Help with buying an older video card

jean15paul · 10-11-2005, 08:40 AM

Does anyone know where I can buy older video cards?

I have an older machine so I doubt it could handle a new graphic card (Intel Celeron 1.8 GHz, 256MB Ram, 32GB HD, Win XP). I'm also on a budget. I'm looking for something cheap that my computer can handle that will tide me over until I get a new computer.

Do you have any suggestions on what I sould get?

I'm even willing to buy used if it will cut down on cost. Is it advisable to buy used video cards? If so, where can I get them?

Thanks in advance

ebackhus · 10-11-2005, 09:05 AM

www.ebay.com

For that setup I'd go no higher than a Radeon 9600Pro. Anything more would be too CPU bound to be useful.

**leroys1000** · 10-11-2005, 09:07 AM

Try here...
I sell surplus web site

crazijoe · 10-11-2005, 09:33 AM

You will probably need to know what your system has for graphics.
Intergrated
PCI
AGP

jean15paul · 10-12-2005, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazijoe

You will probably need to know what your system has for graphics.
Intergrated
PCI
AGP

How do I know?

**please** · 10-12-2005, 12:46 PM

@ jean15paul
You will have to open up your computer after shutting down and unplugging the power supply, and look at your mother board and see what make and model number it is. Try not to touch anything and touch the outside metal part of your case before reaching inside to dissipate any static electricity you may have. The Name brand and model number should be silkscreened on the board somewhere. Post back with what you see.

crazijoe · 10-12-2005, 12:47 PM

This will answer a number of your questions.

http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/AGP.htm

jean15paul · 10-14-2005, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazijoe

This will answer a number of your questions.

http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/AGP.htm

To Crazijoe,
Thanks for the article. Very informative.

Quote:

Originally Posted by please

@ jean15paul
You will have to open up your computer after shutting down and unplugging the power supply, and look at your mother board and see what make and model number it is. Try not to touch anything and touch the outside metal part of your case before reaching inside to dissipate any static electricity you may have. The Name brand and model number should be silkscreened on the board somewhere. Post back with what you see.

To please (and all)

I looked in there. I have an intergrated Intel Extreme Graphics 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller.

I don't have a AGP slot only PCI slots.

Any suggestions?

**Fr4665** · 10-14-2005, 01:04 PM

you can go with a PCI video card but they dont perform too well. For a PCI video card i would suggest a ATI (45$ after rebate) i would go with the ATI. But thers also Nvidia ones the FX5500 is also PCI and costs a little bit more 54$.

hers an ATI example from new egg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814103167

and hers a FX5500 from new egg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143032

**please** · 10-14-2005, 01:37 PM

@ jean15paul
here is a list of available PCI cards at newegg so pick one that fits your budget and needs.

ebay is also a good suggestion for used parts...just read carefully.

10-11-2005, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
jean15paul Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 15 OS: WinXP Home	Help with buying an older video card Does anyone know where I can buy older video cards? I have an older machine so I doubt it could handle a new graphic card (Intel Celeron 1.8 GHz, 256MB Ram, 32GB HD, Win XP). I'm also on a budget. I'm looking for something cheap that my computer can handle that will tide me over until I get a new computer. Do you have any suggestions on what I sould get? I'm even willing to buy used if it will cut down on cost. Is it advisable to buy used video cards? If so, where can I get them? Thanks in advance Last edited by jean15paul; 10-11-2005 at 08:41 AM.

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,313 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	www.ebay.com For that setup I'd go no higher than a Radeon 9600Pro. Anything more would be too CPU bound to be useful. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

10-11-2005, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	You will probably need to know what your system has for graphics. Intergrated PCI AGP __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

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please TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,186 OS: WinXP SP2	@ jean15paul You will have to open up your computer after shutting down and unplugging the power supply, and look at your mother board and see what make and model number it is. Try not to touch anything and touch the outside metal part of your case before reaching inside to dissipate any static electricity you may have. The Name brand and model number should be silkscreened on the board somewhere. Post back with what you see. __________________ P4P800E-D:~:P4 3.0C@3.75GHz:~:Zal7000AlCu:~:OCZ4001024ELDCPER2-K@250MHz 2.5-3-3-7 WinXP SP2>2X160GB Samsung SATA ICH5R RAID1:~:2x80GB Samsung SATA Promise RAID0 ATI A-I-W X800XT~SB Audigy2 ZS~2X BenQ1620~Antec SLK3700AMB~Antec SmartPower2.0 500W

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crazijoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	This will answer a number of your questions. http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/AGP.htm __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...other/Help.jpg Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

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leroys1000 Tech Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 770 OS: Windows XP	Try here... I sell surplus web site

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Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	you can go with a PCI video card but they dont perform too well. For a PCI video card i would suggest a ATI (45$ after rebate) i would go with the ATI. But thers also Nvidia ones the FX5500 is also PCI and costs a little bit more 54$. hers an ATI example from new egg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814103167 and hers a FX5500 from new egg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143032 __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

10-14-2005, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
please TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,186 OS: WinXP SP2	@ jean15paul here is a list of available PCI cards at newegg so pick one that fits your budget and needs. ebay is also a good suggestion for used parts...just read carefully. __________________ P4P800E-D:~:P4 3.0C@3.75GHz:~:Zal7000AlCu:~:OCZ4001024ELDCPER2-K@250MHz 2.5-3-3-7 WinXP SP2>2X160GB Samsung SATA ICH5R RAID1:~:2x80GB Samsung SATA Promise RAID0 ATI A-I-W X800XT~SB Audigy2 ZS~2X BenQ1620~Antec SLK3700AMB~Antec SmartPower2.0 500W