Author Topic: Graphics card help (Read 594 times)

Cobra45 · « **on:** December 07, 2007, 09:27:25 PM »

I am upgrading my video card and could use some help finding a card that is compatible with my computer.Here are some of my specs:right now I have an Intel 82845G Graphics controller.Intel Celeron 2.20 GHz proccesor.

If anyone has any suggestions please reply.

OOZ662 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2007, 10:36:14 PM »

Your motherboard model would be the most helpful. Usually it's printed in bold letters near the CPU heatsink.

Tigger29 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 09, 2007, 09:50:35 AM »

Most likely you have an AGP port, but you might only have a PCI port (I doubt you have a PCI-E, but it's possible I guess).

This limits your video card options to an AGP or PCI card (NOT PCI-Express).

You can find a GeForce 5200 or 6200 AGP card pretty cheap. Anything better you might need to upgrade your power supply for.

OOZ662 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 09, 2007, 12:16:31 PM »

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Originally posted by Tigger29
GeForce 5200

*shudder*

Yes though, provide both your motherboard model and power supply strength in Watts (It's required to be labeled on the side of the power supply, usually in the top-left corner when the computer is opened for maintenance).

Cobra45 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 09, 2007, 01:08:11 PM »

Here is some more info I've gotten on it:
SPecs on insides are here: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c00002899&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 06
System Model: DC470A-ABA 505n
BIOS: Version 3.17
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.20GHz
Memory: 1014MB RAM
Page File: 297MB used, 2148MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found. Direct3D 7 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 8 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 9 test results: All tests were successful.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2562&SUBSYS_3189109F&REV_01
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: SONY SDM-HS75P
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.3943 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 11/2/2004 09:19:48, 37951 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
Mini VDD Date: 11/2/2004 09:27:20, 773565 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6622-11CF-487C-8311A0C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2562
SubSys ID: 0x3189109F
Revision ID: 0x0001
Revision ID: 0x0001
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D8 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D9 Test Result: All tests were successful.

DirectPlay Service Providers
----------------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection - IPv4 -

OOZ662 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 09, 2007, 05:14:11 PM »

Sadly, you only have PCI slots, which means you're three generations of technology behind the times. You won't get much out of the game even if you upgrade as far as you can, especially because if your integrated audio chip.

Every integrated chip (both your graphics and sound) use the system CPU and RAM for themselves. A card version of each has it's own processor and memory on the card, freeing up the rest of your system.

falcon23 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 09, 2007, 07:02:45 PM »

heY ooz,

This is falcon,cobras dad,and we are trying to figure this rig out..LOL

Which card would you recommend for the comp to allow it to be a BIT better than it is...And would it just basically be plug and play,or would we have to do jumpers as I have heard about on here when placing cards in with comps which have chipsets in them...

THanks
Kevin

Krusty · « **Reply #7 on:** December 09, 2007, 07:04:15 PM »

Not to put too fine a point on it, but running an FX 5200, he *HAS* upgraded as far as he can, basically.

The system's too old to upgrade beyond what you've got. Best bet is to save up and get a new one, or start cleaning your system so it runs a bit leaner to get some more performance out of it while you can.

OOZ662 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 09, 2007, 08:03:32 PM »

He isn't running an FX5200, he's running an Intel chip.

Falcon, I dunno where you got that idea. Every motherboard with a CPU socket or slot ever made has a chipset. It's what handles data flow between the CPU and everything else.
You may be going way back to the days of ISA slots, the predecessor to PCI, where interrupts had to be dipswitched in in some cases.

falcon23 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 09, 2007, 08:12:56 PM »

Ignore my ignorance OOZ,dont know as much as I would like too..

so you are saying that he can get some sort of card upgrade to install into this system?

Kevin

OOZ662 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 09, 2007, 08:37:39 PM »

Get one of these and tell us which one you got. We'll point you toward the right drivers and how to install them.

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Fulmar · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2007, 05:48:06 PM »

I'll make it simple for you.

Here's the secret for you: Save your money.

Your computer is pretty dated and when you did buy it, it was a low end model. Basically, waste money sticking a nitro system in your '87 Yugo, when to get that nitro system to not make your computer blow up would require a 2nd mortage on your house.

Save your money, buy a new computer when you have the cash, and you'll much appreciate it as compared to dumping money in an old computer and having less satisfactory results.

Not only is your onboard video card holding you back, but your Celeron processor is pretty old.

Now, if you plan on playing AH2 for the next 2 at least and don't plan on playing any new games, then you may actually benefit from a low end graphics card upgrade.

Yarbles · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2007, 09:19:27 AM »

I upgraded to GeForce 5200 in a similar situation to you and with the effects turned down it has made a huge improvement. I know I am often on 20-25 FPS when others are on 75 but I think anything over 25 is workable and it certainly helped me get more kills.