Advice regarding graphic cards needed!

[Campamania]

Hi folks

I thought I would pick the brains of the experts on here.

I am looking to upgrade my Graphics card but have never attempted this before. Rather than go blundering in )and probably mess things up!) I thought I would check on here first.

Here are the specs for my current PC (let me know if I am missing anything! out)

System Specs
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System manufacturer: IBM
System Model: 8113DG8
BIOS: Pheonix FirstBios™ Desktop Pro Version 2.0 for ThinkCentre
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.40GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1012MB RAM
Page File: 698MB used, 1729MB available
DirectX version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

Display Device
Name: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip Type: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Approx. Total Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor

I would like any suggestions for a reasonable graphics card that would work on my machine + any other alterations/additions I would need to make to the machine itself.

I appreciate any suggestions!

Cheers

 

[Leeky]

I've moved your thread to the Audio and Video sub-forum, which is a more suitable place for your enquiry.

Also, I would recommend you provide us with the total wattage of your power supply.

 

[Campamania]

Many thanks

How do I find out the total wattage though?

 

[Leeky]

Unless you know the make and model of your PSU yourself, you'll need to remove the side panel and check the label on the PSU for those figures.

 

[hellokitty[hk]]

Check amperage on the 12v rails, heck just take a picture of the label.
I don't think you'll get very far with that computer in terms of gaming though, if that's what you're looking for.

 

[Leeky]

@HK
I was thinking the same thing tbh, but wasn't 100 percent certain so didn't say.

Do you think it would bottleneck with modern GPUs pretty quickly?

 

[Campamania]

Thanks guys. I will check tomorrow and let you know.

I am not looking for too much gamingwise, just enough to let me play a few more games then i currently am able too. Mainly MMORPG's rather than any fast paced shooters etc