kyle_11 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 What do I need to look for when buying a graphics card? I can only play the game on 2d at the moment. I have a Geforce 9200 and I know thats crap! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 All depends on whether you use your PC/Laptop for anything else, your budget & the MOBO/PSU details as not all cards will be supported by your system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArranoBeltza Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Honestly, pretty much any computer (whether Mac, laptop PC or desktop PC) should be able to run the game just fine. You should look more at RAM and processors if you want to have a good FM experience. Most new-ish graphics cards should also do the job: FM is not a very taxing game hardware-wise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Welsh Lad Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Graphics: 128MB Supported Chipsets - Nvidia FX 5900 Ultra or greater; ATI Radeon 9800 or greater; Intel 82915G/82910GL or greater. I'm in the same boat has since my graphics card broke. Nvidia graphics cards tend to be more expensive than the ATI graphics card. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle_11 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 I have 3gb of RAM so I'm okay there, How would I know that a graphics card is compatible to my PC then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Welsh Lad Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 You will need to find out the make of you motherboard check their website for compatibility list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigfacemonkeyman Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Good advice in here: http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/229226-FM-2011-Official-System-Specs-Thread/page20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle_11 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Just went on dxdiag on run and here are my display results Name: NVIDIA Geforce 9200 Manufacturer: NVIDIA Chip Type: Geforce 9200 DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC Approx total Memory: 1393MB I think thats the main information on there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynet Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Download this software will tell you all about your motherboard http://www.cpuid.com/downloads/cpu-z/1.58-setup-en.exe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle_11 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Thiss is what I got AMD Phenom X3 8450 Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1 (Build 6001) CPU Arch : 1 CPU - 3 Cores - 3 Threads CPU PSN : AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-Core Processor CPU EXT : MMX(+), 3DNow!(+), SSE (1, 2, 3, 4A), x86-64, AMD-V CPUID : F.2.3 / Extended : 10.2 CPU Cache : L1 : 3 x 64 / 3 x 64 KB - L2 : 3 x 512 KB CPU Cache : L3 : 2048 KB Core : Toliman (65 nm) / Stepping : DR-B3 Freq : 1050 MHz (200 * 5.25) MB Brand : Packard Bell BV MB Model : Unknown NB : NVIDIA nForce 720a rev A2 SB : NVIDIA ID075C rev A2 GPU Type : NVIDIA GeForce 9200 GPU Clocks : Core 500 MHz / RAM 15 MHz DirectX Version : 10.0 RAM : 3072 MB DDR2 Dual Channel RAM Speed : 400 MHz (1:2) @ 6-6-6-18 Slot 1 : 1024MB (6400) Slot 1 Manufacturer : Samsung Slot 2 : 1024MB (6400) Slot 2 Manufacturer : Samsung Slot 3 : 1024MB (6400) Slot 3 Manufacturer : Samsung Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Unfortunately the MOBO model number is missing, you're best bet it to head over to the Packard Bell website as they should have a tech support function to help you out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynet Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Thiss is what I got AMD Phenom X3 8450 Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1 (Build 6001) CPU Arch : 1 CPU - 3 Cores - 3 Threads CPU PSN : AMD Phenom 8450 Triple-Core Processor CPU EXT : MMX(+), 3DNow!(+), SSE (1, 2, 3, 4A), x86-64, AMD-V CPUID : F.2.3 / Extended : 10.2 CPU Cache : L1 : 3 x 64 / 3 x 64 KB - L2 : 3 x 512 KB CPU Cache : L3 : 2048 KB Core : Toliman (65 nm) / Stepping : DR-B3 Freq : 1050 MHz (200 * 5.25) MB Brand : Packard Bell BV MB Model : Unknown NB : NVIDIA nForce 720a rev A2 SB : NVIDIA ID075C rev A2 GPU Type : NVIDIA GeForce 9200 GPU Clocks : Core 500 MHz / RAM 15 MHz DirectX Version : 10.0 RAM : 3072 MB DDR2 Dual Channel RAM Speed : 400 MHz (1:2) @ 6-6-6-18 Slot 1 : 1024MB (6400) Slot 1 Manufacturer : Samsung Slot 2 : 1024MB (6400) Slot 2 Manufacturer : Samsung Slot 3 : 1024MB (6400) Slot 3 Manufacturer : Samsung You do have a desktop? Seeing the 9200 card it's more for laptops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle_11 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yep I have a desktop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynet Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yep I have a desktop O'k Kyle, could only find laptop version of that card and no desktop so was rather confused, O'k you can open the side of your case and see what slots you have, looking for the following in the the picture I have uploaded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle_11 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 IMEDIA 2326 AIO Would that be my motherboard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynet Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 IMEDIA 2326 AIOWould that be my motherboard? Yes Kyle that would be it, let me have a look for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynet Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 IMEDIA 2326 AIOWould that be my motherboard? Right the motherboard you have has a red slot on it which indicates you have a PCI-e slot, can you can confirm this Kyle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynet Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Right Kyle with the motherboard you gave me I am 100% you have a PCI Express x16 Graphics, so a card that will fit that slot is what you need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle_11 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Quality! Thanks man! Appreciate it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiitastic Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I had to go with the ATI graphics card, cost me $59.00 AUD only due to the fact I reinstalled fm11 on the desktop pc and FM11 couldn't start up due to being unable to start graphics system. $59.00 AUD = 37.0456 GBP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiitastic Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 O'k Kyle, could only find laptop version of that card and no desktop so was rather confused, O'k you can open the side of your case and see what slots you have, looking for the following in the the picture I have uploaded.file:///C:/Users/D%20Boyce/Desktop/11481-24939-800px-PCI_und_PCIe_Slots.jpg sorry but that photo is never going to come up. Just upload the photo to a website and then cute & paste the url in here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynet Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Quality! Thanks man! Appreciate it No worries Kyle and link for card http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Palit-1GB-Nvidia-Geforce-8400GS-Low-Profile-PCI-Express-x16-Graphics-Video-Card-/190585085823?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item2c5fc19f7f#ht_3677wt_1346 Good Luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynet Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 sorry but that photo is never going to come up. Just upload the photo to a website and then cute & paste the url in here. Tried using the upload in this site but failed Not going to bother as found out that his motherboard is a 16X Express so he should be ok now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle_11 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Thanks pal! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiitastic Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 to be more precise ATI Graphics Card R5450 1GB DDR3 DirectX 11 Support | HDMI Output or for the simple people ATI Radeon HD 5450 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle_11 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 I've just been looking through my computer files and I've seen PCI mentioned but not PCI Express? Are you sure its PCI E? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle_11 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 to be more preciseATI Graphics Card R5450 1GB DDR3 DirectX 11 Support | HDMI Output or for the simple people ATI Radeon HD 5450 Just read a review on that mate that said its no good for gaming? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 5450 is fine for fm, but not great for other games.... whats your budget? il see what i can find for ya Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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