howie2009

Hi Guys,
New to upgrading video cards. (Are graphics cards and video cards the same thing?) I need a graphics card that suits: http://www.motherboards.org/files/ma...cuv4xd-100.pdf p27
Would love some advice or even a link to a compatible product.
THANKS

PC info:
Computer
Manufacturer : System Manufacturer
Model : System Name
Version : System Version
Serial Number : SYS-1234567890
ID : 00000000-00000000-00000000-00000000
Computer Chassis
Manufacturer : Chassis Manufacture
Type : Tower
Can be locked : No
Version : Chassis Version
Serial Number : Chassis Serial Number
Asset Tag : Asset-1234567890
Boot-up State : Safe
Power State : Safe
Thermal State : Safe
Mainboard
Manufacturer : Asus
Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
MPS Version : 1.40
Model : CUV4X-D
Version : REV 1.xx
Serial Number : xxxxxxxxxxx
BIOS : 06/01/2001-VT694X-CUV4X-D
Chipset : UV4
Computer Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 4
Maximum Installable Memory : 1GB Per slot I expect!
Bank 1 - DIMM 1 : DIMM Synchronous DRAM 256MB/72
Bank 2 - DIMM 2 : DIMM Synchronous DRAM 256MB/72
Bank 3 - DIMM 3 : DIMM Synchronous DRAM 256MB/72
Bank 4 - DIMM 4 : DIMM Synchronous DRAM 128MB/72
Chipset
Model : ASUS VT82C694X Apollo Pro 133A System Controller
OEM Device Name : VIA VT82C694X Apollo Pro 133A System Controller
Revision : M5
Bus : Intel GTL+
Front Side Bus Speed : 1x 134MHz (134MHz)
Maximum FSB Speed : 1x 133MHz (133MHz)
Width : 64-bit
I/O Queue Depth : 4 request(s)
Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 1GB/s
Maximum Power : 6.00W
Logical/Chipset Memory Banks
Bank 0 : 128MB SDRAM 3-3-3-0
Bank 1 : 128MB SDRAM 3-3-3-0
Bank 2 : 128MB SDRAM 3-3-3-0
Bank 3 : 128MB SDRAM 3-3-3-0
Bank 4 : 128MB SDRAM 3-3-3-0
Bank 5 : 128MB SDRAM 3-3-3-0
Bank 6 : 64MB SDRAM 3-3-3-0
Bank 7 : 64MB SDRAM 3-3-3-0
Supported Memory Types : FPM EDO ECC SDRAM VC-SDRAM Registered
Bank Interleave : 4-way
Memory Bus Speed : 1x 134MHz (134MHz)
Maximum Memory Speed : 1x 133MHz (133MHz)
Multiplier : 1x
Width : 64-bit
Power Save Mode : No
Fixed Hole Present : No
Maximum Memory Bus Bandwidth : 1GB/s
APIC 1
Version : 1.01
Speed : 17MHz
Multiplier : 1/2x
Maximum Interrupts : 24
IRQ Handler Engaged : Yes
Enhanced Support : Yes
Clock Generator
Model : ICS 9248-98
Software Programmable : No
Read-Back Support : Yes
Environment Monitor 1
Model : Winbond W83782D SMB
Version : 3.01
Mainboard Specific Support : No
Temperature Sensor(s)
Board Temperature : 28.00°C
CPU Temperature : 37.00°C
Auxiliary Temperature : 37.00°C
Cooling Device(s)
Auto Fan Speed Control : Yes
System Fan : 5233rpm
CPU Fan : 5153rpm
Auxiliary Fan : 3041rpm
Voltage Sensor(s)
CPU DC Line : 1.70V
Aux DC Line : 1.69V
+3.3V DC Line : 3.37V
+5V DC Line : 4.95V
+12V DC Line : 11.81V
-12V DC Line : -11.51V
-5V DC Line : -5.03V
System Bus(es) on Hub 1
Version : 2.20
System Bus 0 : PCI
System Bus 1 : AGP
System Bus 2 : PCI66
Multiplier : 1/4x
LPC Hub Controller 1
Model : ASUS VT82C686B PCI to ISA Bridge
OEM Device Name : VIA VT82C686B PCI to ISA Bridge
Revision : E1
ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes
Delayed Transaction Supported : Yes
Delayed Transaction Enabled : No
Disk Controller
Model : VIA VT82xxxx EIDE Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Interface : ATA
Revision : A7
Channels : 4
Audio Device
Model : Creative Sound Blaster PCI 128 (CT4810/6)
OEM Device Name : Creative 5880 AudioPCI
Revision : A3
Type : AC '97
USB Controller 1
Model : First International Computer VIA Rev 0 USB UHCI Controller
OEM Device Name : VIA VT82C686B USB Controller
Revision : B7
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 2
Model : First International Computer VIA Rev 0 USB UHCI Controller
OEM Device Name : VIA VT82C686B USB Controller
Revision : B7
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 3
Model : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
OEM Device Name : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Revision : G3
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 4
Model : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
OEM Device Name : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Revision : G3
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
USB Controller 5
Model : VIA VT6202 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
OEM Device Name : VIA VT6202/12 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
Revision : G6
Version : 2.00
Specification : 1.00
Interface : EHCI
Channels : 4
Companion Controllers : 2
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps)
Addressing Support : 32-bit
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No
FireWire/1394 Controller 1
Model : VIA VT6306 VIA Fire II IEEE-1394 OHCI Link Layer Controller
OEM Device Name : VIA VT6306 VIA Fire II IEEE-1394 OHCI Link Layer Controller
Revision : E7
Version : 1.10
Interface : OHCI
Enhanced Support : No
Channels : 64
Speed : 400MHz
FireWire/1394 Controller 2
Model : Matrox TSB12LV22 OHCI-Lynx Compliant FireWire Controller
OEM Device Name : TI TSB12LV22 OHCI-Lynx Compliant FireWire Controller
Revision : A2
Version : 1.00
Interface : OHCI
Enhanced Support : No
Channels : 64
Speed : 400MHz
SMBus/i2c Controller 1
Model : VIA PX5 SMBus
Version : 4.00
Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No
Slave Device Enabled : Yes
PEC Support : No
Speed : 16kHz
Expansion Slot(s)
PCI 1 (1h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V PME Half-Length Available
PCI 2 (2h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V PME Half-Length Used
PCI 3 (3h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V PME Half-Length Used
PCI 4 (4h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V PME Half-Length Used
PCI 5 (5h) : PCI 32-bit +5V +3.3V PME Half-Length Used
AGP (6h) : PCI 32-bit +3.3V PME Half-Length Used
Port Connector(s)
PRIMARY IDE/HDD : ATA
SECONDARY IDE/HDD : ATA
FLOPPY : Floppy Disk
USB1 : USB / USB
USB2 : USB / USB
PS/2 Keybaord : Keyboard / PS/2
PS/2 Mouse : Mouse / PS/2
Parallel Port : Parallel Port ECP/EPP / DB-25 pin female
Serial Port : Serial Port 16550 / DB-9 pin male
Serial Port 2 : Serial Port 16550 / DB-9 pin male
Joystick Port : Joystick / DB-15 pin female
MIDI Port : MIDI / DB-15 pin female
Video Port : Video / Mini-jack
Performance Tips
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emosun

What are you planning on using this graphics card for? And what's your budget?

howie2009

Hi,
Basic use. Something used off ebay would be fine for c. $30. I will just be using it for Internet Explorer 8 (Watching YouTube etc..) and for use with Winamp and Microsoft Office. At the moment dragging windows and moving the scrollbars are sluggish so i think a new graphics card may fix it.
Thanks

howie2009

Something cheap and basic like this: (if its compatible)
http://cgi.ebay.com/NVIDIA-P71-DMS-5...item1c0da262f0

Just need something for a second/old pc that i have. Don't really know if what MB i need. Mainly Internet Explorer useage, Youtube and winamp

emosun

Well I wouldn't get that card as It uses a dms59 plug and comes with no cables which basically leave you with nothing to plug into it.

For your machine go for a geforce 2 or 4. However with any gpu upgrade the system will not be able to stream HD video via youtube/hulu ect... But standard video will be fine.

howie2009

Ok thanks emosun. Would http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-128MB-128-MB...item414a4c7fa0 be ok so. I expect an AGP slot is a slot with a standard number of pins and an AGP card fits it universally? I expect I can just take out the existing card and stick in this new card without any major cofiguration or am i fooling myself? Out of curiosity why wouldnt the HD stream work.
Thanks for all your help!

Found this re my AGP motherboard capability
http://www.motherboards.org/files/ma...cuv4xd-100.pdf pg59

emosun

Your board uses an agp pro slot which is typical of workstation cards back in the day. It's a normal agp slot extended slightly at the front to provide agp pro cards with more power. However normal cards should work fine.

What videocard are your currently using?

As for the HD playback it requires a good amount of cpu as well as gpu power both of which this machine can't really provide. However standard video should be fine.

howie2009

Hi,
Its a Matrox G400-G450. I don't much about it except my monitor plugs into it. Looks really basic. No fans or anything on it. Maybe its just a display adapter or something. Will a new video card look after all the display adapter stuff. In my situation does it matter if i get a 16MB, 32Mb, 128MB graphics card? Once IE, Youtube and Winamp are ok I'm fine with whatever. Apologies for my ignorance.

Here a pic of it http://www.gadgetpaper.com/wp-conten...88318_G450.png

emosun

A 128mb version of the geforce 2 / 4 should be fine for what your looking to do.