Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hey all, I'm deciding to replace my banger of a GFX card. Its a radeon 9200 128mb. But i need to know what to buy and what will fit my pc? I have a emachines 5230 512mb ram intel pentiumm 4 2.80ghz, screenys: http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/cg48/DSC00444.jpg http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/cg48/DSC00445.jpg http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc233/cg48/DSC00446.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLS Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 You might want to get some more RAM too mate! www.crucial.com/uk have a scanner that can sort you out, and their prices aren't too bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl87 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Will it be just for Football Manager or other games, too? You don't want to spend too much if it's just for Football Manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 You probably have a PCI slot, might be hard to upgrade. You could get an AGP card, depends on the motherboard and whether it has an AGP slot too. Most cards are PCI express now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamjigey Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 lol i dont understand all this lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 I have a few screen shots i will add Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosterfox Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 my Radeon 9550 runs the demo fine, and i gather they're quite cheap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 New screenys added Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 AGP bus - yes PCI bus - yes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpico Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 That's the Radeon card there at the top of those cards in the first picture. Definitely an AGP slot. If you are buying just for FM I'd get something second hand like this I found on ebay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpico Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 And btw, buy an air duster too. Your pc is disgustingly dirty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 So i deffinately need a AGP card? i have a budget of £30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 And btw, buy an air duster too. Your pc is disgustingly dirty. Just cleaned it out after i took them pics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpico Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 So i deffinately need a AGP card?i have a budget of £30 Yes. Like I said, buy something second hand off ebay or out of the paper. Check feedback first naturally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hobgob Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Use the AGP slot then, ATI do a 3850 AGP but this is beyond your budget and the rest of your system. Try and find a cheap ATI 1650 or if you can stretch a 1950. Also, change to 1gb of RAM. This will greatly improve the new version of FM and allow you to play in 3d. Hobgob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HIS-RADEON-9550-256-MB-SILENT-AGP-NEW-Retail-Box_W0QQitemZ110306111297QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110306111297&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 How about tthat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpico Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HIS-RADEON-9550-256-MB-SILENT-AGP-NEW-Retail-Box_W0QQitemZ110306111297QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110306111297&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318How about tthat? nah, that's almost the same as you have now. I've already linked you to one that's miles better. Look for geforce 6600gt, 6800 gs or gt. This would do great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic2006 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 How do I find a graphics card on an XP computer again? the demo won't work for my brother in law! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 And btw, buy an air duster too. Your pc is disgustingly dirty. nah, that's almost the same as you have now. I've already linked you to one that's miles better.Look for geforce 6600gt, 6800 gs or gt. This would do great. how about geforce 6200 or geforece 5500? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl87 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 How do I find a graphics card on an XP computer again? the demo won't work for my brother in law! Start>Run>dxdiag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpico Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 How do I find a graphics card on an XP computer again? the demo won't work for my brother in law! Start->Run->dxdiag how about geforce 6200 or geforece 5500? God no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpico Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 nah, that's almost the same as you have now. I've already linked you to one that's miles better.Look for geforce 6600gt, 6800 gs or gt. This would do great. Someone else will buy it soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Start->Run->dxdiagGod no. What is so wrong with them ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpico Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 What is so wrong with them ? Well they don't meet the min spec for one. Secondly, they are *****. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grade Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Dude, clean your computer at least once a year. The only thing left to be in there is nest of rats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpico Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Check out this website. It compares various graphics cards. Note the vast differences in FPS (frames per second) that they give. **these are only cards specifically for notebooks but they give you an idea of the differences** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekman Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 So i deffinately need a AGP card?i have a budget of £30 Just found this http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1215736781.1225734638@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccdadefijifhdjcflgceggdhhmdfhj.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=401389&category_oid= on the pcworld website for under £25 its only available online though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 trekman their meant to be bad... im stuck on what to buy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sapphire-ATI-RADEON-HD-2600PRO-512-MB-AGP-Video-Card_W0QQitemZ330283282407QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330283282407&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 IS that better ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekman Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 trekman their meant to be bad... im stuck on what to buy While its true that pcworld is not everyone's favourite place for various reasons I though the card wasn't too bad considering the price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpico Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Check what your power supply is rated at. The one you linked to requires 400w Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 ahh i have a 280 max watt What can u say about cards? 6200? 5500? Or do u no one ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Or maybe a 5200 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1232 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 How do i no if my PC supports AGP x4 or x8? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpico Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm afraid this is getting too much to do at long distance. Ring around for an independent pc shop for help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLS Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 While its true that pcworld is not everyone's favourite place for various reasons I though the card wasn't too bad considering the price. PC World aren't bad for just buying something - but when the price is correct. Steer clear of their extras (ie, technical "assistance"), make sure you know prices elsewhere and they're perfectly fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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