Buyin a new graphics card

Hey, I am interested in buying a new video card for my Dell XP. The card now installed is a Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller. I need somthing better than this in the $100 range. Please post links so i can check some out. Thanks

 

Do you know whether you have an AGP slot?

If you dont download this and see. Or just post the model name and number and I will check for you. eg dimension 2400.

 

I think i do is there anyway for me 2 find out 4 sure?

 

Yes, post the model and number of your dell pc or ATTATCH a report from everest.

 

dude you have to check your mother board first.. if your video card is compatible with your board. or its much better to check dell's web site and check for the specs of your dell's pc.






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Product Dimension 3000

Universal Unique ID 44454C4C-51001056-8047B6C0-4F4C3631

Mother board serial # = ..CN481114BL036D.

Hope that helps Sorry im not a total dork to answer all your questions...

 

Post a log of Everest and someone will look at it for you.

Don't copy and paste it, only attach please.

 

I attached the program's report

 

hmmmm. i don't see any AGP port i see 3 PCI slots.but anyway for shure open your case and check if you have one brown slot...

 

Yeah, I don't see any AGP slots either which means you'll need a PCI video card. The good news is that nearly all PCI video cards can be bought for under $100. The bad news is that they won't run the newest games. These 2 cards would be about the best ones that you can get:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814139166

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143032

I am not sure if the 5700LE would be worth the extra $20 or not.

 

ok thx any other sugestions from anyone?

 

There are no other options.

You can either leave it, buy a PCI video card, or change the motherboard etc.


The fastest PCI video card that I'm aware of is an nVidia 5700, although I can't remember if it was an LE.

LE stands for Limited Edition, which is a fancy way of saying it's a dumbed down version.

If you are going for a PCI card, at least get the best available, and make sure it's not an LE or SE or Lite etc if possible.

 

whats the difrence between LE or SE and normal?

 

No the 5700LE sucks big time. I had one. It lagged on Halo and I had the AGP edition.

 

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/mikeman1135/InsideDell003.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/mikeman1135/InsideDell002.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a160/mikeman1135/InsideDell001.jpg
Heres what the inside is like. Im pretty sure i only have 2 free PCI slots.

 

You are correct! You do not have an AGP slot and you do have 2 free PCI slots.

 

I think the cheaper one (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143032)
is better than the expensive one (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814139166)
What does everyone think?

 

yey i win!

 

I would go with the jaton video card because i've got a geforce fx 5700le and the board was made by jaton and it works good, Plus i don't agree with trunksthebattler the 5700le is a great video card for around $90,00 and i've got the agp version, lol.

 

FX5500
Memory Size - 256MB
Core Speed - 270MHz
Fill Rate - 1080 MTexels/s
Memory Bus - 128-bits
Memory Speed - 400MHz
Memory Bandwidth - 6.4 GB/s
Vertex Pipelines - 2
Pixel Pipelines - 4
Pixel Shader Engines - 4

FX5700LE
Memory Size - 128MB
Core Speed - 250MHz
Fill Rate - 1000 MTexels/s
Memory Bus - 64-bits
Memory Speed - 200MHz
Memory Bandwidth - 6.4 GB/s
Vertex Pipelines - 3
Pixel Pipelines - 4
Pixel Shader Engines - 4

Well I would have to go with the FX5500. Also if you want you can check www.shopping.com to see if they have the card you are looking for for less.

All specs other than memory size came from Adrian's Rojak Pot

 

Oops. The Memory Bus on the 5700LE is actually 128-bits.

 

You can't go by the specs alone. The GPU has a part to play also.


It's simple, a 5700 (even an LE) is more powerful than a 5500.

 

True.

 

yea i need atleast 256MB

 

sooo um can i get a final answer on which 1 i should buy?

 

I just told you, the 5700.

Preferably not an LE, but you may not have a choice.


The higher the GPU number, the more powerful. EG a 5700 is more powerful than a 5500 as far as nVidia is concerned (ATI use their own numbering)

 

... but i need atleast 256MB...

 

heres some others i found
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1524186&Tab=0&NoMapp=0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814103167
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814131411
The 1 @ tigerdirect looks good

 

The 5700 is a faster GPU than the 9250, even if it only has 128MB.

Ask around, they may make one, but if not, I'd still go for the 5700.

 

why is it so important that you have 256mb? what are you using the computer for anyway?and I would agree on the 5700 btw.I have a 6600gt which is a MUCH better gpu and it has only 128mb and runs just fine.

 

I play games

 

More memory doesn't necessarily mean better performance. For instance, you would be better off with a Geforce 6600GT w/ 128Mb versus that FX5700 w/256Mb. And in some instances, the 256 Mb versions of cards perform worse than that of 128Mb. In nearly all cases, the GPU makes a much bigger difference than the amount of memory.

So, go for the FX5700LE.

 

I agree with you wyatt earp, all games will work with a video card that has 128 megs of ram, 256 isn't going to make any differance.

 

I paly CS. Please make sure it is enough 2 play that game.

 

You don't have a huge choice in PCI video cards.

The 5700 LE is about the fastest I've seen and probably as good as it's going to get.

 

CS or CS:Source?

Either of those cards will play CS just fine. If you're talking about CS:Source, you might be better off saving some money and upgrading your motherboard and video card (and possibly CPU, RAM and Case/Power Supply).

 

128 Megs of video ram is more then enough to play counter strike.

 

yea i am talking about source

 

Then your good to go with the 5700le.

 

It will play source OK, but it won't be at high resolutions or detail.


If you want anything better, you will have to change the motherboard.

 

DONT TOUCH MY MOTHER BOARD! HAHHAAH Umm did u check the consumer reports for the card u want me to get? They all said that card fried in a short amount of tries. I have defeated the Geeks!

 

No I didn't check consumer reports, nor do I give them much relevance.

Also, I did not tell you to buy or not buy anything.

You asked what your options are, and were advised of what is available and what is the most powerful.


If you really want my opinion, I don't think PCI video cards are worth it.

If I was a gamer, I would just change the motherboard, but that's me.

 

yea thats also $300