Pixel Shader

cnaltman62 · 05-11-2009, 04:30 PM

I need to get Pixel Shader 1.1 or higher to run a certain program on my PC.
I currently have a Windows XP OS, and my current video controller is an Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV (Is that the same as a graphics card? If not, how do I find out what graphics card I have?)
My current graphics card does not have the necessary Pixel Shader 1.1. Where can I get said Pixel Shader, and what graphics card (if not mine) can support it?

I know very little about computer hardware, and I'd prefer to spend as little money as possible (if any) to get this to work. Can anyone help me out?

**wrench97** · 05-11-2009, 05:35 PM

845G is integrated video, you'll need a video card to get the pixle shaders,
What is the brand and model of the PC?

cnaltman62 · 05-11-2009, 05:43 PM

It's a Dell PC. The OS is Windows XP, and I don't know what the model is. How can I find out?

**wrench97** · 05-11-2009, 05:55 PM

Most Dells the model number is on the front bezel.
If not PM me the Service tag number on the side.

**wrench97** · 05-11-2009, 05:56 PM

Most Dells the model number is on the front bezel.
If not PM me the Service tag number on the side.

cnaltman62 · 05-11-2009, 06:02 PM

You mean the ring around the power button? That says "Dimension 2400."

**wrench97** · 05-12-2009, 01:16 AM

Yes that is what we need the 2400 only has PCI expansion slots no AGP or PCIe so your choices are very limited.

Something like this will give you the pixel shader needed but because it on the pci interface it is more costly> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814187041

http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...m_en/specs.htm

cnaltman62 · 05-12-2009, 08:04 AM

$48? Is there anything I can get that doesn't cost so much?
I'm only a high school student and I don't have much money.

**wrench97** · 05-12-2009, 12:24 PM

What program are you trying to run?

cnaltman62 · 05-12-2009, 04:18 PM

"Portal." It's a game. I got the thing installed and ready, but when I try to run it, it says I need "Pixel Shader 1.1 or higher."

**wrench97** · 05-12-2009, 04:38 PM

Here is a handy web site to use when you want to see if a game will run on your PC > http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest
Go to the site and let it analyze your computer the first tab is the minimum the second tab is the recommended requirements.

With the video card upgrade you will meet the minimum but not the recommended requirements usually game play at the minimum level is not good.

Because you only have PCI slots to upgrade with the cards that will run the newer games are more costly then the same model in a PCIe x16 format because there are fewer made.

05-11-2009, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
cnaltman62 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP	Pixel Shader I need to get Pixel Shader 1.1 or higher to run a certain program on my PC. I currently have a Windows XP OS, and my current video controller is an Intel 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV (Is that the same as a graphics card? If not, how do I find out what graphics card I have?) My current graphics card does not have the necessary Pixel Shader 1.1. Where can I get said Pixel Shader, and what graphics card (if not mine) can support it? I know very little about computer hardware, and I'd prefer to spend as little money as possible (if any) to get this to work. Can anyone help me out?

05-11-2009, 05:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,428 OS: Win7	Re: Pixel Shader 845G is integrated video, you'll need a video card to get the pixle shaders, What is the brand and model of the PC? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

05-11-2009, 05:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
cnaltman62 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP	Re: Pixel Shader It's a Dell PC. The OS is Windows XP, and I don't know what the model is. How can I find out?

05-11-2009, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,428 OS: Win7	Re: Pixel Shader Most Dells the model number is on the front bezel. If not PM me the Service tag number on the side. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

05-11-2009, 05:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,428 OS: Win7	Re: Pixel Shader Most Dells the model number is on the front bezel. If not PM me the Service tag number on the side. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

05-11-2009, 06:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
cnaltman62 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP	Re: Pixel Shader You mean the ring around the power button? That says "Dimension 2400."

05-12-2009, 01:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,428 OS: Win7	Re: Pixel Shader Yes that is what we need the 2400 only has PCI expansion slots no AGP or PCIe so your choices are very limited. Something like this will give you the pixel shader needed but because it on the pci interface it is more costly> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814187041 http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...m_en/specs.htm __________________ Power Supply and Selection

05-12-2009, 08:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
cnaltman62 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP	Re: Pixel Shader $48? Is there anything I can get that doesn't cost so much? I'm only a high school student and I don't have much money. Last edited by cnaltman62; 05-12-2009 at 08:15 AM.

05-12-2009, 12:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,428 OS: Win7	Re: Pixel Shader What program are you trying to run? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

05-12-2009, 04:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
cnaltman62 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP	Re: Pixel Shader "Portal." It's a game. I got the thing installed and ready, but when I try to run it, it says I need "Pixel Shader 1.1 or higher."

05-12-2009, 04:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,428 OS: Win7	Re: Pixel Shader Here is a handy web site to use when you want to see if a game will run on your PC > http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest Go to the site and let it analyze your computer the first tab is the minimum the second tab is the recommended requirements. With the video card upgrade you will meet the minimum but not the recommended requirements usually game play at the minimum level is not good. Because you only have PCI slots to upgrade with the cards that will run the newer games are more costly then the same model in a PCIe x16 format because there are fewer made. __________________ Power Supply and Selection