Video Card

[happeharkore]

hi, I just bought a new computer and was trying to figure out what kinda video card i need to use(AGP, PCI,....)

on my last computer I was told to download CPU-Z and check the mainboard tab where it says graphic interface. but on this computer I'm running windows vista and that part is grayed out for some reason.

any idea where I can check?

the computer is a emachines T5224

thanx in advance

 

[b3rt_d4ni3l]

well, i googled your comp and found out that it is sold in CompUSA.

spec written in there stated that your comp uses PCIe x16

here is the link:
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=343749

scroll down to "Video Bus" it says "PCI Express x16"

 

[holdenssx]

The eMachines t5224 has the Intel 945G Express Chipset, it supports PIC-e x16).

 

[happeharkore]

thanx alot guys

:edit:

im wanting to get a cheap video card for this computer. maybe 70 bucks or something like that. any ideas on what would get me the most bang for my (cheap) buck

thanx

 

[ducis]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103033
NM that one get this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102088

 

[ADE]

I thought he just said he has PCI-e 16...

 

[b3rt_d4ni3l]

for $70 budget, you could get GeForce 7300GT seen here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130025

 

[maroon1]

Or 7600GS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130075

 

[b3rt_d4ni3l]

Or 7600GS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130075

yep, after MIR that would be a better choice.
nice find...

 

[happeharkore]

Or 7600GS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130075

This one does look pretty good, but i'd like to find a cheap 512MB one

I'm sure im being to picky though with how cheap im being lol.

This is probably the one i'll go with ^_^

 

[diduknowthat]

This one does look pretty good, but i'd like to find a cheap 512MB one

I'm sure im being to picky though with how cheap im being lol.

This is probably the one i'll go with ^_^

The 512mb of video ram will do you absolutely no good. Cheap video cards can not even begin to utilize the extra memory. Go with the 7600GS, it's a great card for the money.

 

[leet6thgrader]

I'd suggest saving up for the 7600GT..

 

[INTELCRAZY]

8600gt

 

[leet6thgrader]

^ or that.. $140 or so on Newegg..

 

[maroon1]

This one does look pretty good, but i'd like to find a cheap 512MB one

512MB will not make any difference over the 256MB in terms of performance.... So, just get 256MB 7600GS

 

[happeharkore]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121051

how does this one look?

 

[maroon1]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121051

how does this one look?

Not good

You can get a better video card for the same price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130062

 

[happeharkore]

that says you need a minimum 350 watt power supply. how do i know if i have that?

 

[b3rt_d4ni3l]

check your power supply... there should be a sticker somewhere on the sides that says the total wattage and the breakdown of it...

 

[happeharkore]

im not entirely enthusiastic about taking the power supply out of my new computer. i know on the back it says 115....