What do I have to look for in a video card?

[Lilgrant]

Hello, I need to buy a new video card for my computer but do not know exacly what to look for to make sure it will work. I know i need an AGP but don't know what else to look for. here are my specs.
(I don't know what you need so ill post them all, sorry)

Processor
Type: Intel Celeron D 340 / 2.93 GHz, Intel Celeron D 336 / 2.8 GHz, Intel Celeron D 335 / 2.8 GHz, Intel Celeron D 330 / 2.66 GHz
nstalled Qty: 1
Max Supported Qty: 1
Processor Main Features: Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, Intel Execute Disable Bit
64-bit Computing: Yes

Cache memory
Type: L2 cache
Installed Size: 256 KB
Cache Per Processor: 256 KB

Mainboard
Chipset Type: SiS661GX
Data Bus Speed: 533 MHz

Ram
Installed Size: 256 MB / 2 GB (max)

Technology: DDR SDRAM
Form Factor: DIMM 184-pin
Memory Specification Compliance: PC3200
Memory Speed: 400 MHz

Storage controller
Type: 1 x IDE - integrated, IDE - integrated

Storage
Hard Drive: 1 x 80 GB - standard - ATA-100, 1 x 80 GB - standard - 7200 rpm, 1 x 80 GB - standard - ATA-100 - 7200 rpm

Floppy Drive: 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy
Optical storage
Type: CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - IDE, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM - IDE, DVD-ROM - IDE

Monitor
Monitor Type: None.

Graphics controller
Type: Integrated
Graphics Processor / Vendor: SiS Mirage
Video Memory: Shared video memory (UMA)

Audio output
Type: Sound card - integrated
Sound Output Mode: 5.1 channel surround
Compliant Standards: AC '97

Input device
Type: Mouse, keyboard, Keyboard

Networking
Networking: Network adapter - integrated
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Features: Wake on LAN (WoL)
Compliant Standards: WfM 2.0

 

[Lilgrant]

Oh, and I forgot to tell you, I have 2gb of RAM I just put in, not 512. I am going to get a new power supply as well.

 

[The Dead Hearted]

In a video card you need a powerful gpu (strong fast) and a good amount of ram not less than 256MB and the type of ram is also important

 

[Shane]

whast your max budget...what games do you intend to play and what Psu are you getting?

 

[Lilgrant]

I haven't decided what PSU I am getting yet but it will be around 450w. I am not a hardcore gamer, and anything will be better than what I have now since I currenly have a built in 32mb. I probably will mostly play CAll of duty 4 and spore, which reccomend 128mb. My budget is $100 or lower and since I recenly found out that AGP cards are almost always cheaper, I should be able to make it.

 

[Shane]

hmm AGP

you could go with something like a Radeon HD 3650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131097

but wait to see what other people say first.