What graphic cards can my cpu support?

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Frimware

New Member
Hello,
I'm a computer newbie and I would like to play more heavy games, I would like to know what Graphics card my computer supports.

Current Graphics Card: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series

My PC info:
* Maximum Memory Capacity: 4096MB
* Currently Installed Memory: 1GB
* Available Memory Slots: 2
* Total Memory Slots: 4
* Dual Channel Support: Yes
* CPU Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
* CPU Family: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ Model 15, Stepping 2
* CPU Speed: 2188 MHz

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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/5/2010, 23:21:55
Machine name: YOUR-27E1513D96
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion
System Model: PPPPPPP-CCC#MMMMM
BIOS: Phoenix - Award BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 958MB RAM
Page File: 252MB used, 3500MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
DxDiag Previously: Crashed in system information (stage 4)

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series (0x5954)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5954&SUBSYS_2A24103C&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: COMPAQ 7500 Color Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6614 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/4/2006 21:59:02, 258048 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 4/4/2006 21:58:44, 1536000 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-1A14-11CF-5A6A-2E0AA1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x5954
SubSys ID: 0x2A24103C
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
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{3C5323C1-6FB7-44F5-9081-056BF2EE449D}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{552C0DAD-CCBC-420B-83C8-74943CF9F1A6}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
 
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linkin

linkin

VIP Member
Most of that was not needed. It mostly depends on your motherboard and powersupply. what are the brands and models of those? and how much do you want to spend on a graphics card?
 
Benny Boy

Benny Boy

Active Member
frimware said:
how do i figure out my power supply?

I opened up my pc and the motherboard had a number it was "ms-7481 ver: 1.0"

also

i have a geforce 9400gt 1g bfgr941024gte and my power supply does not have the two little slots to power the graphics card.

http://www.amazon.com/bfg-technologies-bfge941024gte-geforce-9400gt/dp/b002fpiwwg

any way to put in or get a new power supply


also money to spend 1-100$
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I think it gets its power from the pci slot in the mb that you put it in.
 
johnb35

johnb35

Administrator
Staff member
As bennyboy has said, your graphics card doesn't need any pciexpress power connections to power the card. Your card isn't a powerful one requiring extra power. The 9400gt gets power from the pci express slot.
 
linkin

linkin

VIP Member
AcetheGamer said:
A 9500GT but I'd rather get an athlon II x2 cpu, 785G mobo and 2gb of ram and stick on the HD4200 onboard until I could save up money for a good card. You can sell your old motherboard, processor and ram for additional funds.
Click to expand...

I would normally recommend that also (maybe upgrading to an 800 series board and an athlon ii x4 with 4gb of ram) but sandy bridge and bulldozer are just around the corner.

So if you can put up with your current computer a while longer, you can either save money and buy new parts when they are out, or wait until they are released and get the previously mentioned Athlon parts for cheaper :)
 
Okedokey

Okedokey

Well-Known Member
Hang on hang on. That is an old computer. The supplied PSU was only ever designed for integrated graphics. Add its age, you cannot put a PCIe card in that computer without a new PSU. However, to be sure, please post:

  1. Power supply make and model. Take of side of computer and look at the sticker on the power supply unit.
  2. Please download PC Wizard from my signature, install it and run it.
  3. In PC Wizard, go to FILE, SAVE AS, click OK. Save the file anywhere (desktop is good).
  4. Paste the contents (along with the info from point 1) into this thread.
  5. What resolution do you play your games at. What size monitor.

Also, the 9400GT will struggle with MW2, however before you install the 9400GT, we need to check the output of your PSU to avoid damage to it or other components. To do this we need to know the info (PSU make and model).

The PCWizard report will give us the necessary info concisely.

But assuming your have a motherbaord that supports a PCIe card, i would strongly recommend Corsair430W PSU, which can be picked up at a bargain ($43). This is the minimum.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139017
 
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Okedokey

Okedokey

Well-Known Member
Yes he will need an additional 1GB of ram minimum however before he buys anything i want to check the specs. It may end up being cheaper to get a new computer.
 
F

Frimware

New Member
ecyor07 said:
These are the games that you wanted to play? Bro, I think you forgot that your RAM is only 1G... I suggest you add more RAM first and then we could talk about the video card later... ok :cool:
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Nvm for MW2 I got an xbox 360 for that,

I'll just keep 1 gig ram just need better graphics card
 
Okedokey

Okedokey

Well-Known Member
bigfellla said:
  1. Power supply make and model. Take of side of computer and look at the sticker on the power supply unit.
  2. Please download PC Wizard from my signature, install it and run it.
  3. In PC Wizard, go to FILE, SAVE AS, click OK. Save the file anywhere (desktop is good).
  4. Paste the contents (along with the info from point 1) into this thread.
  5. What resolution do you play your games at. What size monitor.
Click to expand...

Did you read this?

Include the answers to 1, 4 and 5 in one concise reply please.
 
F

Frimware

New Member
PC Wizard 2010 Version 1.94
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Owner:
User: Admin
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.01.2600 Service Pack 3
Report Date: Friday 17 December 2010 at 22:20

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<<< System Summary >>>
> Manufacturer : Hewlett-Packard Company
> Mainboard : MSI AMETHYST-M
> Chipset : ATI RS482
> Processor : AMD Athlon 64 3400+ @ 2200 MHz
> Physical Memory : 1024 MB (2 x 512 DDR-SDRAM )
> Video Card : ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Series
> Hard Disk : SAMSUNG (160 GB)
> DVD-Rom Drive : TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H552L
> Monitor Type : COMPAQ COMPAQ 7500 - 16 inches
> Network Card : RTL8139/810x Fast Ethernet Adapter
> Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.01.2600 Service Pack 3
> DirectX : Version 10.00

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***** End of report *****





Res: 1024 x 768



Power Supply:




HIPRO
Model: HP-D3057F3R

AC INPUT(47-63Rz) 100~127V/8A
200-240/4A

DC: OUTPUT: +5V = /25A +12=/19
+3.3V=/18A -12V=/0.8A
+5VSB=/2A
+5V & +3.3V SHALL NOW EXCEED 175W
+5V & +12V SHALL NOT EXCEED 268W
MAX OUTPUT POWER 300W
 
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