New Video Card

[danby]

Video Card Help

Hi,

I'm new to this forum and have been perusing some of the threads, but still haven't really found what I'm looking for.

I'm interested in purchasing a new video card to replace the current, stock one that I have. The current video card I have is occupying the AGP slot on the motherboard, and there are two PCI slots that are available. I would like to get an AGP video card, because it is my understanding that they are much better than PCI cards.

My question is: Can someone please tell me if it is possible to remove the current, stock video card from my AGP slot and install a new, store-bought one? And if so, what type of video card would you recommend?

Oh, and I'm asking because I would like to be able to run a couple of newer games on my computer. Nothing very intensive.

 

[per]

It would help if you would post what motherboard, memory, present video card, etc. you have.
By the way, Welcome to the forum.

 

[danby]

Thanks for the reply and welcome.


Computer specs:
Model: DIM4500
OS: Windows XP
Processor: P4 2.0 gHz
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Hard Drive: 40GB
Current video card: 32MB ATI Rage 128 Ultra. I know, it's old.

How do I check what my motherboard specs are?

 

[per]

Go here and d/l everest. It will tell all you never needed to know about your machine.
http://www.lavalys.com/products/overview.php?pid=1&lang=en

 

[danby]

The motherboard: Intel Pendleton 2 D845EPT2

Any other information needed?

 

[per]

As much as I can find it would be best to take the machine or the specs to a local shop and have them suggest a card. I would think almost any good video card up to 128 megs memory AGP would be O.K.

 

[danby]

But would it be possible to remove the existing card from the AGP slot and install a new one there?

I have my eye on the GeForce MX 4000 128MB card.

 

[per]

Sure, Just remove the screw holding it in the case and pull it out and reinsert the new card and reinstall the hold down screw. Like changing a light bulb. LOL!

 

[danby]

Ok, perfect. I had checked a couple of other sources and I had found conflicting information about that. Two sources had told me I could, and another said that I couldn't, so I wanted to be sure that I didn't buy something I couldn't use.

Thanks for your help!

 

[lurkswithin]

That board requires a 2x or 4x AGP video card with 1.5volt. and it has a special look.please refer to the link for identifying the type of card it HAS to use.
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-009010.htm
Note**** there is NO MORE support from INTEL on that board so what you are seeing is for reference only.

I compared it to an ATI 7000 and it will work...If you are interested...The ati 7500 will NOT work
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102494&CMP=OTC-pr1c3watch&ATT=Video+Cards