Looking for a new graphics card!

ll_SEAN_ll

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I posted a problem i was having, in a another thread. And the solution seems to be that i need a new graphics card!

So i was just looking for some advice and guidance on what would be suitable.

Is there a limit to how powerful the card i install is? Below is my system information and current display devices.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 11/15/2008, 15:21:24
Machine name: SEAN-PARS
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 08/10/07 10:04:22 Ver: 08.00.12
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4000+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
Memory: 896MB RAM
Page File: 263MB used, 1905MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode


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Display Devices
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Card name: VIA Chrome9 HC IGP
Manufacturer: S3 Graphics Co., Ltd.
Chip type: VIA Chrome9 HC IGP
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3230&SUBSYS_82971043&REV_11
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: S3gIGP.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.0071 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/11/2006 18:53:32, 857088 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: S3gIGPm.sys
Mini VDD Date: 9/11/2006 18:43:38, 659456 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71FE6-7170-11CF-B473-9DA2B0C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1106
Device ID: 0x3230
SubSys ID: 0x82971043
Revision ID: 0x0011
Revision ID: 0x0011
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D

Thanks,
Sean
 
What type of stuff will you be playing? What is your budget? Does your computer have PCIx16 or PCIx16 2.0?
 
You need to show the Wattage of your power supply. If your case came with a PSU then it would most likely be 350W, but all that aside I would say the ATi Radeon HD 4850 is good for any PSU.
 
As I asked in the other thread, what type of expansion slot does your motherboard have for a video card? PCI, AGP or PCI-Express?

If you don't know, can you post the model number of the motherboard? It should be printed on the board itself. Even just the model number of the computer will help if it's a prebuilt such as Dell or Compaq.
 
Power Supply Wattage: 300W
PCI Slot
It's an ASUS system.

I'm not too fussy about the cost, but i want a fairly good card.

* Graphic Card - 128MB Nvidia FX 5900 Ultra, ATI Radeon 9800, Intel 82915G/82910GL or better.

That's basically what i need to play, but i do have Flight simulator X that i've not opened since i got it months ago so anything greater would be nice!
 
How do you rate that card?

The system is Asus M2V-MX SE

I've actually got a graphics card but it doesn't fit into the pc properly as basically it's the wrong way round. The back of it that sticks out of the pc case has to face into the pc for the card to fit into the slot. It's a ATI RADEON X1300 PRO, PCI Express version.

Is it something wrong with the pc or just the card type?
 
Is the "Asus M2V-MX SE" the motherboard model? That's all I get when Googled. If so, it has a PCI-Express slot, not just a PCI. Big difference there. :D

Who built the computer?

From your description of how the X1300 fits in there, it sounds like you have a BTX form factor case. Which is weird because the Asus M2V-MX SE motherboard is an ATX form factor.

Looking at the back of your computer, which does it most resemble in the pic:
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Oh! It's the motherboard model :D

It's a custom built computer, from a shop/company (shamlefully) off ebay. And now it seems i'm really paying for it! :rolleyes:

Out of the picture, it's the first case.

By the way, thanks for your time on this!
 
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