Wednesday, May 9, 2012
What kind of video card should I get?
I'm looking for a video card with at least 256 MG of video ram, that ranges between $200 - 300, and is compatible with a vista s2 (dv2310us) laptop. I plan on using it for intense graphic gaming. Suggestions...?|||upgrading a 14 inch laptop? Hate to say it, but there isn't anything you can do with that model =/ Most laptops use Mini PCI-E connectors, but most laptop vendors have custom sized gpus. If you want "Intense Gaming Graphics" you won't be getting it out of that thing. Upgrading a laptop is not like upgrading a desktop, you are pretty much limited to upgrading cpu/hdd/ram. If you wanted a gaming laptop, the only route is to usually buy a huge laptop like a 17 inch screen. A 14 inch laptop would melt or overheat since its so small from a high power gpu. I have a Gateway FX P Series gaming laptop with a 8800 GTS, and even I can't buy like any other graphics cards for it. Edit: The guy above me, obviously doesn't know the difference between desktops and laptops.|||9800 GX2
HDMI and Video Card question for gaming? 10 points?
I just got a custom built desktop with I-5 2500, GTX-460 with a an LCcd led backlight monitor. Upon build I had requested HDMI ports but all I can find is a VGA. How would the gaming graphics be affected with the use of a VGA in comparison to an HDMI, and also how could I go about getting an HDMI port setup (converter cable ? etc?)?|||It's not really a noticeable difference although I've never seen a GTX 460 without either DVI, HDMI, or Display Port connector. You've gotta have one of those in addition to a VGA port (which is rare these days)
You can get DVI->HDMI or Display Port-> DMI adapters pretty cheaply, those would provide better image quality than VGA->HDMI.|||GTX 460 contain a HDMI port and a DVI port and the usaul one VGA, to use HDMI you have to buy a hdmi cable and connect it with the monitor, and there is a big difference between them, hdmi guve better quilty image than vga but dvi port is the best one.|||VGA is a cable specifically to give what ever quality of image the video card supports but the hdmi has multi use to give HD image and sound so the vga is more powerful when it comes to image so it depends the better the graphics card the better the image on VGA|||Dude dont even worry about it your mother board probably doesnt have HDMI but your graphics card has a mini HDMI port.|||true... You do get VGA to HDMI converters i know this because i have one
You can get DVI->HDMI or Display Port-> DMI adapters pretty cheaply, those would provide better image quality than VGA->HDMI.|||GTX 460 contain a HDMI port and a DVI port and the usaul one VGA, to use HDMI you have to buy a hdmi cable and connect it with the monitor, and there is a big difference between them, hdmi guve better quilty image than vga but dvi port is the best one.|||VGA is a cable specifically to give what ever quality of image the video card supports but the hdmi has multi use to give HD image and sound so the vga is more powerful when it comes to image so it depends the better the graphics card the better the image on VGA|||Dude dont even worry about it your mother board probably doesnt have HDMI but your graphics card has a mini HDMI port.|||true... You do get VGA to HDMI converters i know this because i have one
Is having dual video cards better than having a single one?
I am looking into buying a gaming PC, and I am wondering whether I should buy one with one nVidia 8800GTS (320 MB) or the other that has two nVidia 8500 GT (512 MB).
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3272646&CatId=114
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3004972&body=MAIN
Those are the links to both the computers. Thanks for your help.|||Well usually you can only have one. The computer would usually reject the other. However ATI has a line of cards called crossfire. If you have two crossfire cards installed then the system will take advantage of both cards to help boost the graphics. So I would recommend you get some crossfires if you want multiple cards.|||in this case, the one 8800gts will still kill the two 8500gts.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3272646&CatId=114
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3004972&body=MAIN
Those are the links to both the computers. Thanks for your help.|||Well usually you can only have one. The computer would usually reject the other. However ATI has a line of cards called crossfire. If you have two crossfire cards installed then the system will take advantage of both cards to help boost the graphics. So I would recommend you get some crossfires if you want multiple cards.|||in this case, the one 8800gts will still kill the two 8500gts.
Im really confused about laptop video cards??!!?
hey guys,
i find that laptop video cards are really annoying, especially with the ATI HD cards. For instance with an ati hd mobility radeon 4570, is that a really good video card because its a high number? or are the 2000 series better? if so, what laptop brands sell laptops for under $1600 that come with video cards capable of running good games such as fallout 3 on med-high quality?
thanks|||Laptops aren't designed for gaming!|||For gaming lap tops look here: http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/lapt…
Hope this helps
i find that laptop video cards are really annoying, especially with the ATI HD cards. For instance with an ati hd mobility radeon 4570, is that a really good video card because its a high number? or are the 2000 series better? if so, what laptop brands sell laptops for under $1600 that come with video cards capable of running good games such as fallout 3 on med-high quality?
thanks|||Laptops aren't designed for gaming!|||For gaming lap tops look here: http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/lapt…
Hope this helps
Are PCI video cards out of date?
My computer doesn't have a PCIe so I'm stuck using a PCI video card. Is it still possible to get a PCI video card that will support games nicely or is there a PCIe to PCI video card adapter that would work?|||The guy who thinks PCI graphics cards isn't outdated knows nothing.
PCI has been outdated for the past 7 years.
PCI is extremely slow-- 33mHz transfer speed, 133MB/sec bandwidth. This is a horrible bottleneck-- The old PCI bus simply cannot keep a graphics processor fed with data fast enough, which means ALL PCI video cards are slow as molasses. It is Completely unacceptable for today's applications.
In contrast, the current graphics card standard, PCIExpress 16x, starts at a bandwidth of 4096MB/sec for v1.0 spec. That's 32 times faster than old PCI.
Any PCI graphics card is a complete, utter waste of money. The only reason why card makers keep making them is because there are plenty of suckers out there who don't know any better.
Save your money for a new computer if all you have are old PCI slots.|||No, they are not out of date. They are not as common or as fast as they PCIe or PCIe x16. You can check the site listed below for 67 PCI cards from various manufactures. I am sure that if you look on the internet you can find even more. Just because a brick and mortar store does not carry it, does not mean that it is not available. Stores can not carry every option of every item, they do not have the room.|||pci's are outdated. its hard to find them in normal stores and i dont think video card companies support it anymore just like agp. an adapter would really kill your performance value. pcie is i think 16x faster. adapter would block the performance substancially. and also you wouldn't be able to play very recent games. maybe games from about 2 years ago would do|||What computer do you have? If it's only got PCI then it's very old and nothing new will run on it. It most likely has an AGP slot - I had a 500MB AGP card that just about managed Left for Dead. You had to wait a bit for the data to load onto the card but after that it was fine.|||PCI graphics are extremely dated, amigo. They were killed off by AGP graphics card at the turn of the century. There is no PCI graphics card today that will offer any sort of acceptable performance for any sort of game created in the last 8 to 10 years.|||yes Ofourse
PIC - Express is the latest
Even that will go out of date soon.
Intel's new Integrated Processor called Larabeee.
Check this link
http://infosyndrome.blogspot.com/2009/06…|||PCI cards are still sold but not very powerful and won't support most of the newer games out. PCI was outdated when AGP came out and AGP is even outdated now.|||Or you could get a better computer.
PCI has been outdated for the past 7 years.
PCI is extremely slow-- 33mHz transfer speed, 133MB/sec bandwidth. This is a horrible bottleneck-- The old PCI bus simply cannot keep a graphics processor fed with data fast enough, which means ALL PCI video cards are slow as molasses. It is Completely unacceptable for today's applications.
In contrast, the current graphics card standard, PCIExpress 16x, starts at a bandwidth of 4096MB/sec for v1.0 spec. That's 32 times faster than old PCI.
Any PCI graphics card is a complete, utter waste of money. The only reason why card makers keep making them is because there are plenty of suckers out there who don't know any better.
Save your money for a new computer if all you have are old PCI slots.|||No, they are not out of date. They are not as common or as fast as they PCIe or PCIe x16. You can check the site listed below for 67 PCI cards from various manufactures. I am sure that if you look on the internet you can find even more. Just because a brick and mortar store does not carry it, does not mean that it is not available. Stores can not carry every option of every item, they do not have the room.|||pci's are outdated. its hard to find them in normal stores and i dont think video card companies support it anymore just like agp. an adapter would really kill your performance value. pcie is i think 16x faster. adapter would block the performance substancially. and also you wouldn't be able to play very recent games. maybe games from about 2 years ago would do|||What computer do you have? If it's only got PCI then it's very old and nothing new will run on it. It most likely has an AGP slot - I had a 500MB AGP card that just about managed Left for Dead. You had to wait a bit for the data to load onto the card but after that it was fine.|||PCI graphics are extremely dated, amigo. They were killed off by AGP graphics card at the turn of the century. There is no PCI graphics card today that will offer any sort of acceptable performance for any sort of game created in the last 8 to 10 years.|||yes Ofourse
PIC - Express is the latest
Even that will go out of date soon.
Intel's new Integrated Processor called Larabeee.
Check this link
http://infosyndrome.blogspot.com/2009/06…|||PCI cards are still sold but not very powerful and won't support most of the newer games out. PCI was outdated when AGP came out and AGP is even outdated now.|||Or you could get a better computer.
External video cards for laptops?
I have a Toshiba Satellite A300-1J1 Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 2.0GHz / 3072MB with Mobile Intel(R) 965 chipset family (vista).
I would like to you my laptop for gaming but dont have a decent enough video card or the know how to take apart my laptop and install the new hardware.
Ive been looking around the internet for a while and have found what im looking for BUT i cannot find anywhere that sells the item
ASUS XGstation
Link=http://www.asus.com/news_show.asp…
If anyone could help me find something to the obove or a guide to changing video cards that would be excellent|||Your laptop (like most all laptops) doesnt have an interchagable video board in it in the first place. Laptops in general arent designed for gaming. My guess would be that the ASUS XGstation mite enhance the gaming video but if your pc doesnt have what it needs to play in the first place, all the addons in the world aint gonna make it work.|||They are all on paper for now. Asus has not produced the XGstation yet.
There is no changing video cards, and no external video cards for your laptop as of now.|||It might improve it abit but not a huge difference exactly. Thats a really good idea though, external video cards lol
I would like to you my laptop for gaming but dont have a decent enough video card or the know how to take apart my laptop and install the new hardware.
Ive been looking around the internet for a while and have found what im looking for BUT i cannot find anywhere that sells the item
ASUS XGstation
Link=http://www.asus.com/news_show.asp…
If anyone could help me find something to the obove or a guide to changing video cards that would be excellent|||Your laptop (like most all laptops) doesnt have an interchagable video board in it in the first place. Laptops in general arent designed for gaming. My guess would be that the ASUS XGstation mite enhance the gaming video but if your pc doesnt have what it needs to play in the first place, all the addons in the world aint gonna make it work.|||They are all on paper for now. Asus has not produced the XGstation yet.
There is no changing video cards, and no external video cards for your laptop as of now.|||It might improve it abit but not a huge difference exactly. Thats a really good idea though, external video cards lol
I'm going to build a gaming computer and need help with what Video Card to get.?
I'm running on a budget I want to get a AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition 3.2GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor. I saw someone say that a ASUS ENGTX560 TI DCII TOP/2DI/1GD5 GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Fermi) 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card will not work well. So could you give me a link on newegg to a good Video Card that will run on AMD. I'm trying to build a good gaming computer for games like Crysis 2 and Battlefield 3.|||I agree.... the Phenom II X6 1090T is a nice processor, but overall has weaker gaming performance than the Phenom II X4 970.
And unfortunately for AMD, nothing they have currently can compare with Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors. Even the $120 Core i3 2100 manages to edge both the aforementioned AMD processors, while the Core i5 2500K leaves them in the dust.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4083/the-s…
As for the person who told you a GTX 560Ti wouldn't work well, they were incorrect. That's a common misconception (that Nvidia cards somehow have problems with AMD CPUs - they don't). What is true - if you've got a Crossfire motherboard then going with an Nvidia card defeats the purpose, since you can't upgrade with a 2nd card later. Same thing for putting an AMD card in an SLI motherboard. But for any single-card configuration, whether you have an AMD or Nvidia card doesn't matter, just the raw performance.
The closest equivalent to the GTX 560Ti is the Radeon HD 6950.
http://www.techspot.com/review/359-nvidi…|||well its true going with a 4 core cpu will save you some cash, but the 1090t is defiantlly a better cpu. But if that system you have is within your budget, and theres really no better videocard to upgrade to that isnt stupid expensive, may as well stick with the 6core
XFX Radeon HD 6950 of a gtx 560 are both pretty close, id go with a 6950, but either card will work fine.|||6 cores not necessary....i suggest u to bu AMD Phenom ii X4 Black Edition 3.4ghz...
going for gaming than why compromise get 1 GB graphic card....minimum 8gb ram
get atleast minimum 600W PSU.etc etc.
And unfortunately for AMD, nothing they have currently can compare with Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors. Even the $120 Core i3 2100 manages to edge both the aforementioned AMD processors, while the Core i5 2500K leaves them in the dust.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4083/the-s…
As for the person who told you a GTX 560Ti wouldn't work well, they were incorrect. That's a common misconception (that Nvidia cards somehow have problems with AMD CPUs - they don't). What is true - if you've got a Crossfire motherboard then going with an Nvidia card defeats the purpose, since you can't upgrade with a 2nd card later. Same thing for putting an AMD card in an SLI motherboard. But for any single-card configuration, whether you have an AMD or Nvidia card doesn't matter, just the raw performance.
The closest equivalent to the GTX 560Ti is the Radeon HD 6950.
http://www.techspot.com/review/359-nvidi…|||well its true going with a 4 core cpu will save you some cash, but the 1090t is defiantlly a better cpu. But if that system you have is within your budget, and theres really no better videocard to upgrade to that isnt stupid expensive, may as well stick with the 6core
XFX Radeon HD 6950 of a gtx 560 are both pretty close, id go with a 6950, but either card will work fine.|||6 cores not necessary....i suggest u to bu AMD Phenom ii X4 Black Edition 3.4ghz...
going for gaming than why compromise get 1 GB graphic card....minimum 8gb ram
get atleast minimum 600W PSU.etc etc.
What video cards are compatable with my computer?
I have a dell dimension 2400 computer and was made in 2005 and i was wondering what kind of videocards would it be able to work with. What about this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ATI-X1650-PRO-512MB-…
I just want my computer to go faster for a game that i play online. its warrock and i have a crapy video card right now that only has 64mb of memory.. But like everything else is pretty good. I have 1.25gb of ram.. also so i heard that was pretty good. I really hope you guys can help me :)|||You may be out of luck man. From the looks of it you have integrated graphics...which means no dice on a new card....Only way to go around that would be to get a new pc...srry cheif.|||I don't think your computer has a(n) AGP slot to use that card.
|||Find out what the interface is i.e. PCI-Express, AGP, etc. and post that here. If you call Dell they can answer that for you, but don't let them talk you into purchasing an upgrade from them. They are quite pricey.
I just want my computer to go faster for a game that i play online. its warrock and i have a crapy video card right now that only has 64mb of memory.. But like everything else is pretty good. I have 1.25gb of ram.. also so i heard that was pretty good. I really hope you guys can help me :)|||You may be out of luck man. From the looks of it you have integrated graphics...which means no dice on a new card....Only way to go around that would be to get a new pc...srry cheif.|||I don't think your computer has a(n) AGP slot to use that card.
|||Find out what the interface is i.e. PCI-Express, AGP, etc. and post that here. If you call Dell they can answer that for you, but don't let them talk you into purchasing an upgrade from them. They are quite pricey.
How much would a good video card cost me?
I've been having trouble with my video card lately. My problem is it sucks. I play a lot of video game sand all the video games coming out are a little too good for my video card to handle. My computer's standards exceed the minimum requirements for most game except for the video card. So I was wondering how much would a video card cost me that would let me play games like Magicka, Portal 2, Bulletstorm and other stuff like that. Thanks in advance for answering.|||More then you can afford
What will happen if you don't have a video card?
I want to play The Sims Unleashed, but our video card broke so we had to remove it and we still don't have one. What will happen if I play The Sims Unleashed without a video card. Umm.. will a message pop up and say something lalala, bad graphic quality, bad gaming quality or none of the above? |||Depends on how good your onboard video is, i take it you are using onboard right now...how do you break a video card.|||No video Card = No Games
Sorry.
And how do you break a video card?|||i play the sims unleashed and all those sims 1 games on this laptop right here, and it runs an onboard....Ide say you should be fine go ahead and try it an see what happens. Worse thing that can happen is you will have to wait till you get a new graphics card|||LOL. Let me ask you this, What would happen if the engine in my car broke and I removed it, what would happen?
Nothing. Your pc needs a video card to run. However, it sounds like your PC has onboard video card, since you seem to be able to see stuff on the pc when you turn it on.
Bottom line...if you removed a video card from your PC and you turn it on and see stuff then you have onboard video. If it's a very cheap onboard video card, then the sims may run very poorly. If it doesn;'t meet the sims' minimum specs, you'll get a message saying so.
Sorry.
And how do you break a video card?|||i play the sims unleashed and all those sims 1 games on this laptop right here, and it runs an onboard....Ide say you should be fine go ahead and try it an see what happens. Worse thing that can happen is you will have to wait till you get a new graphics card|||LOL. Let me ask you this, What would happen if the engine in my car broke and I removed it, what would happen?
Nothing. Your pc needs a video card to run. However, it sounds like your PC has onboard video card, since you seem to be able to see stuff on the pc when you turn it on.
Bottom line...if you removed a video card from your PC and you turn it on and see stuff then you have onboard video. If it's a very cheap onboard video card, then the sims may run very poorly. If it doesn;'t meet the sims' minimum specs, you'll get a message saying so.
Would my AGP 4x video card work for todays games?
I just bought a motherboard from 2003. It has 2 gb's of memory, penteum 4, 512 of ram, max ram is 2 gbs. It comes with a brand new AGP 4x video card. Will it work for todays games?|||Sorry.
These days, games require a lot of horse power that is available only in pcie 16x graphics cards.
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However onto topic:
I would max out your RAM to 2GB. You have to go to a local computer building store if it is a RAMBUS, DIMM, or DDR1 set. If the board is lower than an ATI Radeon HD 3650 1GB DDR2 AGP, I would get this one with the link below or go on BestBuy.com and type in what I have just above.
These days, games require a lot of horse power that is available only in pcie 16x graphics cards.
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However onto topic:
I would max out your RAM to 2GB. You have to go to a local computer building store if it is a RAMBUS, DIMM, or DDR1 set. If the board is lower than an ATI Radeon HD 3650 1GB DDR2 AGP, I would get this one with the link below or go on BestBuy.com and type in what I have just above.
Does somebody know some notebooks with a good video card or one you can upgrade?
i want to buy a notebook with a video card which is good for gaming, does anybody know some notebooks between $800 or $900? or maby a laptop with a video card you can upgrade (also between that price)|||You can consider buying
1)ASUS N61JV-X2 16-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Dark Brown)
*Intel Core i5-430M Processor 2.26 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz
*4GB of DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM, 2 slots, 8GB Max
*500GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM); Super Multi Optical Disk Drive; Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn (bluetooth not included)
*16-Inch HD LED LCD Display; 2.0MP Webcam; HDMI Port; NVidia GT325M Graphics Engine with 1GB DDR3 Dedicated VRAM
*Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System
http://www.amazon.com/N61JV-X2-16-Inch-V…
2)HP Pavilion DV4-2160US 14.1-Inch Laptop (Digital Plaid)
*Intel Core i5-430M processor (2.26GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53 GHz)
*4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 DIMM) (expandable to 8 GB)
*320GB (7200RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
*Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, * Up to 4.25 Hours of Battery Life
*14.1" Diagonal WXGA HD HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800), Intel HD Graphics with up to 1696MB Total Available Graphics Memory
http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-DV4-2160U…
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1)ASUS N61JV-X2 16-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Dark Brown)
*Intel Core i5-430M Processor 2.26 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz
*4GB of DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM, 2 slots, 8GB Max
*500GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM); Super Multi Optical Disk Drive; Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn (bluetooth not included)
*16-Inch HD LED LCD Display; 2.0MP Webcam; HDMI Port; NVidia GT325M Graphics Engine with 1GB DDR3 Dedicated VRAM
*Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System
http://www.amazon.com/N61JV-X2-16-Inch-V…
2)HP Pavilion DV4-2160US 14.1-Inch Laptop (Digital Plaid)
*Intel Core i5-430M processor (2.26GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53 GHz)
*4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 DIMM) (expandable to 8 GB)
*320GB (7200RPM) Hard Drive (SATA), LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
*Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, * Up to 4.25 Hours of Battery Life
*14.1" Diagonal WXGA HD HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800), Intel HD Graphics with up to 1696MB Total Available Graphics Memory
http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-DV4-2160U…
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Help understanding video cards.?
I am not sure I understand what video cards exactly do for video quality.
For example, what are the benefits of having HDMI as opposed to VGA? Both seemingly produce the same results. Is this for increased resolution capability or something? Such as dual-monitor support? And video cards in general, when you buy a new one with more GB devoted to video, does that only improve the capability to display a video? Like in today's video games? Also, would a better video card allow for better video playing (i.e. no skips, lagging (after streaming), or pauses)? Sorry that this is a bulky set of questions!|||Video cards are dedicated processors for graphics. So yes, the better the video card, the better output possible - meaning better games (with higher resolution and higher refresh rate). Of course, you can have the best video card in the world, but if you have a mediocre screen - then what you see is the mediocre screen.
HDMI is capable of transferring more information than VGA - so if you have a larger, higher resolution screen, HDMI would result in better images (also, it carries audio along with it, so if you were to connect your computer to your TV, you would have audio with the HDMI cable whereas you would need another cable if you were using VGA).|||HDMI and VGA result in differences in picture quality and only in picture quality. So this is not only just resolution, but also lighting, shading, tone, etc. Both can carry out the same functions as the other, so if there is support for dual monitors in VGA, there is support for HDMI. (Because honestly, the only real difference is the output and input lines, system is the same)
Video cards with memory:
It's better to get cards with more memory. Basically a video card with memory is analogous to a computer with ram, it needs to process information and it does this by storing information. So the more memory you have, the easier time, your video card will have, this is true as to why video cards with more memory will have less lag and yes, better capability to display videos. Sometimes however, the graphical intensity is minimal that for many applications, graphics cards operate at the same rate and people go overkill with their purchase. If money is a concern, it's really a matter of what you need.|||hdmi is high def and really is not use unless you have allot of $$ or watching movies in my opinion at this time its useless mostly you want dvi with dual monitor card sup and what is more important is the fps(frames per sec) that a card can do the faster the better just to simplify just becAUSE YOU HAVE A GOOD CARD DON'T MEAN YOUR COMPUTER CAN KEEP UP. ram processor etc all play a role even your mother board and hard drive
For example, what are the benefits of having HDMI as opposed to VGA? Both seemingly produce the same results. Is this for increased resolution capability or something? Such as dual-monitor support? And video cards in general, when you buy a new one with more GB devoted to video, does that only improve the capability to display a video? Like in today's video games? Also, would a better video card allow for better video playing (i.e. no skips, lagging (after streaming), or pauses)? Sorry that this is a bulky set of questions!|||Video cards are dedicated processors for graphics. So yes, the better the video card, the better output possible - meaning better games (with higher resolution and higher refresh rate). Of course, you can have the best video card in the world, but if you have a mediocre screen - then what you see is the mediocre screen.
HDMI is capable of transferring more information than VGA - so if you have a larger, higher resolution screen, HDMI would result in better images (also, it carries audio along with it, so if you were to connect your computer to your TV, you would have audio with the HDMI cable whereas you would need another cable if you were using VGA).|||HDMI and VGA result in differences in picture quality and only in picture quality. So this is not only just resolution, but also lighting, shading, tone, etc. Both can carry out the same functions as the other, so if there is support for dual monitors in VGA, there is support for HDMI. (Because honestly, the only real difference is the output and input lines, system is the same)
Video cards with memory:
It's better to get cards with more memory. Basically a video card with memory is analogous to a computer with ram, it needs to process information and it does this by storing information. So the more memory you have, the easier time, your video card will have, this is true as to why video cards with more memory will have less lag and yes, better capability to display videos. Sometimes however, the graphical intensity is minimal that for many applications, graphics cards operate at the same rate and people go overkill with their purchase. If money is a concern, it's really a matter of what you need.|||hdmi is high def and really is not use unless you have allot of $$ or watching movies in my opinion at this time its useless mostly you want dvi with dual monitor card sup and what is more important is the fps(frames per sec) that a card can do the faster the better just to simplify just becAUSE YOU HAVE A GOOD CARD DON'T MEAN YOUR COMPUTER CAN KEEP UP. ram processor etc all play a role even your mother board and hard drive
Video cards Core, Memory and Shader Clock speed.?
Ok, so I am about to buy a new video card. I was told that I needed to pay attention to how fast the video card works. I need a video card that can run today's games on high, highest quality possible without issues. I was looking at GeForce GTX 460... (Anything I need to know about it)
I would like to know more about Video cards Core, Memory and Shader Clock speed.
What numbers do I have to look for?
GeFore GTX 460
Core Clock: 650 MHz
Memory Clock: 3400 MHz
Shader Clock: 1300 MHz
Is that good? or the Core clock speed is to low for today's game?
Any help?|||I agree with Mercuri, do not get caught up on numbers.
About GTX460, I say it is first fully successful Fermi made by nVidia. In this price range that card easily beats their competitor from ATI and that competitor is for example Radeon HD5830.
Also good thing about 460 is that it supports DirectX 11. This card should last for long.
Alternatives for GTX460 are: HD5770, GTX 260, GTX 465, Radeon HD6850, GTS 450.
If you want something more kick-a** go for GeForce GTX 560 1GB Ti. It is one of the newest represents of mid-end from nVidia. It's price beats HD6870, and it's performance beats HD6970.|||Don't get caught up on numbers. The specs of a video card really aren't going to tell you anything at all. If you want to compare video cards, look at benchmarks.
That being said, the 460GTX is a very good card.
I would like to know more about Video cards Core, Memory and Shader Clock speed.
What numbers do I have to look for?
GeFore GTX 460
Core Clock: 650 MHz
Memory Clock: 3400 MHz
Shader Clock: 1300 MHz
Is that good? or the Core clock speed is to low for today's game?
Any help?|||I agree with Mercuri, do not get caught up on numbers.
About GTX460, I say it is first fully successful Fermi made by nVidia. In this price range that card easily beats their competitor from ATI and that competitor is for example Radeon HD5830.
Also good thing about 460 is that it supports DirectX 11. This card should last for long.
Alternatives for GTX460 are: HD5770, GTX 260, GTX 465, Radeon HD6850, GTS 450.
If you want something more kick-a** go for GeForce GTX 560 1GB Ti. It is one of the newest represents of mid-end from nVidia. It's price beats HD6870, and it's performance beats HD6970.|||Don't get caught up on numbers. The specs of a video card really aren't going to tell you anything at all. If you want to compare video cards, look at benchmarks.
That being said, the 460GTX is a very good card.
Compatible video cards with dell inspiron 530?
i know the psu isnt that strong, but does anyone know off the top of their heads a good video cards for running games like sims 3, the witcher, nothing crazy like crysis of course, that the mother board will be compatible with
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E7400 (3MB L2, 2.80GHz, 1066 FSB)|||there is a PNY 9800GT PE (power efficient) model at best buy for about 110$
nice thing about the PE editions of cards is they don't require a additional power connection.
and the 9800GT would play all those games very well if not flawlessly. at high or the highest settings.
My buddy has one paired with a X4 phenom and he can play crysis just fine at medium/high settings at something like 1390x900 resolution or something around that size.
Your processor seems like a good match for that 9800GT and assuming you have enough system ram (2048MB is fine) there shouldn't be any problems at all playing most any game you want to even with a Dell PSU.
Best of luck!
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E7400 (3MB L2, 2.80GHz, 1066 FSB)|||there is a PNY 9800GT PE (power efficient) model at best buy for about 110$
nice thing about the PE editions of cards is they don't require a additional power connection.
and the 9800GT would play all those games very well if not flawlessly. at high or the highest settings.
My buddy has one paired with a X4 phenom and he can play crysis just fine at medium/high settings at something like 1390x900 resolution or something around that size.
Your processor seems like a good match for that 9800GT and assuming you have enough system ram (2048MB is fine) there shouldn't be any problems at all playing most any game you want to even with a Dell PSU.
Best of luck!
Hi. What should I do - install 2 video cards, or install 1, AGP or PCI?
I'm upgrading my mainboard from a GeForce FX 5200 to Geforce FX 6200 so I can have dual monitor support. I can empty my AGP slot by removing the GeForce 5200 or I can use an empty PCI slot and keep my old GeForce FX 5200 in the AGP slot. What should I do?
I will do casual gaming and trading in stock market.
My mainboard doesn't support PCI-Express slots.
Is it better to have two video cards installed?
Is AGP much faster than PCI ?
What does Windows do when you have *two* video cards in one system?
Any help is appreciated, thank you and Happy New Year.|||okay you definitely want only 1 video card in your system, and only one set of drivers for that video card.
PCI makes video cards that are 4x speed
AGP is 8x
PCI-E is 16x
i would get a better AGP card instead of a new PCI card|||Sorry your computer does not support running 2 video cards at once, you will need a newer chipset to do that.
So use your new card in the AGP slot its faster than PCI
I will do casual gaming and trading in stock market.
My mainboard doesn't support PCI-Express slots.
Is it better to have two video cards installed?
Is AGP much faster than PCI ?
What does Windows do when you have *two* video cards in one system?
Any help is appreciated, thank you and Happy New Year.|||okay you definitely want only 1 video card in your system, and only one set of drivers for that video card.
PCI makes video cards that are 4x speed
AGP is 8x
PCI-E is 16x
i would get a better AGP card instead of a new PCI card|||Sorry your computer does not support running 2 video cards at once, you will need a newer chipset to do that.
So use your new card in the AGP slot its faster than PCI
Processor and video card for gaming?
i currently have an AMD Athlon XD processor and an NVIDIA GeForce3 Ti 200 video card. according to systemrequirementlab.com, my pc cannot play many games. i would like to know a processor and video card that will work well with playing most pc games such as call of duty 4 and the new turok when it comes out in a few months.|||buy an xbox 360.
video card- geforce 8800 gt - http://about.pricegrabber.com/search_att…
processor- intel core 2 duo- http://www.atozincomputer.com/catalog/in…
it's going to cost you about the same|||Nvidia 8800
Intel Quad Core|||I am assuming u currently have at least a n AM2 motherboard so i would get a 5600 windsor and a 3870x2. This is 12.5% better than 8800 Ultra.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/248085…
video card- geforce 8800 gt - http://about.pricegrabber.com/search_att…
processor- intel core 2 duo- http://www.atozincomputer.com/catalog/in…
it's going to cost you about the same|||Nvidia 8800
Intel Quad Core|||I am assuming u currently have at least a n AM2 motherboard so i would get a 5600 windsor and a 3870x2. This is 12.5% better than 8800 Ultra.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/248085…
How can i get my video card drive working?
When i try to open warcraft lll it says to check and see if my drives are working. My computer says the audio drive is working and there's absolutely nothing about my video card (just has blanks and n/a). The game has been working for 3 years.|||You are confusing "Drive" and "Driver".
A driver is a small software program that enables advanced features for devices like your sound card and video card. Without this driver, the computer can only use the basic functionality of the device.
To reinstall the driver, you simply have to go to the website for the computer manufacturer. I.E. Dell.com
Find the "Support and downloads" section and from there follow the directions on how to download and install the video card drivers for your computer.|||Sounds like you need to download a new video card. I'd suggest a J0hN 5t3W3R7. It's the most important video card to jews. You can get this any local Jew weeebsite. GODD LUCK
A driver is a small software program that enables advanced features for devices like your sound card and video card. Without this driver, the computer can only use the basic functionality of the device.
To reinstall the driver, you simply have to go to the website for the computer manufacturer. I.E. Dell.com
Find the "Support and downloads" section and from there follow the directions on how to download and install the video card drivers for your computer.|||Sounds like you need to download a new video card. I'd suggest a J0hN 5t3W3R7. It's the most important video card to jews. You can get this any local Jew weeebsite. GODD LUCK
Is a NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT Video Card Good For Gaming?
I'm running Mac OS X with 1gb ram (gonna upgrade to 2 or 3gb) 150gb hardrive. I have a Intel motherboard, and a dual core 2.66 GHz processor
Thanks|||It will get the job done for most of your gamming needs.
I have an old 6200 and I can play games like Oblivion (barely). So I would say your safe for about another few months ; ) haha just kidding.|||its not a good card, at least get a 7600gt, but even that is already getting outdated on new games. if you're going to upgrade at least get something with direct x 10. preferrably something with gddr3 ram as its quite a bit faster.
Thanks|||It will get the job done for most of your gamming needs.
I have an old 6200 and I can play games like Oblivion (barely). So I would say your safe for about another few months ; ) haha just kidding.|||its not a good card, at least get a 7600gt, but even that is already getting outdated on new games. if you're going to upgrade at least get something with direct x 10. preferrably something with gddr3 ram as its quite a bit faster.
I need a video card or two, I don't do gaming- what kind should I get?
I do have 3 screens and I like to be able to watch video on one full size, and use the other two. Right now I only have one video card, so can only watch two screens at a time, so I think I need two cards. (once screen is a large monitor for our business displaying promo stuff)
Additionally, with my current card, when I watch a full size movie or video on a screen, it gets very laggy, and if I try to watch another video, movie, or something on another screen at the same time both pretty much just die.
I do some light video editing, and I do graphics editing, but mostly web and vinyl work. I thought the card that I had would be sufficient, but it's not.
I currently have a NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT.
My computer is an i7 processor, 12GB ram, It has 3 slots for video cards, SLi and Crossfire capable|||Ask these geeks http://www.computerrepairserviceboston.c…
Additionally, with my current card, when I watch a full size movie or video on a screen, it gets very laggy, and if I try to watch another video, movie, or something on another screen at the same time both pretty much just die.
I do some light video editing, and I do graphics editing, but mostly web and vinyl work. I thought the card that I had would be sufficient, but it's not.
I currently have a NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT.
My computer is an i7 processor, 12GB ram, It has 3 slots for video cards, SLi and Crossfire capable|||Ask these geeks http://www.computerrepairserviceboston.c…
Alternative Video Card for Gaming?
I have NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430. Can anyone suggest a good alternative Video Card thats good and cheap. A video card for games like CRYSIS, Assassins Creed, Etc.|||I am using an EVGA gt 220 1 gig ddr3 nvidia card. I play online games and it works fine for me. Got mine form fry`s.com for 75 bucks. There would be a substantial difference from what you have now. Must have a pci-e slot on motherboard.
Adding a 2nd video card would help for gaming?
What could i add to my gaming cpu to improve performance?
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=254044&CatId=4928
when i play games on it like the witcher 2 for instance the auto-detect settings place it on high and not ultra.what should i add to it to the cpu to give it that extra boost.A 2nd video card?the one this cpu has they say its the best for gaming.So i wouldn't say replacing it
the link will take you to the cpu i have.|||The 550 ti isn't that strong anyways. To run the witcher 2 with customized settings on my gtx 560 ti turning off uber sampling is a must, it'll bring much higher end PCs to their knees. I also turned off things like SSAO, AAk motion blur, blur effects, and depth of field and I never dropped below 50 fps, but that's with my 560 ti, which is quite a bit stronger than your card.
Don't just settle for auto detect, customize your settings by turning a few settings off or down and see how much they affect performance. I personally would opt for a stronger single card, like a gtx 570, that'd be a perfect pair for a 2600. SLI'ing two mediocre cards isn't all that ideal because it cuts off an upgrade path.|||EVGA GeForce GTX 570 would be a perfect pair
Very Fast
* Handles every game out there including Crysis 2 with max settings at 40-60FPS!
* Low power requirement considering other cards...
* Easy to add a 2nd card in future for SLI
* Great Drivers! I choose Nvidia simply because AMD's software driver support is horrible compared to Nvidia.|||u can use game boost. Search in google. What's ur graphics card is? If it is good there is no need for 2nd graphics card. It will not increase ur performance. Only one can work at a time. Try increasing ram and processor. If ur ram is ddr2 increase it to ddr3.|||Going by the specs for that computer it only has one Pcie x16 slot,you cant add another card for Sli you need two Pcie slots and a Sli compatible motherboard
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=254044&CatId=4928
when i play games on it like the witcher 2 for instance the auto-detect settings place it on high and not ultra.what should i add to it to the cpu to give it that extra boost.A 2nd video card?the one this cpu has they say its the best for gaming.So i wouldn't say replacing it
the link will take you to the cpu i have.|||The 550 ti isn't that strong anyways. To run the witcher 2 with customized settings on my gtx 560 ti turning off uber sampling is a must, it'll bring much higher end PCs to their knees. I also turned off things like SSAO, AAk motion blur, blur effects, and depth of field and I never dropped below 50 fps, but that's with my 560 ti, which is quite a bit stronger than your card.
Don't just settle for auto detect, customize your settings by turning a few settings off or down and see how much they affect performance. I personally would opt for a stronger single card, like a gtx 570, that'd be a perfect pair for a 2600. SLI'ing two mediocre cards isn't all that ideal because it cuts off an upgrade path.|||EVGA GeForce GTX 570 would be a perfect pair
Very Fast
* Handles every game out there including Crysis 2 with max settings at 40-60FPS!
* Low power requirement considering other cards...
* Easy to add a 2nd card in future for SLI
* Great Drivers! I choose Nvidia simply because AMD's software driver support is horrible compared to Nvidia.|||u can use game boost. Search in google. What's ur graphics card is? If it is good there is no need for 2nd graphics card. It will not increase ur performance. Only one can work at a time. Try increasing ram and processor. If ur ram is ddr2 increase it to ddr3.|||Going by the specs for that computer it only has one Pcie x16 slot,you cant add another card for Sli you need two Pcie slots and a Sli compatible motherboard
Good gaming budget video card!!?
I'm needing to know a good budget card by nvidia. It has to run these newer games that are on the market. I don't know anything about these newer cards. So I don't know if I should put a 8600GT in it or a 9600GT in it. My limit on a video card is no more then 160 dollars. So can anyone can give me some ideas on a descent budget video card by nvidia in the price range I mentioned above.|||Im currently running the 9600GT and I came from using the 8600GT and I can tell you, what a difference. Much faster graphical power and I play games that I thought were played at the fastest. I recommend the 9600GT, its only $160 and its a super card.|||Better than either... get an 8800GT :)
With the more powerful Radeon 4850 selling for $175, prices on the 8800GT have dropped below $150. Good time to buy!
With the more powerful Radeon 4850 selling for $175, prices on the 8800GT have dropped below $150. Good time to buy!
Laptop video cards-are they easy to put in? I work all the time on desktops?
and I bought a laptop from a gamer pc builder co. with a video card in it. Nobody seems to know much about video cards in laptops but I know its possible to have one. Is it easy for someone with medium pc builder experience to put a video card in a laptop? I dont mean integrated, I know they come with that.|||Most laptops cannot have their video cards upgraded, however, since it is from a gaming company, it may have that option. The best thing to do would be to email the company and see if it has a swappable video card. if that is the case, it wouldn't be too hard, remove a few screws, maybe some ribbon cables and swap the card, but be careful, it's easy to break stuff when opening a laptop, try to find instructions for your specific laptop.|||Apples and Oranges: Laptop Cards are usually tied to the System Board itself. Do not attempt.|||Laptop video cards are integrated into the mobo, attempting to upgrade or change them can damage the laptop, i wouldn't suggest trying it|||
dont bother if you have a laptop which takes an add on card the adaption will probably be so specific the manufacturer will be the only supplier of the part.
dont bother if you have a laptop which takes an add on card the adaption will probably be so specific the manufacturer will be the only supplier of the part.
Need a good video card for gaming under $210?
I plan on heavy gaming and i need a good video card that can handle the newer games|||http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best…|||http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
GTX 560 will be awesome for any newer games. Also the Radeon 5850 pretty good too..
EDIT: this one is a pretty good too http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
so any of those what i just said will be very good.|||GPU buyers guide
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utjw77kHk…
Power supply Guide ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG6uw0QFE…
Low wattage PSU's and GPU's Guide ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTQoH-j5K…
GTX 560 will be awesome for any newer games. Also the Radeon 5850 pretty good too..
EDIT: this one is a pretty good too http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
so any of those what i just said will be very good.|||GPU buyers guide
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utjw77kHk…
Power supply Guide ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG6uw0QFE…
Low wattage PSU's and GPU's Guide ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTQoH-j5K…
What are some of the better video cards today?
I don't know much about these sort of things, but I'm hoping to upgrade my PC at some point to run my games better. However, there seems to be so many these days, I'm not sure which would be best for my system or how many are "fully" compatible with the games I play. So which video cards are recommended for a Win XP in order to play games like WoW, The Sims 2 games, and the Battlefield 2 games smoothly? Also, are there any other upgrades I should consider? Thanks.|||I know a perfect card. I play all those games except wow and the card I am talking about can even run oblivion at high settings which is not really that amazing anymore but it requires more then those games.
The EAX1950Pro its a great card it does not support DX10 but if you use windows xp then you really do not need DX10 even more so for those games.
Plus vista still sucks. Its a card that is fairly compatibles and runs cool compared to other cards in its league. And its not too expensive.
It would be perfect for those games.
edited--- This card will run all of those games on max specs. but your PC will also need good enough ram and CPU. but if your PC is fairly new then with this card you will be laughing.
Here is an url.
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?a…
I now use a way different setup for more recent games but you will need liquid cooling and over $1000 to get the best types of setups.|||Hi have a look here. this should bring you up to speed.
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/11/06/b…
PC Gaming requires a lot of processing power. There's always a trade off between resolution and fps (frames per second) in pc gaming. This means if you want it to look nice, your animation will slow. if you want your animation to go fast and dont have a very fast graphics processor, you will have to turn down the detail.
My recommendation as an absolute base-line starting point would be an 8800gt. I have had a couple of slower cards in the last few months but they were an absolute pain in the butt for games like oblivion and fear.
Admittedly wow and sims 2 are at the lower demand side of things but if you want to play anything relatively recent l8r on down the track it may be nice to have the hardware on board to do it.
In any case good luck and happy hunting. The site above should provide a good starting point. if you only ever want to play wow and sims2 the card above may work ok and you wont need to shell out too much cash to make a go of it (provided you have the cpu and ram currently on board)|||Lots of graphics cards are on the marked today. If you are light on the budget, a GeForce 7600GS would do fine. But I doubt it would play fair on games like FEAR. The Next Option is to go for GeForce 8600GT or 8600GTS. The next is the best; Geforce 8800Ultra (for real game lovers who wants to play games like FEAR at resolutions of 1920x1440) Hope you find your solutions
The EAX1950Pro its a great card it does not support DX10 but if you use windows xp then you really do not need DX10 even more so for those games.
Plus vista still sucks. Its a card that is fairly compatibles and runs cool compared to other cards in its league. And its not too expensive.
It would be perfect for those games.
edited--- This card will run all of those games on max specs. but your PC will also need good enough ram and CPU. but if your PC is fairly new then with this card you will be laughing.
Here is an url.
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?a…
I now use a way different setup for more recent games but you will need liquid cooling and over $1000 to get the best types of setups.|||Hi have a look here. this should bring you up to speed.
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/11/06/b…
PC Gaming requires a lot of processing power. There's always a trade off between resolution and fps (frames per second) in pc gaming. This means if you want it to look nice, your animation will slow. if you want your animation to go fast and dont have a very fast graphics processor, you will have to turn down the detail.
My recommendation as an absolute base-line starting point would be an 8800gt. I have had a couple of slower cards in the last few months but they were an absolute pain in the butt for games like oblivion and fear.
Admittedly wow and sims 2 are at the lower demand side of things but if you want to play anything relatively recent l8r on down the track it may be nice to have the hardware on board to do it.
In any case good luck and happy hunting. The site above should provide a good starting point. if you only ever want to play wow and sims2 the card above may work ok and you wont need to shell out too much cash to make a go of it (provided you have the cpu and ram currently on board)|||Lots of graphics cards are on the marked today. If you are light on the budget, a GeForce 7600GS would do fine. But I doubt it would play fair on games like FEAR. The Next Option is to go for GeForce 8600GT or 8600GTS. The next is the best; Geforce 8800Ultra (for real game lovers who wants to play games like FEAR at resolutions of 1920x1440) Hope you find your solutions
Video Cards?
hi. can anyone help me catch up. I want to play some games and while looking at the required specs, it states...
Graphics: Nvidia 7800GTX/ATI X1800XT (SM 3.0) or DX10 equivalent
I really dont know how much memory that video card has.. will it be 128MB, 256MB, 512MB or 1GB?
why do the video cards' specs are stated that way? because last three years they just state how much memory your card should have in order for your program or game to function smoothly.
thank you very much.|||If you can find a Nvidia 7800GTX/ATI X1800XT with 256 MB, and 7600GS with a 512MB texture memory, 7800GTX and X1800XT will give a big boost for games while 7600gs gives a poor performance. Let me explain it ,
Memory of a VGA doesn't make any change to graphics of a game.It's needed to load content such as textures of game.
Every real time calculation are done by GPU ( what we call Geforce 7800GTX , ATi HD2600XT etc). Just imagine a game with a high quality sea ( such as Crysis) . All the water details such as reflections, refractions, are calculated by GPU using shaders.
When the number of GPU increases from 7600GS to 7800GTX the core clock and shader clock of the VGA is increased with a very big ammount. That means 7600GS has a very poor shader clock than 7800GTX.
So if you use 7600GS ( no matter 512MB or 1GB- if exist) you'll get a poor frames per second than a 7800GTX 256MB. Because in this case your pc will look for more clock speed to render the sea,it will not look for more memory to calculate sea shaders.
I hope you understand. Never ask for a VGA by it's memory ammount, like " gimme a 512MB VGA".
for more info check this
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2…
You can see how the VGA ranks.
Excuse my English ;-)|||because memory on a card doesnt in the least tell u anything about the gpu speed , performance, or pixel shading capabilities ..|||512|||the problem is that very low end card started shipping with absurdly high amounts of memory that they could never actually use,
for example, they would have a Geforce 6200..very basic card, comes with 64mb of memory or sometime 128mb..then they would ship one with 512MB but still slow 6200 chip on it.
or what they would do is take a decent card, and use slower memory to offset the cost of more memory, and in turn would perform worse than the faster but lesser memory version
so what they did was just list the chip that they want you to have, and graphics card with that chip would have sufficient memory.
basically, they want you to have a graphics card that is better than a 7800GTX or 1800XT regardless of memory size.
now of course your not going to find a card thats better than a 7800GTX that has only 128MB or 64MB or memory, but you are going to find cards that are worse than a 7800GTX with 512MB of memory.|||Nowadays it can be difficult to look at a video card's numbering system and automatically tell which is better.
For instance, the 8800GT beats the old versions of the GTS, yet now the new versions of the GTS come close to the GTX. It can get confusing.
But anyways, an XFX 256MB Geforce 8600XXX would probably be sufficient to meet those requirements. They only cost $70.
And I can't recall ever seeing a video card requirement being stated as a simple "256MB" before. The RAM has to do with performance, but it is much more than that which determines the card's capabilities.|||OK not to offend you or anything, but gotta ask: are you a hermit or living under rocks for half a decade? It sounded like so to me. Generally spec mix is growing and fragmented
From my perspective I started with 486; in that era computers differ in:
- CPU: 486 DX2/SX/SLC, or 386 class, each with its own speed rating
- RAM size
- Video card slot type, VESA or ISA.
Moving on Pentium 4:
- CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron or AMD Athlon or Sampron.
- CPU socket types.
- CPU heatsinks and fan qualities.
- RAM size
- RAM type: DDR 266/333/400 that means PC2100/2700/3200 that means 133/166/200 MHz running at either single or dual channel mode.
- Video card: AGP universal or AGP 8x type.
- Video card type: classes like NVidia GeForce 2/4MX/5/6, ATI Radeon 7/8/9 with a speed rating postfix such as NVidia GeForce 5200 or GeForce 5500, GPU speed now matters.
- Video RAM type: SDR or DDR speed.
Moving on to current 64-bit era:
- CPU: Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino or AMD Athlon 64 or Sampron.
- CPU socket
- CPU heatsink and fan quality.
- mobo speed
- RAM type/speed: DDR 1/2/3 each with subclasses of speed and whether or not.running in dual channel.
- Video card slot: AGP 8x, PCI Express, or PCIe 2.0 and whether or not SLI or Crossfire ready.
- Video card GPU speed, you should know what 7800GTX mean by now.
- Video card memory type: GDDR2, GDDR3 each with mixed enchilada of speed and bit-width.
- Power supply unit: wattage, pin types, SLI readiness
This is just a basic sample how industry fragments for us who's budget builder and those of us who is a hard-core gamer. 7800GTX says it is NVidia GeForce 7 type, with a speed rating of 800 and performance tweak of GTX but ATI designations are not compatible even though works in the same way. DX10 says Windows Vista with higher requirement. Video memory amount means the same as it was; resolution requirement, although now throw in the mix that FSB is fast enough for the AMOUNT not to be strict as it was so for previous eras.|||Sorry to tell you but none of the 7 Series Graphics Cards run DX10. You have to get a 8 Series card to even think about it. I have the 8800 GTX. Which was a nice addition to my computer. lol.
Graphics: Nvidia 7800GTX/ATI X1800XT (SM 3.0) or DX10 equivalent
I really dont know how much memory that video card has.. will it be 128MB, 256MB, 512MB or 1GB?
why do the video cards' specs are stated that way? because last three years they just state how much memory your card should have in order for your program or game to function smoothly.
thank you very much.|||If you can find a Nvidia 7800GTX/ATI X1800XT with 256 MB, and 7600GS with a 512MB texture memory, 7800GTX and X1800XT will give a big boost for games while 7600gs gives a poor performance. Let me explain it ,
Memory of a VGA doesn't make any change to graphics of a game.It's needed to load content such as textures of game.
Every real time calculation are done by GPU ( what we call Geforce 7800GTX , ATi HD2600XT etc). Just imagine a game with a high quality sea ( such as Crysis) . All the water details such as reflections, refractions, are calculated by GPU using shaders.
When the number of GPU increases from 7600GS to 7800GTX the core clock and shader clock of the VGA is increased with a very big ammount. That means 7600GS has a very poor shader clock than 7800GTX.
So if you use 7600GS ( no matter 512MB or 1GB- if exist) you'll get a poor frames per second than a 7800GTX 256MB. Because in this case your pc will look for more clock speed to render the sea,it will not look for more memory to calculate sea shaders.
I hope you understand. Never ask for a VGA by it's memory ammount, like " gimme a 512MB VGA".
for more info check this
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics_2…
You can see how the VGA ranks.
Excuse my English ;-)|||because memory on a card doesnt in the least tell u anything about the gpu speed , performance, or pixel shading capabilities ..|||512|||the problem is that very low end card started shipping with absurdly high amounts of memory that they could never actually use,
for example, they would have a Geforce 6200..very basic card, comes with 64mb of memory or sometime 128mb..then they would ship one with 512MB but still slow 6200 chip on it.
or what they would do is take a decent card, and use slower memory to offset the cost of more memory, and in turn would perform worse than the faster but lesser memory version
so what they did was just list the chip that they want you to have, and graphics card with that chip would have sufficient memory.
basically, they want you to have a graphics card that is better than a 7800GTX or 1800XT regardless of memory size.
now of course your not going to find a card thats better than a 7800GTX that has only 128MB or 64MB or memory, but you are going to find cards that are worse than a 7800GTX with 512MB of memory.|||Nowadays it can be difficult to look at a video card's numbering system and automatically tell which is better.
For instance, the 8800GT beats the old versions of the GTS, yet now the new versions of the GTS come close to the GTX. It can get confusing.
But anyways, an XFX 256MB Geforce 8600XXX would probably be sufficient to meet those requirements. They only cost $70.
And I can't recall ever seeing a video card requirement being stated as a simple "256MB" before. The RAM has to do with performance, but it is much more than that which determines the card's capabilities.|||OK not to offend you or anything, but gotta ask: are you a hermit or living under rocks for half a decade? It sounded like so to me. Generally spec mix is growing and fragmented
From my perspective I started with 486; in that era computers differ in:
- CPU: 486 DX2/SX/SLC, or 386 class, each with its own speed rating
- RAM size
- Video card slot type, VESA or ISA.
Moving on Pentium 4:
- CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron or AMD Athlon or Sampron.
- CPU socket types.
- CPU heatsinks and fan qualities.
- RAM size
- RAM type: DDR 266/333/400 that means PC2100/2700/3200 that means 133/166/200 MHz running at either single or dual channel mode.
- Video card: AGP universal or AGP 8x type.
- Video card type: classes like NVidia GeForce 2/4MX/5/6, ATI Radeon 7/8/9 with a speed rating postfix such as NVidia GeForce 5200 or GeForce 5500, GPU speed now matters.
- Video RAM type: SDR or DDR speed.
Moving on to current 64-bit era:
- CPU: Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino or AMD Athlon 64 or Sampron.
- CPU socket
- CPU heatsink and fan quality.
- mobo speed
- RAM type/speed: DDR 1/2/3 each with subclasses of speed and whether or not.running in dual channel.
- Video card slot: AGP 8x, PCI Express, or PCIe 2.0 and whether or not SLI or Crossfire ready.
- Video card GPU speed, you should know what 7800GTX mean by now.
- Video card memory type: GDDR2, GDDR3 each with mixed enchilada of speed and bit-width.
- Power supply unit: wattage, pin types, SLI readiness
This is just a basic sample how industry fragments for us who's budget builder and those of us who is a hard-core gamer. 7800GTX says it is NVidia GeForce 7 type, with a speed rating of 800 and performance tweak of GTX but ATI designations are not compatible even though works in the same way. DX10 says Windows Vista with higher requirement. Video memory amount means the same as it was; resolution requirement, although now throw in the mix that FSB is fast enough for the AMOUNT not to be strict as it was so for previous eras.|||Sorry to tell you but none of the 7 Series Graphics Cards run DX10. You have to get a 8 Series card to even think about it. I have the 8800 GTX. Which was a nice addition to my computer. lol.
Video cards for a Compaq computer that can handle The Sims 3?
My computer is a Compaq, and I run windows XP. I bought a Radeon 4530 HD for 60 dollars, to find out that it doesn't fit Compaqs. I'm specifically looking for a video card that will run with my computer and have good graphics for the Sims 3. Help? Here are the requirements for the game,
FOR WINDOWS XP
* Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
* 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent
* 1 GB RAM
* At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content
* 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0|||How about post your computer hardware specs instead of the game's|||Is your computer a regular desktop box or a skinny slimline model? We really need to know which model of Compaq Presario you've got, because there are dozens of them with different specs. Usually the complete model name/number is printed on the outside of the case.
In general, Compaqs take the same video cards as other computers. But all slimlines (regardless of manufacturer) can only use half-height video cards, standard sized cards are too tall to fit inside the case. It's also possible that you've got an older desktop with a different type of slot for video cards. Modern computers use PCI-Express cards, but older models may require an AGP or PCI video card.
We definitely need more information about your computer... look for the model number (usually on the front of the case) or try running SIW, which will tell you the computer's specific motherboard model, and possibly the video interface type.
http://download.cnet.com/SIW-Freeware-Ve…
FOR WINDOWS XP
* Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
* 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent
* 1 GB RAM
* At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content
* 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0|||How about post your computer hardware specs instead of the game's|||Is your computer a regular desktop box or a skinny slimline model? We really need to know which model of Compaq Presario you've got, because there are dozens of them with different specs. Usually the complete model name/number is printed on the outside of the case.
In general, Compaqs take the same video cards as other computers. But all slimlines (regardless of manufacturer) can only use half-height video cards, standard sized cards are too tall to fit inside the case. It's also possible that you've got an older desktop with a different type of slot for video cards. Modern computers use PCI-Express cards, but older models may require an AGP or PCI video card.
We definitely need more information about your computer... look for the model number (usually on the front of the case) or try running SIW, which will tell you the computer's specific motherboard model, and possibly the video interface type.
http://download.cnet.com/SIW-Freeware-Ve…
How do you maximize your video card performance?
Recently the graphic performances of my video card seemed to dropped a little. There are lags (just minor lags) coming from games that i usually don't get lags from.
Btw, my video card is Nvdia 6600. Basically, the graphic performances on my computer isn't as good as when I first got my computer (abt 3 years).
Here's the question, how do you keep your video card in shape?
My computer is clean from spywares and viruses, and there isn't a lot of storage used up.
I updated the newest driver as well. Can anyone tell me why Nvidia hasn't been releasing new drivers nowadays?|||mmm ... try driver cleaner pro .... make sure ur fan and heatsink is squeaky clean and its getting enough cool air to the intake ... and other things like more programs running in the background .. or adware ... or even more hardware additions can tax the system more ... if ur sure u got things cool enough u could try rivatuner also and overclock it slightly ..|||I would suggest reformatting your computer, what's happening to your computer is something called a "Bit rot" , basically, it's like your windows is umm, getting rusty due to being installed and in use for a long time, so it's suggested you reformat and install a fresh copy of Windows in it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rot|||tweak your settings, and make sure your bios settings takes into account your geforce card. Lags can come from unexpected sources. one big problem with XP is the explorer.exe hangs or eats up cpu time. The only fix I know of is kill explorer, then bring up the task manager and run explorer.exe again to get the desktop back. The fresh explorer will not eat up cpu cycles at least until next time it gets stuck.
Btw, my video card is Nvdia 6600. Basically, the graphic performances on my computer isn't as good as when I first got my computer (abt 3 years).
Here's the question, how do you keep your video card in shape?
My computer is clean from spywares and viruses, and there isn't a lot of storage used up.
I updated the newest driver as well. Can anyone tell me why Nvidia hasn't been releasing new drivers nowadays?|||mmm ... try driver cleaner pro .... make sure ur fan and heatsink is squeaky clean and its getting enough cool air to the intake ... and other things like more programs running in the background .. or adware ... or even more hardware additions can tax the system more ... if ur sure u got things cool enough u could try rivatuner also and overclock it slightly ..|||I would suggest reformatting your computer, what's happening to your computer is something called a "Bit rot" , basically, it's like your windows is umm, getting rusty due to being installed and in use for a long time, so it's suggested you reformat and install a fresh copy of Windows in it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rot|||tweak your settings, and make sure your bios settings takes into account your geforce card. Lags can come from unexpected sources. one big problem with XP is the explorer.exe hangs or eats up cpu time. The only fix I know of is kill explorer, then bring up the task manager and run explorer.exe again to get the desktop back. The fresh explorer will not eat up cpu cycles at least until next time it gets stuck.
Is there a video card that is compatible with the hp mini 1000 that is 128 mb?
I got the Sims 3 game, and installed it on my computer and when I clicked to play it, it said I had the wrong graphics card. It needs one that is 128 mb and supports pixel shader 2.0. Is there a video card that is compatible with my computer?|||You have a netbook. Netbooks do not have the slots necessary to add a video card.
You cannot upgrade the graphics you have.|||ditto
You cannot upgrade the graphics you have.|||ditto
What is the best video card upgrade for my new HP? My aim is respectable gaming capability.?
I recently purchased an HP Pavilion Phoenix Special Edition a6655f PC. (the Best Buy exclusive) For specs see: http://www.hp.com/large/campaigns/personal_again/datasheets/HPPavilionPhoenixSEa6655fPCDatasheet.pdf
I was disappointed with the rendering when I tried to play Midievil II Total War. Graphics were jerky, etc. I am confident that a video card upgrade will do the trick. There is an available pci express x16. What is my best bet for being happy gaming on this rig? Thanks
|||Any video card upgrade would be limited to a low-end video card unless you replace the 300 watt stock power supply.
HP Pavilion a6655f Desktop PC (EMEA)
5188-7601 Active Power Factor Correction power supply (Chardonnay) - Rated at 300-watts , 80+ efficiency - Support for Parallel ATA (PATA) and Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives
http://partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/mai…|||Check out this ATI card under $100:
ttp://ati.amd.com/products/Radeonhd450… |||i would recommend probably something from the nVidia 8 series, maybe an 8600gt http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3504453&Sku=P450-8674
|||
At $91, this PNY 9600GT card is one of the more powerful video cards around, dollar for dollar,
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=PNY-960…
It's true, the minimum recommended power supply for a 9600GT has 26A on the 12V rails, so a stock 300W power supply usually isn't good enough (many have only 17-18 amps on the 12V rail), but I was able to look up specs on another recent HP 300 watt "active power factor correction" power supply (not from that exact computer, but from a comparable one). The power supply is still sort of junk (made by Bestec), but, to my surprise, it has two 12V rails, 11.5A, and 11A. It's not wonderful, but it could be worse.
It also helps that a 9600GT doesn't draw that much power (around 60 watts peak).
Thus, I would try a 9600GT on the stock 300W power supply first. There's a chance it will work, and, if it doesn't, the worse thing that will happen is, it will crash once in a while --or more often --while playing games. But then you'll know for sure it needs a bigger power supply, and you can replace it.
I was disappointed with the rendering when I tried to play Midievil II Total War. Graphics were jerky, etc. I am confident that a video card upgrade will do the trick. There is an available pci express x16. What is my best bet for being happy gaming on this rig? Thanks
|||Any video card upgrade would be limited to a low-end video card unless you replace the 300 watt stock power supply.
HP Pavilion a6655f Desktop PC (EMEA)
5188-7601 Active Power Factor Correction power supply (Chardonnay) - Rated at 300-watts , 80+ efficiency - Support for Parallel ATA (PATA) and Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives
http://partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/mai…|||Check out this ATI card under $100:
ttp://ati.amd.com/products/Radeonhd450… |||i would recommend probably something from the nVidia 8 series, maybe an 8600gt http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3504453&Sku=P450-8674
|||
At $91, this PNY 9600GT card is one of the more powerful video cards around, dollar for dollar,
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=PNY-960…
It's true, the minimum recommended power supply for a 9600GT has 26A on the 12V rails, so a stock 300W power supply usually isn't good enough (many have only 17-18 amps on the 12V rail), but I was able to look up specs on another recent HP 300 watt "active power factor correction" power supply (not from that exact computer, but from a comparable one). The power supply is still sort of junk (made by Bestec), but, to my surprise, it has two 12V rails, 11.5A, and 11A. It's not wonderful, but it could be worse.
It also helps that a 9600GT doesn't draw that much power (around 60 watts peak).
Thus, I would try a 9600GT on the stock 300W power supply first. There's a chance it will work, and, if it doesn't, the worse thing that will happen is, it will crash once in a while --or more often --while playing games. But then you'll know for sure it needs a bigger power supply, and you can replace it.
What video card should I get? Gaming?
I have a AMD Phenom II X6 1100T @3.3Ghz, and now I'm upgrading my computer part by part.
Next up is a new video card, as of right now it's a bottleneck(a Radeon HD 5770).
What would balance well with a 1100T? I also want to max out just about any game with no problems, for under $300.
1100T specs here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Also, I have no care in the world if it's either Nvidia or ATI/AMD, I'm just asking for the best bang for the buck.
Also, my case (NZXT M59) can only support video cards up to 11.5 inches.|||ATi Radeon HD 6950 and unlock the shader core on it, this card is compatible with the unlock, and is very good.
You may want to contact support about the dimensions of the card.|||Except for the 6970/6990 or the GTX590 any other card would fit in under 11.5" space. you can look in newegg.com at video cards under "details" and see this card...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Shows its 10.5" long by 4.38" wide. According to this the GTX 580 is the top of the bench mark scale!...http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_e…|||AMD - Any model from 5870 and above or 6950 and above.
Nvidia - GTX 470 or 480 and GTX 570 and above.
Next up is a new video card, as of right now it's a bottleneck(a Radeon HD 5770).
What would balance well with a 1100T? I also want to max out just about any game with no problems, for under $300.
1100T specs here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Also, I have no care in the world if it's either Nvidia or ATI/AMD, I'm just asking for the best bang for the buck.
Also, my case (NZXT M59) can only support video cards up to 11.5 inches.|||ATi Radeon HD 6950 and unlock the shader core on it, this card is compatible with the unlock, and is very good.
You may want to contact support about the dimensions of the card.|||Except for the 6970/6990 or the GTX590 any other card would fit in under 11.5" space. you can look in newegg.com at video cards under "details" and see this card...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Shows its 10.5" long by 4.38" wide. According to this the GTX 580 is the top of the bench mark scale!...http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_e…|||AMD - Any model from 5870 and above or 6950 and above.
Nvidia - GTX 470 or 480 and GTX 570 and above.
Are video cards interchangeable?
I have an Intel 946G2, chip type GMA 3000 on my computer. I would like to upgrade for faster processing and to play some newer games.
Do I have to make sure the new video card I choose is of a particular type and make, or is the connection standardised, ie interchangeable no matter the maker?|||The slots for graphics are generally AGP or PCI Express. with an Intel 946 chances are about 99% that you have a PCI Express slot (which is good because it is the current standard. AGP went out of date 4-5 years ago.)
That is all you really need to know. The manufacturer and brand of the card don't matter much just look for something with the PCI Express interface.
I recommend looking at www.newegg.com. Depending on how much you want to spend they have a variety of options, and their prices can't be beat!!
It seems like you don't know that much about graphics cards so it is awesome that you asked for help before buying. I would be happy to assist you further if you need. Don't hesitate to ask (I check this at least every hour so your reply should be quick.)
Good luck!!|||Two choices...PCI Express or AGP...look on (for example)Tiger or
Newegg and look at the photos of mobo's, after looking at the spects to see one each of the boards with either of the slots so you can look on yours to see which one you have...then choose the card that fits yours...hint...on Newegg you can "advanced search" (on the mobo page) and put in AGP as a spec and they will only show mobo's with that slot...same with PCI Express|||It doesn't matter who made your computer. It's all about the motherboard. You have to find out what type of video card your motherboard will support. |||Just check the interface PCI Express or AGP.
Do I have to make sure the new video card I choose is of a particular type and make, or is the connection standardised, ie interchangeable no matter the maker?|||The slots for graphics are generally AGP or PCI Express. with an Intel 946 chances are about 99% that you have a PCI Express slot (which is good because it is the current standard. AGP went out of date 4-5 years ago.)
That is all you really need to know. The manufacturer and brand of the card don't matter much just look for something with the PCI Express interface.
I recommend looking at www.newegg.com. Depending on how much you want to spend they have a variety of options, and their prices can't be beat!!
It seems like you don't know that much about graphics cards so it is awesome that you asked for help before buying. I would be happy to assist you further if you need. Don't hesitate to ask (I check this at least every hour so your reply should be quick.)
Good luck!!|||Two choices...PCI Express or AGP...look on (for example)Tiger or
Newegg and look at the photos of mobo's, after looking at the spects to see one each of the boards with either of the slots so you can look on yours to see which one you have...then choose the card that fits yours...hint...on Newegg you can "advanced search" (on the mobo page) and put in AGP as a spec and they will only show mobo's with that slot...same with PCI Express|||It doesn't matter who made your computer. It's all about the motherboard. You have to find out what type of video card your motherboard will support. |||Just check the interface PCI Express or AGP.
List of the best amd mother board that has an integrated video card for gaming.. and has the pci-e port?
list of the best amd mother board that has an integrated video card for gaming.. and has the pci-e port for the future video card...
to make a valued cost!!!
note.. "a list if mother board that has a good integrated video card"..|||If you're gaming, there's no such thing as good integrated graphics. Integrated graphics uses system RAM instead of dedicated RAM in most cases, meaning that it will be inherently slower than comparable low-end solutions due to having slower access to RAM. Having said that, you'll want to look for motherboards sporting AMD HD4200 or GeForce 8 series or better graphics. Any motherboard you find with Radeon or GeForce integrated graphics may also have a PCI-E x16 slot or two and support hybrid SLI or Crossfire, where you can use the IGP to augment the power of a graphics card's GPU.|||LOL! I needed the laugh. Fact of the matter is the best integrated graphics you can get is the NVIDIA GeForce 320, and it's lacking in comparison to midrange cards. Thanks for the free 10 points though.
|||The integrated video on ALL miotherboards is not for gaming, it's too weak for anything except the easiest games.
Integrated video exists strictly to allow manufacturers to build & sell low-cost computers for business and regular use, without having to add the cost of a standalone graphics card.
Even the best integrated video chipset is inferior to a $40 graphics card.
to make a valued cost!!!
note.. "a list if mother board that has a good integrated video card"..|||If you're gaming, there's no such thing as good integrated graphics. Integrated graphics uses system RAM instead of dedicated RAM in most cases, meaning that it will be inherently slower than comparable low-end solutions due to having slower access to RAM. Having said that, you'll want to look for motherboards sporting AMD HD4200 or GeForce 8 series or better graphics. Any motherboard you find with Radeon or GeForce integrated graphics may also have a PCI-E x16 slot or two and support hybrid SLI or Crossfire, where you can use the IGP to augment the power of a graphics card's GPU.|||LOL! I needed the laugh. Fact of the matter is the best integrated graphics you can get is the NVIDIA GeForce 320, and it's lacking in comparison to midrange cards. Thanks for the free 10 points though.
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|||The integrated video on ALL miotherboards is not for gaming, it's too weak for anything except the easiest games.
Integrated video exists strictly to allow manufacturers to build & sell low-cost computers for business and regular use, without having to add the cost of a standalone graphics card.
Even the best integrated video chipset is inferior to a $40 graphics card.
What kind of gaming can I expect from this video card?
Radeon HD 4250
Video MemoryUp to 1917MB total available
What kind of games can I play with this video card?
This is my processor:
Processor Platform
VISION Premium
Processor
AMD Phenom™ II
Processor Speed
2.6GHz|||Actually, you can run and play a lot of games. However, you will have to turn down the graphical detail and may play at 1024x768 resolution, which is not bad for a new gamer. You'll have smooth FPS if you overclock the card to at least 850MHz in the BIOS of your computer. I played games at 900MHz. When the money is tight, this card can hold you on many games. If you are able to overclock it to 950MHz then you can run games like Crysis on ultra low settings.
I've played Final Fantasy XIV, Dragon Age, and Fallout: New Vegas
Check this link for more info on the Radeon 4250:
http://cheapoverclock.com/viewtopic.php?…|||That's actually..a pretty lousy card.
Go here: http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.ph…
Look at the chart (your card is at the bottom). The ones above it are capable of playing all games.|||Pacman... And if you're lucky, zork
Video MemoryUp to 1917MB total available
What kind of games can I play with this video card?
This is my processor:
Processor Platform
VISION Premium
Processor
AMD Phenom™ II
Processor Speed
2.6GHz|||Actually, you can run and play a lot of games. However, you will have to turn down the graphical detail and may play at 1024x768 resolution, which is not bad for a new gamer. You'll have smooth FPS if you overclock the card to at least 850MHz in the BIOS of your computer. I played games at 900MHz. When the money is tight, this card can hold you on many games. If you are able to overclock it to 950MHz then you can run games like Crysis on ultra low settings.
I've played Final Fantasy XIV, Dragon Age, and Fallout: New Vegas
Check this link for more info on the Radeon 4250:
http://cheapoverclock.com/viewtopic.php?…|||That's actually..a pretty lousy card.
Go here: http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu.ph…
Look at the chart (your card is at the bottom). The ones above it are capable of playing all games.|||Pacman... And if you're lucky, zork
Video card comparison for the best gaming possible?
What is the best I can do for about $300 in a video card solution? I prefer Nvidia, and I also do not like SLI.
I like Gaming.|||OK, for $300 you can get some nice cards. the GTX275 is the best choice for this situation. they can be found at http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
A lot of poeple think the 260 is the best card in this price range, adn about two weeks ago they would have beeen right, but the 275 is newer and about 15% better than the 260. you won't need to sli since that's what you are so apearnatly agains.
Hope this helps
EDIT: a quick note about the 285's they are nice, but if oyu could hold off for a while they will drop into your price range. also the two 9800GTX+ will not out perform one 285, sorry, they just can't.
Also to note, the 4870 is a nice alternative, but the 275 and 285 will beet it hands down. the 4870 si somewhere between the 9800GX2 and the GTX260|||http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||playstation 2|||Go to toms hardware the have a whole crew of people that test and rate computer equipment.
Good Luck
www.tomshardwareguide.com|||currently u can get the gtx 285 for 330$ but ur aiming for a 300$ budget so u have to get the gtx 260 for 220$ (the OC'd ones). but what i really recommend is getting two 9800gtx+ 's beats gtx 285 for 100$ cheapter. thats if u have a sli mobo.|||Your best bet, a GTX 285
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
I like Gaming.|||OK, for $300 you can get some nice cards. the GTX275 is the best choice for this situation. they can be found at http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
A lot of poeple think the 260 is the best card in this price range, adn about two weeks ago they would have beeen right, but the 275 is newer and about 15% better than the 260. you won't need to sli since that's what you are so apearnatly agains.
Hope this helps
EDIT: a quick note about the 285's they are nice, but if oyu could hold off for a while they will drop into your price range. also the two 9800GTX+ will not out perform one 285, sorry, they just can't.
Also to note, the 4870 is a nice alternative, but the 275 and 285 will beet it hands down. the 4870 si somewhere between the 9800GX2 and the GTX260|||http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||playstation 2|||Go to toms hardware the have a whole crew of people that test and rate computer equipment.
Good Luck
www.tomshardwareguide.com|||currently u can get the gtx 285 for 330$ but ur aiming for a 300$ budget so u have to get the gtx 260 for 220$ (the OC'd ones). but what i really recommend is getting two 9800gtx+ 's beats gtx 285 for 100$ cheapter. thats if u have a sli mobo.|||Your best bet, a GTX 285
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
What Amd/Ati Processors and Video Cards are best for Gaming?
What brand of AMD/ATI cards (raedon, etc) and processors (Turion, Athlon, Phenom, Dual-Core, Quad Core) will run games heavy in 3d like GTA IV with the minimum display settings set in the game. A little lag or two won't bug me but I want the game to run smoothly enough that it will be playable with whatever card and/or processor meets the minimum requirements. Yes I am looking at getting a Desktop.|||it depends on how much you are willing to spend. you could build a computer for 600 dollars that would play gta 4 at full max settings without a single hiccup. the Phenom II series are the gaming series processors followed by the Athlon II series. The video cards are rated in an order such as this. ati/amd radeon hd 2xxx 3xxx 4xxx 5xxx 6xxx. the higher the shown number is the newer the model is. the higher the xxx numbers are the higher end the graphics card is. the ati radeon hd 5870 for instance would be an extremely high end 5xxx series card and is pretty similar on performance to the radeon hd 6870 but the radeon 6870 has some newer features such as integrated 3d blue ray deciphering.
Is this Graphic Video Card is able to play new latest games.?
XFX GEFORCE NVIDIA 8500GT 1GB PCI-EXPRESS GRAPHIC CARD
Plz tell can i play Gta 4, Gta San andreas etc games on this video card.|||You will only be able to play GTA 4 at low settings. GTA san andreas should have no problems.
I would recommend a better graphics card (less than $100) such as the Ati radeon 4770 or a Geforce 9600 gt.|||Probably not on the highest setting, but yes, it should be able to.|||excellent graphic card
go ahead and enjoy|||It will be able to play San Andreas, but not GTA4.|||Please don't buy this video card, its on par with ancient 6600GT. GTA 4 will run very bad.
Plz tell can i play Gta 4, Gta San andreas etc games on this video card.|||You will only be able to play GTA 4 at low settings. GTA san andreas should have no problems.
I would recommend a better graphics card (less than $100) such as the Ati radeon 4770 or a Geforce 9600 gt.|||Probably not on the highest setting, but yes, it should be able to.|||excellent graphic card
go ahead and enjoy|||It will be able to play San Andreas, but not GTA4.|||Please don't buy this video card, its on par with ancient 6600GT. GTA 4 will run very bad.
What is the best cheap video card?
ok i am building a computer and im trying to find a cheap but good video cards for gaming and videos. im trying to find something under $200 but has really good graphics for movies and gaming.|||If you want a good graphics card under 200$ i will tell you just the thing you need.
The options are the xfx nvidia geforce 9800gt which cost around 130$ or the xfx ati radeon hd 4770 which cost around 110$.
With these two cards you will play most of the latest games at high settings very smoothly.
For me i am using the hd 4770 and i am playing games like crysis and modern warfare 2 with high settings with no lags at all.
So you should get the hd 4770 which performes much better than 9800gt and even performes just like the 9800gtx with a cheaper price tag.
And yes you will be able to watch hd videos at high quality.|||The Asus 9800 GT 512 MB is about AU$139 (something like US$110) and it is fine. It runs The Elder Scroll 4: Oblivion fine on full graphic quality. It will probably run Modern Warfare 2 on about Medium graphics, depending on your processor. The 1GB newer version of this card is about AU$170 (about US$150) and is probably really good, I've got the 512 version.
Hope this helps! Good luck!|||i recommend the ati raedon HD 4650 it can play any game you can throw at it and its only 70 bucks.|||nvidia geforce
The options are the xfx nvidia geforce 9800gt which cost around 130$ or the xfx ati radeon hd 4770 which cost around 110$.
With these two cards you will play most of the latest games at high settings very smoothly.
For me i am using the hd 4770 and i am playing games like crysis and modern warfare 2 with high settings with no lags at all.
So you should get the hd 4770 which performes much better than 9800gt and even performes just like the 9800gtx with a cheaper price tag.
And yes you will be able to watch hd videos at high quality.|||The Asus 9800 GT 512 MB is about AU$139 (something like US$110) and it is fine. It runs The Elder Scroll 4: Oblivion fine on full graphic quality. It will probably run Modern Warfare 2 on about Medium graphics, depending on your processor. The 1GB newer version of this card is about AU$170 (about US$150) and is probably really good, I've got the 512 version.
Hope this helps! Good luck!|||i recommend the ati raedon HD 4650 it can play any game you can throw at it and its only 70 bucks.|||nvidia geforce
What's are some affordable video cards that will allow my PC to run Skyrim?
Well, after looking over the answers to my previous question about whether or not my computer has the power to run Skyrim I was disappointed to learn that while my computer can technically run the game it doesn't have the video or processing power for it to be playable. As such I'm seeking expert advice on how I might be able to modify my computer with new parts so Skyrim will be playable. I don't need it to run on the highest graphical settings. As long as I can actually play the game I'll be satisfied, even if it's on crappy settings.
I don't have the money to blow on a state of the art gaming computer. But I should be able to at least gather up enough for a mid-range video card between $80-150 or so.
Distributor: eMachines
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 250u
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition (build 7600), 64-bit
Video Card: NVIDA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Sound Card: Realtek High Definition Audio
According to the person who answered my last question, while my video card is directX 9 compatible, combined with my less then stunning processor it doesn't have the power to run Skyrim. So my question is...what's the cheapest way I can remedy this? Can I just purchase a better video card and stick with my current processor? Or should I look into replacing my processor as well?
Any suggestions as to what sort of hardware I should look into purchasing would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.|||Well it'd have to be compatible with your motherboard.
emachines aren't meant to play games, they're meant to be cheap.
I don't have the money to blow on a state of the art gaming computer. But I should be able to at least gather up enough for a mid-range video card between $80-150 or so.
Distributor: eMachines
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 250u
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition (build 7600), 64-bit
Video Card: NVIDA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Sound Card: Realtek High Definition Audio
According to the person who answered my last question, while my video card is directX 9 compatible, combined with my less then stunning processor it doesn't have the power to run Skyrim. So my question is...what's the cheapest way I can remedy this? Can I just purchase a better video card and stick with my current processor? Or should I look into replacing my processor as well?
Any suggestions as to what sort of hardware I should look into purchasing would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.|||Well it'd have to be compatible with your motherboard.
emachines aren't meant to play games, they're meant to be cheap.
Best NVIDIA video card for gaming?
at the moment i have the GeForce 9600 GT
i'm going to get a new comptuer from dell Studio XPS 8100 - with the GeForce GTX 460
i play modern warefare 2, sims 2 (with best settings of graphics) and black ops and some other games.
is this the best video card for my needs?
also my 9600 vs the gtx 460 - which one is better?
i would appriciate other suggestions but only from NVIDIA. I also watch lots of videos etc.|||Firstly, the GTX 460 will wipe the floor with the 9600
Now to answer your original question, the best desktop GPU offered by Nvidia at the moment is the GTX 580, obviously it is quite expensive (cards start around $500USD).
The GTX 460 is a good middle of the range option. Assuming that's the 1GB version of the GTX 460, you should have no problems running those games at high settings at 1920x1080, though if you try running Black Ops at full settings, on full HD, that card might not cut it.
Upgrading to a GTX 470, or a Radeon HD 6870 might not be such a bad idea, and it will also help to make te computer a little more future-proof.|||A 350W PSU is not recommended for such a card, can't say what Dell is thinking when they put some of their computers together. If they're shipping a GTX 460 with a 350W PSU then I guess they think it'll work, but personally when you're approaching the 1 year mark, swap the PSU with a min. 550W PSU.
|||Gtx 460 is much much better compare to 9600GT. If you are looking for the best nvidia card for gaming I will recommend that you go to look for 2 GTX 260 O.C. and SLi it the performance is far better than GTX 295 eventually and cheaper in price. If you are looking for GTX 400 series i will not recommend you to use it compare to GTX 200 series due to the tempreture is too high.|||GTX460 is exponentially better than the outdated 9600, but for a few dollars more , you could get a monster GTX 470, which bests the 460 by a considerable margin. Do keep in mind that even for a 460 , you will need a PSU of at least 60 amps combined on the 12v rail, so you must get an sli certified PSU.|||the 460 would be considerably better than a 9800. ...Best card for pure Gaming??? the GTX 580 followed closely by the 480!!!|||YEA. GOOD DEAL. YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH THE DELL.
the gtx 460 will play all your games on high settings with good fps.|||i also have the GeForce 9600M GT... it's great... no problems at all....
and i do alot of graphic works....|||go for the win and get a AMD Radeon 6870 ;)
i'm going to get a new comptuer from dell Studio XPS 8100 - with the GeForce GTX 460
i play modern warefare 2, sims 2 (with best settings of graphics) and black ops and some other games.
is this the best video card for my needs?
also my 9600 vs the gtx 460 - which one is better?
i would appriciate other suggestions but only from NVIDIA. I also watch lots of videos etc.|||Firstly, the GTX 460 will wipe the floor with the 9600
Now to answer your original question, the best desktop GPU offered by Nvidia at the moment is the GTX 580, obviously it is quite expensive (cards start around $500USD).
The GTX 460 is a good middle of the range option. Assuming that's the 1GB version of the GTX 460, you should have no problems running those games at high settings at 1920x1080, though if you try running Black Ops at full settings, on full HD, that card might not cut it.
Upgrading to a GTX 470, or a Radeon HD 6870 might not be such a bad idea, and it will also help to make te computer a little more future-proof.|||A 350W PSU is not recommended for such a card, can't say what Dell is thinking when they put some of their computers together. If they're shipping a GTX 460 with a 350W PSU then I guess they think it'll work, but personally when you're approaching the 1 year mark, swap the PSU with a min. 550W PSU.
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|||Gtx 460 is much much better compare to 9600GT. If you are looking for the best nvidia card for gaming I will recommend that you go to look for 2 GTX 260 O.C. and SLi it the performance is far better than GTX 295 eventually and cheaper in price. If you are looking for GTX 400 series i will not recommend you to use it compare to GTX 200 series due to the tempreture is too high.|||GTX460 is exponentially better than the outdated 9600, but for a few dollars more , you could get a monster GTX 470, which bests the 460 by a considerable margin. Do keep in mind that even for a 460 , you will need a PSU of at least 60 amps combined on the 12v rail, so you must get an sli certified PSU.|||the 460 would be considerably better than a 9800. ...Best card for pure Gaming??? the GTX 580 followed closely by the 480!!!|||YEA. GOOD DEAL. YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH THE DELL.
the gtx 460 will play all your games on high settings with good fps.|||i also have the GeForce 9600M GT... it's great... no problems at all....
and i do alot of graphic works....|||go for the win and get a AMD Radeon 6870 ;)
What would the price range be for a video card that can support graphics of the latest games?
No it doesn't have to be an amazing video card just one that can support games like left4dead or fallout3 without any problems. (it doesn't have to be in the highest resolution either)|||If you're looking to play those games at about 1280x800at medium settings and maybe some filters you're looking at about a $150-$200 range. The 9800 gtx + will be easily be able to do all of that and probably a lot of the more complex games as well at medium settings no prob. U can also find them for sale at $120-$130 so I definetly recommend that card to you. Ati wise a 4770 or a 4650 would do as well but I recommend those to people who are more in watching bluray and putting that on a HDTV via hdmi. Game wise 9800 gtx all the way
Good ATI Video card I can buy for gaming?
I'm looking for a good graphics card to buy that's possibly under $100. I want it to run GTA IV on my computer smoothly. I'm currently using ATI x1650. It has to be a PCI Express slot.
Minimum Video Card Requirement to Run GTA IV.
256 MB (nVidia GeForce 7900/ATI Radeon X1900)
Recommended Video Card Requirement to Run GTA IV.
512 MB (nVidia GeForce 8600/ATI 3870)|||this one good
Radeon HD 4650 Price: $69.99 in amazon
512MB DDR2
PCI Express|||In the time it took you to post this Q, you could of been looking for a card at Newegg.|||Ati radeon 4850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…|||i have 4850 they got good deals just look around|||Only ATI cards?
An ATI Radeon HD4770 512MB $105 may me passable
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
Benchmark Results: Grand Theft Auto 4
Includes ATI HD4770 and a few other ATI cards
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/rade…
Benchmark results: Video cards for various games with a number of different screen resolutions.
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/|||Geforce 9600 and the 9800 you can find under $100|||Hi,
If you have the money, I'd make the jump to the radeon 4870 for $125:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
However, the 4850 is still a good card, though the GDDR5 in the 4870 does give it a nice boost:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
That's your good $100 option. Anything less and it looks like you'll have problems playing GTA4 with high settings. It's good to include your other specs as well.
One thing I did notice is it sounds like ATI's cards may have some issues with GTA4. Not sure, but it sounds like it's one of those games that just doesn't like ATI. Anyway, you might consider an nVidia card. I'm not an nVidiot, I have Hd 4850 Crossfire, I just don't play GTA4.
Something like this GTS 250 (formerly the 9800GTX+) might serve you better for GTA4.
Okay so I real a bit more and it looks the real problem is not having a good enough video card on its own (though yours is not good enough).
Apparently it's a game that runs four threads, meaning it will only perform well on quad core. Then my advice to you would be this, depending on what you have already:
Grab this 9600gso, a moderate nVidia card about 20% slower than the 8800gt/9880gt, for a mere 35$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
In fact, if you're also CPU limited, you will likely see little difference between the 9600gso and the waaaaaay better 9800gtx+/gts 250... etc
And get yourself a quad core:
Personally, if your on socket lga775, look for a used q6600 and overclock it (if you're able, it's very easy, read about it, it's a free .6ghz boost at least). If your on AM2/AM2 plus look for a used Phenom gen 1 or low end Phenom II. I'd suggest like a 9850be/9950be. One click overclock to 2.8ghz pretty much because it's got an unlocked multiplier.
Anyway, if you have questions about what your system can take, or how to overclock, feel free to email.
Minimum Video Card Requirement to Run GTA IV.
256 MB (nVidia GeForce 7900/ATI Radeon X1900)
Recommended Video Card Requirement to Run GTA IV.
512 MB (nVidia GeForce 8600/ATI 3870)|||this one good
Radeon HD 4650 Price: $69.99 in amazon
512MB DDR2
PCI Express|||In the time it took you to post this Q, you could of been looking for a card at Newegg.|||Ati radeon 4850
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…|||i have 4850 they got good deals just look around|||Only ATI cards?
An ATI Radeon HD4770 512MB $105 may me passable
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
Benchmark Results: Grand Theft Auto 4
Includes ATI HD4770 and a few other ATI cards
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/rade…
Benchmark results: Video cards for various games with a number of different screen resolutions.
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/|||Geforce 9600 and the 9800 you can find under $100|||Hi,
If you have the money, I'd make the jump to the radeon 4870 for $125:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
However, the 4850 is still a good card, though the GDDR5 in the 4870 does give it a nice boost:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
That's your good $100 option. Anything less and it looks like you'll have problems playing GTA4 with high settings. It's good to include your other specs as well.
One thing I did notice is it sounds like ATI's cards may have some issues with GTA4. Not sure, but it sounds like it's one of those games that just doesn't like ATI. Anyway, you might consider an nVidia card. I'm not an nVidiot, I have Hd 4850 Crossfire, I just don't play GTA4.
Something like this GTS 250 (formerly the 9800GTX+) might serve you better for GTA4.
Okay so I real a bit more and it looks the real problem is not having a good enough video card on its own (though yours is not good enough).
Apparently it's a game that runs four threads, meaning it will only perform well on quad core. Then my advice to you would be this, depending on what you have already:
Grab this 9600gso, a moderate nVidia card about 20% slower than the 8800gt/9880gt, for a mere 35$
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
In fact, if you're also CPU limited, you will likely see little difference between the 9600gso and the waaaaaay better 9800gtx+/gts 250... etc
And get yourself a quad core:
Personally, if your on socket lga775, look for a used q6600 and overclock it (if you're able, it's very easy, read about it, it's a free .6ghz boost at least). If your on AM2/AM2 plus look for a used Phenom gen 1 or low end Phenom II. I'd suggest like a 9850be/9950be. One click overclock to 2.8ghz pretty much because it's got an unlocked multiplier.
Anyway, if you have questions about what your system can take, or how to overclock, feel free to email.
Will the built-in video card work for gaming?
is the chipset family the video card? it says mine is intel 82945G chipset family. under that it says memory size: 224 Mb|||Some motherboards with a Nvidia or ATI video chipset are fine for playing older & games that are not graphicly intensive but for the most part you need to get a dedicated video card for playing modern games. Just having a decent video card does not meen your PC is a Gaming PC.
It takes a fast(3.0GHz or faster dual core) CPU, A minimum of 4GB GDDR2(XP) or 6GB GDDR3(VISTA) RAM, Fast(10,00 RPM hard drive) & then a top of the line modern video card with 1gb onboard RAM & a fast high speed cable(Comcast) internet provider if gaming online.
Always make sure your PC meets the RECOMENDED system requirements for the game or the game may run slow & lag a bit.|||it will play small 3d games and medium 2d games on low details.
It takes a fast(3.0GHz or faster dual core) CPU, A minimum of 4GB GDDR2(XP) or 6GB GDDR3(VISTA) RAM, Fast(10,00 RPM hard drive) & then a top of the line modern video card with 1gb onboard RAM & a fast high speed cable(Comcast) internet provider if gaming online.
Always make sure your PC meets the RECOMENDED system requirements for the game or the game may run slow & lag a bit.|||it will play small 3d games and medium 2d games on low details.
Is the radeon 5870 good video card for gaming?
Is it good for these games:
Just cause 2
Crysis 2
Crysis warhead|||will max out those games. its still pretty outdated though|||I would recommend the GeForce GTX 560 Ti
It sells for $225 and it's ranked #10 on the GPU benchmarks.
The Mobility Radeon 5870 is ranked at #66
Hope that helps!
Just cause 2
Crysis 2
Crysis warhead|||will max out those games. its still pretty outdated though|||I would recommend the GeForce GTX 560 Ti
It sells for $225 and it's ranked #10 on the GPU benchmarks.
The Mobility Radeon 5870 is ranked at #66
Hope that helps!
How much difference does the memory on a video card make to gaming performance and fps?
so if you had a ATI mobility radeon HD 4330 256 mb and ATI mobility radeon HD 4330 512mb running the same game at the same settings how much better would the 512mb one run it?
would it be a lot better or just a little?|||It would be a fairly noticeable difference. It's the same exact situation when installing more RAM on your computer. The more you have, the faster it'll run.|||well i have a gateway laptop with a GEOFORCE 9800 GTS 1 GB videocard and i can run basically anything on the highest settings for any game. i have a gateway p7807u gaming laptop and its amazing for games.
heres the laptop link.
http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/5…|||hi, how r u?? hotmind302 from pakistan, to see me and chat pls go to my site to chat and click any red color heading to chat: plz click on it
would it be a lot better or just a little?|||It would be a fairly noticeable difference. It's the same exact situation when installing more RAM on your computer. The more you have, the faster it'll run.|||well i have a gateway laptop with a GEOFORCE 9800 GTS 1 GB videocard and i can run basically anything on the highest settings for any game. i have a gateway p7807u gaming laptop and its amazing for games.
heres the laptop link.
http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/5…|||hi, how r u?? hotmind302 from pakistan, to see me and chat pls go to my site to chat and click any red color heading to chat: plz click on it
Is there any small upgrade I can make to my computer besides a video card and RAM to incease gaming?
I just purchased a video card not a 500 dollar one but I can pass the recommended system requirements for almost all games with the one I have now and I really do not feel like buying RAM because it's hard to find RAM compatible with a specific computer so is there anything i can upgrade for under 100 bucks|||Buy RAM. The only other thing you could do is upgrade your cpu, but you got to make sure your motherboard can support it.|||256 meg Video Cards are around 50 bucks (US). If you went the next step for a 512 meg that would be better. Ram is easy. Just pull one of your Ram cards out and take it to the Computer store and ask for some more.
But, if you knew what motherboard you have, and what power supply you have, people could get really detailed with the help you require.|||I would buy cooling, such as a fan. With a good fan you can overclock your processor and RAM to give you more performance
But, if you knew what motherboard you have, and what power supply you have, people could get really detailed with the help you require.|||I would buy cooling, such as a fan. With a good fan you can overclock your processor and RAM to give you more performance
Monday, May 7, 2012
How can i get a new video card on my dell e1405?
I have recently gotten into gaming but found out that my computer has a horrible video card.|||ok i need 2 tell me what color the slot is where your video card is in (open your computer up) and what is your graphics card right now (right click on comp icon click properties)
What kind of new video card can i put into a dell inspiron 1545?
i have a dell inspiron 1545 (laptop) i want to put a good gaming video card into it to have better graphics.|||With the money to convert the laptop to have a good GPU you would have been better to buy gaming laptop. See Asus G73/74, Alienware, Dell XPS or something like that for a gaming computer.|||Go troll somewhere else.
If you are miraculously not trolling and stupid enough to be asking this question, then you can put any PCIe x16 card in if you have an ExpressCard 34/54 slot, a hundred or so dollars to blow on the rack and converter, and a good graphics card to use. When it comes to the card, you won't get good performance until you're past the $180 range.
Despite common knowledge, you CAN upgrade the graphics cards. It's an expensive process, though, and it's only justified by the fact that you can use the GPU on any other laptop with an ExpressCard 34/54 slot.|||Sorry, you can't. Graphic cards in mainstream laptops are soldered onto the system board and are not upgradeable.
If you are miraculously not trolling and stupid enough to be asking this question, then you can put any PCIe x16 card in if you have an ExpressCard 34/54 slot, a hundred or so dollars to blow on the rack and converter, and a good graphics card to use. When it comes to the card, you won't get good performance until you're past the $180 range.
Despite common knowledge, you CAN upgrade the graphics cards. It's an expensive process, though, and it's only justified by the fact that you can use the GPU on any other laptop with an ExpressCard 34/54 slot.|||Sorry, you can't. Graphic cards in mainstream laptops are soldered onto the system board and are not upgradeable.
Looking for a cheap video card for gaming.?
I've been looking for a good video card to play games such as BF2 / COD on high detail options but I want to get a cheap one around $40-70. I'm not good with finding a video card so I need help.
I found two I think that are good but I'm not sure if they are what I'm looking for (below)
EVGA e-GeForce 6200 (PCI-e, 256MB)
PNY GeForce 6 6200 - graphics adapter - GF 6200 - 256 MB|||buy the EVGA e-GeForce 6200 should work|||The cards you're looking at could probably play those games, but not on high detail settings, maybe low-medium. Those are good cards for the price though.|||http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/12/12/t…|||i kind of doubt you can find a good gaming card on *high details* for 40-70 bucks. with games getting more and more advanced. it would be a good investment just to buy a 170-300 tops along with a good cpu and some nice ram.
but for 40-70 bucks which your asking id say maybe probably a 7600gt evga or xfx but they are aorund 80 bucks decent cards
I found two I think that are good but I'm not sure if they are what I'm looking for (below)
EVGA e-GeForce 6200 (PCI-e, 256MB)
PNY GeForce 6 6200 - graphics adapter - GF 6200 - 256 MB|||buy the EVGA e-GeForce 6200 should work|||The cards you're looking at could probably play those games, but not on high detail settings, maybe low-medium. Those are good cards for the price though.|||http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/12/12/t…|||i kind of doubt you can find a good gaming card on *high details* for 40-70 bucks. with games getting more and more advanced. it would be a good investment just to buy a 170-300 tops along with a good cpu and some nice ram.
but for 40-70 bucks which your asking id say maybe probably a 7600gt evga or xfx but they are aorund 80 bucks decent cards
How much do laptop video cards cost?
I have a pretty poor one and trying to increase framerate of my Dragon Age game. Wondering how much does a decent one cost.|||You can't change out the video card of a laptop! Never have been able to, and probably never will be able to!|||you can't upgrade laptop video since it is the chipset/GPU soldered to the board only thing u can do is try to overclock it if you got a nVidia / ati chipset.|||Have you see any store that sell laptop video cards?
Can i use pci and pci-e video cards at the same time?
I want to play games on my older tv it has s-video but my current card doesnt was wondering if theres a card i get for a pci slot that has an svideo port and lets me play games off my current graphics card on my tv?
is this even possible? Thanks.|||I'm not quite sure if you can run BOTH a PCI graphics card and a PCI Express graphics card at the same time, due to graphic driver issues. The computer would either focus on using its drivers towards one card or the other, not both (unless both cards were SLi or "connected together").|||pci and pci-express is the name of the slot so you can't mix them. There's plenty of cards fitting your needs, just do a search. Something like this: http://www.getprice.com.au/HIS-RADEON-HD…|||You can't use both cards for video output at the same time.
is this even possible? Thanks.|||I'm not quite sure if you can run BOTH a PCI graphics card and a PCI Express graphics card at the same time, due to graphic driver issues. The computer would either focus on using its drivers towards one card or the other, not both (unless both cards were SLi or "connected together").|||pci and pci-express is the name of the slot so you can't mix them. There's plenty of cards fitting your needs, just do a search. Something like this: http://www.getprice.com.au/HIS-RADEON-HD…|||You can't use both cards for video output at the same time.
Are these video cards good for something ?
For my birthday im going to get a video card.
My parents have set a limit of price for the video cards, and if i would buy a video card the best i could buy from that money is a Geforce 7300 GS or 7200GS. This price limit is because my dad doesnt want to just throw money for things like this, and i dont botter it because now i use an integrated intel 950 GMA so a video card would be better.
I am not looking for the best gaming performance, It is ok if the game is playable. The problem is that i dont know whats with that bandwith, my intel gma 950 has a bandwith of 10 GB/s and it has a memory interface of 256 bit or something like that, and the Geforce 7300 and 7200 GS have only 6 GB/s bandwith and a memory interface of 64 bit..
Does this matters or its not a big deal?
By the way will company of heroes work with the Geforce 7200 or 7300 GS ?|||Those graphics cards will hardly be an improvement over what you have. Both are terrible. As a general rune for four digit graphics cards, if the second digit xXxx (that one) is less than six, it will be bad. The cards you mentioned are barely more than card versions of integrated graphics, as they have a few stream processors, shaders, and are clocked slowly in addition to having low memory bandwidth and slow memory access. All that makes a slow card. To make your money count you HAVE to buy online.
This eVga GeForce 8600 GT for $50 with rebate is about the best deal you can get right now, and will give you a good gaming experience. Probably pull medium settings at 1024x768 or 1280x1024 in most games if not better. This card is nice with GDDR3 (faster memory) and it's 128-bit memory interface won't really hurt you much unless you want to play above 1280x1024 with Anti-Aliasing and Anisotropic filtering. Memory bandwidth is important for how many pixels.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
If you can make the Jump to $100 with rebate, the Radeon HD 3850 should double the peroformance of the 8600 GT. It's pretty rare not to get diminishing returns, but here you certainly don't. This card will max EVERY GAME with the exception of Crysis.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Just for refence, a 512mb 3850 should pull between 50-70gb memory bandwidth, meaning it will kick at Hi Res. The 8600 GT has about 22gb memory bandwidth. That said, there's more to it than that (btw, bit interface helps determine memory bandwidth), and since both cards have more processors working way fasters, I would guess that either card would be 10-20 times faster than the 7300GT.
None of the cards you said can touch company, cept MAYBE at very bare minimum. But it'll look like starcraft, so what's the point.
7300 will play a few newer games on minimum, so I guess it's an improvement. I think I may have exaggerated how bad it was above, but really, it's weak weak weak.|||Nvidia cards with GS are cut down versions with less pipes than the GTs, if you see LE thats a media center type of card which is pretty useless.
I'd recommend either a ATI Radeon 1650pro or Nvidia 7600GT... they are not too expensive and still decent cards.
My parents have set a limit of price for the video cards, and if i would buy a video card the best i could buy from that money is a Geforce 7300 GS or 7200GS. This price limit is because my dad doesnt want to just throw money for things like this, and i dont botter it because now i use an integrated intel 950 GMA so a video card would be better.
I am not looking for the best gaming performance, It is ok if the game is playable. The problem is that i dont know whats with that bandwith, my intel gma 950 has a bandwith of 10 GB/s and it has a memory interface of 256 bit or something like that, and the Geforce 7300 and 7200 GS have only 6 GB/s bandwith and a memory interface of 64 bit..
Does this matters or its not a big deal?
By the way will company of heroes work with the Geforce 7200 or 7300 GS ?|||Those graphics cards will hardly be an improvement over what you have. Both are terrible. As a general rune for four digit graphics cards, if the second digit xXxx (that one) is less than six, it will be bad. The cards you mentioned are barely more than card versions of integrated graphics, as they have a few stream processors, shaders, and are clocked slowly in addition to having low memory bandwidth and slow memory access. All that makes a slow card. To make your money count you HAVE to buy online.
This eVga GeForce 8600 GT for $50 with rebate is about the best deal you can get right now, and will give you a good gaming experience. Probably pull medium settings at 1024x768 or 1280x1024 in most games if not better. This card is nice with GDDR3 (faster memory) and it's 128-bit memory interface won't really hurt you much unless you want to play above 1280x1024 with Anti-Aliasing and Anisotropic filtering. Memory bandwidth is important for how many pixels.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
If you can make the Jump to $100 with rebate, the Radeon HD 3850 should double the peroformance of the 8600 GT. It's pretty rare not to get diminishing returns, but here you certainly don't. This card will max EVERY GAME with the exception of Crysis.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Just for refence, a 512mb 3850 should pull between 50-70gb memory bandwidth, meaning it will kick at Hi Res. The 8600 GT has about 22gb memory bandwidth. That said, there's more to it than that (btw, bit interface helps determine memory bandwidth), and since both cards have more processors working way fasters, I would guess that either card would be 10-20 times faster than the 7300GT.
None of the cards you said can touch company, cept MAYBE at very bare minimum. But it'll look like starcraft, so what's the point.
7300 will play a few newer games on minimum, so I guess it's an improvement. I think I may have exaggerated how bad it was above, but really, it's weak weak weak.|||Nvidia cards with GS are cut down versions with less pipes than the GTs, if you see LE thats a media center type of card which is pretty useless.
I'd recommend either a ATI Radeon 1650pro or Nvidia 7600GT... they are not too expensive and still decent cards.
What gaming/HD video card should I get?
I have a LGA 775 Motherboard and an Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5800 3.2 GHz Processor, what video card should I get? I demand HD graphics and good for gaming.. I only want a decent HD compatibility and smooth gaming for the lowest price around that's compatible with my hardware?|||i suggest you to get radeon hd 5670, the 1 gb ddr5 direct x 11 graphics card which gives core clock speed of 775 mhz and memory clock of 1000mhz. it will just cost you 100 bucks and it is good with your system specs.. i play crysis 2 on my sistem with this and dual core e2220(overclocked) and get 50fps with med settings. make sure you have pci express slot
i frgot to say this card stand first in rank till now by price/performance tag|||The questions you always have to ask when installing a new video card are:
Is there an available PCI-e x16 slot with space beside it for the video card's fans?
Is there physical room in the chassis for a larger video card (many small form factor or minitower machines can't take a full height-full length card)?
Does the power supply have enough Watts to support the card?
Does the power supply have the correct PCI-e power connection cable for the card if it requires it?
Your first problem with your Lenovo and most inexpensive Dell, HP and Compaq machines is that they have 300W (or lower) power supplies Yours has 280W. Mid-performance and above Radeon and GeForce cards require at least 400W - 500W.
So to consider a card, you may have to replace the power supply of the computer as well.
You would need to check whether the case has the space and the mounting screw holes correct for a standard ATX power supply.
We also don't know your budget. Bang for the buck, the Radeon HD 6850 isn't bad at about $200 + a new power supply. But check the charts below
Video card ranking
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-…
http://www.overclock.net/graphics-cards-…
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/
http://www.gpureview.com/database.php
Benchmarks for specific games: http://www.guru3d.com/article/vga-charts…
Tom's Hardware Graphic Card Reviews
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/Comp…|||I think you should try this: http://www.nvidia.com/content/HelpMeChoo… and http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/g…|||msg me on my channel ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAzn_3COF…
i frgot to say this card stand first in rank till now by price/performance tag|||The questions you always have to ask when installing a new video card are:
Is there an available PCI-e x16 slot with space beside it for the video card's fans?
Is there physical room in the chassis for a larger video card (many small form factor or minitower machines can't take a full height-full length card)?
Does the power supply have enough Watts to support the card?
Does the power supply have the correct PCI-e power connection cable for the card if it requires it?
Your first problem with your Lenovo and most inexpensive Dell, HP and Compaq machines is that they have 300W (or lower) power supplies Yours has 280W. Mid-performance and above Radeon and GeForce cards require at least 400W - 500W.
So to consider a card, you may have to replace the power supply of the computer as well.
You would need to check whether the case has the space and the mounting screw holes correct for a standard ATX power supply.
We also don't know your budget. Bang for the buck, the Radeon HD 6850 isn't bad at about $200 + a new power supply. But check the charts below
Video card ranking
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2011-…
http://www.overclock.net/graphics-cards-…
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/
http://www.gpureview.com/database.php
Benchmarks for specific games: http://www.guru3d.com/article/vga-charts…
Tom's Hardware Graphic Card Reviews
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/Comp…|||I think you should try this: http://www.nvidia.com/content/HelpMeChoo… and http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/g…|||msg me on my channel ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAzn_3COF…
How do I keep my video card speed at default all the time?
How do I keep my video card speed at default all the time?
I have x1950xt 256mb which has 825mhz core and 1800mhz memory speeds.But it keeps falling to 500core and 600memory.
And no its not just 2d clocks even when running 3dmark 2006 or any game it stays at this speed.How do I keep it at defaults all the time. My card has something called fold@home which it drops speeds for some reason.How do I disable that and keep my defaults when playing games?|||The folding@home client is a protein folding simulator that is used for scientific processing that has been ported to execute code directly on your graphical processing unit / graphics card. If you run the GUI folding@home application, it will actually underclock the GPU speed.
But really... you shouldnt be running 3d games while you're running folding@home, thats just bad!! You'll get horrible performance out of your games!!
I'd also recomend ensuring that you have installed the latest display drivers for your video card.|||FIRST OF ALL U WILL NEED TO GIVE INFO SUCH AS TYPE AND MODEL AND MANUFACS
I have x1950xt 256mb which has 825mhz core and 1800mhz memory speeds.But it keeps falling to 500core and 600memory.
And no its not just 2d clocks even when running 3dmark 2006 or any game it stays at this speed.How do I keep it at defaults all the time. My card has something called fold@home which it drops speeds for some reason.How do I disable that and keep my defaults when playing games?|||The folding@home client is a protein folding simulator that is used for scientific processing that has been ported to execute code directly on your graphical processing unit / graphics card. If you run the GUI folding@home application, it will actually underclock the GPU speed.
But really... you shouldnt be running 3d games while you're running folding@home, thats just bad!! You'll get horrible performance out of your games!!
I'd also recomend ensuring that you have installed the latest display drivers for your video card.|||FIRST OF ALL U WILL NEED TO GIVE INFO SUCH AS TYPE AND MODEL AND MANUFACS
Best CPU, mother board, and video card for gaming?
Want them to be compatible and be able to play newest games fast and at max settings. Don't really care about the price but the lower the better.|||well for cpu go with the I7 quad core or intel core i7 980x
motherboard not too sure
video card go with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M SLI
check this out for best gpu's http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Ga…
this for best cpu's
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/CPU/2|||My answer's going to be a little overkill. Best processor would be intel core i7 extreme edition 980x (3.33 ghz, 6 cores), video card would be xfx radeon hd 5970 black edition limited (2gpu's, 4gb), and motherboard would be asus rampage iii extreme. Mind you, the first two items i mentioned alone is going to set you back at least $2000.|||Intel Core 2 Due is the best cpu for gaming and its on board video card too
motherboard not too sure
video card go with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M SLI
check this out for best gpu's http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Ga…
this for best cpu's
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/CPU/2|||My answer's going to be a little overkill. Best processor would be intel core i7 extreme edition 980x (3.33 ghz, 6 cores), video card would be xfx radeon hd 5970 black edition limited (2gpu's, 4gb), and motherboard would be asus rampage iii extreme. Mind you, the first two items i mentioned alone is going to set you back at least $2000.|||Intel Core 2 Due is the best cpu for gaming and its on board video card too
New video cards not working right?
I have tried 2 new cards so far, and whenever I try to play any game, everything is very jumpy. I uninstalled my old drivers, installed the new ones and even went online and downloaded from the websites, for both cards. Nothing works. Is there a reason for this? How can I fix it? If I put my old card back in, for the minute or 2 that it works it runs everything smoothly.|||It might be the refresh rate of your monitor isn't matching the frame rate your video card is sending to it. Let us suppose your refresh rate is 60 Hz, and the card is sending 300 FPS. There are a significant number of frames that just will not be shown and you will see jerking and tearing.
In your video properties check and see if you have a setting for Vsync. If it is on, turn it off. If it is off, turn it on. Then run the game again. What Vsync does is tie the frame rate to the refresh rate (at 60 Hz you would probably be capped at 120 FPS) when it is on. What could be happening is (if on), your game needs a higher frame rate and is processing frames that it can't display. Or (if off) it could be displaying frames faster than your display can show them.
And, of course, there's always the case that some games just don't work with some graphics cards.
In your video properties check and see if you have a setting for Vsync. If it is on, turn it off. If it is off, turn it on. Then run the game again. What Vsync does is tie the frame rate to the refresh rate (at 60 Hz you would probably be capped at 120 FPS) when it is on. What could be happening is (if on), your game needs a higher frame rate and is processing frames that it can't display. Or (if off) it could be displaying frames faster than your display can show them.
And, of course, there's always the case that some games just don't work with some graphics cards.
I want to combine two gtx 460 video cards together?
I have a gtx 460 already on my pc and i've wanted to buy another one. The one that i'm looking at right now says gtx 460(fermi). Do they have the same chip set, and how does that matter?
What i'm worried about is if it's the same thing, and if it'll work just the same as any other two gtx 460 combined?
On another note, will those two video cards combined help me run video games smoother and better fps?|||A GTX 460 is a gpu based on the fermi architecture. I do not know about a non-fermi 460. If your current 460 has 768mb memory you will need to get another 768mb card, likewise with the 1gb model. For them to work in sli they will have to share the same memory interface. Your best bet is to try and get a similar card to the one you currently have. 1. It should work the same as any other 460 combined, same sli principles. 2. You will see a perfomance increase, however the amount of performance increase you notice will depend on the game and drivers. sometimes it is better to get a more power full single card.|||Need to know what model of GPU you have what motherboard if it is compatible with SLI what is your PSU, CPU, and do you have a enough ventilation or case fans to deal with extra heat? You have not even provided the most basic details about your system. Just because you can do something does not mean you should do it or in this case we don't even know if you can to begin with.|||DOES your mobo have 2 pci express x16 slots, most don't and that means you will need a new mobo and at least 600w psu. You will need more parts if not. Actually if you have a 460 already, you really don't need another one.
What i'm worried about is if it's the same thing, and if it'll work just the same as any other two gtx 460 combined?
On another note, will those two video cards combined help me run video games smoother and better fps?|||A GTX 460 is a gpu based on the fermi architecture. I do not know about a non-fermi 460. If your current 460 has 768mb memory you will need to get another 768mb card, likewise with the 1gb model. For them to work in sli they will have to share the same memory interface. Your best bet is to try and get a similar card to the one you currently have. 1. It should work the same as any other 460 combined, same sli principles. 2. You will see a perfomance increase, however the amount of performance increase you notice will depend on the game and drivers. sometimes it is better to get a more power full single card.|||Need to know what model of GPU you have what motherboard if it is compatible with SLI what is your PSU, CPU, and do you have a enough ventilation or case fans to deal with extra heat? You have not even provided the most basic details about your system. Just because you can do something does not mean you should do it or in this case we don't even know if you can to begin with.|||DOES your mobo have 2 pci express x16 slots, most don't and that means you will need a new mobo and at least 600w psu. You will need more parts if not. Actually if you have a 460 already, you really don't need another one.
Video cards Opinions?
Hi im trying to make a good video card that can run games like Modern warfare 1 or 2 , Starcraft 2, or TeamFortress 2 and BattleForge. I have a 1680X1050 Monitor and i want to play Those Games. Now im on a bugget but ill go to about $200. So just Tell me whut cards you thing will go well with my pc and to tell me if i have to upgrade my power supply. I dont want a card if i have to upgrade my mother board or enything els. So here are my Specs
http://www.d-a-l.com/hardware-scanner/app/results.php?id=71f23d779a9a4a5551f0f0aa6daa8a9b
Plz give me some info about the card and it will work. So Thanks and my mother board supports x16 pci.|||http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Monitors-an…
It appears you have a 250W power supply. If you want to run those games at good settings you would have to upgrade your psu. On a $200 budget you could get these.
PSU-80 plus certified, 520 Watts $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
HD5750, $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
That psu and gpu should be good for gaming at 1680x1050.|||nvidia geforce jajajaja XD nos vemos emb|||get an ati 5850 they work well|||ASUS 1GB ATI Radeon HD5450 Graphic Card. 70-120 Bucks
ASUS nVidia Geforce 9500GT 1GB PCI-eXpress Graphic Card 80-130 Bucks
http://www.d-a-l.com/hardware-scanner/app/results.php?id=71f23d779a9a4a5551f0f0aa6daa8a9b
Plz give me some info about the card and it will work. So Thanks and my mother board supports x16 pci.|||http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Monitors-an…
It appears you have a 250W power supply. If you want to run those games at good settings you would have to upgrade your psu. On a $200 budget you could get these.
PSU-80 plus certified, 520 Watts $55
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
HD5750, $130
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
That psu and gpu should be good for gaming at 1680x1050.|||nvidia geforce jajajaja XD nos vemos emb|||get an ati 5850 they work well|||ASUS 1GB ATI Radeon HD5450 Graphic Card. 70-120 Bucks
ASUS nVidia Geforce 9500GT 1GB PCI-eXpress Graphic Card 80-130 Bucks
What's the desktop video card equivalent of ATI mobility radeon 5870?
Im planning to purchase the new asus g73jh that has the ATI mobility radeon 5870, but what's the desktop equivalent of that video card? Since I might also consider building my own PC gaming rig instead. Thanks and have a nice day.|||From what I see it's basically a Radeon HD 5770 with a slower clock speed (700Mhz as opposed to 850Mhz).|||ATi Radeon HD5870.
Do you think this is a good video card for a custom gaming pc?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
I am not a hardcore gamer just and average gamer
i want to play games like cod4, counterstrike etc. (usual)
i would love to play games like crysis, bioshock, etc.
if this is not good enough to handle what would you recommend in that price range from new egg
please help me and thanks|||It will be able to handle most games because it is a pretty decent video card. Although I don't know if it will run crysis. Crysis has crazy requirements and I'm not sure that that card will be able to handle it.|||nVidia geforce graphics cards are the best. Anything over the 8800 series will give you some beautiful views!|||geforce usually has great products, and i think it should be fine. I play bioshock and crysis with it (not the same exact one) but it's a good brand.|||hmm just to let you know before buying your graphic card you should check how much ram and proccesing speed you have cause sometimes your new graphic card might just slow down your computer|||For games such as COD4, CS:source and other such games, this card would be perfect.
But for newer games, especially Crysis, you would need a faster Graphics card to run them at good quality and acceptable framerates.
This is a better option, but it costs more as well:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
But the 9000 series is going to give you a good boost in performance.|||Counterstrike will run fine on that, cod4 - probably on low to medium settings.
I HIGHLY doubt crysis would run - you'd prolly need extra low settings for it to work.
I suggest you save another $50 and get a decent 8800GT, but a lot of them seem to be out of stock at the moment: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
But at least this way you can be sure things like bioshock and crysis could at least run.|||If you want to play COD 4 you will need at least a 9600GT or so. Here is one with free shipping that is only a little more than the one you chose. The 8600 series is quite old and on its way out now. I would really recommend saving up at least $160 and buying a 9800GTX, but your computer may not have enough power for that.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||That card will hit Medium/Low on Crysis
Its a decent card, but the CPU and the rest of the stuff matter as well|||You might be able to get away with that on CoD, but definitely not Crysis. For Crysis, you need a minimum 8800GT. I would suggest an 8800GT or 9800GT.
I am not a hardcore gamer just and average gamer
i want to play games like cod4, counterstrike etc. (usual)
i would love to play games like crysis, bioshock, etc.
if this is not good enough to handle what would you recommend in that price range from new egg
please help me and thanks|||It will be able to handle most games because it is a pretty decent video card. Although I don't know if it will run crysis. Crysis has crazy requirements and I'm not sure that that card will be able to handle it.|||nVidia geforce graphics cards are the best. Anything over the 8800 series will give you some beautiful views!|||geforce usually has great products, and i think it should be fine. I play bioshock and crysis with it (not the same exact one) but it's a good brand.|||hmm just to let you know before buying your graphic card you should check how much ram and proccesing speed you have cause sometimes your new graphic card might just slow down your computer|||For games such as COD4, CS:source and other such games, this card would be perfect.
But for newer games, especially Crysis, you would need a faster Graphics card to run them at good quality and acceptable framerates.
This is a better option, but it costs more as well:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
But the 9000 series is going to give you a good boost in performance.|||Counterstrike will run fine on that, cod4 - probably on low to medium settings.
I HIGHLY doubt crysis would run - you'd prolly need extra low settings for it to work.
I suggest you save another $50 and get a decent 8800GT, but a lot of them seem to be out of stock at the moment: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
But at least this way you can be sure things like bioshock and crysis could at least run.|||If you want to play COD 4 you will need at least a 9600GT or so. Here is one with free shipping that is only a little more than the one you chose. The 8600 series is quite old and on its way out now. I would really recommend saving up at least $160 and buying a 9800GTX, but your computer may not have enough power for that.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||That card will hit Medium/Low on Crysis
Its a decent card, but the CPU and the rest of the stuff matter as well|||You might be able to get away with that on CoD, but definitely not Crysis. For Crysis, you need a minimum 8800GT. I would suggest an 8800GT or 9800GT.
What video cards can my mother board fit? best gaming?
i have a
motherboard info (from cpu-z):
vendor PEGATRON CORPORATION
model Benicia
revision 1.01
Chipset:
Northbridge Intel P35/G33/G31 rev. A2
Southbridge Intel 82801IR (ICH9R) rev. 02|||That looks like a generic motherboard, but I believe that it can take PCI-Express, which is what most graphics cards use nowadays.|||Could not find you mobo online. Open your case and use the link below to determine you video interface.
Next you must give your budget and game would have helped.
This looked like a prebuilt pc like a HP?
When buying a card dont go too cheap.
motherboard info (from cpu-z):
vendor PEGATRON CORPORATION
model Benicia
revision 1.01
Chipset:
Northbridge Intel P35/G33/G31 rev. A2
Southbridge Intel 82801IR (ICH9R) rev. 02|||That looks like a generic motherboard, but I believe that it can take PCI-Express, which is what most graphics cards use nowadays.|||Could not find you mobo online. Open your case and use the link below to determine you video interface.
Next you must give your budget and game would have helped.
This looked like a prebuilt pc like a HP?
When buying a card dont go too cheap.
EVGA GeForce 9500 GT Video Card - 1GB DDR2, PCI Express 2.0 good for gaming?
I want to use my pc for every day usage and moderate gaming. I play games like halflife 2, Doom3, counter strike source, and I want to get something like cod modern warfare 2 on ok settings (if I cant play modern warfare 2 its alright im more concerned on the other games I listed) . I was looking to upgrade my graphics card for my pc. the specs are:
intel pentium 4 3.00 Gz
2 gig RAM
250 gig HD
sparkle geforce 8400 512 gig video card
I think the power supply is 400 watt
and one more thing my mother board only has a pci express slot so will a this card I listed work? it says its compatible with pci e 1.0 does that mean regular pci express slot? and if I cant use this vid card with my specs can you give me another one that would be ok for the games I listed? Thanks to all!!!|||YES,
9500 GT will be good for ur games as i m using the same card, u can even overclock it..
But it will do no good for high end games like gta4,prototype, etc cause its ddr2,
I am changing to 9800gt or 250gts for the same reasons..|||9500gt's are just not good enough for reasonable gaming performance. I would stick a minimum of a Radeon 4670 in that system. It will work fine even if it you only have a Version 1 slot. and the 400watt psu would be fine.
intel pentium 4 3.00 Gz
2 gig RAM
250 gig HD
sparkle geforce 8400 512 gig video card
I think the power supply is 400 watt
and one more thing my mother board only has a pci express slot so will a this card I listed work? it says its compatible with pci e 1.0 does that mean regular pci express slot? and if I cant use this vid card with my specs can you give me another one that would be ok for the games I listed? Thanks to all!!!|||YES,
9500 GT will be good for ur games as i m using the same card, u can even overclock it..
But it will do no good for high end games like gta4,prototype, etc cause its ddr2,
I am changing to 9800gt or 250gts for the same reasons..|||9500gt's are just not good enough for reasonable gaming performance. I would stick a minimum of a Radeon 4670 in that system. It will work fine even if it you only have a Version 1 slot. and the 400watt psu would be fine.
Can you install 2 video cards and use both there video RAM to get more video memory?
Basically I want to connect 2 video cards to get more memory to run games better.
I bought a computer for 20 bucks that was better than my old computer and just needed a hard drive. So I took my old hard drive out and put it in there. I also had a Radeon 9200 128MB in my old computer, which was better than the 64MB Radeon 7500 in the one i bought.
So it came to my mind that maybe i can use a dual video card setup, not to have 2 monitors with the same display, but to use both there video RAM to have, in this case, 192MB of total video RAM. What do you guys think?|||http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalable_Li…
Yes you can if you have the right ones and the right system board.|||IF your motherboard will support 2 cards. Check that out before you buy. Some do, most don't.|||No, you can't.
The other people's posts are misleading.
Motherboard that support Crossfire and SLI costs at least 200$. I'm quite sure the motherboar you have right now doesn't have that.
Also the Radeon 9250 is an AGP video card. There are no AGP slots that are SLI or Crossfire capable.
Also, you need to have the SAME video card in order to use SLI/Crossfire. Using different brands will not work.
Besides, how can you put the two video cards and you can't even plug both of them in the same computer?|||Not possible. Those graphics cards work independently. Dual video cards are only possible with something similar to SLI which connects two identical cards (for nVidia graphics cards).|||To add to what others have said, you can also run two ATI video cards, if supported by your motherboard. ATI refers to it as Crossfire. It is similar to Nvidia's SLI.
This is usually only possible in newer motherboards with the proper BIOS and hardware. Chances are your $20 board doesn't support either.
You get what you pay for.|||see if it has SLi interface. then you can connect them together. old pcs dont really have sli compatible parts so youd have to buy like...60 bucks worth of parts. just build a new one if u can|||The only games you will run better with a $20 computer and 2 Radeon video cards 64mb or 128mb, are Hearts and Solitare.|||as far as i know you cannot use two video cards at the same time. you just have to choose which one you're gonna use. if you put in an agp video card (assuming you're using its built in video card), the computer will automatically disable the built-in video card & use your agp. if you you're using agp & you plan on using the pci-e slot the computer won't even start up coz of the conflict between the two video cards.|||In order to set it up the way you describe, you will need a new motherboard which supports the SLS configuration. These Motherboards are set up specifically to do this. You will also need SLS compatible video cards as well. I know the old Voodoo cards had a way to piggy back each other for a similar result but I am not familiar with any video cards that are like this anymore.
I bought a computer for 20 bucks that was better than my old computer and just needed a hard drive. So I took my old hard drive out and put it in there. I also had a Radeon 9200 128MB in my old computer, which was better than the 64MB Radeon 7500 in the one i bought.
So it came to my mind that maybe i can use a dual video card setup, not to have 2 monitors with the same display, but to use both there video RAM to have, in this case, 192MB of total video RAM. What do you guys think?|||http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalable_Li…
Yes you can if you have the right ones and the right system board.|||IF your motherboard will support 2 cards. Check that out before you buy. Some do, most don't.|||No, you can't.
The other people's posts are misleading.
Motherboard that support Crossfire and SLI costs at least 200$. I'm quite sure the motherboar you have right now doesn't have that.
Also the Radeon 9250 is an AGP video card. There are no AGP slots that are SLI or Crossfire capable.
Also, you need to have the SAME video card in order to use SLI/Crossfire. Using different brands will not work.
Besides, how can you put the two video cards and you can't even plug both of them in the same computer?|||Not possible. Those graphics cards work independently. Dual video cards are only possible with something similar to SLI which connects two identical cards (for nVidia graphics cards).|||To add to what others have said, you can also run two ATI video cards, if supported by your motherboard. ATI refers to it as Crossfire. It is similar to Nvidia's SLI.
This is usually only possible in newer motherboards with the proper BIOS and hardware. Chances are your $20 board doesn't support either.
You get what you pay for.|||see if it has SLi interface. then you can connect them together. old pcs dont really have sli compatible parts so youd have to buy like...60 bucks worth of parts. just build a new one if u can|||The only games you will run better with a $20 computer and 2 Radeon video cards 64mb or 128mb, are Hearts and Solitare.|||as far as i know you cannot use two video cards at the same time. you just have to choose which one you're gonna use. if you put in an agp video card (assuming you're using its built in video card), the computer will automatically disable the built-in video card & use your agp. if you you're using agp & you plan on using the pci-e slot the computer won't even start up coz of the conflict between the two video cards.|||In order to set it up the way you describe, you will need a new motherboard which supports the SLS configuration. These Motherboards are set up specifically to do this. You will also need SLS compatible video cards as well. I know the old Voodoo cards had a way to piggy back each other for a similar result but I am not familiar with any video cards that are like this anymore.
Question about video cards?
My new video card requires a minimum of 350 watts, but my Power supply only gives 300 watts. Do you think a Power supply that gives less wattage than the recommended for my vid card could cause graphical glitches/artifacts to appear in my games?
It's what the computer technician/repairman from the store told me.|||This is probably true, since your power supply is not giving enough power to your video card to run the card might not even work and your computer could become unstable. Try to upgrade your power supply, it's not that expensive.|||It can spontaneous reboots. It's amazing the number of systems out there with underpowered wattage.
If you start crashing, that may be one reason. Or if you're trying to run too many things at once, DVD, TV card, etc. that's going to stress your power system. Remember, those USB things draw power from the computer, some more than others.
It's not much of a problem to replace the power system of the computer. You just have to be able to get in there and take it apart. A 500 watt power supply would probably be what you need and expect to pay 50 to 100 bucks for it.|||You should upgrade your power supply .
The video card will put a strain ot it, and yes- it will probably cause graphics corruption. It might run undervoltage and cause your video card to overheat and fail. It's like running your gasoline car on bad gas or diesel.
Eventually your power supply will give out and possibly cause other internal component damage too.|||Yea, it is very possible. If your graphical card is sucking up a lot of juice, it could cause the whole system to have problems. That would mean your whole system, including your CPU might be straining because of the tax on the power supply. 350 watt power supplies are cheap these days. I would certainly invest in one, maybe even a 400-450 if you got the extra $$$$. IMO, Antec makes some really quality power supplies. Save your system before things get worse.|||It'll either cause graphical glitches, or just crash your computer entirely if the card tries to draw too much power. Get a 400W power supply online for like $50. It'll save you some hassle later.
www.newegg.com
www.tigerdirect.com
www.directron.com
www.mwave.com
www.clubit.com|||erm yeah dude it will cause that as there wont be enough power to run it properly, and you will more than likley blow your power supply in a few weeks aswell.
its not worth it as when it goes it could take the mobo and card with it
kenny|||oh yeah its possible but your only talkin about an extra 50 watts i would keep an eye on the temp if you try to run it but i would go with a bigger power supply and not worry about it few more bucks might just save you a computer
It's what the computer technician/repairman from the store told me.|||This is probably true, since your power supply is not giving enough power to your video card to run the card might not even work and your computer could become unstable. Try to upgrade your power supply, it's not that expensive.|||It can spontaneous reboots. It's amazing the number of systems out there with underpowered wattage.
If you start crashing, that may be one reason. Or if you're trying to run too many things at once, DVD, TV card, etc. that's going to stress your power system. Remember, those USB things draw power from the computer, some more than others.
It's not much of a problem to replace the power system of the computer. You just have to be able to get in there and take it apart. A 500 watt power supply would probably be what you need and expect to pay 50 to 100 bucks for it.|||You should upgrade your power supply .
The video card will put a strain ot it, and yes- it will probably cause graphics corruption. It might run undervoltage and cause your video card to overheat and fail. It's like running your gasoline car on bad gas or diesel.
Eventually your power supply will give out and possibly cause other internal component damage too.|||Yea, it is very possible. If your graphical card is sucking up a lot of juice, it could cause the whole system to have problems. That would mean your whole system, including your CPU might be straining because of the tax on the power supply. 350 watt power supplies are cheap these days. I would certainly invest in one, maybe even a 400-450 if you got the extra $$$$. IMO, Antec makes some really quality power supplies. Save your system before things get worse.|||It'll either cause graphical glitches, or just crash your computer entirely if the card tries to draw too much power. Get a 400W power supply online for like $50. It'll save you some hassle later.
www.newegg.com
www.tigerdirect.com
www.directron.com
www.mwave.com
www.clubit.com|||erm yeah dude it will cause that as there wont be enough power to run it properly, and you will more than likley blow your power supply in a few weeks aswell.
its not worth it as when it goes it could take the mobo and card with it
kenny|||oh yeah its possible but your only talkin about an extra 50 watts i would keep an eye on the temp if you try to run it but i would go with a bigger power supply and not worry about it few more bucks might just save you a computer
A question about video cards?
Is there a place online I can download a free one?or is it something you have to go out and buy?...because I got a game the other day and installed it but when click play it says "could not initialize renderer!" and I was told I need a up-to-date video card and I really dont know anything about them.
Thanks |||Video Cards are bought and they are not something that you download, it is a physical object that helps to remove some of the RAM's "load" so, I don't know what game you have, but I would suggest a 256 or above.|||It's a piece of hardware, so you actually have to go out and buy it.
Thanks |||Video Cards are bought and they are not something that you download, it is a physical object that helps to remove some of the RAM's "load" so, I don't know what game you have, but I would suggest a 256 or above.|||It's a piece of hardware, so you actually have to go out and buy it.
Two Video Cards?
I just want to know whats the point of having 2 video cards? besides running two monitors. Does it improve game performance, and does it actually improve anything... The reason i ask this is i accidentally bought two of the same kind of video cards from ebay so i paid for them now i have two.... I was wondering if it would be beneficial to run both of them or just sell one of them. Do they need to be any special kind of video card to run two? They are both 256MB pci (not express) video cards... Same model, same brand. I got it so i can play games on my piece of crap computer.|||You can run two PCI Express cards, if they are the right type and you have the right type of motherboard, and yes it improves performance. But in your case you can only run one PCI graphics card at a time, so you should sell the second, or I guess keep it as a backup, but thats not really necessary.|||sell one of them. 1 off you only need 1|||normally, a pc can have a built-in video card. now purchasing another one makes the pc capable of having two video card. in your case, you got two saparate video cards.... unless you intend to build another pc, store it as a spare video card in case your installed video card malfunctions.... guess you have to sell it. but my suggestion would be to keep it as a spare....|||if they are pci express with SLI it will make game performance better.
Does Nvidia manufacture their own Video cards?
Do they? or they only research the technology and let over manufactorer make them the cards?
if they do,where can I purchase?
do they also make motherboards? where again?
if not. Which is the most efficinet video card company? Atleast makes it perfect as Nvidia can.
can you install 2 9800 on a striker II motherboards?
If yes, does it needs 2 processors to work effecintly?
this is a project for gaming overclocking sysem.
Thanks for all of readers intrested by this question.
P.S: I want to make somthing works much more better than Alienware in the same time that does work for 2-3 years minimum.
Ciao.|||They do not, they only develop the chipset and sell it to manufacturers such as XFX, EVGA, BFG, etc.
You can find a wide selection of cards at newegg.com, look for XFX, EVGA, BFG, the big three.
Yes, Nvidia does produce motherboards, their chipset is called NForce.
Yes, the striker II, can handle even 3 9800gtxs. And no, it does not need 2 processors although they could be bottlenecked by the processor.
if they do,where can I purchase?
do they also make motherboards? where again?
if not. Which is the most efficinet video card company? Atleast makes it perfect as Nvidia can.
can you install 2 9800 on a striker II motherboards?
If yes, does it needs 2 processors to work effecintly?
this is a project for gaming overclocking sysem.
Thanks for all of readers intrested by this question.
P.S: I want to make somthing works much more better than Alienware in the same time that does work for 2-3 years minimum.
Ciao.|||They do not, they only develop the chipset and sell it to manufacturers such as XFX, EVGA, BFG, etc.
You can find a wide selection of cards at newegg.com, look for XFX, EVGA, BFG, the big three.
Yes, Nvidia does produce motherboards, their chipset is called NForce.
Yes, the striker II, can handle even 3 9800gtxs. And no, it does not need 2 processors although they could be bottlenecked by the processor.
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