Intel Celeron 585[2.16GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 cache]
On the game it requires an Intel Pentium 800 MHz with 133 MHz front side bus. It takes up 256mb RAM. On the video card it says an DirectX 9.0 compatible 32 MB AGP video card supporting hardware transform and lighting using NVIDIA Geforce, ATI Radeon or more recent chipset.
So what do I need, a new video card? If so, can you help me locate one. Thanks alot.|||you can't upgrade laptops except ram,hard drive and dvd drive|||You can't change the video device in a laptop|||You can't do it. If you didn't buy a laptop with a dedicated graphics card (not integrated graphics like the GMA 4500), it'll never have one. It doesn't have a slot for it.
My laptop is a Acer 5335 with 2g DDR and an 732mb Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M. The CPU is an Intel Celeron 585[2.16GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 cache]
On the game it requires an Intel Pentium 800 MHz with 133 MHz front side bus. It takes up 256mb RAM. On the video card it says an DirectX 9.0 compatible 32 MB AGP video card supporting hardware transform and lighting using NVIDIA Geforce, ATI Radeon or more recent chipset.
So what do I need, a new video card? If so, can you help me locate one. Thanks alot.|||you can't upgrade laptops except ram,hard drive and dvd drive|||You can't change the video device in a laptop|||You can't do it. If you didn't buy a laptop with a dedicated graphics card (not integrated graphics like the GMA 4500), it'll never have one. It doesn't have a slot for it.
Installing a new video card into a Dell Optiplex GX270.?
I am trying to install a new 3DFORCE FX 5200TV video card into my Dell Optiplex GX270. If I install the card before installing the drivers, the monitor doesn't display anything. If I try to install the drivers first, the program that installs said drivers doesn't see the video card and hence cannot match a driver with it. It doesn't matter if I plug in the monitor to the old or the new video card, it doesn't show anything at all. The booklet tells me I may need to disable the old video card (as It cannot be removed, being attached to the motherboard) before installing the new one. I don't know how to do this. Is there anyone out there that could offer a suggestion that doesn't involve taking my computer to a shop which I cannot afford. Please help!|||Boot into the BIOS (press F2). Make sure Primay Video Controller is set to AGP. Save and shut down your system. Install the new AGP card. Restart. You should be good to go.
Good luck.|||If you have backed up your files you can do this:
1. Take out your hard drive and take it and install into a friend's computer and format the hard drive.
2. Keep the computer stock, don't put in the new graphics card.
3. Reinstall all necessary software and drivers BUT the graphics card and motherboard.
4. Install the new graphics card and install the drivers for it.
5. Keep your fingers crossed, hope it works.
Oh, and if you haven't backed up your files, use your friend's computer to do that too.|||Okay, go into the BIOS setup program, hit F1 if you need help with a highlighted function and locate Integrated video.
You'll have to disable it, save, reboot and shut off the computer and install the card.
Mine automatically finds the card and shuts out the integrated one.
Look it up on youtube, post a video if necessary asking for help or how to disable the integrated video card.
Good luck.|||If you have backed up your files you can do this:
1. Take out your hard drive and take it and install into a friend's computer and format the hard drive.
2. Keep the computer stock, don't put in the new graphics card.
3. Reinstall all necessary software and drivers BUT the graphics card and motherboard.
4. Install the new graphics card and install the drivers for it.
5. Keep your fingers crossed, hope it works.
Oh, and if you haven't backed up your files, use your friend's computer to do that too.|||Okay, go into the BIOS setup program, hit F1 if you need help with a highlighted function and locate Integrated video.
You'll have to disable it, save, reboot and shut off the computer and install the card.
Mine automatically finds the card and shuts out the integrated one.
Look it up on youtube, post a video if necessary asking for help or how to disable the integrated video card.
Do i can Conect a video card to my pc ?
Today , i decided to change my video card , opened my pc case , and found 2 things ,
i have a integrated intel Video card , and i have a PCI Express Videocard too ?
Do i can Put a new Video card in my PCI Express slot ?
And do i will be able to choose what videocard use(For games) , if i will conect it.|||Yes you can install a PCI-e video card
Without knowing what machine you have, you need to check that you have an available PCI-e x16 slot, that there is physical room inside the machine for the card you are choosing, and that your power supply has enough Watts and the proper PCI-Express power connectors for the video card you choose.|||if you've got a PCIe card, you want to connect the VGA, DVI, HDMI to that. otherwise, you're not getting the output from that card.
yes you can take out the old card, and put in a new one! it's easy! just make sure to check and see if the card you're getting has a power connector. if it does you'll need to go out and buy a PCI power adapter.
you cannot choose from any type of software which to use. it all depends on where the cord is coming from.|||Yes you can choose which you use. You're computer will detect which one you are connected to. Just plug your monitor into the one you want to use,and then boot your computer up.
If for some reason it does not detect our you will need to go into your setup program (f1 most likely) and change your settings there. You can disable the integrated video card.
Let me know of you need more help.
i have a integrated intel Video card , and i have a PCI Express Videocard too ?
Do i can Put a new Video card in my PCI Express slot ?
And do i will be able to choose what videocard use(For games) , if i will conect it.|||Yes you can install a PCI-e video card
Without knowing what machine you have, you need to check that you have an available PCI-e x16 slot, that there is physical room inside the machine for the card you are choosing, and that your power supply has enough Watts and the proper PCI-Express power connectors for the video card you choose.|||if you've got a PCIe card, you want to connect the VGA, DVI, HDMI to that. otherwise, you're not getting the output from that card.
yes you can take out the old card, and put in a new one! it's easy! just make sure to check and see if the card you're getting has a power connector. if it does you'll need to go out and buy a PCI power adapter.
you cannot choose from any type of software which to use. it all depends on where the cord is coming from.|||Yes you can choose which you use. You're computer will detect which one you are connected to. Just plug your monitor into the one you want to use,and then boot your computer up.
If for some reason it does not detect our you will need to go into your setup program (f1 most likely) and change your settings there. You can disable the integrated video card.
Let me know of you need more help.
How do I know if a video card is compatible with my PC?
What should I check when buying a new video card to make sure that it'll be compatible with my computer?|||- That you have an expansion slot for it. What the expansion slot is (i.e. PCIe, etc.)
- Is there enough room for it?
- Will your power supply support it.
These specs can be checked by Googling the specs of your particular brand and model.
- Is there enough room for it?
- Will your power supply support it.
These specs can be checked by Googling the specs of your particular brand and model.
New Video Card not working?
I just got a Nvida GeForce 6200 and I install it correctly and installed it correctly and it does not work. When I hook up my moniter to the video card the computer starts up but when it gets to the start screen it just goes black. What should I do?|||Have you got 2 video cards in your box, or is your second card on board video?
if you have 2 video cards remove the old one, else look in the bios for an option to disable the onboard video and see if that works.|||if the "old" card is on board video, you will have to go into your BIOS to disable it. you will need to find out how to enter the BIOS. on some motherboards, you keep hitting delete when first booting the computer. look in your owners manual to find out how
if you have 2 video cards remove the old one, else look in the bios for an option to disable the onboard video and see if that works.|||if the "old" card is on board video, you will have to go into your BIOS to disable it. you will need to find out how to enter the BIOS. on some motherboards, you keep hitting delete when first booting the computer. look in your owners manual to find out how
Im looking to buy a new video card for my Dell dimension e520 computer. Whats a good card for $150 or less?
The dell Dimension e520 has a PCIe X16 slot which is what all the latest generation of graphics cards want. The one important caviet to keep in mind is that for the e520, the power supply is a 305 watt unit meaning some of the high performance cards such as the nVidia GeForce GTX 285 or the ATI Radeon HD 5970 will not function as they require a very high wattage power supply.
Since you are looking at $150 or less, I am assuming you are referring to the US dollar as opposed to Canadian dollar, which is almost $1US = $1CA or the Australian dollar or any other currency. Several video cards under $150 will work with your power supply provided you don't have too many other peripherals inside your computer like multiple hard drivers, multiple network cards, multiple DVD drives, or a combination of the above.
There are two cards which I would both strongly recommend for your price range.
1. Sapphire Radeon HD 5750 PCIe 1GB DDR5
- blazing fast performance
- capable of playing all current games at high resolution
- Direct X 11 + Open GL 3.2
2. BFG GeForce GTS 250 PCIe 1GB DDR3
- fast 3D performance
- Direct X 10 + Open GL 3.0
- dual DVI out for dual monitor support
The Radeon card wins if you are going to be playing 3D games such as Crysis, World of Warcraft, Batman Arhkam Asylum, Still Life 2, Half-Life Counter-Strike, Mass Effect 2, Pro Evolution Soccer, etc. The GeForce card wins out if you are going to be doing a lot of work using dual monitors, ie using AutoCAD, MathCAD, etc.|||SAPPHIRE 100287VGAL Radeon HD 5670 (Redwood) 512MB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
System Requirements: 400 Watt or greater power supply
COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus RS-460-PMSR-A3 460W ATX12V V2.3 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||gtx 9800
Since you are looking at $150 or less, I am assuming you are referring to the US dollar as opposed to Canadian dollar, which is almost $1US = $1CA or the Australian dollar or any other currency. Several video cards under $150 will work with your power supply provided you don't have too many other peripherals inside your computer like multiple hard drivers, multiple network cards, multiple DVD drives, or a combination of the above.
There are two cards which I would both strongly recommend for your price range.
1. Sapphire Radeon HD 5750 PCIe 1GB DDR5
- blazing fast performance
- capable of playing all current games at high resolution
- Direct X 11 + Open GL 3.2
2. BFG GeForce GTS 250 PCIe 1GB DDR3
- fast 3D performance
- Direct X 10 + Open GL 3.0
- dual DVI out for dual monitor support
The Radeon card wins if you are going to be playing 3D games such as Crysis, World of Warcraft, Batman Arhkam Asylum, Still Life 2, Half-Life Counter-Strike, Mass Effect 2, Pro Evolution Soccer, etc. The GeForce card wins out if you are going to be doing a lot of work using dual monitors, ie using AutoCAD, MathCAD, etc.|||SAPPHIRE 100287VGAL Radeon HD 5670 (Redwood) 512MB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
System Requirements: 400 Watt or greater power supply
COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus RS-460-PMSR-A3 460W ATX12V V2.3 Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||gtx 9800
I am installing a new video card in my pc but I need some help...?
I have an hp a744x and I have 2 PCI slots available.
I have just purchased a new monitor that is 1680x1050 resolution.
If I purchase a PCI express 2.0 card ddr2 that supports hd resolution and dual link will this allow me to use my new monitor and dual it with my old one?
also with the video card is instillation easy?|||The only way to have a dual head workstation is to have a gfx card that supports it. Usually if the card has more than one display interface, then it can support multiple monitors. However, in many cases, cards with more than 2 ports can still only support 2 devices. Go to your display settings after plugging in the second monitor and enable it. You should be able to check "extend my desktop" and change resolutions and positions. Installation is easy. Take out your old one if it is removable, or disable it in your BIOS if not. If you don't disalbe or remove it, you may experience an IRQ collision and fail to boot properly or at all. Carefully insert the new card, and boot up and install the drivers. Then plug in your monitors and configure.|||Is your PCI 2.0 video card backwards compatible with regular PCI?
With the right adapter, you could use more than one monitor.
Video card installation is very simple - just push the card into the appropriate slot.
I have just purchased a new monitor that is 1680x1050 resolution.
If I purchase a PCI express 2.0 card ddr2 that supports hd resolution and dual link will this allow me to use my new monitor and dual it with my old one?
also with the video card is instillation easy?|||The only way to have a dual head workstation is to have a gfx card that supports it. Usually if the card has more than one display interface, then it can support multiple monitors. However, in many cases, cards with more than 2 ports can still only support 2 devices. Go to your display settings after plugging in the second monitor and enable it. You should be able to check "extend my desktop" and change resolutions and positions. Installation is easy. Take out your old one if it is removable, or disable it in your BIOS if not. If you don't disalbe or remove it, you may experience an IRQ collision and fail to boot properly or at all. Carefully insert the new card, and boot up and install the drivers. Then plug in your monitors and configure.|||Is your PCI 2.0 video card backwards compatible with regular PCI?
With the right adapter, you could use more than one monitor.
Video card installation is very simple - just push the card into the appropriate slot.
Is it save to buy a used video card from Dell?
I need a new video card in my computer so I can attach two monitors to my pc at once. Dell has used, but tested video cards for $33, and new ones for $70. I am going to have Staples install the video card since it is much cheaper than Dell installing it. Should I buy the new or used video card?|||Yeah, it's save.|||Dell is a well known reputable company. If they say the card is good, its good.|||I wouldn't buy anything from Dell.|||No you d
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Can I install a new video card?
I have a Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver (32-bit) which is in my HP G60-119EM Notebook PC and was wondering if I can put a better one in like the Nvidia Geforce 7600GT 512MB AGP (7600 GT) video card in ? Not sure if you can in this laptop though?|||Not with laptops I'm afraid. ASUS were running a project where you could buy an external adaper and use a normal desktop graphics card, but I haven't heard anything about it for at least a year.|||you cannot ... the HP G60 has a dedicated chipset ON the motherboard that cannot be changed.|||That 7600GT is for a desktop computer with an AGP slot interface. Most notebooks including the HP G60-119EM do not have any kind of graphics upgrade option. Most desktop computers can have their graphics upgraded.
Do I need a new video card?
I have a 5 year old Dell Dimension 4600. I had a small monitor (which was square), and I recently upgraded to a 20 inch widescreen (Acer X203H). I tried to up my resolution to 1600:900 like the directions say, but I can't go this high (1280 by 768) is as high as I can go. The picture looks slightly distorted, and I want to get the best possible picture. Would a new video card give me a significantly better picture? I don't play games, but basically use the computer for Microsoft Office and Internet.
Thanks!|||According to the Dell support pages for the Dimension 4600, your computer has an AGP slot. http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/sy…
That means you are restricted to using AGP video cards only. You cannot use any of the PCI Express video cards like the GTX260 or 8400GT the other people mentioned.
The best AGP video card you can get would be something like an ATI HD3870, but the AGP bus can't transfer data fast enough to keep it fed. I would just get an AGP HD3650, which will already max out an AGP 8x slot. The ATI HD3xxx series are reasonably current cards with DirectX10 and HDCP support, and should work well with your widescreen monitor.
Hope this helps.|||It would most likely help, if your not a gamer I wouold grab one like a Nvida GeForce 8400, not great for gaming but for pictures and video it does great. You can pick one up online for under $50|||$199 Nvidia GTX260 is what you need.|||check your drivers for the current video card and monitor
Thanks!|||According to the Dell support pages for the Dimension 4600, your computer has an AGP slot. http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/sy…
That means you are restricted to using AGP video cards only. You cannot use any of the PCI Express video cards like the GTX260 or 8400GT the other people mentioned.
The best AGP video card you can get would be something like an ATI HD3870, but the AGP bus can't transfer data fast enough to keep it fed. I would just get an AGP HD3650, which will already max out an AGP 8x slot. The ATI HD3xxx series are reasonably current cards with DirectX10 and HDCP support, and should work well with your widescreen monitor.
Hope this helps.|||It would most likely help, if your not a gamer I wouold grab one like a Nvida GeForce 8400, not great for gaming but for pictures and video it does great. You can pick one up online for under $50|||$199 Nvidia GTX260 is what you need.|||check your drivers for the current video card and monitor
Help installing a new video card??
I have recently posted this question:
have an AGP slotted video card, and AGP Slot. I take out my old video card, and pput in a new one, and when i restart my computer, it says windows is in power mode and I can log on to my pc. When i take out the new video card, it does the same thing " Monitor is in powersave mode-activate by using pc". Any help?
Someone said i have to reset BIOS to run AGP slot. How do I do that?|||if u didnt have an agp card before u may need to enable agp in bios settup yes .. depending on the card u may need an extra power connection to it also so check it ... to enter bios setup usually u tap th F1, F2, or DEL key when ur booting ...|||Well i had the same problem and I think he's right, if you open up your case (and unplug your computer) you should see a small round silver/chrome looking battery on the motherboard like the kind you find in calculators and what not. Either remove that battery for a little bit and put it back in or there should be something you press that will eject the battery partially and then push it back down then the bios should be reset.|||Many be us new APG is 8X and ur mother boards Agp slot does not support AGP 8X, oler mother board used to have AGP 4X slot check the mannul for ur MB or check the web site
havok
have an AGP slotted video card, and AGP Slot. I take out my old video card, and pput in a new one, and when i restart my computer, it says windows is in power mode and I can log on to my pc. When i take out the new video card, it does the same thing " Monitor is in powersave mode-activate by using pc". Any help?
Someone said i have to reset BIOS to run AGP slot. How do I do that?|||if u didnt have an agp card before u may need to enable agp in bios settup yes .. depending on the card u may need an extra power connection to it also so check it ... to enter bios setup usually u tap th F1, F2, or DEL key when ur booting ...|||Well i had the same problem and I think he's right, if you open up your case (and unplug your computer) you should see a small round silver/chrome looking battery on the motherboard like the kind you find in calculators and what not. Either remove that battery for a little bit and put it back in or there should be something you press that will eject the battery partially and then push it back down then the bios should be reset.|||Many be us new APG is 8X and ur mother boards Agp slot does not support AGP 8X, oler mother board used to have AGP 4X slot check the mannul for ur MB or check the web site
havok
I am looking for a new Video Card, Help please!?
I am looking for a new video card for my dell dimension 8110. What kind should I get? Is it pci, agp or pciE?|||dont think theres any such thing as 8110
from www.dell.com
Dimension 1100
Dimension 2200
Dimension 2300
Dimension 2350
Dimension 2400
Dimension 2400C
Dimension 3000
Dimension 3100
Dimension 4400
Dimension 4500
Dimension 4500S
Dimension 4550 (400MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 4550 (533MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 4600 (APG Video Card)
Dimension 4600 (Integrated Graphics)
Dimension 4600C
Dimension 4700
Dimension 4700C
Dimension 5100
Dimension 5100C
Dimension 5150
Dimension 5150C
Dimension 8200 (400MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 8200 (533MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 8250 (400MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 8250 (533MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 8300
Dimension 8400
Dimension 9100
Dimension 9150
Dimension 9200
Dimension 9200C
Dimension B110
Dimension C521
Dimension E310
Dimension E510
Dimension E520
Dimension E521
Dimension L series
Dimension XPS
Dimension XPS Generation 3
Dimension XPS Generation 4
Dimension XPS Generation 5
Perhaps check the model number and then it will be possible to answer your query,.|||ok, to find out if it is a PCI look at your old one. the slot it is in in your mother board, does it look like the slots of the other cards(modems;sound card; Ethernet card;) if its a picE it will usually be at the top and a dif color. also larger and off center a bit. and if its a pci you will have like 3-4 one that all look alike. Its highly unlikely for a dell to put a agp card into a computer so don't worry bout that one.|||no such thing as 8110? maybe 8100? then go with agp.
try GeForce4 440 Go|||you should have pci-express and buy atleast 256mb nvidia pci-express video card check out this website to find one for cheap http://www.newegg.com/ or http://www.tigerdirect.com/
from www.dell.com
Dimension 1100
Dimension 2200
Dimension 2300
Dimension 2350
Dimension 2400
Dimension 2400C
Dimension 3000
Dimension 3100
Dimension 4400
Dimension 4500
Dimension 4500S
Dimension 4550 (400MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 4550 (533MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 4600 (APG Video Card)
Dimension 4600 (Integrated Graphics)
Dimension 4600C
Dimension 4700
Dimension 4700C
Dimension 5100
Dimension 5100C
Dimension 5150
Dimension 5150C
Dimension 8200 (400MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 8200 (533MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 8250 (400MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 8250 (533MHz Front Side Bus)
Dimension 8300
Dimension 8400
Dimension 9100
Dimension 9150
Dimension 9200
Dimension 9200C
Dimension B110
Dimension C521
Dimension E310
Dimension E510
Dimension E520
Dimension E521
Dimension L series
Dimension XPS
Dimension XPS Generation 3
Dimension XPS Generation 4
Dimension XPS Generation 5
Perhaps check the model number and then it will be possible to answer your query,.|||ok, to find out if it is a PCI look at your old one. the slot it is in in your mother board, does it look like the slots of the other cards(modems;sound card; Ethernet card;) if its a picE it will usually be at the top and a dif color. also larger and off center a bit. and if its a pci you will have like 3-4 one that all look alike. Its highly unlikely for a dell to put a agp card into a computer so don't worry bout that one.|||no such thing as 8110? maybe 8100? then go with agp.
try GeForce4 440 Go|||you should have pci-express and buy atleast 256mb nvidia pci-express video card check out this website to find one for cheap http://www.newegg.com/ or http://www.tigerdirect.com/
Need help with choosing a new video card?
I have a Dell Inspiron 1545 and it doesn't have a very good graphics card. It's got plenty in the way of RAM with 4gb and a 320gb harddrive and a 2.53ghz intel duo core 2 processor. I can't run many games cause the graphics sucks, i was wondering if anyone knows of a good graphics card that can run games like fallout 3, crysis, and other current games really well? I want to be able to play games cause the rest of this laptop can easily handle them besides the graphics card. Also, do most cards work in this type of laptop?|||You cannot upgrade the laptop video card, it is built into the motherboard. Best thing yuo can do is to try adjusting th settings.
Sorry|||upgrading laptop=fail it will not work do not try!!!!|||Almost all laptops with a built in or onboard video card do not have any slots where you can plug in another video card.
If you have a gaming laptop that does have a removable video card, then you got to find out what kind of slot you have, next you got to find a compatible vid card (its gonna be hard, try ebay), and finally you gotta find someone who has the techincal skills to install it. You might need a soldering iron and a hacksaw if you are unlucky.
In short, its hard to upgrade the vid card of a laptop
The dell 1545 has built in GMA4500 graphics and most likely has no slot for upgrading. I suggest selling the laptop and buying a real gaming laptop.
Sorry|||upgrading laptop=fail it will not work do not try!!!!|||Almost all laptops with a built in or onboard video card do not have any slots where you can plug in another video card.
If you have a gaming laptop that does have a removable video card, then you got to find out what kind of slot you have, next you got to find a compatible vid card (its gonna be hard, try ebay), and finally you gotta find someone who has the techincal skills to install it. You might need a soldering iron and a hacksaw if you are unlucky.
In short, its hard to upgrade the vid card of a laptop
The dell 1545 has built in GMA4500 graphics and most likely has no slot for upgrading. I suggest selling the laptop and buying a real gaming laptop.
I need a new video card to replace BFG 8800GT OC which one should pick nvidia or ATI ?
i have a 24in monitor ..also i play blu ray movies and HD videos ...i want really good video card that does help this plus some gaming ..like call of duty ...price of persia ...tomb raider ..mass effect ..i can do these with 8800GT but its gets really hot i done every its broke ....so which one is good i been looking at HD 5750 or 5770 or 5850....help me out please|||The 5850 is the best of the three but I would recommend the 5770 especially because you are moving up from a 8800GT. The 5770 is the best mid range card out there and is very good for the money. The 5850 is better but as price increases, performance doesnt necessarily stay eye-to-eye and catch up. If you compared price per performance, then the 5750 would probably win but its a little weak. It would definately recommend the 5770 as it is the best choice offering great performace at a great price. The 5850 is a much more pricey almost double and it doesnt quite have double performance. The 5770 should handle the games the fine at an average frame rate but maybe not on all max settings.|||If you have the money go for the HD5850 which is the best one in the lot. If it still gets to hot install another fan to keep things cool.
Good Luck
The Old Computer Guy|||since nVidia don't have a Dual GPU graphics card with DX11 support yet, i would go that ATI card which is like $1000 or something.|||5850 is the best among those three options.|||i would say nvidia for you
Good Luck
The Old Computer Guy|||since nVidia don't have a Dual GPU graphics card with DX11 support yet, i would go that ATI card which is like $1000 or something.|||5850 is the best among those three options.|||i would say nvidia for you
I need a new video card, please help?
I have a dell desktop from 2006. My old box style monitor had a gray see- through spot on the monitor, so I bought a new flat screen to replace it- the spot is still there so I was told it is probably my video card. Are there different kinds? How much are they, where do I get them, and what kind? |||http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best…
make sure if you are looking at some of the more powerful cards, that your power supply is adequate to run them.
If you're not gaming, then just any low end card will do. Your dell probably has a pci-e slot. if youre not sure about the slot type, run
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php and look at the 'graphics' results. If it says 16x then its pcie
from there you can put any pci-e card into it. They can be had for as little as $30.|||here is the short answer:
yest there are different kinds and you have a choice between nvidia and ati for the chips. (Nvidia is usually ahead of ati in terms of tech)
for nvidia the general rule is the higher the second number the better such as 9800 or 9600 and the higher the first number the newer, 8600 of 9600. it mostly depends on what you do. if you play games go for a 9800 or if your more of a casual user get something lower like a 9500.
you also need to make sure you have a power supply that can supply enough power to the card. you also should make sure that your motherboard has the right connector such as AGP, PCI or PCI-e.
For more information i suggest going to nvidia.com and go to newegg.com or tigerdirect.com once you made upyour mide|||http://www.playtool.com/pages/selectvid/…|||try
newegs.com
|||There are two types of video card slots for a desktop.
AGP and PCI-express
Post your Dell desktop model to better assist you on what specific video card you need.
Post a budget and what applications/games you run on your PC.
Cheers!
|||You're computer probably has an AGP slot, meaning you would need an AGP video card, but check with dell to see if you have an AGP slot, a PCI slot, or a PCI-E slot. You can get a solid, working video card that will play HD movies for $20. But video cards range up too around $600, if you just need it for regular internet uses, AIM, and other things like that, do not spend more than $20-$30. If you do video editing, gaming, video rendering, and other graphically intense applications, spend a little more on a video card. You can get a video card that will be excellent for video editing and 3D rendering for about $100. If you will be gaming, you can also get a video card around $100 that will play a good amount of games very smoothly. You won't be able to max out the most graphically intense games, but you should be able to play them, just with lower resolutions and such, but for games that are not all that graphically intense, you'll be able too max them out and get solid framerates.
make sure if you are looking at some of the more powerful cards, that your power supply is adequate to run them.
If you're not gaming, then just any low end card will do. Your dell probably has a pci-e slot. if youre not sure about the slot type, run
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php and look at the 'graphics' results. If it says 16x then its pcie
from there you can put any pci-e card into it. They can be had for as little as $30.|||here is the short answer:
yest there are different kinds and you have a choice between nvidia and ati for the chips. (Nvidia is usually ahead of ati in terms of tech)
for nvidia the general rule is the higher the second number the better such as 9800 or 9600 and the higher the first number the newer, 8600 of 9600. it mostly depends on what you do. if you play games go for a 9800 or if your more of a casual user get something lower like a 9500.
you also need to make sure you have a power supply that can supply enough power to the card. you also should make sure that your motherboard has the right connector such as AGP, PCI or PCI-e.
For more information i suggest going to nvidia.com and go to newegg.com or tigerdirect.com once you made upyour mide|||http://www.playtool.com/pages/selectvid/…|||try
newegs.com
|||There are two types of video card slots for a desktop.
AGP and PCI-express
Post your Dell desktop model to better assist you on what specific video card you need.
Post a budget and what applications/games you run on your PC.
Cheers!
|||You're computer probably has an AGP slot, meaning you would need an AGP video card, but check with dell to see if you have an AGP slot, a PCI slot, or a PCI-E slot. You can get a solid, working video card that will play HD movies for $20. But video cards range up too around $600, if you just need it for regular internet uses, AIM, and other things like that, do not spend more than $20-$30. If you do video editing, gaming, video rendering, and other graphically intense applications, spend a little more on a video card. You can get a video card that will be excellent for video editing and 3D rendering for about $100. If you will be gaming, you can also get a video card around $100 that will play a good amount of games very smoothly. You won't be able to max out the most graphically intense games, but you should be able to play them, just with lower resolutions and such, but for games that are not all that graphically intense, you'll be able too max them out and get solid framerates.
How much would it cost for me to make hp install a new video card and a new power supply?
hp warranty for a year.|||I don't know if they even do card installations, but it will cost the value of the card and power supply plus labor. If you want to get a basic mid range 100 dollar card (like the Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT) you wouldn't even need a power supply upgrade.
A higher end 300 dollar card + a 60 dollar 600 watt power supply + labor = around 500 dollars. You could do it yourself and save a ton of money, or just buy a new computer.
A higher end 300 dollar card + a 60 dollar 600 watt power supply + labor = around 500 dollars. You could do it yourself and save a ton of money, or just buy a new computer.
How do I insert a new video card into my computers pci slot?
I've opened up my computer's case and found no video card so I've been told that my video card is built into my motherboard. I was then told to buy a new video card and insert it into my computer's pci slot then hook my monitor up to my new video card. I have no idea how to do any of this and I have no computer knowledge so I was hoping someone could give me step by step instructions as to how I should undergo this whole process or if they know of a video link that could show me how to do these things. Also, would I have to somehow remove the video card that is supposedly integrated into my motherboard or is it ok to leave that there and just install a brand new bigger video card? Thanks ahead of time for any feedback!|||u dont gotta remove the old one, what happens is once you install the new one and plug monitor into that, automatically the one on your motherboard is disabled. if u want more info u can email me and i can show u how otherwise its pretty simple u just plug it in, but u got to make sure u bought the right kind as there is3 kinds, agp pci and pci express, also u wanna make sure your power supply can handle it as most stock power supplies are only 200 to 300 watt max and any 60 dollar up video card needs a good 350 to 400 watt.|||Watch this video. It will show you how to do so.
http://video.about.com/pcsupport/PCIcard…
Also if you have an older computer you might have to disable the onboard video card in the bios otherwise the computer will not boot.|||You have to verify the type of slot you have, you may have PCI, AGP, PCI-E, PCI-E 2.0, once you confirm this then make sure you have a card that is compatible with that slot. You can't remove the integrated graphics, you have to disable in the computer properties, devices, video adapters, right click the integrated video and disable.
Here is a great link from HP that should help you out.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum…|||look on the back of your computer there should be something that has weird plugs as in purple, green and with 2 holes in either side which look like screws go there, it is normal near the bottom.
open up your computer with power off,
unsrew the the thing i just described from the back and pull it out, then just insert the card u want to put in, its hard to explain but its easy , u just need to know where the video card is in ur PC|||thought this might be helpful|||You have to break out he metal at the back of the system and then you will be able to put the card in to the PCI slot
If you need a tech call these guys they are good
Technology System Integrator
13E 37st New York, NY
Toll Free: (800)-214-1TSI
http://www.tsintegrator.com
http://video.about.com/pcsupport/PCIcard…
Also if you have an older computer you might have to disable the onboard video card in the bios otherwise the computer will not boot.|||You have to verify the type of slot you have, you may have PCI, AGP, PCI-E, PCI-E 2.0, once you confirm this then make sure you have a card that is compatible with that slot. You can't remove the integrated graphics, you have to disable in the computer properties, devices, video adapters, right click the integrated video and disable.
Here is a great link from HP that should help you out.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum…|||look on the back of your computer there should be something that has weird plugs as in purple, green and with 2 holes in either side which look like screws go there, it is normal near the bottom.
open up your computer with power off,
unsrew the the thing i just described from the back and pull it out, then just insert the card u want to put in, its hard to explain but its easy , u just need to know where the video card is in ur PC|||thought this might be helpful|||You have to break out he metal at the back of the system and then you will be able to put the card in to the PCI slot
If you need a tech call these guys they are good
Technology System Integrator
13E 37st New York, NY
Toll Free: (800)-214-1TSI
http://www.tsintegrator.com
New video card.. screen blinking?
I just installed my new video card (didnt replace anything cuz my old "video card" wasnt really a card its attached to my motherboard) anyways, i installed all the proper drivers before i plugged it in because whenever i do plug it in the screen just blinks constatnly until i turn off the computer.. any thoughts about whats wrong? my video card is an ATI readon x1500
thx|||reboot|||Did you change your BIOS from Integrated graphics to your pci-e one? (I'm betting on NO) You need to change the bios setting so that your computer recognizes it.|||That is a legacy ATI card. They used to list the power requirements on the box the card came in. You may need a 450 watt power supply.
thx|||reboot|||Did you change your BIOS from Integrated graphics to your pci-e one? (I'm betting on NO) You need to change the bios setting so that your computer recognizes it.|||That is a legacy ATI card. They used to list the power requirements on the box the card came in. You may need a 450 watt power supply.
New video card problems?
hello.. i want to buy a new video card. probly a ddr3 or sumwhat. and i need a new motherboard. i have a hp pavilion 061 chipset
i want to buy a ddr3 mother board to go along with my new video card. what would be almost the same as my old mother board. will my ddr2 ram work on my new motherboard? thank you. i need all the help. so throw in some help . thanks a bunch
|||with your computer online, run this scan and see what they offer to run games such as Crysis or Warcraft.
perhaps some other people can add what games to head aim for.
If you dont play games then it doesnt matter to much
Can this computer run that game?
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Run this program and click the red "We Recommend" where appropriate.
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/ref…
or join this up in browser
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com
/referrer/srtest
i want to buy a ddr3 mother board to go along with my new video card. what would be almost the same as my old mother board. will my ddr2 ram work on my new motherboard? thank you. i need all the help. so throw in some help . thanks a bunch
|||with your computer online, run this scan and see what they offer to run games such as Crysis or Warcraft.
perhaps some other people can add what games to head aim for.
If you dont play games then it doesnt matter to much
Can this computer run that game?
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Run this program and click the red "We Recommend" where appropriate.
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/ref…
or join this up in browser
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com
/referrer/srtest
Will there be any difficulty adding a new video card to a desktop with integrated graphics?
I have never done this before. My PC does have graphic card slots, but when I opened it up today to see which kind I had, I noticed the motherboard used an integrated graphics card. Will I need to disable this before I install the video card, or take any other action? Thank you.
Also, how would I disable it?|||Im guessing your motherboard has a PCI-E slot?
And once you install the new graphics card in, just hook up the VGA to the graphics card slot, it will be disabled automatically.|||You have to go into your bios to disable it. look around you should be able to see it. should say something like graphics === on-board change to PCI-e.
hopefully your computer isnt too old and has a PCI-E slot. because most modern day gpus are PCI-E anything else isnt worth it and expensive/rare.
also you might need/want to upgrade your power supply.
since you never done this before im assuming you bought it in a store fully built already.
the companys didnt want you to "upgrade" they want you to buy a new computer so the power supply isnt going to be strong enough most of the time.
Also, how would I disable it?|||Im guessing your motherboard has a PCI-E slot?
And once you install the new graphics card in, just hook up the VGA to the graphics card slot, it will be disabled automatically.|||You have to go into your bios to disable it. look around you should be able to see it. should say something like graphics === on-board change to PCI-e.
hopefully your computer isnt too old and has a PCI-E slot. because most modern day gpus are PCI-E anything else isnt worth it and expensive/rare.
also you might need/want to upgrade your power supply.
since you never done this before im assuming you bought it in a store fully built already.
the companys didnt want you to "upgrade" they want you to buy a new computer so the power supply isnt going to be strong enough most of the time.
Problem with new video cards, please help!?
Hi, I had an old video card that is very slow, I bought a new one and installed it. I didn't uninstall the old one because people told me it should be fine. When I turned on the new one the screen didn't turn on... so I figure I should uninstall the old card before adding the new one, when I switched it back the old one is now not working either... my good old card and my brand new card both don't work?! Please help, what can I do, what is the problem?|||hi
There is a proper procedure to install agp adaptor card ACTUALLY ur o/s doesn't recognize the hardware in initial u have to follow these simple steps shutdown ur pc and connect the monitor cable to on-board monitor connector and boot ur pc if boots normal there is no problem with ur pc un- install all drivers and shutdown and then install ur agp card check motherboard bios settings in on-board options search for (AGI/PCI) something like that and then boot up in normal mode if ur pc boots up then install all drivers and then change bios settings as mentioned (agi/pci) and change monitor cable to agp card connector..
if ur pc do not respond at all even in on-board monitor there is serious problem with motherboard if boots up with on-board and not with agp card check bios settings with old one and speed of new AGP card and ur motherboard manual of AGP speed support etc .
hope this will help u
even all this ur unable to solve the problem contact system engineer and explain the whole exercise he may help u out of this ...
Best of luck :-) ...
|||well you might wanna try plugging them both in and sticking the dvi monitor cable into the back of the graphics card then install drivers
There is a proper procedure to install agp adaptor card ACTUALLY ur o/s doesn't recognize the hardware in initial u have to follow these simple steps shutdown ur pc and connect the monitor cable to on-board monitor connector and boot ur pc if boots normal there is no problem with ur pc un- install all drivers and shutdown and then install ur agp card check motherboard bios settings in on-board options search for (AGI/PCI) something like that and then boot up in normal mode if ur pc boots up then install all drivers and then change bios settings as mentioned (agi/pci) and change monitor cable to agp card connector..
if ur pc do not respond at all even in on-board monitor there is serious problem with motherboard if boots up with on-board and not with agp card check bios settings with old one and speed of new AGP card and ur motherboard manual of AGP speed support etc .
hope this will help u
even all this ur unable to solve the problem contact system engineer and explain the whole exercise he may help u out of this ...
Best of luck :-) ...
|||well you might wanna try plugging them both in and sticking the dvi monitor cable into the back of the graphics card then install drivers
WHen you install a new video card and/or RAM do you have to re-register windows?
WHen you install a new video card and/or RAM do you have to re-register windows?|||no...just install the video card..and use the cd to install the software and drivers if it doesnt detect them itself...and for the RAM just put the DDR RAM on its propper slots..and it automatically will be added next time u restore..ur pc...|||nooooooooo|||nope, just when you replace your mobo.|||not really, you should be able to add other peripherals to computer, but sometimes changing some hardware can cause windows to want to re validate, if anything does occur like blue screen of death, try replacing back to prior hardware to reboot, and then reinstall again ,
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How to make video card work ?
I have a ATI Radeon 9600 Pro & i inserted it in the agp slot on my mobo then when i put the monitor plug in the new video card plug & turned the computer on , all that comes up is coloured lines & stuff . Can someone please help ?|||did you install the driver software if you don't have it download it at the
http://www.amd.com website nothing wrong with your monitor i own a samsung that was made in 1998 works great after installing the update driver software and update the direct x|||I used to have the ATI Radeon 9600XT card & it worked just fine. Try refitting it. If it still won't work you will need to get a local computer nerd to open it up & have a look. It should go just fine.|||I think you plugged your video card losely. Try to fit it on then reboot your computer.
http://www.amd.com website nothing wrong with your monitor i own a samsung that was made in 1998 works great after installing the update driver software and update the direct x|||I used to have the ATI Radeon 9600XT card & it worked just fine. Try refitting it. If it still won't work you will need to get a local computer nerd to open it up & have a look. It should go just fine.|||I think you plugged your video card losely. Try to fit it on then reboot your computer.
Should i get a new video card?
my fps on the game World of Warcraft sometimes drops to 3 and is almost always 9 ive been looking on best buy and found a good one that even this guy had the same problem as i didcwhat do you guys think?|||i would first list your specs because 9 fps is pretty low and may be caused by another problem. if there is another problem then buying a new card will just be a waste of money. also you should state the card your looking to buy
also most laptops arent upgradable have you checked?
also most laptops arent upgradable have you checked?
New Processor? Or New Video Card?
I'm going to upgrade one of these two in my computer. Here are my current specs.
http://i25.tinypic.com/2pph5sh.png
All I want right now out of this upgrade is to increase my gaming FPS. Especially in the game Guild Wars, which I have been playing a lot recently.
Please tell me which upgrade will benefit me the MOST(In terms of increasing gaming FPS) and any suggestions on which card, or processor I should purchase.
I run on a 24" HD monitor, that has a resolution of 1920 x 1200, so please keep that in mind if you suggest a video card.
Budget is about 200$, less would be better. Might go up to 300$
Thank you :)|||to be able to run games at that monitor you need a very good graphics card focus on these 4870, 4850, 4890, gtx 260, gts 250
from what i can tell you do have a pci express slot so you can perform the upgrade easy.
here are the good pci express cards . http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
These cards will also require about a 500 watt or greater power supply. keep in mind they are long cards about 10 inches long so make sure you have the space.
The processor is fine since modern games are videocard dependent. you have a socket 939 which is not upgraedable now since amd is usind am2 sockets|||I would go with a 9800GTX, it's a bit over your budget. But keep an eye out for a deal and you'll get it for less.|||wow your cpu sucks you can easily get a better one for around 80 or 90 dollars. and the rest of the money buy a video card
go to newegg.com|||you should upgrade the CPU. you graphics card is pretty good as it is, and can still play up to date games. you desperatly need a better cpu.
you can get a really good cpu for around 100$ on newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
heres a good one. its gonna be more then 2 times as fast as the one you already have. its 70$
its dual core 3GHz, its got a very large cache, and a good FSB.
the one you had before was single core 2.2 ghz
(ghz means cycles per second, but you can just call its calculations per second, there almost the same thing)
i dont recommend upgrading the graphics card. your motherboard only has regular PCI slots in it, and your graphics card is about as good as it gets with a PCI slot
if you do want to buy a new graphics card, IT HAS TO BE A REGULAR PCI CARD OR IT WILL NOT WORK. that means that the 9800 will not work in his computer. not pci express, and not pci express 16x which is what all the new card are made in.
http://i25.tinypic.com/2pph5sh.png
All I want right now out of this upgrade is to increase my gaming FPS. Especially in the game Guild Wars, which I have been playing a lot recently.
Please tell me which upgrade will benefit me the MOST(In terms of increasing gaming FPS) and any suggestions on which card, or processor I should purchase.
I run on a 24" HD monitor, that has a resolution of 1920 x 1200, so please keep that in mind if you suggest a video card.
Budget is about 200$, less would be better. Might go up to 300$
Thank you :)|||to be able to run games at that monitor you need a very good graphics card focus on these 4870, 4850, 4890, gtx 260, gts 250
from what i can tell you do have a pci express slot so you can perform the upgrade easy.
here are the good pci express cards . http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
These cards will also require about a 500 watt or greater power supply. keep in mind they are long cards about 10 inches long so make sure you have the space.
The processor is fine since modern games are videocard dependent. you have a socket 939 which is not upgraedable now since amd is usind am2 sockets|||I would go with a 9800GTX, it's a bit over your budget. But keep an eye out for a deal and you'll get it for less.|||wow your cpu sucks you can easily get a better one for around 80 or 90 dollars. and the rest of the money buy a video card
go to newegg.com|||you should upgrade the CPU. you graphics card is pretty good as it is, and can still play up to date games. you desperatly need a better cpu.
you can get a really good cpu for around 100$ on newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
heres a good one. its gonna be more then 2 times as fast as the one you already have. its 70$
its dual core 3GHz, its got a very large cache, and a good FSB.
the one you had before was single core 2.2 ghz
(ghz means cycles per second, but you can just call its calculations per second, there almost the same thing)
i dont recommend upgrading the graphics card. your motherboard only has regular PCI slots in it, and your graphics card is about as good as it gets with a PCI slot
if you do want to buy a new graphics card, IT HAS TO BE A REGULAR PCI CARD OR IT WILL NOT WORK. that means that the 9800 will not work in his computer. not pci express, and not pci express 16x which is what all the new card are made in.
I think I need a new video card and more RAM?
Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family video card
512 Mb of SDRAM.
But I do have a Pentium 4 processor.
Should I go buy a really nice video card and some RAM once I get the money? Thanks for the help!
~Jake|||You haven't said what you're planning to use this computer for? More RAM is always good. And as the previous poster stated, if it's a notebook you can't upgrade the video.
If it's a desktop, your existing Intel chipset is fine for normal use, and yes- you'd want to buy a good video card for gaming or heavy multimedia applications.|||If you are using a notebook, then you can probably only upgrade your ram. The video card is not the best. If you can, I would suggest to upgrade both.
Since you have not told us what you are trying to run we cant suggest any upgrades.|||If you're improving the general use of your Desktop or Laptop upgrade your Ram first.|||RAM just ok. Just buy the video card. nvidia is the best
512 Mb of SDRAM.
But I do have a Pentium 4 processor.
Should I go buy a really nice video card and some RAM once I get the money? Thanks for the help!
~Jake|||You haven't said what you're planning to use this computer for? More RAM is always good. And as the previous poster stated, if it's a notebook you can't upgrade the video.
If it's a desktop, your existing Intel chipset is fine for normal use, and yes- you'd want to buy a good video card for gaming or heavy multimedia applications.|||If you are using a notebook, then you can probably only upgrade your ram. The video card is not the best. If you can, I would suggest to upgrade both.
Since you have not told us what you are trying to run we cant suggest any upgrades.|||If you're improving the general use of your Desktop or Laptop upgrade your Ram first.|||RAM just ok. Just buy the video card. nvidia is the best
Need help finding new video card?
Ok, so I'm looking for a new video card. My computer is 3 years old and has a crappy built in 128mb card that just stopped working. I have a 300W power supply and an available PCI - Express x16 slot. I'd like to be able to play COD world at war smoothly. I think I may need ome more memory as well. Currently I only have 512mb ram. Any suggestions for a decent relatively inexpensive card? I don't want to go crazy because I'm buying a new puter in the next 6 months|||Let me put it to you this way. If you plan on "buying" another computer in the next 6 months, use this time wisely. Read and watch you tube videos about building your own system. If you don't and you just go buy one, you are going to end up in the same boat you are in now. Purchasing a $1000 system and still needing $500 worth of upgrades after.
Building is easy and you can build a killer desktop for gaming with as little as $900 tops, that would cost $1500 from many stores or companies.
When you build, I suggest an Intel q8200, unless you have the money for an i7 Intel platform. Get a P45 motherboard and 4gig kit of 1066 ram and 4870 graphics card. You could actually go ahead and buy the graphics card and PSU now and then have it when you start your build on the next one. Nvidia cards are good, but overbloated pricing.
If you really want to buy a cheap card now and wait, the 4670 is a solid card that needs no extra power from your PSU. Many reviews have it running it on Crysis on good settings and many other games runs smoothly with medium settings. Shop Newegg.com....|||I would recommend getting any card from EVGA. I myself have the 9600 GT and it works incredibly. I can run Cysis on all high settings. It is a single wide card so it works any OEM machine. It is also very cheap. Ranging from about $120 to $150. It will work perfectly in your machine! The 9800 GT would work even better, but it costs $30 to $50 more. But you should check around http://www.evga.com/ before picking your card out. They are cheap and have a great warranty!!!|||Get a AMD-ATI 4850 its faster than the 9800gt or the 9600gt and costs around 120-150 bucks. As for ram go to newegg.com and get 2gigs of value select ram and you have only spent around 180 bucks.
Building is easy and you can build a killer desktop for gaming with as little as $900 tops, that would cost $1500 from many stores or companies.
When you build, I suggest an Intel q8200, unless you have the money for an i7 Intel platform. Get a P45 motherboard and 4gig kit of 1066 ram and 4870 graphics card. You could actually go ahead and buy the graphics card and PSU now and then have it when you start your build on the next one. Nvidia cards are good, but overbloated pricing.
If you really want to buy a cheap card now and wait, the 4670 is a solid card that needs no extra power from your PSU. Many reviews have it running it on Crysis on good settings and many other games runs smoothly with medium settings. Shop Newegg.com....|||I would recommend getting any card from EVGA. I myself have the 9600 GT and it works incredibly. I can run Cysis on all high settings. It is a single wide card so it works any OEM machine. It is also very cheap. Ranging from about $120 to $150. It will work perfectly in your machine! The 9800 GT would work even better, but it costs $30 to $50 more. But you should check around http://www.evga.com/ before picking your card out. They are cheap and have a great warranty!!!|||Get a AMD-ATI 4850 its faster than the 9800gt or the 9600gt and costs around 120-150 bucks. As for ram go to newegg.com and get 2gigs of value select ram and you have only spent around 180 bucks.
Need a new video-card (NVDIA), any recommendations?
I'm currently using the NVDIA GeForce GT 220, but feel like I need an upgrade. Price-wise, I suppose I'll waste no more than 300$ If the card is worth it but the lower the price the better. What should I upgrade to? are there new cards being release soon, should I wait? (My current monitor is a 1280x1024 Samsung but I might also buy a better monitor later on).|||If the GT 220 is feeling inadequate, I'm going to peg you as a gamer (otherwise you're unlikely to push the 220's capabilities).
Here's a useful review on best cards for the money: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gefo…
nVidia just released some new GeForce video cards codenamed "Fermi". If you're a moderate gamer, mostly playing MMOs like World of Warcraft, the GeForce GTS 450 is a nice upgrade. If you're a hardcore 3D shooter gamer, you want the GTX 460 or better.|||I was just googling and came across this product hope it helps you
EVGA GeForce GTX460 Superclocked 1024 MB DDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with Lifetime Warranty
*GeForce GTX 460 Superclocked with 763 MHz core clock
*IPCI Express 2.0
*1024 MB 256 bit 2.5ns GDDR5 memory
*3800 MHz memory clock and 1526 MHz shader clock
*Windows XP, Vista and Windows7 support
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclocked-…
Also check out at Ebay
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-…|||Here is a website to help you look for what you are looking for
http://internetgames.about.com/od/hardwa…
Here's a useful review on best cards for the money: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gefo…
nVidia just released some new GeForce video cards codenamed "Fermi". If you're a moderate gamer, mostly playing MMOs like World of Warcraft, the GeForce GTS 450 is a nice upgrade. If you're a hardcore 3D shooter gamer, you want the GTX 460 or better.|||I was just googling and came across this product hope it helps you
EVGA GeForce GTX460 Superclocked 1024 MB DDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with Lifetime Warranty
*GeForce GTX 460 Superclocked with 763 MHz core clock
*IPCI Express 2.0
*1024 MB 256 bit 2.5ns GDDR5 memory
*3800 MHz memory clock and 1526 MHz shader clock
*Windows XP, Vista and Windows7 support
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclocked-…
Also check out at Ebay
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-…|||Here is a website to help you look for what you are looking for
http://internetgames.about.com/od/hardwa…
I ordered a new video card for my PC...?
After installing a new video card for my PC i got one long beep and two short beeps which i read could mean the memory might not be seated or the video card is not present. So after reseating everything and trying for 30 minutes i ended up putting in my old video card.
Now that I have installed my old video card it turns on and i see my motherboard splash screen then it doesnt seem to load past that. In my bios my boot order is correct and everything, now im lost.|||One of two things may have happened:
Either your PC tried to read the new video card and just failed and is now still trying to look for it
OR (more than likely)
You may have damaged the mobo. This exact problem happened to me a while back when i tried to install a video card. I dont think the power supply was enough for it so it ended up frying my motherboard. In the end i had to get a new motherboard. You may have to also.
Sorry about the bad news!|||Another option might be that your powersupply isn't up to the job but that nothing fried. Maybe Just buy a new powersupply and try again. That you can't boot does implicate a possible hardware problem but maybe it's not, maybe getting a new powersupply is worth the gamble.
Also make sure to connect powercables to any powerconnectors on the videocard if present, if they are there you need to use them. Some videocards with 6 pins power connector may allow you to use a molex to 6 pins pci-express adapter but some high end cards realy need real 6 pins pci-express connectors. And, place the videocard in a suited slot, don't put a pci-e card in an agp slot or something, that would spell disaster, and generaly carefully follow any instructions, don't do anything without being sure what you are doing.
Of course there may be any kind of hardware problem.
I do know that having a marginal powersupply can make your videocard fail to work without necessarily causing any damage.
You can still boot into the bios using the old card, that's a good sign. Look for any peculiarities. Are all your harddrives still recognized, does a full post (power on selftest) go wel etcetera. If you see all kind of weird things going on there may be a serious hardware problem, else there might just be a bios problem or a small hardware problem like a loose cable.
Another aproach is buying a new hdd (so u can recover the data from the old hdd later) and just try to install windows again on an empty hdd.
It's a kind of gamble though, the more you observe the more educated the gamble becomes.
Now that I have installed my old video card it turns on and i see my motherboard splash screen then it doesnt seem to load past that. In my bios my boot order is correct and everything, now im lost.|||One of two things may have happened:
Either your PC tried to read the new video card and just failed and is now still trying to look for it
OR (more than likely)
You may have damaged the mobo. This exact problem happened to me a while back when i tried to install a video card. I dont think the power supply was enough for it so it ended up frying my motherboard. In the end i had to get a new motherboard. You may have to also.
Sorry about the bad news!|||Another option might be that your powersupply isn't up to the job but that nothing fried. Maybe Just buy a new powersupply and try again. That you can't boot does implicate a possible hardware problem but maybe it's not, maybe getting a new powersupply is worth the gamble.
Also make sure to connect powercables to any powerconnectors on the videocard if present, if they are there you need to use them. Some videocards with 6 pins power connector may allow you to use a molex to 6 pins pci-express adapter but some high end cards realy need real 6 pins pci-express connectors. And, place the videocard in a suited slot, don't put a pci-e card in an agp slot or something, that would spell disaster, and generaly carefully follow any instructions, don't do anything without being sure what you are doing.
Of course there may be any kind of hardware problem.
I do know that having a marginal powersupply can make your videocard fail to work without necessarily causing any damage.
You can still boot into the bios using the old card, that's a good sign. Look for any peculiarities. Are all your harddrives still recognized, does a full post (power on selftest) go wel etcetera. If you see all kind of weird things going on there may be a serious hardware problem, else there might just be a bios problem or a small hardware problem like a loose cable.
Another aproach is buying a new hdd (so u can recover the data from the old hdd later) and just try to install windows again on an empty hdd.
It's a kind of gamble though, the more you observe the more educated the gamble becomes.
I just got a new video card and have some questions?
Ok i am currently using a PNY GeForce 8600 GT Video Card and i just bought a BFG Tech BFGE981024GTGE GeForce 9800 GT 1GB. My question is, do i have to uninstall the driver for the geforce 8600 gt, or can i just take that card out, and slip my new card in? And will i get any signal on my monitor if the video card has no driver?|||While in Windows, uninstall current driver from Device Manager. Shut down computer and pull out old card. Insert new video card and turn PC on. When you get to Windows, go to website and get latest drivers and install them. The CD/DVD install disc is probably out of date.|||Hi There,
The link below has a "How To" for your installation.
Hope it helps,
Al|||Hi
It is best to uninstall the drivers, as soon as you put the new video card in it will work but not at the resolution that it will work with the new drivers. it will probably revert to 16 colours. during the process.|||It is highly recommended that you uninstall the drivers for your PNY GeForce 9800 GT video card before you install your new GPU. And yes you will get a signal from the monitor from the video card even if it doesn't have the latest drivers (for example when you first install it).|||Take out the old 8600 card replace with the new one and download the latest driver for your 9800 GT from Nvidias site:
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.asp…
when you run the package it gives you an option to install/uninstall nvidia products.Choose uninstall and reboot.then run the package again and choose install.Reboot again and you're good to go.
The link below has a "How To" for your installation.
Hope it helps,
Al|||Hi
It is best to uninstall the drivers, as soon as you put the new video card in it will work but not at the resolution that it will work with the new drivers. it will probably revert to 16 colours. during the process.|||It is highly recommended that you uninstall the drivers for your PNY GeForce 9800 GT video card before you install your new GPU. And yes you will get a signal from the monitor from the video card even if it doesn't have the latest drivers (for example when you first install it).|||Take out the old 8600 card replace with the new one and download the latest driver for your 9800 GT from Nvidias site:
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.asp…
when you run the package it gives you an option to install/uninstall nvidia products.Choose uninstall and reboot.then run the package again and choose install.Reboot again and you're good to go.
How do i play minecraft without having to buy a new video card?
I want to play minecraft but it says that my computer has a bad video card. Could someone please tell me how i can play it without having to get a new video card?|||The answer is "no way".
That's like asking: how can I race in NASCAR with my family sedan. You simply don't.
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Kasey C, PC guru since Apple II days
Borg Burgers: Have it our way. Yours is irrelevant.|||I'm pretty sure that your error message is saying that you have bad video card drivers. You need to update your video cards. Find out what video card you have and then make sure the drivers are up to date.
For NVidia cards:
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.asp…
For Radeon cards:
http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSuppo…
Also, make sure your Java is up to date:
http://java.com/en/|||You don't need to buy a new video card to play that. What you need is a new laptop!
Better yet, if you are into gaming, build yourself a gaming desktop. Options are unlimited.
That's like asking: how can I race in NASCAR with my family sedan. You simply don't.
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Kasey C, PC guru since Apple II days
Borg Burgers: Have it our way. Yours is irrelevant.|||I'm pretty sure that your error message is saying that you have bad video card drivers. You need to update your video cards. Find out what video card you have and then make sure the drivers are up to date.
For NVidia cards:
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.asp…
For Radeon cards:
http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSuppo…
Also, make sure your Java is up to date:
http://java.com/en/|||You don't need to buy a new video card to play that. What you need is a new laptop!
Better yet, if you are into gaming, build yourself a gaming desktop. Options are unlimited.
Can laptops get new video cards?
i have a gateway P-6860 FX and was just wondering if its possible to get new video cards for it. the one i have now is an Nvidia Geforce 8800M GTS|||Generally, laptops cannot get new video cards. They are built such that any hardware change other than RAM, Hard Drive, and replacement battery (the three most common) are next to impossible. You also cannot change the processor. For you, this does not matter. On a laptop, the 8800M GTS is a very powerful video card, as powerful if not more so than any Macbook pro's one. Bottom line is, you will never need to or really want to upgrade.|||Nope!
My computer has an Intel D946GZIS mobo with integrated graphics. What happens if I install aPCI-E video card?
Will I then be able to use two monitors or will the installation of the new video card disable the on-board video? I can't find an answer to this on the Intel site.|||Hi, I have an emachine and in my case I too had integrated graphics. Here is what I did.
In this order! Important to do it like this.
Have your video card ready to install before doing this..
Then, when you have it..go to Control panel in windows and find your integrated graphics in there, when you do right click on it and choose DISABLE there is no need to uninstall it ever as you may use the integrated later on but on to next step..
Step 2. Then install the video card as suggested. Before you do keep in mind that pci-e and pci is not the same. Make sure your card takes pci-e. If it does follow the instructs that come with the box and the vid card.
Snap in the card and reboot.
Step 3. When you reboot it should look all ugly, the screen that is, but in your video card instructions (your new pci-e you are putting in) it will say what to do next. Sometimes they say to put in the cd that came with the vid card. That installs the drivers etc..
Now..once you do that it will reboot and your good to go!
If you mess up or the card is not compatible never fear, go back into control panel and REENABLE your onboard video.
DO not uninstall your onboard video just disable it and then install the video card.
Also you will notice right now on the back of your computer there is a place to connect your monitor. When you get your new vid card installed don't plug your monitor into the same slot rather look on the back of the video card and plug the monitor into that one instead so it can feed off the video card.
The key to your success here is 1 thing. If you know the answer to these 2 things you'll be ok.
1. Does your computer have a pci or pci-e slot? You have to get the card that matches the slot you can't put pci-e in pci slot or vice versa|||Your B.I.O.S. will allow only 1 graphics processor to work. if you install a good PCI-E card nvidia 7600 or above or ATI x1300 or above you can run 2 screens from the card. you can switch from the PCI-E card to the onboard graphics by selecting Primary grapics in the B.I.O.S. I recomend leaving it on the PCI-E graphics because the G.P.U. (Graphics Processing Unit) on the card takes the graphics load off the Processor(C.P.U.)|||The new video card should automatically disable the onboard video but once in a great while you may need to go into the BIOS at computer start up by hitting F1, Delete, or possibly even F11 and disable it maually. I have not seen any newer motherboards need to have this done though. Depending on the PCI-e video card you get you can use 2 monitors at once. Look at a site that sells the video card you are interested in and then read up on it as well, they usually have .pdf manuals to download and read on installation and other features of the card. Make sure it will be able to handle the application(s) or games you are wanting to run. Most games come with recommendation list of video chipsets to play the game.
Personal reccomendation, stay away from ATI cards, drivers for they are not the greatest. Get a Nvidia card, less headaches and they also work with a more wide variety of games with out problems. Most game designers usually use Nvida as the test card in their systems. Nvidia 8800 are pretty much top of the line ATM. With the Ultras being the best but why pay an extra $100 for a factory overclocked card you can do for free and easy at home by buying the GTX version?|||You can't use both built-in and external ones at the same time. You have disable the built-in and install PCI-E card.
follow the links to download product manual.
In this order! Important to do it like this.
Have your video card ready to install before doing this..
Then, when you have it..go to Control panel in windows and find your integrated graphics in there, when you do right click on it and choose DISABLE there is no need to uninstall it ever as you may use the integrated later on but on to next step..
Step 2. Then install the video card as suggested. Before you do keep in mind that pci-e and pci is not the same. Make sure your card takes pci-e. If it does follow the instructs that come with the box and the vid card.
Snap in the card and reboot.
Step 3. When you reboot it should look all ugly, the screen that is, but in your video card instructions (your new pci-e you are putting in) it will say what to do next. Sometimes they say to put in the cd that came with the vid card. That installs the drivers etc..
Now..once you do that it will reboot and your good to go!
If you mess up or the card is not compatible never fear, go back into control panel and REENABLE your onboard video.
DO not uninstall your onboard video just disable it and then install the video card.
Also you will notice right now on the back of your computer there is a place to connect your monitor. When you get your new vid card installed don't plug your monitor into the same slot rather look on the back of the video card and plug the monitor into that one instead so it can feed off the video card.
The key to your success here is 1 thing. If you know the answer to these 2 things you'll be ok.
1. Does your computer have a pci or pci-e slot? You have to get the card that matches the slot you can't put pci-e in pci slot or vice versa|||Your B.I.O.S. will allow only 1 graphics processor to work. if you install a good PCI-E card nvidia 7600 or above or ATI x1300 or above you can run 2 screens from the card. you can switch from the PCI-E card to the onboard graphics by selecting Primary grapics in the B.I.O.S. I recomend leaving it on the PCI-E graphics because the G.P.U. (Graphics Processing Unit) on the card takes the graphics load off the Processor(C.P.U.)|||The new video card should automatically disable the onboard video but once in a great while you may need to go into the BIOS at computer start up by hitting F1, Delete, or possibly even F11 and disable it maually. I have not seen any newer motherboards need to have this done though. Depending on the PCI-e video card you get you can use 2 monitors at once. Look at a site that sells the video card you are interested in and then read up on it as well, they usually have .pdf manuals to download and read on installation and other features of the card. Make sure it will be able to handle the application(s) or games you are wanting to run. Most games come with recommendation list of video chipsets to play the game.
Personal reccomendation, stay away from ATI cards, drivers for they are not the greatest. Get a Nvidia card, less headaches and they also work with a more wide variety of games with out problems. Most game designers usually use Nvida as the test card in their systems. Nvidia 8800 are pretty much top of the line ATM. With the Ultras being the best but why pay an extra $100 for a factory overclocked card you can do for free and easy at home by buying the GTX version?|||You can't use both built-in and external ones at the same time. You have disable the built-in and install PCI-E card.
follow the links to download product manual.
Good video Cards to go with Radeon 5870?
Ive just decided to get another video card for my computer and im a bit new to adding a new video card to my setup so im just wondering what people think is a good one to get =) also i have a 1000W power corsair supply so that will support a new GPU and GPU cooler if needed in my NZXT Phantom Case.|||If want to get another video card you can get the same HD 5870 and do a crossfire. however you can always get A 6990 or 6970 though 6990 would be much more expensive.
BTW: i love your case|||You can either add another 5870, or add a 5970(special case because a 5970 is just 2 5870s put together) so adding a 5970 to your 5870 would tri- fire 5870's for a total of 3(hence the "tri")|||Pretty sure crossfire needs two of the same
BTW: i love your case|||You can either add another 5870, or add a 5970(special case because a 5970 is just 2 5870s put together) so adding a 5970 to your 5870 would tri- fire 5870's for a total of 3(hence the "tri")|||Pretty sure crossfire needs two of the same
What information is needed to buy a video card?
I'm buying a new video card and I'm not that great with computers, so I want to make sure I have the information I need before talking to a professional about it. Thanks for the help.|||1- Decide what you want and need to do with the video card. Video cards range broadly in price from as much as $900 for the latest and greatest to $30 for an entry-level card. To choose the right one, you need to know how you want to use it. Do you want to play all the very latest games at maximum resolution and full visual effects? If so, you will need to purchase a high-end card, usually $250 or higher.
2-Know what type of slot you will be using. Video cards can plug into three different types of slots on your mother-board.
3-Choose a chip brand (the two most most popular being either ATI or nVidia).
4- Choose a way to purchase the video card
and Install the video card and enjoy your new accelerated graphics capability!
2-Know what type of slot you will be using. Video cards can plug into three different types of slots on your mother-board.
3-Choose a chip brand (the two most most popular being either ATI or nVidia).
4- Choose a way to purchase the video card
and Install the video card and enjoy your new accelerated graphics capability!
Bought a new video card, and it requires adapters from the power supply, which my power supply doesn't have.?
I don't know what to do, are the adapters that I can purchase?|||"Its a 4870 HD PCI-E card, and the card came with adapters.. but there aren't any cords coming from my power supply where these adapters can fit." - Then you need to replace your power supply.|||most high end GPUS requier 2 x 6 pin connectors. DO NOT USE converters, they never work gr8.
Upgrade your PSU to anythin higher than 650Watt that has those GPU power connectors.
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Oh wow youve got my card. nice choice brother.
yeah just get a PSU that has 2 x 6 pin GPU power connector. ive got 1200 Watt Antec PSU, but thermaltake 850W (black widow) has that connector too.|||Most cards come with the adapters... if not, you can get them on ebay, or at a computer store such as MicroCenter... However, make sure that your power supply can handle the new card before you plug it in. Depending on the card, some of those can draw a lot of power.
Upgrade your PSU to anythin higher than 650Watt that has those GPU power connectors.
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Oh wow youve got my card. nice choice brother.
yeah just get a PSU that has 2 x 6 pin GPU power connector. ive got 1200 Watt Antec PSU, but thermaltake 850W (black widow) has that connector too.|||Most cards come with the adapters... if not, you can get them on ebay, or at a computer store such as MicroCenter... However, make sure that your power supply can handle the new card before you plug it in. Depending on the card, some of those can draw a lot of power.
How can I tell if my motherboard/processor will be compatible with a new video card i am getting?
The processor has nothing to do with it, especially if it is all fairly modern hardware. The big part is the motherboard.
Your video card will be designed to fit in a particular type of slot, typically either PCI, AGP, or PCI-Express. PCI is the oldest technology, and this type of card will work in any motherboard with a free expansion slot. The other two are newer, and will only work if your motherboard specifically has the slot for them. An AGP slot runs an AGP card, and etc. Your motherboard documentation should tell you what slots are available, and if you don't have docs you can typically look them up on the manufacturers website.|||Low wattage PSU's and GPU's Guide ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTQoH-j5K…
Your video card will be designed to fit in a particular type of slot, typically either PCI, AGP, or PCI-Express. PCI is the oldest technology, and this type of card will work in any motherboard with a free expansion slot. The other two are newer, and will only work if your motherboard specifically has the slot for them. An AGP slot runs an AGP card, and etc. Your motherboard documentation should tell you what slots are available, and if you don't have docs you can typically look them up on the manufacturers website.|||Low wattage PSU's and GPU's Guide ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTQoH-j5K…
Blank screen with new video card agp 7600gs?
First, I put in the new video card and the computer booted fine, I can see the boot screen and then into windows. During the installation of the driver, around 50% or so, the screen goes completely blank (no signal to the LCD). I waited a few minutes, nothing happened, so I restarted the computer. I hear the computer boot fine but still only a blank screen. I took out the 7600GS and put in my old 4400Ti and the LCD was fine, it displayed everything from the boot screen into windows. I uninstalled the drivers and put back the 7600GS to try again, still only getting a blank screen with no signal. However, I connected the S-video cable to the 7600GS and output to a TV and everything was fine. But when I connect it to the LCD thru the analog connector, there was no signal to the LCD, only a blank screen.
I have a P4 2.4Ghz, Asus P4PE mobo, 1.5G ram, 420W powersupply. I think the powersupply is fine because the video card works when connected thru the S-video cable.
What to do?|||I understand that you had a 640x480 screen with the new card at first, which went blank during driver loading. What I'm not clear on is, after you went back to the old card and uninstalled the new drivers, then went back to the new card, did you ever have any video through the VGA again or did it stay blank after this? If it stayed blank, you probably have a bad card. If it still worked in 640x480 mode, then you may have the wrong driver. In either case I'd talk to tech support and get a new driver or an RMA.|||I'm thinking it's a compatibility issue between your motherboard and your video card. The power supply is obviously not the issue, nor is the RAM or processor.
What type of monitor are you using? I once worked on a HP monitor that would only work with HP computers. Believe it or not, I tested that thing on all sorts of machines and got no results. So I'm sort of wondering if your monitor just won't work with that graphics card through the analog input. I'd recommend trying it with an old CRT if you have one around.
Best of luck. =)|||Are you sure it is AGP, I just bought one of those and it was PCI-e.
I have a P4 2.4Ghz, Asus P4PE mobo, 1.5G ram, 420W powersupply. I think the powersupply is fine because the video card works when connected thru the S-video cable.
What to do?|||I understand that you had a 640x480 screen with the new card at first, which went blank during driver loading. What I'm not clear on is, after you went back to the old card and uninstalled the new drivers, then went back to the new card, did you ever have any video through the VGA again or did it stay blank after this? If it stayed blank, you probably have a bad card. If it still worked in 640x480 mode, then you may have the wrong driver. In either case I'd talk to tech support and get a new driver or an RMA.|||I'm thinking it's a compatibility issue between your motherboard and your video card. The power supply is obviously not the issue, nor is the RAM or processor.
What type of monitor are you using? I once worked on a HP monitor that would only work with HP computers. Believe it or not, I tested that thing on all sorts of machines and got no results. So I'm sort of wondering if your monitor just won't work with that graphics card through the analog input. I'd recommend trying it with an old CRT if you have one around.
Best of luck. =)|||Are you sure it is AGP, I just bought one of those and it was PCI-e.
New video card adapter?
I'm looking for a new video card adapter. I currently have a XFX PVT71PUDD3. I'm looking for the next upgrade from there. Any help you guys could offer would be appreciated.|||You are where a lot of people want to be in a graphics card. There isn't much "up" you can go unless you hit the nVidia 8800 series cards. The reason for the 8800 is that anything less won't be much of a step up. All of them are PCIe cards. Your limiting factor will be your budget (you can spend over $700) and if your power supply has the connectors to power the card. Some use dual molex, some use one or two PCIe power connectors, and the newer ones use the new type of power connector that is totally different.|||According to Yahoo search, the XFX PVT71PUDD3 seems to be a GeForce 7900GS. Which is a pretty decent DirectX9 card.
My suggestion is either the 8800GT, which has a very good price to performance ratio or perhaps the Radeon HD 3870 and/or HD 3850. Both video cards are quite new (The Radeon cards are supposedly coming in about two weeks.) and will be sold out due to their very nice performance to price ratio.
Also, the motherboard you mentioned is pretty recent. This means any video card that you buy that runs on the PCI-E slot will work on that motherboard.
My suggestion is either the 8800GT, which has a very good price to performance ratio or perhaps the Radeon HD 3870 and/or HD 3850. Both video cards are quite new (The Radeon cards are supposedly coming in about two weeks.) and will be sold out due to their very nice performance to price ratio.
Also, the motherboard you mentioned is pretty recent. This means any video card that you buy that runs on the PCI-E slot will work on that motherboard.
What are some nice, decently-priced video cards?
Alright, so I like gaming. The Sims 2 in particular. However, my subpar video card can't keep up with my favorite game and its expansions.
At the moment I have a Compaq Presario, I'm not sure how to check my RAM or whatever, but I want a new video card.
It would help if the card cost 100 dollars or less. Helpful answers only, please.|||definitely get this one NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
it costs only 70$ and is much better choice than any of the 7000 series
(as one of my friends owns one (7600 which sux, and a ATI Radeon x1600 512mb, beats all of the cards below 7800 series nVidia cards)
I am also buying a new card at the moment, so i know :)
I personally would buy only a nVidia 8600 GTS for 105$
(which will play Sims 2 on max graphics)
or the nVidia 8800GTS 320mb (270$), which i personally would want
overall to enjoy Sims 2 (which i also like a lot) you need a good processor and lots of RAM and tons of Hard disk space (for all the expantions)
by the way, have you checked what slot you have in your motherboard?
is it AGP or PCI express?
if its PCI express then get a nVidia 8600 GTS
if its AGP i would recommend ATI radeon x1600 pro 512 mb
(which i have on my second PC, and I can play The Sims 2 really well) it costs about 70$ maybe a little more
(but i also have a good processor and lots of RAM)
overall i would say, if you can spare a little more then a 100$ then get a nVidia 8600 GTS
if not, get 8500 GT 256 mb or x1600 pro 512 mb (i would recommend ATI in this case)
if you see people complaining about ATI or nVidia, ignore them as they most probably have a corrupt version
or the incorrect drivers installed
none is better neither ATI nor nVidia
for example
ATI Radeon x1950 outperforms all graphics cards when playing Oblivion (and several other games)
while nVidia outperforms all ATI cards in demo testing of almost everything else (including Crysis, the new high end graphics game)
overall its your choice what manufacturer to choose
hope i helped
yuri|||I have an ATI Radeon 9250 (256MB) and it's fine for me. It should play the Sims perfectly. To check your RAM go to rightclick on My Computer and go to properties and near the bottom it should say your manufacturer and all the RAM and processor info.|||The Nvidia 7600 GT
It is not the newest card, but it will play most games perfectly.
Get it here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
I hope this helps.|||well you know the saying, big bucks gets ur big results which is true in the computer indusrty, i would suggest an ATI Radeon 512mb PCI express card, great performance and easy to configure to suit your needs, if you shop around you can get them for round about the $80 mark.....ebay is also a good place to look...hope this helps|||ATI, I had bad experiences with them, so I stay clear of anything ATI if I can help it.
ATI would hang, freeze and generally annoy me because the price I paid for them.
Matrox (Canadian), Nvidia check them out. Nvidia is a good budget card.
I use Nvidia for editing. Great, inexpensive at around $50
At the moment I have a Compaq Presario, I'm not sure how to check my RAM or whatever, but I want a new video card.
It would help if the card cost 100 dollars or less. Helpful answers only, please.|||definitely get this one NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
it costs only 70$ and is much better choice than any of the 7000 series
(as one of my friends owns one (7600 which sux, and a ATI Radeon x1600 512mb, beats all of the cards below 7800 series nVidia cards)
I am also buying a new card at the moment, so i know :)
I personally would buy only a nVidia 8600 GTS for 105$
(which will play Sims 2 on max graphics)
or the nVidia 8800GTS 320mb (270$), which i personally would want
overall to enjoy Sims 2 (which i also like a lot) you need a good processor and lots of RAM and tons of Hard disk space (for all the expantions)
by the way, have you checked what slot you have in your motherboard?
is it AGP or PCI express?
if its PCI express then get a nVidia 8600 GTS
if its AGP i would recommend ATI radeon x1600 pro 512 mb
(which i have on my second PC, and I can play The Sims 2 really well) it costs about 70$ maybe a little more
(but i also have a good processor and lots of RAM)
overall i would say, if you can spare a little more then a 100$ then get a nVidia 8600 GTS
if not, get 8500 GT 256 mb or x1600 pro 512 mb (i would recommend ATI in this case)
if you see people complaining about ATI or nVidia, ignore them as they most probably have a corrupt version
or the incorrect drivers installed
none is better neither ATI nor nVidia
for example
ATI Radeon x1950 outperforms all graphics cards when playing Oblivion (and several other games)
while nVidia outperforms all ATI cards in demo testing of almost everything else (including Crysis, the new high end graphics game)
overall its your choice what manufacturer to choose
hope i helped
yuri|||I have an ATI Radeon 9250 (256MB) and it's fine for me. It should play the Sims perfectly. To check your RAM go to rightclick on My Computer and go to properties and near the bottom it should say your manufacturer and all the RAM and processor info.|||The Nvidia 7600 GT
It is not the newest card, but it will play most games perfectly.
Get it here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
I hope this helps.|||well you know the saying, big bucks gets ur big results which is true in the computer indusrty, i would suggest an ATI Radeon 512mb PCI express card, great performance and easy to configure to suit your needs, if you shop around you can get them for round about the $80 mark.....ebay is also a good place to look...hope this helps|||ATI, I had bad experiences with them, so I stay clear of anything ATI if I can help it.
ATI would hang, freeze and generally annoy me because the price I paid for them.
Matrox (Canadian), Nvidia check them out. Nvidia is a good budget card.
I use Nvidia for editing. Great, inexpensive at around $50
I just installed new window xp on my computer. After that it can't play the dvd. Do I need a new video card?
After installing new window XP on my computer, it can't play the DVD anymore. It can only play CD but there is no sound. Do I need to buy a new video card and a sound card?
Help! Thanks a lot in advance!|||You may have forgotten to install all your drivers. They should be on your RESOURCES cd - or check your original computer's documentation for info on them.
HTH!|||no its just u need to install the drivers for the speakers and stuff and ur codecs|||Go to the control panel, go to systems, open up hardware then device manager. You will see with a yellow warning what devices are missing drivers. If you have like a Dell, Acer, Compaq, HP, any of those store bought brands, they come with a restore disk. If you ignored the restore disk and just purchased XP (OEM) and loaded, you will not get the drivers. You will have to go to the manufacturers site to determine what the drivers are to download, oh and also the software, like nero to run the DVD.
Now if you have a custom built machine, hopefully they gave you the disks for the drivers. If not you will have to use a digital camera and take pictures of the boards and blow them up to determine what they are so you can search on the webstie for the respective boards and download the drivers.
You might need some help here, if you don't understand computers.|||go and download unknown devices run it on your computer it can help you find the drivers you need and also will search the internet to see if it can find them for you. Then download the Klite Kodec pack to allow your Windows Media player to play dvd files|||Play DVD sounds like a movie, which requires a player program like WinDVD. XP should be able to read data files from the disc just fine.
Can you hear music CDs? If not, check out your sound drivers.
Help! Thanks a lot in advance!|||You may have forgotten to install all your drivers. They should be on your RESOURCES cd - or check your original computer's documentation for info on them.
HTH!|||no its just u need to install the drivers for the speakers and stuff and ur codecs|||Go to the control panel, go to systems, open up hardware then device manager. You will see with a yellow warning what devices are missing drivers. If you have like a Dell, Acer, Compaq, HP, any of those store bought brands, they come with a restore disk. If you ignored the restore disk and just purchased XP (OEM) and loaded, you will not get the drivers. You will have to go to the manufacturers site to determine what the drivers are to download, oh and also the software, like nero to run the DVD.
Now if you have a custom built machine, hopefully they gave you the disks for the drivers. If not you will have to use a digital camera and take pictures of the boards and blow them up to determine what they are so you can search on the webstie for the respective boards and download the drivers.
You might need some help here, if you don't understand computers.|||go and download unknown devices run it on your computer it can help you find the drivers you need and also will search the internet to see if it can find them for you. Then download the Klite Kodec pack to allow your Windows Media player to play dvd files|||Play DVD sounds like a movie, which requires a player program like WinDVD. XP should be able to read data files from the disc just fine.
Can you hear music CDs? If not, check out your sound drivers.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Do i need to upgrade my PSU to get a new video card?
the video card that im planning to get is
ATI Radeon X1600 Pro / 512MB DDR2 / PCI Express / DVI / VGA / TV Out / Crossfire Ready / Video Card
i've read that the card runs at 40 watts.my computer is a gateway GT5244E.it only has a 300 PSU,and i've done NUMEROUS calculations online and found out that my computer runs BELOW 240 watts.so im thinking that the extra 40 watts from the video card is'nt gonna do harm right?the highest wattage that i got from a calculator is 240 watts,and the LOWEST wattage i got from a calculator is 214 Watts.so i should be okay with the upgrade right?|||I would advise you to upgrade your PSU. They are really not that expensive, anything 400watts and above will do just fine.|||it will probably be fine ... but a good solid psu will stabalize ur system so maybe get one later when u can afford it ..|||As a rule of thumb for any upgraded video card its a must to have a 450watt or better to reduce strain on the system. The wattage they advertise is not a 100% bbecause what they tested it on and what your system are two different setups. So your usage will all ways be different then what they use. Another thing that will make it change is how efficient they system uses a power as a whole. Plus you may have just enough to run everything but that's not a guarantee that it could creep closer to your limit and cause damage to your system.|||Those items are weak, especially the video card, not even worth the circuit board it's printed on!
I suggest more power like this:
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad 750W ATX V2.2 EPS12V 24PIN SLI Active PFC Power Supply Black
&
EVGA E-GEFORCE 8800GTS 500MHZ 640MB 1.6GHZ GDDR3 Dual DVI-I HDTV Out HDCP DIRECTX10 Video Card
Now that's an upgrade
ATI Radeon X1600 Pro / 512MB DDR2 / PCI Express / DVI / VGA / TV Out / Crossfire Ready / Video Card
i've read that the card runs at 40 watts.my computer is a gateway GT5244E.it only has a 300 PSU,and i've done NUMEROUS calculations online and found out that my computer runs BELOW 240 watts.so im thinking that the extra 40 watts from the video card is'nt gonna do harm right?the highest wattage that i got from a calculator is 240 watts,and the LOWEST wattage i got from a calculator is 214 Watts.so i should be okay with the upgrade right?|||I would advise you to upgrade your PSU. They are really not that expensive, anything 400watts and above will do just fine.|||it will probably be fine ... but a good solid psu will stabalize ur system so maybe get one later when u can afford it ..|||As a rule of thumb for any upgraded video card its a must to have a 450watt or better to reduce strain on the system. The wattage they advertise is not a 100% bbecause what they tested it on and what your system are two different setups. So your usage will all ways be different then what they use. Another thing that will make it change is how efficient they system uses a power as a whole. Plus you may have just enough to run everything but that's not a guarantee that it could creep closer to your limit and cause damage to your system.|||Those items are weak, especially the video card, not even worth the circuit board it's printed on!
I suggest more power like this:
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad 750W ATX V2.2 EPS12V 24PIN SLI Active PFC Power Supply Black
&
EVGA E-GEFORCE 8800GTS 500MHZ 640MB 1.6GHZ GDDR3 Dual DVI-I HDTV Out HDCP DIRECTX10 Video Card
Now that's an upgrade
I'm buying a new video card and I would like to know how many watts or voltage or w/e my computer has?
open your case and look at the sticker on your power supply.|||You can find that information and almost any other information about your computer by going to the start menu, going to the list of files and programs, and clicking accessories. After your list of accessories is showing go down to the folder marked system tools. Open that folder then click on System Information. Click on the Hardware section and it should list your video card and other information about it such as voltage, company who made it, etc. Hope this helps.
Putting in a new video card.?
I'm considering upgrading the video card I have in my Dell XPS 210 at the moment. It's okay, but there's a lot of games I can't play because of it. I've been looking at some nVidia graphics cards, I've always heard good things about them. The only thing is, I don't know how to tell if the card is compatible with my system. I'm not too video card savvy, so I might be missing what I'm looking for. How can you tell if a video card is compatible with your computer?|||First check the power supply required by the video card, and make sure you have a good enough power supply. Then check to see if your card is AGP, PCI, or PCI Express (most commonly used now-a-days) and make sure its the same shape as the slot in your PC. Finally make sure theres enough room in the case for the card, and that your OS will support it (old card with Vista for example ... no good!).
Hope this helps.|||Well you need to know what vcard your computer is suppose to have by looking at its specifications.Best to check that out then make the decision.If you really dont know what you need,bring the computer to a place where they sell vcard and ask a tech to see what it needs..A good tech will be glad to help you.You can even have it check at sites that sell vcards online like nvidida.|||Let me put it to you this way. Nvidia 8800 is the best value out of the stable right now, but ATI has a great card in the 4850 that will eat it alive and feed it to the dogs for $200... And you will not get a newer version nvidia card for $200|||heres the specs on what ya got.......that case is really small, you have a pci-e x16 slot, but can only fit half height vid cards......not to mention the power supply is only 275watts.......thats not gonna run any new cards.......looked on newegg for cards, couldn't find what ya need..........try looking at tigerdirect, or ebay..........scott
http://www.dell.com/content/products/pro…|||http://www.dell.com/content/products/pro…
if you have a stock system, havent changed anything, the first thing you need is a new power supply a 275W is just enough the run whats in there now. get at least a 500W with SLI/Crossfire supported and has at least 2 PCIe 6pin power connectors...
you have a PCIe 16X slot open for a GPU, get an ATI 4850. its about $200 normally but rebates at newegg has some as low as $159. it will beat most any nVidia card out and the 4870 is only beaten by the GTX 280.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…|||with your system there are 3 thing you need to worry about
1) does your computer have enough power (and power cables) for the video card
2) do you have the right kind of expansion slot that the video card needs (AGP PCI PCI-e)
3)some video cards out there are humongous so read the dimensions and make sure your computer has the room|||check your system settings and check what card you have than research what compatiblity this card has than search for one that would fit in the spot but with better specs of course|||Do what Python said.|||There are different formats .. PCI, AGP, and PCI X16(newest). Check your motherboard and try to find out what you have. Then make sure you have enough power for it.|||STAY AWAY FROM ATI THEY SUCK WITH THIER DRIVERS!
Hope this helps.|||Well you need to know what vcard your computer is suppose to have by looking at its specifications.Best to check that out then make the decision.If you really dont know what you need,bring the computer to a place where they sell vcard and ask a tech to see what it needs..A good tech will be glad to help you.You can even have it check at sites that sell vcards online like nvidida.|||Let me put it to you this way. Nvidia 8800 is the best value out of the stable right now, but ATI has a great card in the 4850 that will eat it alive and feed it to the dogs for $200... And you will not get a newer version nvidia card for $200|||heres the specs on what ya got.......that case is really small, you have a pci-e x16 slot, but can only fit half height vid cards......not to mention the power supply is only 275watts.......thats not gonna run any new cards.......looked on newegg for cards, couldn't find what ya need..........try looking at tigerdirect, or ebay..........scott
http://www.dell.com/content/products/pro…|||http://www.dell.com/content/products/pro…
if you have a stock system, havent changed anything, the first thing you need is a new power supply a 275W is just enough the run whats in there now. get at least a 500W with SLI/Crossfire supported and has at least 2 PCIe 6pin power connectors...
you have a PCIe 16X slot open for a GPU, get an ATI 4850. its about $200 normally but rebates at newegg has some as low as $159. it will beat most any nVidia card out and the 4870 is only beaten by the GTX 280.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…|||with your system there are 3 thing you need to worry about
1) does your computer have enough power (and power cables) for the video card
2) do you have the right kind of expansion slot that the video card needs (AGP PCI PCI-e)
3)some video cards out there are humongous so read the dimensions and make sure your computer has the room|||check your system settings and check what card you have than research what compatiblity this card has than search for one that would fit in the spot but with better specs of course|||Do what Python said.|||There are different formats .. PCI, AGP, and PCI X16(newest). Check your motherboard and try to find out what you have. Then make sure you have enough power for it.|||STAY AWAY FROM ATI THEY SUCK WITH THIER DRIVERS!
Need a New Video Card For Gaming?
Hi Ive been playing games with a PC i bought about a year ago and i want to upgrade the video card to play some of the new games out there can you suggest some of the best video cards and then some of the more affordable ones around $200 also it has to be compatible with my pc
I have NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE shared video memory (UMA)
Hp Model a6700f|||You can pretty much pick anything that is PCI Express x16. I am not going to get into the AMD(ATI) vs nVidia dispute. I am going to leave the choice up to you. I would however suggest that you get something in the Radeon 4000, or 5000 series, or a GeForce 9000, or 200 series...
I would like to also say that I have 2 of the Radeon 4670 1GB Cards in my desktop, and I haven't found a game yet that my computer cannot handle. The perk to the 4670 is it is a standard size card...so overall size is not a problem, then on top of that it does not require additional power connectors so your current power supply should be able to handle it. In my Laptop i have a Radeon 4650 512Mb, and it too handles games quite well.|||The best ones would be the new GeForce 400 series, aka "Fermi." Second place would be the higher end of ATI's Radeon HD 5000 series, like the 5870 or 5970. Then it's the higher end GeForce 200 series like the 295...
Affordable cards under $200 would be the Radeon HD 5770, which is about $170is on Newegg. The HD 5830 is about $250.
As long as you have a PCI-E slot, and enough room to put the video card in, and a good enough powersupply, then it should be compatible.|||Check out this card. EVGA 01G-P3-1158-TR GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Retail. out of 55 buyers on newegg it has a 5 star rating. EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Retail. is much more popular at 5 stars with 972 reviews. but with half the memory. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130514. I personally like EVGA products because they have lifetime warranties. no joke. if your card goes bad.. call em up and they will send you another. if that goes bad one day, call em again. if they dont have your older card they will send you the closest matching specs from the new generation cards. personal experience on that one.
also, if your looking for blazing speed in your games, you might need to consider that even with 4 cores, the 1.8ghz phenom is going to be your weak link after this. not the card. I would also suggest an upgraded power supply.300 w is not enough to run these heavy hitters. even if you do, you wont last for long. you will wear that supply out fast. a bad power supply can take your mother board with it. consider 500w or more.
bro.. thats the price of pc gaming in the top end. and once your on top, your still using last quarters goodies. have fun
I have NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE shared video memory (UMA)
Hp Model a6700f|||You can pretty much pick anything that is PCI Express x16. I am not going to get into the AMD(ATI) vs nVidia dispute. I am going to leave the choice up to you. I would however suggest that you get something in the Radeon 4000, or 5000 series, or a GeForce 9000, or 200 series...
I would like to also say that I have 2 of the Radeon 4670 1GB Cards in my desktop, and I haven't found a game yet that my computer cannot handle. The perk to the 4670 is it is a standard size card...so overall size is not a problem, then on top of that it does not require additional power connectors so your current power supply should be able to handle it. In my Laptop i have a Radeon 4650 512Mb, and it too handles games quite well.|||The best ones would be the new GeForce 400 series, aka "Fermi." Second place would be the higher end of ATI's Radeon HD 5000 series, like the 5870 or 5970. Then it's the higher end GeForce 200 series like the 295...
Affordable cards under $200 would be the Radeon HD 5770, which is about $170is on Newegg. The HD 5830 is about $250.
As long as you have a PCI-E slot, and enough room to put the video card in, and a good enough powersupply, then it should be compatible.|||Check out this card. EVGA 01G-P3-1158-TR GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Retail. out of 55 buyers on newegg it has a 5 star rating. EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Retail. is much more popular at 5 stars with 972 reviews. but with half the memory. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130514. I personally like EVGA products because they have lifetime warranties. no joke. if your card goes bad.. call em up and they will send you another. if that goes bad one day, call em again. if they dont have your older card they will send you the closest matching specs from the new generation cards. personal experience on that one.
also, if your looking for blazing speed in your games, you might need to consider that even with 4 cores, the 1.8ghz phenom is going to be your weak link after this. not the card. I would also suggest an upgraded power supply.300 w is not enough to run these heavy hitters. even if you do, you wont last for long. you will wear that supply out fast. a bad power supply can take your mother board with it. consider 500w or more.
bro.. thats the price of pc gaming in the top end. and once your on top, your still using last quarters goodies. have fun
I need a new video card but which one?
i got my computer back in like 2006 & i just upgraded from XP to windows 7 & so i cant use ares or w/e its called. so i need a new video card. what do i have to get a specific one based on my computer or can i just get whatever looks best? my computer is an emachine if that helps. i would appreciate a link to bestbuy for something that would work for me if you can.
heres a picture i just took of it so maybe this will help.
http://i37.tinypic.com/folowg.jpg
im told i cant get one because i dont have a pci express x16 slot or something...|||For a new Graphics Card you must get a PCI-e x16 slot, go to your nearest computer shop and show them your pc, the empty slots below where your old card used to be are where the new one will go once they get the right connectors, from there well basically anything that fits your budget, (to the guy above: no point going AGP card, thats downgrading anyway)
Here's a nice link on best buy, you choose AGP or PCI-e and then they direct you to those compatible cards :)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Video-Cards-…
IF you're serious about gaming go with an HD 4890 but ATI its a beast!|||I would suggest Invidia, it looks like you've got the old PCI slots so you might have to special order one as the computer companies are eradicating the old PCIs
heres a picture i just took of it so maybe this will help.
http://i37.tinypic.com/folowg.jpg
im told i cant get one because i dont have a pci express x16 slot or something...|||For a new Graphics Card you must get a PCI-e x16 slot, go to your nearest computer shop and show them your pc, the empty slots below where your old card used to be are where the new one will go once they get the right connectors, from there well basically anything that fits your budget, (to the guy above: no point going AGP card, thats downgrading anyway)
Here's a nice link on best buy, you choose AGP or PCI-e and then they direct you to those compatible cards :)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Video-Cards-…
IF you're serious about gaming go with an HD 4890 but ATI its a beast!|||I would suggest Invidia, it looks like you've got the old PCI slots so you might have to special order one as the computer companies are eradicating the old PCIs
Would a new video card be enough?
Hello, my system specs are
CPU: intel core 2 quad @2.40Ghz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7350 LE
RAM: 3 GB
OS: Vista home :(
If I upgraded my video card would that be enough to play very new games on my computer? If so can you recommend a video card that is not overly expensive?|||Probably not. Today's nVidia cards are the 9xxx series. If you're still using your stock power supply unit (PSU), it's probably only 350 watts. That would work for a 9400GT, but that card isn't a gamer. The 9500GT and 9600GT both need a 400 watt or greater PSU, with the 9500 being a little better than the 9400 and the 9600 being considerably better than the 9500. The 9500 isn't much of a game card, so in my opinion, the gaming cards start at 9600. Then there's the 9800, that is a lot better than the 9600. The 9800 needs a 400-450 watt or greater power supply with a 24 amp +12v rail, depends on the maker of the card. SLI may need 550 watts with a 30 amp +12 volt rail. You'll need to check the specs for the card you choose to make sure. After the 9800, you're into the big money cards, and they're all good.
Another point to consider is the amount of space available inside your system for a decent graphics card. The better cards may not use two slots on your motherboard, but they occupy almost as much space. If you have a slim tower case, space will be at a premium, and you may be limited to a low profile card.
Bottom line is, to put a decent gaming card in, you'll need a PSU that can support it. Not all PSU's are the same though, there are 400 watt PSU's that have a 30 amp +12 rail. That 30 amp rail can power two 9800's in SLI. Here's an example.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Here's a 9600GT with the best specs I could find.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
There are different grades of 9800, GT, GTX, GTX+ and GX2(SLI). You'll need to search those yourself, some come with games or rebates or both.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
It's easy to pick a winner or loser when it comes to graphics cards or power supplies, just make sure to check the specs and read the reviews for each before making a purchase.|||yes
the CPU is quite quick and the RAM is enough
a graphics card upgrade will help you out a lot, just make you get one that is compatible
email me if you need more help|||As long as your power supply and motherboard support that video card.|||i think i have the same computer as you, and i think your graphics card is the problem.
although, going by other nvidea geforce graphics cards (the higher the number, the better the card),this one may look good and powerful, but this one is built into your motherboard, and therefore drains power from the motherboard and is not as powerful as it says on the box.
you cannot remove one of these graphics cards, however you can put a new one in and it will override the built in graphics card (note it wont work in synchronisation, its either one or the other).
I have had this problem, but i went to CEX (a 2nd hand software and media shop) and bought a NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT + 1gb. Basically, it has 1 gb of ram, and with this card i can play crysis and crysis warhead on relatively high settings, as i was this morning. hope this helps|||Yes, a GPU upgrade would be enough.
As for recommendations:
under $100:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
under $200:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Also, don't get suckered into buying a 1GB videocard that can't utilize 1GB of memory. If the card is under $100, 1GB won't make a difference.
CPU: intel core 2 quad @2.40Ghz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7350 LE
RAM: 3 GB
OS: Vista home :(
If I upgraded my video card would that be enough to play very new games on my computer? If so can you recommend a video card that is not overly expensive?|||Probably not. Today's nVidia cards are the 9xxx series. If you're still using your stock power supply unit (PSU), it's probably only 350 watts. That would work for a 9400GT, but that card isn't a gamer. The 9500GT and 9600GT both need a 400 watt or greater PSU, with the 9500 being a little better than the 9400 and the 9600 being considerably better than the 9500. The 9500 isn't much of a game card, so in my opinion, the gaming cards start at 9600. Then there's the 9800, that is a lot better than the 9600. The 9800 needs a 400-450 watt or greater power supply with a 24 amp +12v rail, depends on the maker of the card. SLI may need 550 watts with a 30 amp +12 volt rail. You'll need to check the specs for the card you choose to make sure. After the 9800, you're into the big money cards, and they're all good.
Another point to consider is the amount of space available inside your system for a decent graphics card. The better cards may not use two slots on your motherboard, but they occupy almost as much space. If you have a slim tower case, space will be at a premium, and you may be limited to a low profile card.
Bottom line is, to put a decent gaming card in, you'll need a PSU that can support it. Not all PSU's are the same though, there are 400 watt PSU's that have a 30 amp +12 rail. That 30 amp rail can power two 9800's in SLI. Here's an example.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Here's a 9600GT with the best specs I could find.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
There are different grades of 9800, GT, GTX, GTX+ and GX2(SLI). You'll need to search those yourself, some come with games or rebates or both.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
It's easy to pick a winner or loser when it comes to graphics cards or power supplies, just make sure to check the specs and read the reviews for each before making a purchase.|||yes
the CPU is quite quick and the RAM is enough
a graphics card upgrade will help you out a lot, just make you get one that is compatible
email me if you need more help|||As long as your power supply and motherboard support that video card.|||i think i have the same computer as you, and i think your graphics card is the problem.
although, going by other nvidea geforce graphics cards (the higher the number, the better the card),this one may look good and powerful, but this one is built into your motherboard, and therefore drains power from the motherboard and is not as powerful as it says on the box.
you cannot remove one of these graphics cards, however you can put a new one in and it will override the built in graphics card (note it wont work in synchronisation, its either one or the other).
I have had this problem, but i went to CEX (a 2nd hand software and media shop) and bought a NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT + 1gb. Basically, it has 1 gb of ram, and with this card i can play crysis and crysis warhead on relatively high settings, as i was this morning. hope this helps|||Yes, a GPU upgrade would be enough.
As for recommendations:
under $100:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
under $200:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Also, don't get suckered into buying a 1GB videocard that can't utilize 1GB of memory. If the card is under $100, 1GB won't make a difference.
Please help me fix my computer, Blinking cursor and slow start up after video card driver/software install?
After an install of a new video card and it's CD driver/software, my computer has a blinking cursor and ten minute start up. I can't find a fix for this anywhere. Please help. I have removed the new card and replaced the old card. do I have a chipset problem, BiOS seems fine.|||bring around then and i will have alook
Can i disable, rather than uninstall my stock video driver?
im installing a new video card, and im not sure if i want to uninstall my old video driver.
can i just disable it, and if the new video card dont work, just enable it?
or is there a way ro reinstall the stock driver, without a CD?|||Hi, If you just remove the old video card and install the new one, Windows will use the default video driver when it first detects the new card. Typically this will result in your desktop appearing with its default size attributes etc. but you should then load the drivers that come with the CD supplied with the new video card. Once this is done you can then check for newer video drivers on the maker's web site, and also use the card makers video control centre software to make further adjustments to you video setup.
Unless you deliberately delete them the standard Windows video drivers will always be available.
can i just disable it, and if the new video card dont work, just enable it?
or is there a way ro reinstall the stock driver, without a CD?|||Hi, If you just remove the old video card and install the new one, Windows will use the default video driver when it first detects the new card. Typically this will result in your desktop appearing with its default size attributes etc. but you should then load the drivers that come with the CD supplied with the new video card. Once this is done you can then check for newer video drivers on the maker's web site, and also use the card makers video control centre software to make further adjustments to you video setup.
Unless you deliberately delete them the standard Windows video drivers will always be available.
I am wanting to get a new video card for my computer and want to know how to find what my current card is?
for windows xp pro:
Right click the mouse on the desktop then go to properties, click on the 'settings' tab at the top of the page that opens then click the little box that says 'advanced'. On the next page click on the 'Adapter' tab and it will tell you in there. I think this works on windows 98 as well but it has been a long time and i've forgot :)|||Download Belarc Advisor. Install and run. The print.
It will give you all hardware and all software in your computer.
Then give me my 10 points, please.|||Click on Start, go to My Computer and right click again, go down and click on Properties on the drop down menu that opens.
When that opens up, click on Device Manager, when that opens, go down and click on Display Adapters and read the info there. You can also right click on the adapter that shows and click on properties there and find out more info.|||if you are using windows, i know, if not, no clue. What you want to do is go onto the control panel. From there, go to "performance and maintenance". Then, you want to click on "System". From there, a new window should pop up. IN that window, click on "Hardware" on one of the tabs across the top. Then, click "Device Manager" which will open another window, in which, you should open the tab named "Display adapters" that should show you your video card.|||Go to Start> Run, and type in "dxdiag", without the quotes.
Then go to the "Display" tab. It should all be listed there.
Right click the mouse on the desktop then go to properties, click on the 'settings' tab at the top of the page that opens then click the little box that says 'advanced'. On the next page click on the 'Adapter' tab and it will tell you in there. I think this works on windows 98 as well but it has been a long time and i've forgot :)|||Download Belarc Advisor. Install and run. The print.
It will give you all hardware and all software in your computer.
Then give me my 10 points, please.|||Click on Start, go to My Computer and right click again, go down and click on Properties on the drop down menu that opens.
When that opens up, click on Device Manager, when that opens, go down and click on Display Adapters and read the info there. You can also right click on the adapter that shows and click on properties there and find out more info.|||if you are using windows, i know, if not, no clue. What you want to do is go onto the control panel. From there, go to "performance and maintenance". Then, you want to click on "System". From there, a new window should pop up. IN that window, click on "Hardware" on one of the tabs across the top. Then, click "Device Manager" which will open another window, in which, you should open the tab named "Display adapters" that should show you your video card.|||Go to Start> Run, and type in "dxdiag", without the quotes.
Then go to the "Display" tab. It should all be listed there.
Upgradeing to a new video/graphics card?
at the moment i have a nvidia geforce 6150se nforce 430 and it is integrated ramdac. I want to install a new video card XFX HD-477A-YDFC Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card. Can you tell me what the specs are and how good this card will actualy run. Also i need to know how to install one thanks.|||At the moment you have integrated graphics which means you dont have a physical card 'plugged in' the motherboard. installing it is simple, just slide it in to the empty PCI-E slot ASSUMING YOU HAVE ONE!!*** , probably 'upsidedown' so the bit of the videocard with the VGA/DVI connections is facing the back of the computer case. plug the video cable into the graphics card conenctions on the back of the case and and turn on the computer. if you see the computer start up with the black and white writing etc like normal then everything is fine..
the motherboard may detect the card automatically. If you dont see anything then either A) the new card is not inserted properly, and/or B) the computer still thinks the graphics are coming from the old built in graphics. put the video cable into the old video connection and restart and if you can see the computer start up. if you can its B) and you need to press whatever it says you need to press, to enter SETUP (pretty much as soon as you turn on the computer). navigate all the menus (without changing anything) untill you find something probably called Integrated/ onboard graphics or Northbridge [setup]. change it to use PCIE. press F10 i think to save changes and exit. plug in your video cable into your new videocards connection and your computer should start up normally.
You can tell if the graphics card is inserted properly or not because when you tuen the computer on it will most likely spin up the fan for a second. ( a noise you wouldnt have heard before)
*** you may have an AGP slot if your computer is old. your graphics card will not fit in this slot and you will need to hunt down an AGP version of 4670 or 4570 or whichever similar card ATI has done in AGP. if you add the make and model of your motherboard i'll tell you.
also consider your Powersupply may not be up to the task of a new graphics card. if its over 400watts everything is good. if its 250watts or under the whole computer wont work i expect.
the XFX 4770 is a good card so if you get it working it will really boost your graphics performance!
I probably said all this in a really complicated way sorry. Good Luck!
the motherboard may detect the card automatically. If you dont see anything then either A) the new card is not inserted properly, and/or B) the computer still thinks the graphics are coming from the old built in graphics. put the video cable into the old video connection and restart and if you can see the computer start up. if you can its B) and you need to press whatever it says you need to press, to enter SETUP (pretty much as soon as you turn on the computer). navigate all the menus (without changing anything) untill you find something probably called Integrated/ onboard graphics or Northbridge [setup]. change it to use PCIE. press F10 i think to save changes and exit. plug in your video cable into your new videocards connection and your computer should start up normally.
You can tell if the graphics card is inserted properly or not because when you tuen the computer on it will most likely spin up the fan for a second. ( a noise you wouldnt have heard before)
*** you may have an AGP slot if your computer is old. your graphics card will not fit in this slot and you will need to hunt down an AGP version of 4670 or 4570 or whichever similar card ATI has done in AGP. if you add the make and model of your motherboard i'll tell you.
also consider your Powersupply may not be up to the task of a new graphics card. if its over 400watts everything is good. if its 250watts or under the whole computer wont work i expect.
the XFX 4770 is a good card so if you get it working it will really boost your graphics performance!
I probably said all this in a really complicated way sorry. Good Luck!
Are these video cards compatible with my motherboard? Which would you recommend?
I need to purchase a new video card. My old one asploded and all I have is an old 9400 GT.
I've been looking at the following models:
ASUS ENGTS450 DirectCU TOP/DI/1GD5 GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
and
EVGA 768-P3-1360-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
I have an ASUS P50 Deluxe motherboard. It's an ACPI-X86 based PC, apparently. I think it's compatible, as it has the right slot for a PCI-E card, but the motherboard I knew got fried in the same accident that ruined my video card, so this one is just a replacement. I don't have the manual or anything.
Will these cards be compatible with my motherboard or do I need to buy a new one? (I wouldn't mind getting a new motherboard anyways) Which card would you recommend?|||The 460 is a lot better for the money. Need more info on the mobo to see if it's compatible. What's the actual name? If it has a Pcie 2.0 x16 slot it should work.
Also, /g/?|||As long as that mother board has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot you should be good to go.
I've been looking at the following models:
ASUS ENGTS450 DirectCU TOP/DI/1GD5 GeForce GTS 450 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
and
EVGA 768-P3-1360-TR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
I have an ASUS P50 Deluxe motherboard. It's an ACPI-X86 based PC, apparently. I think it's compatible, as it has the right slot for a PCI-E card, but the motherboard I knew got fried in the same accident that ruined my video card, so this one is just a replacement. I don't have the manual or anything.
Will these cards be compatible with my motherboard or do I need to buy a new one? (I wouldn't mind getting a new motherboard anyways) Which card would you recommend?|||The 460 is a lot better for the money. Need more info on the mobo to see if it's compatible. What's the actual name? If it has a Pcie 2.0 x16 slot it should work.
Also, /g/?|||As long as that mother board has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot you should be good to go.
Using Old video card instead of new. ?
I just installed a new Video card, were before I don't think I had one that was able to remove. Well I had Intel my best guess is that it is inside the core of the computer. Now I was wondering if i could run the old video card on certain programs, because the new video card makes the game too big, and i want the old video card to run the game. Any suggestions?
~Jack|||You had "onboard video" which is where the controller in built into (the chips are located on) the motherboard. Nothing strange there.
The new card and the old one are both HARDWARE though. Completely separate from each other. They don't even communicate.
The only way for you to use your old card on some things, and the new one on some other things, is to either:
1. Get a monitor that has dual input, and plug another cable into the old VGA port, then just switch input when you need to, or
2. Unplug the cable, plug it into the other card, and then reboot.
It doesn't really make much sense to do either one though. If you don't like the way the new card displays the program, just change its resolution settings in the program or in Windows. That's what is making the game "too big."
~Jack|||You had "onboard video" which is where the controller in built into (the chips are located on) the motherboard. Nothing strange there.
The new card and the old one are both HARDWARE though. Completely separate from each other. They don't even communicate.
The only way for you to use your old card on some things, and the new one on some other things, is to either:
1. Get a monitor that has dual input, and plug another cable into the old VGA port, then just switch input when you need to, or
2. Unplug the cable, plug it into the other card, and then reboot.
It doesn't really make much sense to do either one though. If you don't like the way the new card displays the program, just change its resolution settings in the program or in Windows. That's what is making the game "too big."
Need help buying a new video card please?
I want to order a card from newegg.com but there are so many of them I don't know which one to get.. Can someone experienced with video cards tell me which one I should get?
My motherboard supports AGP 4x/8x, NOT PCI-express. Also, my budget is $70.
Thanks.|||Ok If you are looking for the best bang for your buck as far as speed then these two cards will do ok for you.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…
Or you could go with one of these...they are faster than the above cards but i've never been a fan of ATI.
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=AT-A165…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||The first thing to do is check your PC manufacturer's site for a list of compatible video cards, If your PC is not a name brand, then try to identify the motherboard and check there site. Also check at pricewatch.
My motherboard supports AGP 4x/8x, NOT PCI-express. Also, my budget is $70.
Thanks.|||Ok If you are looking for the best bang for your buck as far as speed then these two cards will do ok for you.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…
Or you could go with one of these...they are faster than the above cards but i've never been a fan of ATI.
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=AT-A165…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||The first thing to do is check your PC manufacturer's site for a list of compatible video cards, If your PC is not a name brand, then try to identify the motherboard and check there site. Also check at pricewatch.
Can I replace an intel chipset (an intergrated video card) with a new video card?
K so I'm not sure what kind of intel intergrated chipset i have, but I know its one of the GMA series. It's not very good, AND IT'S INTERGRATED, meaning I can't actually take it out. I don't know what model computer i have but i know it's a dell that's pretty old. I want to put a new video card in ( NVIDIA GeForce 9400 to be exact). Can I put a new video card in?
thanks in advance.|||There's a good chance your mainboard is equipped with an AGP slot or PCI-express slot so that you could upgrade you video card. You need to check with dell support. Use your service tag number to obtain more information.
Figure out what slot you have so that you can pick out the right video adapter. Make sure you get a decent one to make the upgrade worthwhile, but don't spend too much either because then you're better off saving the money for a new computer.|||match the slot type in the computer with
the video card
thanks in advance.|||There's a good chance your mainboard is equipped with an AGP slot or PCI-express slot so that you could upgrade you video card. You need to check with dell support. Use your service tag number to obtain more information.
Figure out what slot you have so that you can pick out the right video adapter. Make sure you get a decent one to make the upgrade worthwhile, but don't spend too much either because then you're better off saving the money for a new computer.|||match the slot type in the computer with
the video card
I'm having problems installing new video card..?
I bought RAM, and a New video card. The manual for the video card told me to uninstall my current video card drivers (onboard) and then restart, so i did. I then installed the RAM and the new video card and i got "entering power saving mode". And I dont know if that video card is messed up or what. but the rams installed right...now I switched to the old video card, but when I try to start up I get a PITCH BLACK screen..plz help i will give points|||When you switch back to onboard video you have to remove the new video card. Your power supply may not be big enough to power this new card but before you run out and buy a new one check in your bios and make sure video is set to automatic (usually has 3 options, onboard - pci e - auto) also try it in safemode. You can also try disabling power save in the bios. this is a work around but may help figure out what is happening.|||It shouldnt be the drivers because windows will install basic drivers which should give 8 colour. Anyway coming to the point , Ensure you pressed the video card tight enough make sure its in the correct direction and sort of leveled both the sides. Press it down and ensure you install the cables properly. screw the monitor cables in nicely.
Good Luck,
Good Luck,
How to get a new video card?
I just got the Sims 3, but my video card won't support it! How do I get a new one, where do I get it and can I just download it?|||If you have a laptop, you cant.
If you have a desktop:
I would recommend these cards:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
That will play Sims and any other game great, if that cost too much:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
This should play it, but not newer games super great. Its worth the extra money to buy the better one.
As long as you have a newish computer, both these should work. To make sure call your computer maker. You may have to upgrade your power supply too. If you have further questions, email me at:
qluvaas@yahoo.com|||First of all, You should try updating your current video card drivers. If this does not work, just google it, it is relatively easy to do. I do not mean any offense for saying this, but if you are asking this question, replacing or adding a video is not something you should try yourself. This can be easily be done at any reputable computer store, or at best buy's geek squad, however the latter is a tad overpriced. your local computer store can easily help you choose the correct card for your computer and your needs, just be sure to bring the computer with you when you go. Good luck, and enjoy your new game.|||ok first off you can't download a video card. you need to buy one and put it in yourself
secondly i don't think you should do it yourself since you don't even know what it is
but if you really want to do it then you can order one online or buy in a bestbuy or some other place
good sites are newegg.com, tigerdirect.com and others|||Hardware is not downloadable yet....maybe in 2210 but not in 2010.
Tigerdiect has a nice selection of video cards at pretty good prices:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…|||You can't download physical hardware components.
If you have a desktop:
I would recommend these cards:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
That will play Sims and any other game great, if that cost too much:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
This should play it, but not newer games super great. Its worth the extra money to buy the better one.
As long as you have a newish computer, both these should work. To make sure call your computer maker. You may have to upgrade your power supply too. If you have further questions, email me at:
qluvaas@yahoo.com|||First of all, You should try updating your current video card drivers. If this does not work, just google it, it is relatively easy to do. I do not mean any offense for saying this, but if you are asking this question, replacing or adding a video is not something you should try yourself. This can be easily be done at any reputable computer store, or at best buy's geek squad, however the latter is a tad overpriced. your local computer store can easily help you choose the correct card for your computer and your needs, just be sure to bring the computer with you when you go. Good luck, and enjoy your new game.|||ok first off you can't download a video card. you need to buy one and put it in yourself
secondly i don't think you should do it yourself since you don't even know what it is
but if you really want to do it then you can order one online or buy in a bestbuy or some other place
good sites are newegg.com, tigerdirect.com and others|||Hardware is not downloadable yet....maybe in 2210 but not in 2010.
Tigerdiect has a nice selection of video cards at pretty good prices:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…|||You can't download physical hardware components.
Buying a new video card?
i want to upgrade my old video card and buy something better, I'm thinking of buying a XFX GeForce 9600 GSO Video Card and it tells me that i need a pci-express 2.0 x16 slot, i checked my computers specs and it tells me i have a pci-express x16 slot. i want to know if i can still install it. im not sure if it really is a 2.0 or not (i looked up a few pictures and i'm pretty sure my slot is not 1.0) i have a HP Pavilion a6530f Desktop PC|||According to many benchmarks 2.0 really doesn't present that big of effect on anything. That card will be a good affordable upgrade for you, if that is what you choose... |||Get this card for your standard pci-express X 16 slot.
XFX PVT84JYAJG GeForce 8600 GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - $65.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Good luck
|||If the card is PCI-E 2, and your motherboard is PCI-E, you can still install it. It just won't run at 2.0 speeds.
XFX PVT84JYAJG GeForce 8600 GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - $65.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Good luck
|||If the card is PCI-E 2, and your motherboard is PCI-E, you can still install it. It just won't run at 2.0 speeds.
My new video card not working!?
I have OCZ 850w power supply, and my previous card is 8800GTX working well, when I decided to upgrade the Video Card I bought an EVGA 460 GTX but it doesn't work, simply my computer wont start, I had another 460GTX which was working I sold it to my friend, now I have only this faulty card, what do you think is the problem?|||Your computer won't power on at all? Is it possible you damaged something with an ESD when oyu fitted your new graphics card?
Any number of reasons might cause this though, maybe the cards faulty, and you can exchange it.
Does your motherboard have built-in graphics? If so you can remove the graphics card completely, and hook you monitor up to the display port on the mobo, is your computer behaves normall after this, you GPU is probably the cause of the problem.|||whats your motherboard?
may be a faulty card send it back for a new one|||It's not compatible
Any number of reasons might cause this though, maybe the cards faulty, and you can exchange it.
Does your motherboard have built-in graphics? If so you can remove the graphics card completely, and hook you monitor up to the display port on the mobo, is your computer behaves normall after this, you GPU is probably the cause of the problem.|||whats your motherboard?
may be a faulty card send it back for a new one|||It's not compatible
Do i need to worry about getting a new PSU with my new video card?
IMy pc is a HP a420a Pavillion http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/prodi… at the moment i'm using a Nvidia GeForce FX5500 AGP video card which runs fine. Now i'm upgrading to a 256mb Sapphire Radeon HD2400 PRO (AGP) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as… so i can display my maximum resolution on my new 1080p monitor. I'm just unsure to whether this is going to require more power to run :S on the HP website is said something about my PSU being 250 watts. http://partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/mai… So if anyone has any knowledge on PSU's or can find any information on this new graphics cards power usage compared to my old one i would appreciate your help :) ty 4 any answers :)|||Um...yes.
The HD class cards (being less than 2 1/2 years old) draw a LOT more power than your current card, which is about 6-7 years old.
That being said...you may be SOL (and I don't mean the Sun). I don't know if it can run a 1080p monitor at it's native resolution...and quite possibly NOT at high-def. standards. If you'd mentioned the HD2600, I'd be quite comfortable in saying you probably could use the 1080p monitor to it's fullest advantage.
Outside that. Being a 6+ year-old computer, the motherboard may not be able to handle the card even if the PSU can power it...which it may not (probably can't) be able to.
Try going to the ATi (aka: AMD.com) website and look into the stats on the HD2400 Pro. It will answer EVERY question you might have about your card. (Incidentally, even if it is not an ATi produced card, because it is an ATi model, you can register it with ATi for full product support!)
Good Luck!|||Visiontek HD 2400 PRO OC 256MB AGP
System Power Requirements:
270 watt or greater power supply
http://www.buy.com/prod/visiontek-hd-240…
300 Watt or greater power supply recommended for PCI-Express x16 model.
http://ati.amd.com/products/radeonhd2400…
The HD class cards (being less than 2 1/2 years old) draw a LOT more power than your current card, which is about 6-7 years old.
That being said...you may be SOL (and I don't mean the Sun). I don't know if it can run a 1080p monitor at it's native resolution...and quite possibly NOT at high-def. standards. If you'd mentioned the HD2600, I'd be quite comfortable in saying you probably could use the 1080p monitor to it's fullest advantage.
Outside that. Being a 6+ year-old computer, the motherboard may not be able to handle the card even if the PSU can power it...which it may not (probably can't) be able to.
Try going to the ATi (aka: AMD.com) website and look into the stats on the HD2400 Pro. It will answer EVERY question you might have about your card. (Incidentally, even if it is not an ATi produced card, because it is an ATi model, you can register it with ATi for full product support!)
Good Luck!|||Visiontek HD 2400 PRO OC 256MB AGP
System Power Requirements:
270 watt or greater power supply
http://www.buy.com/prod/visiontek-hd-240…
300 Watt or greater power supply recommended for PCI-Express x16 model.
http://ati.amd.com/products/radeonhd2400…
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