graphics video card for PC: May 2012

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Where can i find the info on my video card on a vista laptop?

im trying to figure out if i need to buy a new laptop or whatever, but one of my main things is the video card and im wondering where i can find that info|||1. Go to the start menu

2. Right click "Computer", and select Properties

3. At the bottom left, there is a Performance link, click it

4. Click "Advanced Tools" on the left side

5. Around the middle of the Advanced Tools page, you should see a link called "View advanced system details in System Information", click it

6. Expand the components, and select Display

Im assuming this is the info you need, hope this helps.|||You'll need to go to the manufacturer's web site to see if they have information on the video in your laptop. The operating system (Vista) doesn't matter; the card/chipset is hardware.|||control panel, classic view in top left corner, personalization, display settings, and advanced settings|||go to 'computer' click 'hardware devises' then, click 'video card',|||Try TuneUp Utilities, it has an excellent feature that shows vital computer information.

The right video card for me?

I have a budget about $50, and is there a video card for gamers, that is around $50, a video card that can handle like Half-Life 2 or source games, and other games related to using the source engine.|||$50 isnt enough for a graphics card to play those games.|||Nvidia GeForce XFX 8600 GT.

Its really cheap but exteremly good

I run all the source games fine on it just make sure you have a good processor because most Source games are processor dependant and you dont want your PC bottlenecking because of a bad processor.

Also if you are looking for an ATI GFX card then the ATI Radeon HD 4850 is the way to go. Its a little steep with your budget but VERY cheap for being one of the best cards out there right now.

Hope I helped best of luckl!|||Good choice going for the Source Engine Games... They are some of the best games, and one of the fastest running engines.

Would suggest buying the Orange box, and Left-4Dead

For your video card. $50 is a little low,

but try to get something at least in the nvidia 8000 or newer range and and you'll be more than fine with all the current source games.

btw I have 7950 GX2 Nvidia, and can run all of the source games at high frame rates, with settings high and fairly high resolution.

If you are having trouble finding any at the right price range, try ebay. But if you can't find one for the price, then don't cheap out.. wait a little longer and save up for a better card. In the long run, you'll appreciate it.

I use a PCI winnov card on my PC, witch makes sharing video better than USB. Are there any for laptops?

I just want to know how hard it is to intagrate a pci video card into my laptop. (such as winnov) There is software out there that allows USB camera's to share the Video streams with different applications, but it's not always compatible with some sites. However the Winnov i have on my desktop has no problem sharing, plus i like to use my camcorder when doing my live video streams.. Any idea on this or any problems that might be encountered.?

Thanks|||that it goes in faster than a pc and its digital.

Best video card for my motherboard and cpu setup?

ASUS M4A89GTD PRO AM3 AMD 890GX SATA 6Gb/s HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

AMD Phenom 2 965 black edition quad core processor

8GB corsair ddr3 ram

I do some gaming but not much. I want a card for around 75 bucks or less, nothing crazy.|||Used is you best bet for that cash.|||I would definitely suggest that you spend less money on that lot, even if you aren't playing many games. Get a Phenom II X4 955, saves a bit of money and it's still a black edition and so on, just has a very slightly lower clock speed (can fix this with some tiny overclocking). I would consider the Asus M4A88T-M/USB3 motherboard, still features USB3 and SATA 6GB/s but is cheaper and so on.

Hardly anyone needs 8GB of RAM at the moment, for most 4GB is fine. For running games, virtual machines, Photoshop, video editing, etc. 4GB is still enough. Just get a 2x2GB kit now and then grab another later if you need more RAM.

Anyway, once you've made savings on those things you should be able to easily fit in an HD 5770 1GB, possibly a GTX 460 1GB. Those would be my recommendations. $75 isn't a lot for a graphics card.|||Since you've bought such a system it'd be a shame to put a cheap $75 graphics card in it. If it was mine I wouldn't consider buying anything less than an NVidia GTX460 or a Radeon HD6850 for it.|||u might be able to find a bare minimun for waht u need for that price but i recomend getting a nvidia video card

What do I use to reattach a glued heatsink to a video card?

I had a heat sink fall off of a video card because of defective glue. What can I use to reattach it that will not melt and provide the cooling that I need..:)|||I assume you're talking about a heatsink with no clip-on. That would require something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||find new heatsink glue and re-glue it|||it's not glued it's heatsink conductive paste like your main chip use a TINY amount only and clip it back|||That glue was probably thermal paste. Provided this heatsink is a small one, a dab of this paste and a firm but not hard push and a few hours to settle will secure the heatsink to the chip. If it has mounting holes for a normal HSF and mounting, you may want to use that for it's better cooling ability.

What is the best video card out there.?

I need a new video card to play The Godfather. What would be the best choice for the lowest price?|||Nvidia FX 5200 is very good. 128 MB of memory. Pixel Shader and other features. Check out at nvidia.com. It costs around 2400 INR.

Feature Performance

Models Mainstream

Models

CineFX Engine X

CineFX 2.0 Engine X

Intellisample HCT X

nView Technology X X

UltraShadow X

AGP 8X X X

Maximum Memory 256MB 128MB

Vertices/sec. 356 million 81 million|||Get the latest one from NVIDIA or ATI|||prior to say 2003 it was the voodoo fx before they sold out or were took over by Nvidia. recommendation NVidia Geforce|||the nvidia geforce 7900 in pci-e according to maximum pc magazine|||The Radeon x800 GTO is excellent for the money (£110) but is a PCI express card, so make sure your motherboard supports it.

If you only have AGP, then the Nvidia 6800 gs is the best bet (about the same price).

If you have lots of money and feel you need to relieve your wallet of its heavy burden, then a Radeon x1900 XTX is a good bet at around £375.|||Really that would depend on what motherboard, cpu, sound card you will be grouping it with. I do recommend shying from ATI and going with an NVIDIA.|||san andres|||I would suggest you go to www.firingsquad.com and also www.tomshardware.com ( 2 good sites to check out with regards to reviews )

Which video card is the best out of these three?

I have three separate video cards and I'd like to know which one is the best out of the three.

Nvidia Geforce 250 GTS

ATI Radeon X1950 Pro

Nvidia Geforce 8600 GTS|||GTS 250

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_e…

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/video_…

WHY WONT MY VIDEO CARD INSTALL?

Asus ati motherboard. I try to put a nvidia video card in and windows wont boot. Is there a hardware conflict? It currently runs an onboard x1200 vga. Can i install nvidia on an ati chipset? How do i do it?

Asus M2A-VM MOTHERBOARD|||Disable your ati driver in your video driver section in control panel under device drivers. Make sure card is in right slot pci express slot for pci express cards and agp for agp type then make sure you have the right amount of power from your power supply for the card. On the video card box it will say the minimum amount of amps needed on the +12v bus you need to check the power supply to make it it meets that amount or it wont work then plug the monitor into the new video card not the old one. make sure to move the cable.

Can this video card run Left 4 dead and Portal 2 on high?

I was wondering if this video card is good to play left 4 dead and if not could someone recommend

a video card around that price thats good for play source games really good.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150535|||Pretty good card. Will run both games on high at a 1680x1050 or lower resolution.

Look at a HD6570. Newer and slightly more performance for the same price.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XLPJOY?tag=…|||It's not a bad card for the money - reviews are good.

Can a DDR2 CPU use a DDR3 video card?

I have an older computer (a Core 2 Duo E6300 to be exact) and I'm thinking of getting one of the new Geforce 9800 video cards but it says that it uses DDR3 SDRAM. I don't really know what that means, but I know that my computer uses DDR2 ram. Are they compatible?|||The memory on the video card is separate from rest of the system, so whatever type it is will not be an issue.

The card's internal workings do not affect the rest of the computer since it's wholly contained within the architecture of the card. The interface is what makes it compatible, even if the internals of the card are vastly different from the motherboard. You could have a GPU using quantum computing, and as long as the interface was PCI-e and the card works with an API like DirectX or OpenGL/CL, it will work.

It's like getting electricity from a socket...doesn't matter if the electricity was produced via gas burning or coal burning or solar energy, the result is still the same. It's a standard plug (PCI-e being the plug) and it will draw electricity no matter how it was made.|||It will work.

The DDR type in the graphic cards and the DDR type in the motherboards work completely separatly from each other, and therefor doesn't matter what DDR type that each other has.

What does a video card do?

What does a video card do? Like what is the difference between a geforce 7300 and a 7950gx2? Why is a $500 card better than a $50 card|||although it isnt, i like to think of a video card as being like a bi-lingual translator. the better translator u have, the better you'll be able to understand the person on the other side.

a 7950gx2 is a really fast graphics card and in performance it'll look something like this:

7950gx2: 150 fps (frames per second, the higher the #, the smoother the actions on the screen)

7300: 15 fps....

anything below 29.9fps is "not very smooth" to the human eye. also it is not the amount of onboard memory that matters, but the processor that they use on the board. a 512 mb cheap card will get killed by a 256 mb expensive card.

for the 2 cards...there aren't any extra features. they are both gaming cards and are used for that purpose|||A video card provides output to your monitor from whatever applications are being run on the PC. All video cards provide enough basic processing power to display the output from standard windows programs, but vary in their ability to process large amounts of video data, such as performing video or picture editing, or gaming. The more powerful the processor, memory, and number of pipelines within a graphics card, the better it can handle high end tasks such as Adobe Premiere, or Quake 4.|||A video card is a hardware that enables the central processing unit of a computer to relay video ie moving pictures and still picture to the monitor or screen.

Ever since the invention of the video card, there has been consistent developments or up grading making the more fast and with more capabilities. This is why you ffind them differently named and priced. A $500 card can be better than a $50 card in the sence that it has more components which makes it more efficient hense more costly. You will actuall find out that a paticular card moght not display some pictures where as another can do.|||you should check this site http://www.howstuffworks.com|||A video card is responsible for displaying images onto your monitor. Without your video card you can't see anything on your monitor, desktops, web pages, etc. Now as far as to why a higher dollar card is better than the other? Well more likely it has more video RAM (RAM installed on the card itself, not pulling from the computer's motherboard memory banks) and also the higher dollar card may have more features than the cheaper one (can allow you to watch TV on your computer monitor, etc) Hope this helps you out.|||the more expensive the video card the better

its what makes it so you can see what your doing on your monitor the more expensive the card the better it can project images esp. during games and watching tv/movies

nVidia makes good video cards i would recomend newegg.com|||the memory of the video card and the brand|||A video card converts information from the computer to something humans can see. The original use was only for text but as computers progressed so did the video card. By using the computers strongest asset, math, programmers began to generate geometry on the screen. Eventually the graphics became so complex that they started placing mini computers or graphical processing units (GPU's) on the video cards. On the low end cards you will find simple computers and small amounts of memory (128 Meg). On more advanced cards you can find multiple processors and up to 1 Gig of memory. There are other benefits to the more expensive cards but the bottom line is, if you are playing intense video games the more processors and memory the better.

What is the best video card for Pentium 4 1.8 Ghz?

it supports AGP video card.....|||NVidea GeForce 7800 is the last GOOD AGP video card.

I had one, it was awesome. You can't get anything better and it's cheap nowadays.

I think the GTX model is also AGP, that's the best model if you can get it. Otherwise get the GTS, otherwise the GT.

Can i upgrade my video card for my dell vostro 1500?

wanting to be able to play video games on my laptop but need a better quality video card.

ive found a card now just need to know if i can install it on my laptop.

thanks in advance!|||No, Dell uses integrated cards - they are soldered on the board.

They cannot be removed and replaced by yourself.

Try calling Dell, they may have a way to help.

Need help identifying my video card so I can download correct drivers.?

I do not have the box or any information on this Foxconn video driver I was given to install in a rebuilt Dell computer. I have examined the actual card itself and there is NO INFORMATION on it identifying which series or model it is, therefore I cannot download the correct drivers and video controller. I cannot pay for any programs like Driver Robot at this time. Any help on how I can figure out which card this is will be VERY MUCH appreciated. Thanks!|||If it's the original Dell installed card check out the Dell website for a spec.

Failing that look for the manufacturer of the large chip and it's number then you may be able to download a generic driver from the chip manufacturer. Have you tried letting Windows find a driver on Windows update, that often works.|||Try this.

http://finaldownload.com/find.php?key=unknown_device_identifier,1

I have an alienware laptop m15x area 51 which i bought around 2008 unfortunately my video card got burnt?

nvidia 9800m gt and i cant seem to get that type of video card. can anybody help me to specify the kind of video card i should buy to replace in the laptop as i cant find the exact video card i removed.

Specification

Dual core 2.4ghz

2gb memory

nvidia 9800m gt 512mb|||your best bet is to look on ebay for a similar card - maybe this would fit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOVATECH-M860T…

otherwise contact Dell who make alienware and see if they can supply a compatible part

HTH

David|||alien ware are meant to be for games Great and PErfect cooling system and desings.

As far as video card is concerned........... you will have to search it u might get some details :) I can search for you if you want?Send me an e-mail|||You can pay all the money you want,a laptop is not made for freaking gaming.

I have an alienware laptop m15x area 51 which i bought around 2008 unfortunately my video card got burnt?

Will this video card work with my computer?

My comp detail says this

2 PCI slots (1 available), 1 PCI-E x1 slot (available), 1 PCI-E x16 slot (available)

Video card

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/S…|||Yes, the card is PCI-E, and you one of those slots.|||yes it will |||yep. good choice going with nVidia. better support than ATI, and from my experience, easier to work with.|||http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as… Don't rely on rebates....|||yes it'll work with your motherboard, but i'd suggest you get ati for the moment since nvidia is currently having a few problems, besides ati has reclaimed their honor this time , with increasing value

Can a DDR2 CPU use a DDR3 video card?

Is there any way to upgrade my integrated video card?

i have an older Compaq and it has a integrated intel 810 graphics with uma driver. is there any way of upgrading to a better graphics card .. preferably with 3d capabilities.|||You should be able to buy a new graphics card and install that. Most newer computers will automatically turn off the onboard video when you install the new card, but sometimes you have to go into the bios and turn it off.

Make sure you buy the right card for the right kind of slot you have in your pc.|||buy a new video card to install. ATI and Nivida is the best.|||No. The only way to upgrade an integrated card is with drivers only, if available. What you will need to do is buy a new video card (PCI or AGP) and disable the intergrated card. This is the only way to get new capablities that the older card does not have.|||Sorry, you can't upgrade an onboard video card. The only thing you can do with it is keep its driver files up to date.

If you want better graphics, you'll have to go out and buy a plug in card for your machine.

Can i download software to update my ATI video card?

I'm trying to play a game and i think the processor cant keep up with the game, and it seems slow and when they people move its like they movie from one end of the room to another in like half a second.

can i download something to make it work right or do i need to buy something for my laptop.

it says

"your current video card drivers are out of datte ATI cards require CATALYST 3.8 drivers or better"

my computer is radeon 9000 IGP 256MB|||yes you can

go here

http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.HTML|||Down load or update the video card drivers for ATI here:

http://www.ati.amd.com/support/driver.ht…

You also can go to control panel, click on system, click hardware, scroll list locate the graphics card and update drivers by clicking on update.

Hope this helps|||Yes, you can download both device drivers as well as firmware from ATI.com/support.|||yep

look on google for free driver downloads

Can some one please tell me if my acer aspire 5920's video card can be changed to put a better one in.?

can some one please tell me if my acer aspire 5920's video card can be changed to put a better one in thanks.|||If you have a free PCI-e slot on your board, you can upgrade. Check compatibility with the owners manual, or if that is dated, check the manufacturers website. And yes, you simply plug the new one in and it will work.|||Not without costing you more than the entire machine did to begin with|||Yes you can. It can be updated to a nVidia 7800 GS AGP. Its the highest AGP card you can get. If this is for a laptop then disregard.

Graphics card out of video memory?

Whenever I attempt to start MTGO (Magic the Gathering Online) I get an error message that says my graphics card has run out of video memory and it closes. Do I have to get another graphics card or is there a way to free up some additional memory?|||Its possible that you have an older graphics card with not enough memory. It would have been helpful to know what your system is but without knowing that here is what i suggest. Lower your desktop resolution to the lowest it will go then try running the game.

This also may help you>

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind…|||What video card?..is it "on board graphics"? The statement is telling you your card or on board graphics isn't good enough to play the on line games.

What is a TI video card? Is it a huge jump in quality or performance from non-TI?

I am reading about Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200, and similar video cards, and a big fuss is made of some TI cards. What is this all about?|||Ti 4200 is one of the older Nvidia GeForce4 video cards. Nvidia cards are now in the 7000 series.|||The number on the GPU is what matters.

4200 isnt the best. In fact, you would have better luck with integrated graphics. nVidia is in the 8000 range now for its newer cards, and even now, a 7000 range card is cheap enough. The 4000 range is good for repairing an old system.|||i had a ti-4200 years ago, it was good at the time but now they suck compared to anything else. 8800GTX is the fastest single video card out costs abtt $660 or so.

If i were you i would upgrade if you want to play some newer games. I recommend getting at least a 7600 GT for the newer games.|||TI = Titanium

it's a edition from NVidia with this name.

For better performance, go and buy NVidia GeForce 7xxx or 8xxx.

Can I still upgrade my RAM and Video card even though I have shared memory on my computer?

I really want to get a new graphics card because my card sucks and my computer isn't as fast as it could be so I wanted to upgrade. At first I thought my graphics card was fine until I played it on my friends computer. I couldn't believe it! Shiny water, lime green grass; I want that. Now, I want to upgrade but I heard I have shared memory; not very sure what that is but I think it's all connected. Is it possible to upgrade?|||Yes.

Some motherboards have features so that they can act as graphics card by 'sharing' memory with RAM(that is, it takes out free memory from RAM when not in use) and helps you do lots of stuff like playing games etc.

But most of 'onboard/integrated' graphics cards are not so good as 'external' graphics card(which u wanna buy).

But yes, u can disable the 'sharing' feature of onboard graphics card with its software or through BIOS setup(F2 or del at comp. startup).

And then install ur new external graphics card. And Enjoy... :)

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Do consult your motherboard documentation or search google.|||Yes you can. RAM Only, you cannot upgrade a video card in a laptop.|||No you cant you are screwed!

Believe me I've been in the same situation as you with regards to this dilemma and its very frustrating!

Your computer is likely using a combination of sound video and possibly modem all in one slot. The computer manufacturers almost always use these on lower-end units to save money and the card works by using your cpu's ram rather than having its own dedicated memory...Unfortunately for you the only way to upgrade or change a system like this is to get a new mother board or new computer all together|||Shared memory means you have a built in grapjics card which uses some of your main memory. You can still add a graphics card but you need to find out what motherboard you have and which cards are compatible with it. You are obviously inexperienced from the question so I suggest you try to find a local shop to do it for you. Good Luck and hope this helps.|||Usually a shared memory system (what shared memory does is set aside a certain amount of the available RAM specifically for video, and that's usually around 4 Meg which is not good enough for almost any kind of game) has a jumper that you set on the motherboard or a setting in the BIOS that turns off the onboard video. Your motherboard manual would be the best place to look and see if your PC allows for this. What type of system do you have?

What model of HP is it? I have some HP Dx2400 systems at work, for instance. Usually, the HP site would have manuals online for you to look at, but you would have to know your model for it to do look ups for you.|||On a computer with an intergrated video card (video connector on motherboard) when you upgrade system memory, you are affecting both system and video memory. If you disable the onboard video and get a video card, then you won't be sharing any memory and the video card will have its own memory. Go to www.newegg.com and get a new video card for best video performance. Still add more system meory.. won't hurt a bit..

What's the best Budget video card I can get for PCIe x16?

I do not play games! So I am not looking for something to game with. I just want something that'll give me the best performance, very, very good video quality, and allow me to hookup to the dvi on my Dell e207wfp lcd monitor (this vga aint cuttin it anymore).|||first off what kind of desktop do you have..if its slimline...then it cant be..but if its a reuglar desktop like microatx or mid atx then yes..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

its the same price as teh past gens mainstream card for things that you wanna do(the 4670) but its faster,supports brand new spanking awesome multi monitor technologies, DX 11 and its cheaper :D

plus if you do wanna game this can play games too :D

best answer if you like this or email me for more suggestions|||http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.…

Is It possible to assign virtual ram to an on board Video card?

is it possible to make and assign virtual ram or hard drive space to boost my on board video card capacity.

Reason, impatient and want to play games better before payday, when i can then go and get a video card|||err no lol

windows vista and directx 10 together have a good little feature that allows your system RAM to be used by the video card to keep frame rates up during gameplay (my 512MB 3870HD effectivly has 1.7GB if it needs it with 3GBs of DDR2 ram in my motherboard)

suggest you grab an extra gig of ram if you have windows vista but only 2gbs (if 32bit) or an extra 2gbs if only 4gbs (64 bit).

also suggest a 3870HD or 4870HD if upgrading|||Nope.

You are out of luck.

You can increase your system RAM, then either go into your BIOS and increase the shared RAM size, or cross your fingers and hope the onboard card will automatically increase the RAM it uses...

But honestly, if you don't meet the minimum system requirements for the game... you don't meet the minimum system requirements. No shortcuts.

Thus the downside to impatience and not reading system requirements before making a purchase.

Whats the best video card I can get to fit this motherboard?

I recently bought a BFG geforce 7800 for my motherboard, but i guess there wasn't a slot for it. It wouldn't fit anywhere on the board.

Current motherboard:

BIOSTAR GEFORCE 6100-M9 Socket 939

I just want a decent gaming card that can fit...thanks!|||your motherboard have a pci-express slot for the video, i assume you bought an AGP 7800 video card , just try to replace it with a pci express version of the card if you just bought it recently.

I would suggest buying a 8800 if you have the cash.|||http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

Its PNY 8800GTX 768MB

Thats about as nasty a single card you can get. And it will fit your motherboard. Any PCI-Express card will fit your board.

Difference between Graphic Card and Video Card

Is there any difference between Graphic Card and Video Card?|||There is no difference, the two are synonyms of each other. However, there are 2 types of graphics: integrated graphics and discrete graphics. Integrated graphics usually isn't referred to as a graphics "card" since it is permanently embedded into the motherboard. Integrated graphics also use system resources, eating into your RAM and CPU resources. On the other hand, there's discrete graphics. Discrete graphics are actual cards that plug into your computer, usually through the AGP, PCI (very slow), or PCIe slot. Everything the card needs is on the card, so it dosn't use your systems resources and slow you down.|||No. A video card, also referred to as a graphics accelerator card, display adapter, graphics card, and numerous other terms.|||No difference

They are just different way of saying the same thing|||no differences between them|||these are same product

no any diffrence between them

|||visit the website you will get it

http://www.jumanjicomesback.blogspot.com|||No, they are the same thing.

Will my motherboard support a PCIe video card?

I've got a A7VBX-LA motherboard from HP Compaq, AMD Athlon 2800+ 2.07Ghz, and I was told i need to find out if my motherboard will support a PCIe Video card (ATI X1300 256MB Video Card).

I have no idea what i just said right there, but i'm hoping someone does. and if anyone knows the answer they're more of a genius than i could have possibly imagined. Any help?|||No, unfortunately that is an older A7 board which from the suffix it tells me that it was probably an HP motherboard originally.

You would be lucky if it even had AGP. The good news is that it is easy to identify. It would be about the same size as the White slots on the motherboard, but it would be a different color, it would be offset away from the back and it would be closer to the processor.

You can get the ATI x1300 in AGP as well as PCI-e.

Is there a Nvidia Video card Higher than 6600 series that will fit my PCI card slot, I do not have PCI-e?

I have been told that the PCI-e cards will not fit the Oldschool PCI bus that I have, I need a Nvidia card 6600 or higher to be able to run some programs that I want to run. Anyone got any Ideas?

Mahalo!|||No

What is The best cheap Video Card?

Hello I am building a computer for my senior project and i was wondering what the bets cheap video card was... now by cheap i mean under 50 even though around 25 dollars would be the best... Thanks for all the help in advanced,

Will Lucas|||For under $50, in order, from best to ....... at Newegg:

HD 4650

9500GT

HD 5450

HD 4550

9400GT

HD 4350

8400GS

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…

You can use these to compare cards:

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?…

http://www.upgraderguides.com/hwdb.php?t…

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/grap…|||I have used this product and it performs really well I would definitely suggest

EVGA 01G-P3-N959TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR2 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card

*PCI Express 2.0

*GeForce 9500 GT with 550 MHz core clock

*1GB 128-bit DDR2 memory

*500MHz memory clock with 1000MHz effective memory rate and 1400MHz shader clock

*Full DirectX 10 and Open GL 2.1 Support

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-01G-P3-N959TR…

Also check out at Ebay there are really good deals going

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-…|||Any generic graphics card will do (16-bit).

$20-$40.

I hope ya ain't expectin' ta git great graphics with newer games.

Otherwise, no problem.

;-)

So my screen has this green tint when connected to my video card.?

And there's no green tint when connected to the built-in err.. video card. This started to happen when a lightning bolt struck too close.. so.. Got any fixes for this?|||Could be the video chip, monitor, or cable. Check if there are bent pins in the cable, try with a different monitor AND cable, etc.

If it's the video chip: if it's a laptop, sorry... In a desktop PC, get a new video card if it's PCIex, otherwise get a new PC, or, a cheap used video card (less than $10) - PCI and AGP are obsolete and a zillion times slower than PCIex.|||Hey guys, so I figured out the problem. It was the VGA Port. So what I did is I bought a VGA to DVI Converter then plugged it to the video card. Who would have thought an nearby lightning bolt could destroy VGA ports lol? Well thanks for the tips guys.

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|||Replace the VGA or hdmi cable opt whatever your using if that doesn't help buy a new gfx card|||card is bad... thats the only answer.

I am looking for a PCI Express card and if the memory in my computer is DDR Does video card also have to beDDR

I see that the video cards i find are not DDR and they are DDR2 or somthing else does that matter or does the video card also have to be DDR. Also the game I have says it has to be 100% direct 9 compatible would a Direct 10 work for that.|||No. The video card and the PC don't need to have the same type of memory. Directx 10 should work fine for a game that requires 9.

If i run a single video card rated sli and only run a single card?

do i have to use sli mem modules.using ocz high performance pcz 640ddr2

plan on using 4 gig my motherboard is n force 680 i .video card

is g force gtx 260 core 216.if i decide to run 2 videcards later

do i have to change mem to sli|||No, advertising memory as SLI ready is just a marketing ploy, it doesn't make a difference.|||Change the board to a 740 or 750

680's run x16 slots while 740/750 use x16 2.0, 2.0 is twice the bandwidth.

Also, SLi Memory does nothing, any memory that will work in your board will work.

Help me with installing a video card?

I bought nVIDIA GeForce FX5500 256MB DDR PCI Video Card. Installed it to my computer ran the disk it came with and connected it to my monitor every way possible, yet it still doesn't work. please help 10 points.|||Unplug your new video card, if you previously had one in the slot plug it back in. Goto devices manager found in control panel, disable your video card. Turn off your computer, now plug the new video card in. For best performance get the drivers fresh off the Nvidia site.|||PCI? PCI has very slow bandwidth compared to AGP so unless your computer doesn't have an AGP slot (or the newer PCI-Express slot) a PCI card may not be an actual upgrade for you...

In any case, if you had onboard video you may have to disable it in the BIOS.

How can i upgrade my video card?i have a mobile intel (R) 965 express chipset family?

i want to play games on my laptop.,but i went to the CAN YOU RUN IT site to determine if i can play a a certain games,but i failed my laptop didn't reach the minimum requirements particularly on the video card,tnx in advance of your answers|||Laptop video cards are built into the motherboard. You can't upgrade it

Whats a good cheap video card to buy?

I wanna play games on my pc wit out them lookin so messed up and slow. So I bought my own PC 2 hook it up from the ground up. But when i went to play battlefield 2 on it. It worked but it was slow and looked very bad. So whats a good, cheap video card out there. I need a good one cause i do a lot of gaming|||all depends on what type of video card you can use.

there are AGP, PCI, and PCI-Express slots for video cards.

You need to figure out what type you can use first.

Also how much RAM is installed on your PC?

If you want to play games then i suggest at least 1gig of ram.

http://www.newegg.com has about the best prices and quality service. you can get a real good video card for 100bucks or less.

just make sure you get one that works with your PC.|||the ATI radeon x800

only $62|||Either an ATI RADEON or NVIDIA GEFORCE

I use the NVIDIA GEFORCE MX200 and with the NVIDIA if you buy a pair of 3-D shutter glasses it has a hookup built into the card and a driver on their website.|||The ATI Radeon X800xl has served me really well. It is now under $100 for the AGP version. The AGP standard is going to be phased out shortly so be careful what you buy... You may want to spend the extra $$$ on a PCI-E or SLI card depending on what your motherboard supports...

I play tons of games and battlefield 2 looks great with the ATI card...

How do i update my video card drivers?

i have an acer aspire 5315 and when i play sims 2 it says my video card as stop worker, first do i need to update my video card, and second when can i update it, i looked on the acer site and foudn nothing but i dunno what im looking for, also when it says do this update i followed all the instructions and it didnt even have the update on the windows update, also there was one to do it manually and that didnt do it either, someone help me please :(|||Try going to the video card manufacturer for the newest drivers. Go to start---run----dxdiag to find out what card you have.|||u go to the Nvidia or ATI website and go to download drivers|||Go to Start/All Programs/Accesories/System Tools/ System Info. Find the manufacturer and type of video card in your computer. Write it down. Go to the manufacturer's website and find a link to download/ update drivers.

Dedicated video card not working on Steam?

My laptop has two video devices, a built-in Intel HD Family and a dedicated Nvidia NVS 4200M. Every Steam game I open uses the built-in Intel and not the dedicated Nvidia.

Please help! I just got GTA IV and I can't play that at all on the built-in graphics!|||the integrated are not disabled in your bios.since the bios of 2 computers may not be the same i cant tell you how to deactivate the in built intel gfx.u should contact customer support of your laptop's manufacturer or from the person you got the dedicated gfx installed.

Where are the molex connectors located for powering a video card?

Do all or most computers have them? I'm not sure if I'll be able to upgrade my graphics card if I don't have them. I have a Dell Precision 670 if that helps.|||The Molex connectors are the normal connectors, they will also plug into hard drives and cd/dvd drives. There are usually quite a few in your computer. Here is a Google Image search for Molex connectors:

http://images.google.com/images?sourceid…|||A 650w power supply should definitely work fine. I have a 600w power supply and have a top of the line system and it works great.

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|||yes most pcs' have a spare power lead with a connector and most cards come with an adapter so if its not the right one .. theres generally 3 styles ..|||Yes, all pcs have molex connectors and usually a few extra for extra peripherals like your graphics card too. And even if you don't have enough connectors a molex connector splitter can make you an extra one. But remember to check to see if your power supply can supply enough power to the graphics card too. Also some graphics cards don't even require a molex connector so you might be able to find on that doesn't need one if necessary.|||you are talking about the pci-e connector that modern video cards are using. If your PSU doesn't have one, then there are pci-e/molex adapters like this one here:

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/p…

A retail (not OEM) card will usually have the adapter included.

Need help with Power supply and video card?

Hello, I just bougt a 500 WATT Power Supply, and a New Video card, the video card needs a power suppply with minimum 450 watts, and more.

Will my power supply be able to handle it if, Im playing small games like world of warcraft?|||If it's a 9800gt, as long as the rest of the system isn't too demanding and the power supply isn't a piece of **** brand it should do fine. I have a 500w psu running my system with an 8800gt, and since a 9800gt is just a relabel of the 8800 it should be fine|||Yes it will easily

How can you tell if a video card will be compatible with your laptop?

Nvidia's GeForce Go 6800 Ultra seems to not be sold anymore and instead, a bunch of other video cards are sold in the 8800s...

...how can I tell if those video cards would work in place of the 6800 or not?|||What you want is so easy to do on a desktop PC but almost impossible in most laptops. There are NO retail graphics cards for laptops. Some gaming laptops that have dedicated graphics card only uses proprietary cards on a special internal slot.|||It won't. I don't know of a single laptop that permits you to change the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). Video cards are meant to be installed in Desktop computers, not laptops. The GPU is soldered to the laptop motherboard and the BIOS programming and other components needed to support it cannot be replaced.|||phone the company that sells the video card they really want to sell them and obviously will be able to tell you, make sure you have the specifications of your laptop ready|||i don't now you shoud ask a professional.|||check with the laptop manufacturer|||no way mate

How to find a Compatible Video Card?

I have a compaq presario sr1303wm, product number if needed, pp150aa

Im looking with a compatible video card that will allow me to play the sims 3.|||YOUR MOTHERBOARD only support \AGP video card

AGP is on the way way out so choises are limited

Fastest AGP you can find is AMD (ATI) 3850

for example purpuses only :

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…

other choises

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…

Try to find the cheapest ATI 3850 512mb in a local store near you

SYnn

How do i update video card for windows vista?

i want to install Second Life but it says i have to update my video card and im not even sure what it is|||A video card is hardware. You need to buy and install a better one.|||Hit start. Go to settings and look for your video settings (it may be hidden if your not using classic settings). Once you find your video card, right click on it and hit properties. There should be a tab that says "Update driver". Click on that so it checks the internet for an updated driver for your card. If that doesnt work, your laptop may not have a video card that is capable of working with that program and you may not be able to run it on that computer.|||If you have a laptop/ notbook you may not be able to, for a desktop you puchase a new compatible video card and install it in the desktop. Of course you would need to know what make and model system you have to proceed further.

Good graphics / video card to replace this old one?

My computer has..

Nvidia GeForce 6150 SE.

I read that it is a REALLY bad video card.

I need to replace it with a better, modern one but I have a SLIMLINE pc from HP which means there isnt that much space inside.

Are all video cards the same size or do I need to find specific ones that are the same size as the old one to make it fit in my pc?|||I hate slimlines.

You have to find a low profile video card (it's about half the height of a standard card), to fit in that case. That's not too hard.

The biggest problem is that any kind of gaming level video card will draw more power than the supply in that slimline PC (usually 250W max) can provide. You can buy upgraded microATX power supplies to fit, but they are expensive. If that computer has a PCI Express slot, you could slip in a Radeon HD 5450 card (which takes very little power), but that's only good for HD viewing and very undemanding games.|||some video cards have a low profile bracket. A full size video card wont fit. You need one that supports low profile. First off, check that your computer has pci express 2.0 x16. If it does not it is not worth upgrading. Arguably the 5570 is the best low profile graphics card. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as… Another good card is the 4650. A bit cheaper for only a little less performance. Unfortunately with a slimline case you cant get the best stuff. Can you give us the rest of your specs. It would not make sense to invest in a new GPU (graphics processing unit/video car) if your CPU sucks. Also atleast 2 gigs of ram helps.

What video card can i put in?

hello. i want to get a new video card for my comp. its a HP Pavilion Slimline s3200n Pc but idk which to get and IF it will even fit in the case. so any ideas? i just want a better one that it allready has it has a Nvidia GeForce 6150. but i need something with a little more kick. cuz i play battlefield 2, bf2142, Americas army. etc. i want a video card that can handle those at its max.|||your motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 slot so you should buy a pci-e card. what you pay for really is what you get when you buy a graphics card so it all depends on what you want to spend. also remember vista supports directx 10, while xp only supports dx9. the best way is to make a decision on what you can actually afford and from there go and read reviews on the latest cards. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/Comp… is a reliable source of information. all cards are reviewed and benchmarked to give you an idea of what you can expect from it performance wise.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Will my analog monitor work with a DVI only video card?

I have an analog monitor with a VGA output (the cable with the blue plug at the end). In a few days I'm going to pick up an ATI Radeon 5770 which has only DVI outputs. How do use it? Should I use a VGA to DVI cable? Do I use an adapter? And if I do will the performance be hampered by my analog monitor? Please hep me-I already paid a partial down payment for the video card.|||DVI is backwards compatible with VGA.

However, you do need an adapter indeed.

Usually, it will be included in the box of your videocard.

If not, you can buy one for 5 bucks, tops.

Why dont you give your supplier a call and ask.

Maybe you can even find it online if the 5770 includes a DVI-VGA adapter in the box.

Keep in mind that VGA is a dying technology.

You won't notice a HUGE difference in performance but it will be there.

Save up for a new monitor but feel free to keep using your old one until you can afford a nice one :)

I suggest the Samsung 2333T 23 Inch Monitor, it's extremely good value for money!

See ya :)|||You need a DVI - VGA adapter.

If you are lucky the video card should have an adapter in the box, but if it doesn't you just have to buy one. Its very cheap and shouldn't cost more than a few bucks.

Digital outputs are usually clearer than VGA outputs, especially at higher resolutions.|||The DVI output on most video cards has both digital and analog pins. You need to either obtain a DVI to VGA adaptor and use a VGA cable or use a cable with the DVI on one end and VGA plug for the monitor on the other end. Don't put the adaptor on the monitor and use a DVI cable unless the DVI cable has ALL the pins. Some DVI cables are digital only. I would definitely stay with the DVI card as when you get a new monitor it will most likely have a DVI input (which will allow an VGA cable with an adaptor but VGA is going away unless you are using RGB connectors (or component video which is used if you have HDCP problems connecting to a large TV or projector if you want to play BD)

Remember you really want to work on purchasing items that are 'future' compatible and try to avoid legacy just because at the moment you still have an old monitor because if your monitor goes out then you'll need a new video card and monitor because the VGA cards probably will produce a substandard (low quality) display on the digital monitor. on a VGA monitor your performance should be very good with the card because your refresh rate is making up for the analog video. But check benchmark websites to look up how your card compares to others and some places such as Toms Hardware and such review them with games and various applications. the 5770 is about a year and a half old. Hopefully you'll find the links helpful on your video card if they show up and looks like it's ranked 44th on performance and 6th for best value with a price of $114.99USD:

Is this power supplys voltage and wattage good for this video card?

is this video card......http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16814130328 good for this powersupply..?.......http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16817148027

ARE THE VOLTAGES OK AND EVERTHING ELS?|||Please DO NOT get that power supply to power that video card. I have seen and personally experienced low quality apevia/aspire power supply units, mine was a 500w youngyear based unit, and it ran for about 18 months and flat out died for no reason. A bit of research showed it could barely handle 250w and was rated at max / peak power which is misleading.

The problem w/ cheap units like that one is you go over 250w load and the voltages are simply not stable at all, and it is just bad for your equipment.

If you value your pc at all get one that is at least stable, my budget choice is this one:

Rosewill RP500-2 ATX12V v2.01 500W

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

$50 w/ free shipping

it's only $10 more and trust me the rebate is not worth the risk of your equipment. Check out the review it is apparently a solid performer

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?nam…

Peace of mind - only a few bux more :) I wish I had done the research before I trusted my unit, I am convinced it damaged 3 out of the 10 hdd's in my fileserver that also died shortly after the power supply did.|||Pretty much any video card will interface with any power supply, the only issue is if there is enough wattage to power it. You have to take into consideration how many things you will plug into it. I would assume you have a cd-rom drive, hard drive and a fan or 2. If that's correct then you are fine. Even if you have a device or 2 more you will be ok (perhaps a PCI sound card or floppy drive).

The only problem you would face is if you run the card in SLI. The card you have is SLI ready which means you can put 2 cards in the PC and use them both at once. If you do this I would recommend buying a bigger power supply. 600 watts is going to be enough. I believe the card you have is 500 watts which is fine if you only have GeForce 9600GT.

Hope that helps.|||that powersupply is pretty crappy, but it will run the card|||Yes, that power supply is more than enough to power your video card, cpu, and so much more. Youll be just fine with that.

Nice video card too!

Can this video card fit in this slot?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

My Dell Inspiron has Slots

PCIe x16(1), PCIe x 1(1), PCI(2)

This video card if a PCIe 2.1 x16

I was wondering what is the 2.1 for and will this fit in my slot?|||Yes that card will fit just fine the 2.1 is what the bus speed is meaning how much info can pass through the bus. socket 2011 which is x79 motherboards will feature a 3.0 bus speed which is supposed to b faster but we will see anyway hope this helped and good luck :)|||Yes.

Dell Dimension 2350 Video Card Replacement?

My brother ripped out the integrated video output on my Dell computer. How can I add a a video card, and if so, what types may fit?|||You will need a PCI video card.....Once purchased just slide it into the PCI slot and install the drivers that is provided...|||All of these cards will work

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…

PCI slot.

http://www.cheapcomputersandparts.com/Im…

Just plug it in!

Which is the best&fastest next generation video card that can run any latest games? and how u prove it?

i wanna know this matter from good knowledgeable guys. : which is the best&fastest next generation video card that can run any latest&upcoming PC games in extreme highest settings? and how u prove it? [don't care about the price!] just tell me which one? and who is the manufacturer? please help me!!

thanks a lot!!!|||THE FASTES GRAPHICS CARD IN THE WORLD IS-

AMD Radeon HD 6990

It can max out any game in the world. But if you want to play latest games at high resolution then you can just get a Radeon HD 6950 2GB or GTX 560Ti.

There is nothing to prove that 6990 is the fastest GPU in the world, you can ask anybody in the world. But nVidia Lovers will say GTX 590 as the fastest, thats also right.

So, overall both the Cards are the FASTEST.

Thanks.|||http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

SLI bridgable 384 bit

talk of the HD 6980-90 not seen the cross fire upgrad yet

HD 6970 is 256 bit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||Go to this site

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Ga…

What Video card should i get my pc specs at the additional deatils?

CPU:Intel Pentium Dual-Core running at 2.20Ghz rated at 3.30Ghz

RAM:2GB DDR2 Unbufferd mem

Video Card:Nvidia GeForce 6220 Turbocache

OS:WindowsXP Pro SP3 32Bit

I possible make it a Nvidia GeForce family pick|||This is a GDDR3 video card that will work with your pc. Good on the price. Will play all your games with DirectX 10.0.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…|||um any gpu will be bottlenecked by your cpu so you'd betta upgrade it first !

What is a good gaming video card?

Looking to upgrade my video card for gaming purposes. I am not looking to buy something crazy as I am not a hardcore gamer necessarily. Just a solid video card that can do well with newer shooting games and the like (Call of Duty for example).

Suggestions and reviews appreciated - I want to keep it under $150. Right now I have a GeForce MX 440. Thanks|||a 768mb GTX 460 would be good for your budget|||XFX Radeon HD 5770 1GB DDR5 PCIE Graphics Card

The XFX HD5770 provides one of the best gaming experiences possible with some of the latest advances in GPU technology.|||Radeon 5770 or Nvidia 250 is a good candidate, good performance for the price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…

play in 1080p quite well actually...

What's the best video card i can use?

What's the best video card i can use with an ASUS A8N5X motherboard.

I'm using my rig for gaming and right now i cant afford a bigger upgrade

I want to play Empire total war, but i can run it on medium/low settings. I'd like to up it a bit

It has PCI express x16

i dont know what else to look for to match compatibility, advice?|||the best card that is cheap and effective is geforce 9800gt by nvidia.but that one.

it can run crysis on high and its cheap too.just search a bit about it on net.

Video Card not Working - Device cannot start (Code 10) ?

Im using Windows 2003 Server as my workstation PC :P Anyway accoridng to Device Manager's Display Adapters I have installed 3dfx Voodoo3 PCI card, NVidia Geforce4 MX 440 AGP card, and a ATI mach64 CT PCI.

The Voodoo and Geforce4 are working just fine and Im able to use 2 monitors but now im getting greedy. I want 3 monitors and so ATI mach64 was plugged in. Unfortunately Im seeing the classic (!) yellow icon next to the listing anf the Device status reads: This device cannot start. (Code 10). Under Resources tab it just states "This deivce isnt using any resource because it has a problem".

Any ideas on how to get this 3rd PCI video card to work so that i can use 3 monitors? I've already tried several ATI mach64 drivers without luck.|||CHeck the IRQ to see if there is a conflict with another device. You can find this by right clicking the item in Device Manager, then Properties - Resources Tab.

If there is a conflict, it is usually listed at the bottom. You should be able to change the IRQ to another UNUSED number to alleviate this problem.

Should i buy a new video card?

My computer has Integrated ATI Radeon HD4200 graphics and sims 3 need a Radeon 4850 or 4870... Would the sims 3 work if i didn't buy the video card (Radeon 4850 or 4870)?|||It might just barely be playable or it might not work at all. Non-gaming laptops are lousy for gaming.|||you can't upgrade your Video card in your laptop > it is built into the motherboard

you need to buy a new computer

How do I know if my computer has PCI-express? want to buy video card?

also whats the best card for gaming in 150 price range?|||http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Express|||you can also goto http://www.belarc.com, download the advisor and learn about your compy.

It will tel you EVERYTHING about it !! good luck|||When your computer is booting up, hit the button to bring it into "Setup".

The particular button varies from computer to computer, but when it;s booting it will usually say "Ht F1 for setup".

In the setup, it will list all the ports, brdges etc on your notherboard.

Or you could just chjeck with the manufacturer of your computers website.

Can I put a video card in this computer?

I have a Dell Inspiron 530s and want to play Sid Meier's Civilization V.

I meet all but one of the requirements, a 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT Graphics card.

Can someone tell me if my computer can use this?|||You can. You have an open PCI express that will easily take a card of that level. You could probably get by with your on board graphics at low res.

Ignore mike. Apparently he doesn't know that you can add a card and disable the Integrated.|||Check if your computer has a PCI-E x16 slot. All motherboard's come with an integrated video chipset, but for anyone who wants a GPU they leave you a PCI-e x16 slot.

Then you can go buy a 70 dollar ATI Radeon HD 4830, which would be your best price/performance ratio.

So as long as it has that slot, it can. and it should, most computer's from 2005 and up do.

By the looks of it you can add one. it doesn't have to be that HD 2600XT, sense its quite old, it just has to be equivelant or better.|||Grab a 5670 or 6670.

GPU buyers guide

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7eUh7Bbz…|||NVM

LOL it's been about 7 years since I last touched desktops. Apparantly they're more advanced these days lol. Ignore me :)

Can i buy good computer video card for $400 to play wow max settings?

am tryn to buy new video card for my computer and i play WoW soo i need video card tht will be $400 or under that will get me nice settings, near perfect|||You can buy pretty much any good card for under $400. The only cards you can't afford are the GTX 480 and Radeon HD 5970. You could get the GTX 470 which is a GREAT card.|||Do me a favor, and tell this to anyone who wants "an ub3r l33t h4x0r grfx crd" to play wow.

WoW is not a graphically intensive game; most people who spend over $300 (just to play wow) are wasting their money.

And that's the truth.

If they do, they will probably say something like "I have over a hundred fps in WoW!". Sadly, after a certain point (around 30?), it stops mattering how many fps you have, the human eye cannot perceive a difference.

Oh! And lag. Latency will not be fixed by a better video card. You'll have to get a better internet plan.

But, if you're gonna play games besides WoW, this card should tide you over with max settings and decent anti-aliasing for today's graphically intensive games, and will be good to you when more of those FPS's come out.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?h…

That should last you for the next few years.|||http://auto-partsstores.com/index.php?k=…

I come across this excellent genuine website and this site gives all product information whatever you like

Specify your requirement and search in All Products

You can get very lowest prices since many suppliers are selling here,

So best prices you can get among the suppliers.

http://www.auto-partsstores.com

Make it homepage since we forget the name later and get your product online

I hope you can see many products with different price ranges. You can choose yours.

Online buying is always cheapest as compared with any other shopping

After seeing see product reviews and specifications

when you actually buy, you use the link for discounted or lowest prices for your product

Get free shipping directly to your address or your desired or loved one’ s address

How do i know the model of my video card without opening my pc? is it possible?

i wasn't able to ask for the installer for the video card of my pc...|||open your device manager using the directions below or typing 'devmgmt.msc' in your run box, then right click on video card & click on properties for more information on your video card.

Windows 95/98/Me

* You can open Device Manager by double-clicking on the System icon in Control Panel, and choosing the Device Manager tab. It is also accessible by right-clicking on My Computer, selecting Properties, and selecting the Device Manager tab. Getting to the Device Manager this can require up to six mouse clicks, but there is an easier way.

* Open an Explorer window, and select your Start Menu folder (under your Windows directory). It doesn't have to go here, but it's as good a place as any.

* Select New and then Shortcut from the File Menu.

* In the field labelled Command Line, type C:\WINDOWS\CONTROL.EXE Sysdm.cpl, System,1 (replace C:\WINDOWS\ with your Windows directory, if different).

* Click Next, type Device Manager for the name of this shortcut, and press Finish when you're done.

* There will now be a shortcut directly to Device Manager in your Start Menu.

Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista

* You can open Device Manager by double-clicking on the System icon in Control Panel, choosing the Hardware tab, and clicking Device Manager.

* Fortunately, Device Manager can be more easily run by launching devmgmt.msc - just create a shortcut to the file (as described above), and launch it at any time.|||This can be possible if you are using windows and have the most recent driver installed then you can use the windows system information console. It is commonly found under Accessories. This should be able to give you almost anything you want to know about your PC. Also you can go to display settings under "Settings" advanced settings and adapter this should show you the name and model of your card. Again this all depends on having the most recent drivers other than this a software scanner that costs money or simply open the case and find the model on the card. Goodluck|||Another simple way

go to Start>Run type "dxdiag" and hit enter. (The windows key + R if your on vista)

The Direct X Diagnostic tool will display things like current operating system, your processor type and speed, and your memory. Click the display tab and your video card brand will be displayed.|||Use the free utility SIW (System Information for Windows):

http://www.GTopala.com

It will tell you all you want to know about your system--and then some.

~~ ScienceMikey

My home page: http://users.ameritech.net/mrudas/index.…

My software blog: http://FaveSoft.blogspot.com

My Protopage links: http://www.protopage.com/mprudas#Main/Fr…

Best-of-Breed Free Software for Windows:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/opcc/…|||Yes. It's easy

Right click on your screen-> properties-> setting tabs

then you will see.

Example: NVIDIA geforce6 9800MX blah blah|||Basically you can do this, but it's not really effective in some cases

Start -> run > type "dxdiag" -> if there is a popup choose Yes -> under tab Display have all info of your card

have fun|||For Vista =

1. Right click on desktop screen.

2. Select Personalize

3. Select Display Settings|||Download a program called GPU-z it will tell you everything you need to know about your graphics card|||Check in BISO or in system information or in the device manager.|||If you want complete information then download GPU'Z .|||go to device manager...then go to display adapters....Start->Control Panel->System & Maintenance->Device Manager

Video Card Fit For these certain games?

I plan on purchasing a new gaming computer, but i can't decide what video card i should buy to fit the games listed at the bottom.

The 2 choices are...

1.SLi, Dual nVidia GeForce 9800GT 512MB

2.ATI Radeon HD 4870 1024MB

I would like to know which Video Card is best fit for gaming for these games - COD 4, TF2, and BF2.

(Price is not a problem because they're free.)

Thanks in advance!|||The ATI Radeon HD 4870 1024MB is far superior than the 9800GT 512MB. However, I don't know if 1 HD 4870 is better than 2 9800GT's. I'm sure they would put out nearly the same performance (assuming the games support SLi or CrossfireX configurations).

Either of them would be good for your computer assuming that you have the necessary processing power and RAM (and PCI-E slots) in your computer to support the Graphics Card(s) in those games.

If those games are laggy or slow for you already, its not because of the video card.|||Both will play the games beautifuly but i would go with the Nvidia. They're just making a better product then ATI. Make sure you have enough RAM too.|||Go with the Radeon, in my experience they are better cards. I currently use 2X Radeon 4850 in Crossfire configuration.

Does this video card depend on the power supply?

If it does please tell me how much watts is the video card.|||that dinky thing? like 30 watts at most. that's like a 10 year old card, onboard graphics on any recent motherboard will out perform it.

How do we check what video card or graphic card i have in my pc?

i am not expert in computers and i am getting gta 4 today on pc please help

i want to know what video card i have how to check it|||press start>run>devmgmt.msc and hit enter

then look for ( Display adapters )

click on it then u will see ur video card

^_^|||Well, you could take the side panel off and look at it...or you can look in the Hardware Device Manager and see it there too.|||control panel, device manager, display adapter, open the plus sign and it'll tell you.|||right click the desktop, and select properties|||You will want to turn off and unplug your computer and open it up (Assuming that you have a tower.) Look for the card that is connected to where you plug in your computer monitor. It should say what model of card you have somewhere on it.

If it is the card that came stock in your PC, you may want to consider upgrading to a higher powered card for playing games. Also make sure that the card fits the minimum system requirements for the game.|||This is not going to help you, but I'm not sure. Try going in to Sears or an electronic store you are familiar with and ask the staff there. They can be very helpful. Good Luck|||go to my computer click the write side on the Mouse go to properties.|||1-) start menu-->run or windows key+R... and then write dxdiag press enter... select Display tab you will see your Graphics card device and info about it.

2-) right click to desktop click Properties select Settings tab. you will see its name, and if you press Advanced button then select Adapter tab you will see some info about it...

3-) Control panel--> administrative tools--> Computer Management --> select device manager from left you will see the devices in your computer... in display adapters you will see your display adapter(s)'s name(s)

What's the best video card i can use?

How do i install a video card into a computer?

basic computer basic video card|||Just plug it in the slot, attach monitor and install software.|||open the case find the slot that matches remove the metal cover from the back of the case, plug in new card screw into the tower and close the case. then install the drivers that you got on the cd with the card|||Unplug the first one from the bay, do this while the computer is off. Pull that card out and put the new one in, boot the computer up.

When the computer starts up, its going to say "New Hardware Found", then its going to ask for the cd that came with it, that would be the best time to throw the cd in there. It will self install and you will be set.|||Here's all the help you'll need! http://www.directron.com/howtovideo.html|||You just open up the computer case and plug the video card in the specific slot. AGP or PCI-E. Make sure you have the computer turned off and after you put the card in you start the computer back up. It should be Plug N Play but if it does not automatically install the new hardware you can install the drivers from the cd that came with the card. If you do not have the cd then just go to add new hardware and let windows find the drivers for you or you can go to the vidoe card manufacturer's site and look for the software on their site. Good Luck getting it up and running.|||Greeting Buddy !

Here is your answer to your question

It depends on what type of video card you have

Eg:- PCI express or AGP.

Also depends on you motherboard. You'll need a motherboard with PCI express or AGP slots respectively for installing the card.

After you physically inserted your GFX card into the motherboard, connect the monitors display cable to the graphics card.

After that boot into the windows -> Install the drivers ( latest )

All done

Regards

Help on a video graphics card for a Dell Inspiron 1525.....?

What would be a good Video Graphics Card that would work on a Dell Inspiron 1525?|||Sorry, but you're out of luck. Unless you've ordered the laptop with the card you wanted, you can't swap it out.

Unlike Desktop graphics cards, which are limited only by available slots, Laptop graphics cards are hard to find, and even harder to replace.

Laptop GPUs are not cards at all, but GPU chips soldered into the motherboard, so as are some of the CPUs - meaning you have to melt the metal solder to take them out. This is the way most laptops today are made. You'll have to be a real expert to be able to swap them successfully - even then success isn't 100%. Manufacturers will not take them back for an upgrade. Furthermore, your laptop motherboard chipset will not allow for you to upgrade to a discrete GPU if you ordered it with the integrated card.

Unless you have a laptop with a separate graphics unit or an MXM slot, you won't be able to upgrade/replace it. Check your manual to see if they allow any upgrades

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The only option you have left is to use an Expresscard-adpated graphics unit, but not yet. Maybe in the near future; right now external graphics through Expresscard is in the process of development/release.

There aren't that many for sale yet, but if you're lucky, you can find an ASUS XG Station for sale somewhere (but it won't be cheap considering its around $300 for the dock alone). You just need to have an Expresscard slot.|||well, what u mean by a "good grapihc card"?

there is no way you can get a good graphic w the dell inspirion!

get the xps ~_~

ur video card must be at least 8600gt in order to be ranked as a "good card"

however, the recommend for the good gaming machine is 9800gt.

(if u want gaming laptop, best buy offer some good gaming machine, check it out)|||Can't change video in a laptop

Which video card is faster in speed geforce 7800 or geforce 9500?

i wanna buy a video card but dont know the spped|||http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?…

According to this these 2 cards are of about equal power. I would choose the 9500 because it supports directX 10.|||9500 is better. thats why they gave it a bigger number! (:|||9500 is better.

I have a 1GB RAM and also have a 1GB Video Card. Will it work smoothly on Games?

Video Card is nVidia 8400gs

- - -

Honestly, it doesn't change a thing on the games I'm playing >.<

Follow up question: Do I need to do something?|||Depends on what game and what OS you're on.

New games like Black Ops??? Hell no.

Minecraft? Sure.|||Without knowing what games you play and your complete system specifications it's impossible to say how they will run. An 8400GS is a low end nVidia card suitable for running games 2008 or before on low in 1024x768 or less, 1gb ram is probably sufficient on XP for games 2008 or before, completely insufficient on vista/7 as the OS eats like 700mb, so you only have 300mb to load the game onto. Probably you have a single core p4/celeron or athlon/sempron, which again, will mean most games after 2008 aren't really going to run well, and many from before.

A word of advice, ignore the amount of video memory, only pay attention to the model of graphics card, as their performance is almost exclusively determined by the GPU (graphics processing unit, aka the Core) not the memory.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best… In case you want to know where you stand.

Basicall you can play Half-Life 2 and UT2003/2004 games on mediumish, and UT3 games on low.|||Today's games use almost 2gb of System memory. The rest of the system will need at least 1gb. You can get by with 3gb of System RAM at the minimum.

The Video memory on the graphics card helps with the detail. Mainly, it's used for playing games at a higher resolution. Otherwise it doesn't really do anything to effect the performance of the game. While playing a Game at Direct X 10 details a 1080p display will never use more than 1gb or Video memory. In terms of Video Memory, it's more important to have a larger memory bus and faster GDDR5 memory.

When you buy a graphics card, you're trying to match the power of that card up with your monitor's native display resolution. A mid-range card like the GTX 460 will be just as effective on a smaller display resolution as a GTX 580 on a large display resolution. A good review of a graphics card will list the card's performance at multiple display resolutions.

The 8400gs is a very weak card and it's not for playing games. Let's not romance this card. It's suited for playing games from 2005 at comfortable levels on a 1024x768 screen resolution.

You need to bump the system memory up 3gb. Then you will need to upgrade the card to something like a Radeon HD5670.

Like I said before, the goal of gaming should be to play the game on your monitor's native screen resolution. If you're using a 1080p display you should take a look at cards like the 6770 and higher. The 6770 costs $120 and you will need a 450w or higher power supply to run that card. Also, If your system has a single core or an older dual-core processor it will bottleneck the card.|||It all depends on the games you want to play and on the in-game options you choose. A good example would be: CRISIS: if you want to play it at 60fps with max in-game options, you will need more than 2Gs shared. If you want to play... say... SIMS 3 what you have now will work fine.

What you can do is get more system RAM max your board if you can and that will generate some improvements, you can always OC your nvidia and your cpu but thats a whole other ball game(if you will).

Oh if you are running XP != 64bits then dont bother getting more than 3Gbs of RAM.

I am trying to find a video card for my dell dimnesion L550r and I am not sure what type I need pci or pci-e?

What is the difference between them and where should I go to find out what type of card I need I have looked in yahoo search and on Amazon for it but I don't know what one I need for it pci or pci-e.|||You have a plain Jane PCI slot.

What you have...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co…

Other types of video (you dont have just for your information)

AGP and PCI..

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co…

PCIE...

X1

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co…

PCIE...

X16

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co…

Now as far as purchasing a new card, it will serve you well to do some research as to what you will be using it for. If for playing games, PCI cards will not work with newer games.

So check it out before you buy something that is useless to you.

Here's a great place to start..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…

Best CPU, motherboard, video card combo for gaming?

I'm looking for the best gaming combo. I want to get a good motherboard, a solid CPU and a good video card. What would the best combo to date be? My budget is $700-$1000 for the entire set-up. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!|||Total price $906 (not counting shipping),

(Case) Antec Three Hundred, $60 free shipping,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

(Power Supply) Antec EarthWatts EA650 (45A +12V), $70,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

(Motherboard) Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3, $120 free shipping,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

(CPU) Intel Core i5-760 (2.8GHz), $195 free shipping,

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name…

(CPU HEATSINK) Thermalright MUX-120, $35,

http://www.koolertek.com/computer-parts/…

(RAM) G.SKILL 12800CL8D-4GBRM, Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (1.6V CAS8), $85 free shipping,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

(Video Card) EVGA 012-P3-1472-AR, GeForce GTX 470 1280MB (superclocked, lifetime warranty), $270 free shipping,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

(Hard Drive) Samsung HD103SJ, Spinpoint F3 1TB, $55 free shipping,

http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name…

(DVDRW) Sony Optiarc AD-7260S-0B, 24X DVDRW SATA, $16 free shipping,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||Well the best too date on each thing would be...

CPU - Intel Core i7-980X Extreme - This is around $1100

GPU - ATI HD5970 - Which is around $500

Motherboard - ASUS LGA 1366 - Intel X58 - Republic of Gamers - ATX Motherboard Rampage III Extreme - Which is around $300

However these will far exceed your price so i suggest

CPU - AMD 1090T 3.20 GHz 6 Core - Around $220

GPU - ATI HD5870 - Around $400

Motherboard - Asus Crosshair IV Formula - Around $200

And as SSD is really good for loading games and textures i think you could get a good SSD for $200 which would make a brilliant system which is future proof aswell.|||Newegg has a combo deal on an ASUS Sabertooth X58 mobo and Core i7-950 CPU (quad-core 3.06GHz) for $479:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealD…

The fastest video cards you can buy are based on ATI's Radeon 5970 twin-GPU design. There's one available for $499 and a final price of $469 after a $30 rebate:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

That would put you just under the $1000 limit. Or save money on the video card and go with a Radeon 5870 instead. Here's one for $270 after a $30 rebate:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

I'm recommending these based on personal experience -- I have a similar ASUS motherboard, a slower 2.80GHz Core i7 and a Radeon 5850 video card, and the rig will play any game, even Crysis: Warhead at max resolution. If you can afford the extra cash for the 5970 it's worth it. It's essentially two 5870s on a single card, and you don't get exactly double the performance of a 5870, but pretty close. Check out the performance comparison:

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/1…|||For a 1000 dollar budget, you options are almost unlimited. I am looking into upgrading my system for more intensive gaming as well. Check tigerdirect and newegg for mobo/cpu combos or you can buy them individually. There really is no great answer to your question, just shop around and check out user reviews on the sites.|||AMD phenom x4 955 + msi 870-gd54 (get the 965 if you wanna overclock)

OR

Intel i5-760+msi p55a gd65 (yeah i like msi)

+

the Nvidia gtx 460 1gb or the AMD 6850/6870. (6870 if you're willing to spend a little more)

You won't need any more than 4gigs of RAM, so don't waste any money on like 16gb or something. Get a good casing with at least 2 fans, and a 500watt PSU at least.|||intel core i7

Gigabyte EX58-UD5 or similar lg1336 mobo for it

geforce gtx 450/radeon hd 5770

How can I upgrade my video memory via my PC card slot?

I need like 128mb more for games and stuff. Is this even possible because I heard it can be done with a PC1 card or something like that.|||Buying a new one is the only way of upgrading your video card. You can't put 2 video card on your Motherboard PC card slot.

Tip: When buying a video card, try to consider looking at the bit (speed) on it. Try to buy something with somewhat close value. Example: If you are buying a 256MB video card then it should be at least 128bit.|||Upgrading your video memory doesn't work. Video cards are designed with the maximum amount of memory they can usefully employ (and some are even designed with *more* than that). So even if you could add more video memory, there would be no practical way for the GPU to use it.

GPU memory is not a "more is always better" thing. Excess video memory will put your frame rates in the toilet.|||if it is a laptop- no you cannot upgrade

if it is a desktop the only way to get more video memory is to get a different graphics card and install it.

Should I buy a Video Card?

Hi,

I have a desktop brand Dell. It kinda old and it is an Xp desktop and don't have a video card. I don't have it specification as it old. I would really want to play games on it,should I buy a video card?|||First you have to figure out if you have a slot for a video card.

A low-end dell would just have graphics built into the motherboard.

If you have a PCI-E (or AGP - if it is really old) you have a few options - but you would probably be better off building one from the ground up due to the limitations of the old machine.

Check on newegg.com and tigerdirect.com for inexpensive 'bare bones' systems that come with case, motherboard, power supply - many toss in memory or other things to get you started.

Look up the specifications for the games you are considering playing, and it will help you get an idea of what you will need to run them.|||Which exact model Dell? Dimension 4700, Vostro 200 etc? It's usually printed on the case.

What are the compter's specs? Download SIW to find out:

http://download.cnet.com/SIW-Portable/30…

Only after checking the specs would we have any idea whether it's worth buying a video card...|||What games do you want to play on it? You should get a Graphics Driver (whatever its called) If you want to play games that have good graphics. But not only the "Video Card" matters. So if you want to play a lot of games, you should change your computer.|||No

It's old and still using XP

Can't use any newer cards because they would be held back by your system and you would have to play at the lowest settings possible which probably would be equal to playing on a Xbox 360|||Without even trying to look up the specs, you're on your own. Do you really expect mind-readers to tell what kind of machine you have?|||download CPUID CPU-Z from the net then you should see all your specs.

but if i were you, i'd probably buy a whole new system.

If an integrated video card were to be sold as a standalone video card, how much would it cost?

I'm talking about integrated chips on a modern mid-level or high-end motherboard . If that graphics chip was required to be bought by itself, how much would it cost?

I'm just trying to get an idea of how much better regular graphics card are compared to integrated graphics.|||Intel prices it's integrated chips at: (drum roll) Four dollars.

If you're an OEM, it will cost you $4 more to get a G965 over a P965.

Now, putting a GPU and some ram on an add-in board costs some money, but that's the price of the chipset itself. If they were to put it on a PCB, it would likely cost about as much as the cheapest standalone graphics cards do (GF 6200, 7100 GS, Radeon X300), so a little less than $40.

To get an idea of the performance, search for reviews and benchmarks. But suffice it to say that integrated graphics are by and large unsuitable for gaming.

http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=…|||There is no such thing as a "integrated video card" .

Integrated means the VGA chipsets are part of the motherboard.

You can buy a 128mb VGA card for less then $50|||about 50 bucks ... u need to spend about 150 to get a medium performance card and about 300 to get a close to hi-end card ..

Will this video card be compatible and is it a good card?

Graphics card=ATI Radeon X1950 Pro HD PCI Express 256MB Video Card

Computer=HP Pavilion p6107c-b

Also if they power supply is too low can I add something like this,Diablotek DA Series 400-Watt ATX Power Supply PSDA400.|||your computer have a pci express 16x slot so you can use your video card,but you need a 450w power supply for your x1950 pro.

What is the best AGP 2.0 video card?

I need to upgrade my computer, but i can't find a good AGP 2.0 video card. I would rather not buy a whole new motherboard, so I need a good, preferably cheap, AGP 2.0 video card.|||HD 3850

Check specs to see if your power supply will support it

http://www.bestcovery.com/sapphire-radeo…

HD 3850 and HD 4670 are close enough in game performance you could choose either

http://www.anandtech.com/show/2616/6|||I checked with one of my company's suppliers and we can get a HIS ATI Radeon HD4670 IceQ 1GB DDR3 VGA/DVI/HDMI AGP Video Card for about $175 retail. That's probably the best you'll find.

Which is the best video card for a laptop mostly for gaming?

hp hdx 16t ..i want to know which nvidia card would be the best for hard core gaming|||I have a Nvidia 9600M GT and I works pretty good I couldn't think of any other video card for a laptop but.... Hard core gaming isn't going to work on a laptop because you have a battery pack which dies just when you got the best weapon for instant...

And you don't have the space for a bad-*** video card...

I'm replacing my laptop with a custom build desktop... so learn from my mistakes.|||On a laptop you have got to consider the whole machine. Currently Alienware is the only company even worth considering for laptop gaming and that is pushing it.

Whats a video card?and how do you install it?

i was instalinn minecraft then it said bad videocard whats a video card?|||A Video card is an addon to your computer. It has a standalone graphics processor to render and decode video signals. Whereas a CPU that is already sitting inside your computer is mainly for computation and not designed for rendering graphics.

You can easily install a video card by opening up your desktop case and plug it into your PCI-E slot on your motherboard.

NOTE: make sure your motherboard has a PCI-E slot and not an AGP slot because all the graphics cards that are available in the current market are PCI-E and not AGP.

If you want, PM me with your CPU model and I should be able to tell you what sort of cards are available to you.|||It is a circuit board that you plug into an available slot of the same type(PCI/AGP/PCI Express. You also have to have an empty slot, of course. And yes, you have to remove the cover on your desktop computer to get at the slot. make sure there is plenty of airflow around this new circuit board. When you put it back together, plug your video cable into this new slot in the back of your desktop computer and go ito the BIOS screen and select the new card as your video card if auto detect fails. Disable the old card, if it cannot be removed or is on the motherboard. If you get nothing, but beeps, the card does not work of is incompatible or broken. I think laptop Video cards cannot be changed or updated. Before you change the card, check pricing, it may be cheaper to simply buy a whole new desktop computer.|||A graphic card is a long and fat *** rectangle thats on top of your motherboard.

I just tried installing zune on my computer and it totally screwed up my video card settings. help me?

like i went to go on guild wars and it said that my vidoe card is not 3D but it always worked. and like my screen was all small. i just un-installed it, and it still wont work.|||The only thing I can suggest is to check your settings to make sure it is correctly for the game you want to play.

Question about 4780 x2 ( video card ) and motherboards?

I want to know any links to motherboards that will be able to fit the 4780 x2 video card|||http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200280+1494334966&Configurator=&Subcategory=280&description=&Ntk=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=

Here are all the intel Motherboards that have at least 2 PCI Express 2.0 slots. (i chose 2 cause older boards with 1 would suck with this card, thus making it a waste of money)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200022+1494434969&Configurator=&Subcategory=22&description=&Ntk=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=

Is all the AMD boards, and again all have at least 2 so don't worry.|||ant motherboard with a pci express 2.0 slot will work, also make sure it will fit in ur case cuz that things huge and at least a 600 watt power supply, but 700 watt will work better.|||Umm... any motherboard with a PCI-Express video card slot will fit that video card (which is just about every single motherboard on the market)|||search on google

What exactly is RAM? Video Card? Processor? BIOS?

Will I need to install this into my computer just like a video card? What else is similar to this? What is Radeon X300 and all that?|||Radeon X300 is a video card which is needed to power the visual features that you see in your monitor. It is the component that displays everything on your screen. Another video card would come from famous brand known as Nvidia. Of course, there are others such as Intel.

A processor is anything that you hear like Pentium IV, Dual Core, Core 2 Duo, and Quad Core. Processors are needed by the computer to load stored data from the hard disk into memory.

RAM is an abbreviation for Random Access Memory or some might call it memory. When you try to run a program, the system will load the program into memory or RAM for quicker access.

BIOS is the menu that appears when pressing F8, F6, or F2 when your computer starts up. It is used to manage the hardware of your computer and it is the master control for everything. You can disable a particular component such as the hard drive or disable the mouse.|||Read this:

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=PC%20H…

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-rep…

This can explain more (in detail) than I can on a single page.

It's a long read, but worth it.|||RAM is Random Access Memory

Video Card is a card for graphics on your computer

Not exactly sure what the rest is

Video card supposed to have this?

A little question about my video card. If I look at the bottom of the card at a certain angle I can see some kind of "grease" layer and some scratches on it. Is it normal?|||If by "grease" layers, you are probably referring to the thermal paste on the chips and heatsinks, which is normal, the scratches are probably imprinted model numbers.

I have a VGA graphic adapter can I update this video card?

I installed windows 7 to my vaio computer wich has a VGA graphic adapter, I also change the monitor for one that uses high resolution images. I have set up the resolution to highest but stil don't have a great resolution. Someone told me I need to change the graphic video card but I'm not sure i can install one that can handle it just because my computer is 5 years old....|||You have a laptop. You CANNOT change the graphics in it to begin with. There is NO card in it. The GPU is on the motherboard. Did you install the windows 7 driver? If not, download it from the Sony website support area.|||Make sure Win7 found your current video card. Start>type in Device Manager and make sure your specific video card is listed under Display Adapters and there are no yellow marks indicating that you don't yet have the drivers.

If the drivers are already installed then you have to get a new card if you want further improvement. If not installed get from the manufacturer's website or you can let Windows update get them but you have to run custom update and check the optional hardware updates.

What kind of video card do i need?

ok i have a s3 graphics pro savage ddr my processor is a amd Athlon (tm) processor 1.20 ghz, 196gb of ram i need a video card any suggestions for my computer? what kind do i need|||Video card for what purpose?

First off, we'd need to know your motherboard model. You've got an older computer so I'm almost certain that you'll need an AGP video card, but to be sure, download the SIW program and find out:

http://www.gtopala.com/siw-download.html

Assuming you do in fact have an AGP video slot, I recommend the Radeon 2600XT or Radeon X1650 Pro.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

Second, your RAM is horribly low. You've got 256mb total, of which 64mb is being used by your integrated motherboard graphics (s3)

I recommend visiting Crucial's website and running their memory scanner to find out what type of RAM upgrades your computer can take.

You'll need at least 1gb of RAM to play any recent games, and 2Gb or more is recommended. You're almost in a situation where it's easier to just get a new computer, but $25 worth of RAM and a $50 video card might be enough.

Does my laptop need a certain video card?

i have a hp pavilion ze5300 i love the computer but the video card is terrible on it does anyone know if i need a certain kind of video card so if you could tell which one would be good for most games i would be very grateful thanks|||you cant upgrade it

I have a pc games test drive when i play it laggs a little people told me i need ram oe more video card memory?

how can i get more ram and video card memory with out buying more|||Good question...theoretically, you can...but you didn't need your HDD anyway, did you?

Short of using Virtual Memory on the HDD (or using Vista's little trick of using thumb drives for additional system RAM), additional System RAM is easy!

If you have a computer with DDR2, it'll run you $15 for a 1Gb stick of Kingston RAM (RAM I paid $150 for with a smile 16-20 months or so ago).

If your computer is no more than about 3 years old, chances are your RAM is DDR2. If your board can support values over 1Gb, and you have free memory slots, buy a 1Gb stick and slot it in (just remember turn-off AND unplug your computer and ground yourself before touching the motherboard or other components inside the case - or the memory module[s] themselves!).

If you have no tech work experience, that's about as far as I'm comfortable seeing you work...for the Video Card installation (of a new card, since you can't add more memory without some serious tech skills, uber expensive tools, and some very pricey parts!)...pay a tech to do it for you...it's easy enough, but it's also easy to screw-up. (If the tech is a friend, [s]he can teach you to do it the right way!)

Good Luck!|||you cant. If you need more ram you are going to have to buy it. In order to get more video card memory you are going to have to upgrade your video card. I recommend a 256mb or a 512mb.|||you can't. video card memory is set on the actual video card, so if you neefd a better video card, you will have to buy a better video card.

The same with the computer's ram/ memory. this can't be added by simply closeing a program or downloading more off the internet. it doesn't work that way.

These are known as hard ware limitations and can only be fixed through replacement, I.E. and upgrade.

Hope this helps