Guys, recommend me some cards!

moritsuna · 05-03-2007, 11:06 AM

Recently I made a post about my sucky video card, and how I cant play good halo on it. Please recommend me some good cards based on my system. Thanks!

Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1014MB RAM
Hard Drive: 36 GB
Video Card: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Sound Card: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Speakers/Headphones:
Keyboard: USB Root Hub
Mouse: USB Root Hub
Mouse Surface:
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254

sidech · 05-03-2007, 11:25 AM

model number and service tag will give an idea of what will fit in your system

**TheMatt** · 05-03-2007, 12:56 PM

Hi,

What is your budget? That system uses the Intel 91x series chipset, so it will use PCIe instead of AGP, but you should check that it has a PCIe slot instead of all PCI slots first. Just look inside the case.

Depending on the budget, a card like this would be a good choice:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130062

It would require a PSU upgrade though! Is this a tower or a small form factor PC? If it is a tower, then take a look at this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002

moritsuna · 05-03-2007, 02:15 PM

My computer picture attached.

How do you look at the slot? I dont know how to install it either

moritsuna · 05-04-2007, 06:38 AM

I believe that I use PCI express. Thanks

I opened up the slot and I saw a video card in one white slot. There are two of these. I also saw a black slot that said PCI express. Any recomendations about what card I should buy?

ebackhus · 05-04-2007, 08:53 AM

There are tons of cards you can slap in there. The problem, though, is that it's a Dell. If you want serious power you'll also need to install a better power supply.

**TheMatt** · 05-04-2007, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebackhus

There are tons of cards you can slap in there. The problem, though, is that it's a Dell. If you want serious power you'll also need to install a better power supply.

...Like the one I recommended. It will power the 7600GT fine.

Take a look at this good guide. It shows AGP/PCI video cards, but PCI express is basically the same. If you are still having a lot of trouble figuring out how to install it, you might want to take the computer a local shop.

The PSU is very easy to install. You just have to put it in where the old ones is (its only a few screws) and then unplug the cables from the old PSU and plug them in from the new one. You don't have to worry about pluging in connectors the wrong way or in the wrong slot since they won't fit if you try.

moritsuna · 05-04-2007, 03:16 PM

Thanks. I dont really want serious power. I just dont want to lag like crap in counter strike source.

Any recommendations for video cards that dont need a battery source?

**TheMatt** · 05-04-2007, 06:52 PM

That will be tough. Without a PSU upgrade, you shouldn't upgrade to more than a GeForce 6200, which won't be enough. You will need a card like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814122008

You should still upgrade the PSU. The problem is that Dell uses PSUs that are like 250 w, which is barely enough for the stock configuration.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371006

05-03-2007, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
moritsuna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 22 OS: XP	Guys, recommend me some cards! Recently I made a post about my sucky video card, and how I cant play good halo on it. Please recommend me some good cards based on my system. Thanks! Manufacturer: Dell Inc. Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz (2 CPUs) Memory: 1014MB RAM Hard Drive: 36 GB Video Card: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor Sound Card: SoundMAX Digital Audio Speakers/Headphones: Keyboard: USB Root Hub Mouse: USB Root Hub Mouse Surface: Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254

05-03-2007, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
sidech Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14 OS: XP PRO	Re: Guys, recommend me some cards! model number and service tag will give an idea of what will fit in your system

05-03-2007, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Guys, recommend me some cards! Hi, What is your budget? That system uses the Intel 91x series chipset, so it will use PCIe instead of AGP, but you should check that it has a PCIe slot instead of all PCI slots first. Just look inside the case. Depending on the budget, a card like this would be a good choice: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130062 It would require a PSU upgrade though! Is this a tower or a small form factor PC? If it is a tower, then take a look at this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

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moritsuna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 22 OS: XP	Re: Guys, recommend me some cards! I believe that I use PCI express. Thanks I opened up the slot and I saw a video card in one white slot. There are two of these. I also saw a black slot that said PCI express. Any recomendations about what card I should buy?

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05-04-2007, 03:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
moritsuna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 22 OS: XP	Re: Guys, recommend me some cards! Thanks. I dont really want serious power. I just dont want to lag like crap in counter strike source. Any recommendations for video cards that dont need a battery source?

05-04-2007, 06:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Guys, recommend me some cards! That will be tough. Without a PSU upgrade, you shouldn't upgrade to more than a GeForce 6200, which won't be enough. You will need a card like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814122008 You should still upgrade the PSU. The problem is that Dell uses PSUs that are like 250 w, which is barely enough for the stock configuration. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371006 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides