Need new Video card - Gamer

Xevan

Xevan

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Hi, im not the good with computers at all, so i was hoping i could come here for suggestions

I need a new video card. My old one is a intel one intergrated with my motherboard. I was hoping i could buy a new video card and just slip it in. Will this work? Can i slip a new video card in and have it work? Or do i have to buy a new motherboard, and video card.

Some video cards ive been looking into is the 8800gts, but i heard a new one is coming out tuesday.

thanks!:)
 
hey. yes, the 8800gts is a good card.

but first, we'll need to know what your motherboard is and if it has a PCI-Express x16 slot. we'll also need to know the rest of your system's parts to see if it won't bottleneck the video card's performance. and if you have a powerful enough power supply to run all the components.

to check what parts you currently have you can either.

1. go to the start menu, under run/search type "dxdiag", and your system's information will be displayed.

2. download a application called Everest that also displays information about your computer.
http://www.lavalys.com/
 
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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/29/2008, 16:34:58
Machine name: USER-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071023-1545)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: RT641AA-ABA a1720n
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.9GHz
Memory: 2038MB RAM
Page File: 1748MB used, 2542MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode






There was more, do i post that aswell, this looked liek the most straight forward info
 
Xevan said:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/29/2008, 16:34:58
Machine name: USER-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071023-1545)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: RT641AA-ABA a1720n
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.9GHz
Memory: 2038MB RAM
Page File: 1748MB used, 2542MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode






There was more, do i post that aswell, this looked liek the most straight forward info
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if this is your Desktop, then yes; it has PCI-E slot in which you could install a 8800GT. However, the CPU might be a bottle neck, but you'll definitely have a huge increase in gaming performance as opposed to before.
 
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This is my "display" tab of the dxdiag

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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2772&SUBSYS_2A50103C&REV_02
Display Memory: 256 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 256 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1461 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/25/2008 16:44:28, 3301376 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6432-11CF-3976-5A0AA3C2CA35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2772
SubSys ID: 0x2A50103C
Revision ID: 0x0002
Revision ID: 0x0002
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C
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DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
 
Xevan said:
Oh okay, So I just put the card in?
I don't have to worry about the old card being intergrated with the motherboard?
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Try putting in the card, plug your monitor to it, and see if it works. If not, come back here, we can instruct you on how to get it to work. For example, you may need to disable the integrated video card by the BIOS if it doesn't work. (This is because your computer still boots on the integrated video card instaid of the graphics card you put in).
 
These are the steps for installing a vid card correctly!

1. Un-install old graphics drivers or software
2. Open Device Manager (in control panel) then click "Display adapters" then right click your integrated and right click "Disable".
3. Shut down pc
4. Install graphics card
5. Boot up pc
6. Install new drivers and software
7. Restart

It's that easy. No need to disable you integrated in your bios as it will detect the PCI-E card automatically and change it over.
 
HP computers don't give you a big enough power supply for anything. I had a a1640n and it came with a 300W PSU.


So you might have to buy a new PSU to support a 8800GTS or a 8800GT.
 
DwayneZ said:
Try it here: Lots of it.
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Ive installed my card, and ive seena an imporvment of about 10-15fps . so at the moment im running at 56fps in cities and 80-100 in instanced areas. I have a problem though the game kind on stops for 1 second and then quickly catches up. could this be a power supply problem
 
^^ What kind of PSU do you have and how many watts does it have?

Also, did you hook up the 6 pin PCI-E power cable?
 
to check the psu wattage, you will most likely have to open-up your case again and take-out the powersupply. on one side, it should have a sticker on it giving you the name, brand, model, wattage, amperes, and all that good stuff. also, the 6-pin connector is a special psu power connector that supplies extra power to teh video card. the connector looks like this:
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aSc1@3 said:
to check the psu wattage, you will most likely have to open-up your case again and take-out the powersupply. on one side, it should have a sticker on it giving you the name, brand, model, wattage, amperes, and all that good stuff. also, the 6-pin connector is a special psu power connector that supplies extra power to teh video card. the connector looks like this:
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i have a 350W supply, the pins are in =)
 
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