faster DVD-ROM or GeForce 6200

milk · 06-01-2006, 02:36 AM

Could I add an XFX GeForce 6200 256MB AGP 8x graphics card without doing anything to the GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU (64MB) craphics card, it doesn't take up a AGP slot, it's built on the mother board.

I just got Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and the graphics card has too little memory, or just really bad, it's not that I don't have enough RAM; I have 1.18 GB of RAM. The problem might also be that the DVD drive I got doesn't have DVD-ROM put on it, the game works fine when there is not a lot of people and cars on. It lags REALLY bad when I shoot, that might be a graphics card problem.

So, should I get a good DVD drive with DVD-ROM at least 32x or get the GeForce 6200, and if I should get the graphics card, do I have to do anything with the Integrated graphics card already on there?

Thanks,
milk

[-0MEGA-] · 06-01-2006, 02:38 AM

The new video card would be the best choice. The game wouldnt be lagging only in certain spots because of your DVD Drive, since the game doesnt actually run off of it, it runs off the hard drive.

You may need/want to disable the integrated video after installing the new card, that way you dont have to worry about conflicts and you wont be wasting system memory.

milk · 06-01-2006, 02:44 AM

Now, how do I disable it?

mrbagrat · 06-01-2006, 02:45 AM

There should be a BIOS option to do so.

EDIT: The 6200 is a pretty bad GPU-you have a 40-50$ budget? An ATI 9-series card may be better.

[-0MEGA-] · 06-01-2006, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbagrat

There should be a BIOS option to do so.

Press either F2 or DEL when you turn your computer on to enter the BIOS.

milk · 06-01-2006, 02:47 AM

okay, thanks guys, i'll buy the graphics card and tell you if I have any problems

milk · 06-01-2006, 03:04 AM

What do I go to exactly to disable it? would it be under Integrated Peripherals or what?

EDIT: the graphics card I'm getting is bad? I don't have much money... What's a good one for $40-$50?

mrbagrat · 06-01-2006, 03:17 AM

Well for 40-50$ you aren't going to get a great GPU, but an ATI 9800 would probably be better.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102587

Good rebate, and a bit better then the 6200s. But I would save until you can get a better card-it will be worth it. Anything in your price range won't last long and will only cost you more $ later on.

m0nk3ys1ms · 06-01-2006, 03:21 AM

it may disable it by itself

jp198780 · 06-01-2006, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

Press either F2 or DEL when you turn your computer on to enter the BIOS.

F2.

06-01-2006, 02:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
milk New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6	faster DVD-ROM or GeForce 6200 Could I add an XFX GeForce 6200 256MB AGP 8x graphics card without doing anything to the GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU (64MB) craphics card, it doesn't take up a AGP slot, it's built on the mother board. I just got Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and the graphics card has too little memory, or just really bad, it's not that I don't have enough RAM; I have 1.18 GB of RAM. The problem might also be that the DVD drive I got doesn't have DVD-ROM put on it, the game works fine when there is not a lot of people and cars on. It lags REALLY bad when I shoot, that might be a graphics card problem. So, should I get a good DVD drive with DVD-ROM at least 32x or get the GeForce 6200, and if I should get the graphics card, do I have to do anything with the Integrated graphics card already on there? Thanks, milk

06-01-2006, 02:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,423	The new video card would be the best choice. The game wouldnt be lagging only in certain spots because of your DVD Drive, since the game doesnt actually run off of it, it runs off the hard drive. You may need/want to disable the integrated video after installing the new card, that way you dont have to worry about conflicts and you wont be wasting system memory. __________________ Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.83GHz Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L ATI HD 3870 GDDR4 @ (840/2332) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2-850 500GB SATAII HD w/16MB SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 11593

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mrbagrat banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: See above Posts: 1,237	There should be a BIOS option to do so. EDIT: The 6200 is a pretty bad GPU-you have a 40-50$ budget? An ATI 9-series card may be better. Last edited by mrbagrat; 06-01-2006 at 02:47 AM.

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06-01-2006, 02:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
milk New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6	Now, how do I disable it?

06-01-2006, 02:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
milk New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6	okay, thanks guys, i'll buy the graphics card and tell you if I have any problems

06-01-2006, 03:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
milk New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6	What do I go to exactly to disable it? would it be under Integrated Peripherals or what? EDIT: the graphics card I'm getting is bad? I don't have much money... What's a good one for $40-$50?

06-01-2006, 03:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
mrbagrat banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: See above Posts: 1,237	Well for 40-50$ you aren't going to get a great GPU, but an ATI 9800 would probably be better. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102587 Good rebate, and a bit better then the 6200s. But I would save until you can get a better card-it will be worth it. Anything in your price range won't last long and will only cost you more $ later on.