How do i choose video cards?

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shawnelmore

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I know my way around a computer but not enough to enhance it on my own i had a computer built for me about 2 years ago and i do not know how to choose a video card for my system im not sure if they're is any specific type or make that is required nor do i know how to acquire that information also unsure about the type of ram i need the computer was built terrible i have 512 mb of ram and my video card is "NVIDIA GeForce 4 Ti 4600. So if anyone could please give me a little info it would be much appreciated
Shawn
 
That card is so old, there most likely aren't any worthwhile upgrade options... if your card happens to be AGP, your best bet might be a 3650 AGP, I've seen a few of those floating around for a "reasonable" price... however, we need to know the rest of your specs too, chances are your other components are too outdated and slow for any upgrade to make your computer useful. You'd be far better off getting yourself a new computer altogether.

What do you use the machine for anywys?
 
Download and run PC Wizard. It's a freeware program that will identify the motherboard, graphics bus, memory, etc. You should also open the case and get the specs off the power supply, then post back.
 
games

It was basically my games an music computer when i got it the guy ripped us off an put the bare minimum in it but hey i didnt know any better so yeah it has about as terrible stuff on it as it gets i know im getting a new computer for graduation but i was hoping for a bit of temporary boost for this one to keep me going till then ill download that software an post it but i was hoping to be able to play some games while also having some music space if that makes sense think ill have to replace the whole motherboard
 
<<< System Summary >>>
> Mainboard : Unspecified SiS-741
> Chipset : SiS 741GX
> Processor : AMD Sempron @ 1333 MHz
> Physical Memory : 512 MB (2 x 256 DDR-SDRAM )
> Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4600
> Hard Disk : WDC (40 GB)
> DVD-Rom Drive : HP DVD Writer 200j
> DVD-Rom Drive : DVD-16X OEM316B
> Monitor Type : FEIL2A350737U CY-465 - 14 inches
> Network Card : SiS900 10/100 Ethernet Adapter
> Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.01.2600 Service Pack 2
> DirectX : Version 9.0c (April 2009)
As i said horribly ripped off
 
Personally I wouldn't spend any money trying to upgrade it. You can build a computer 2 or 3 times more powerful for < $500 - $600
 
jevery said:
Personally I wouldn't spend any money trying to upgrade it. You can build a computer 2 or 3 times more powerful for < $500 - $600
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+1
in order to really play modern games, you need to upgrade pretty much everything. it would be worth it to just restart (except maybe the case or the network card). ALL of those are outdated (in my opinion).
 
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