Guide to video card upgrades/questions

Well, the amperage is on what looks like to be the -12V Rail, so we need the +12V rail to continue. Also, look for the Max Watt Output to find the wattage. Don't worry, everyone starts somewhere .

You might want to edit the post since the download link for CPU-Z is not working (atleast it doesn't work for me).
They released a new version on 2/14/2007 (http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpu-z-139.zip)

I will update that now.

What about the drivers? I think you should add guidelines on how to install the latest drivers first (in case someone upgraded from ATi to NVIDIA or vice-versa) or to install older drivers if the newer ones are already installed (in case they are having problems with their card) and see if it fixes any problems. Otherwise, this thread's a great idea methinks.

Good Idea.....I'll add that when I have the time .

I throw so much random information around I don't have to type [random]...[/random] when I say stuff!

1. Currently playing oblivion, C & C 3, and GTR2. Wife plays sims 2. I've been out of the pc gaming bit for a while but coming back to it.

2. Budget is $150-$200 range

3. Power supply is cooler master RP-550-PCAR with 12v1 @ 16a, 12v2 @16a

4.
1. Motherboard - p5n32-e sli
2. Graphic interface -pci express x16
3. Memory - dual channel ddr 2 2048MB
4. CPU - Intel Core 2 e6700
5. CPU Speed -2.66GHz
6. Power Supply Make/Model - Cooler master RP-550-PCAR
7. Watt output/Amperage - 550W

Currently running Vista with a egforce 7300 gs 256mb. Looking to see if it would be worth while to upgrade to something like the 8600 series or something else. Also not sure if I should stay in the 256mb or go up to 320mb. Any suggestions would be helpful

If you plan on any future gaming, then I might suggest the upgrade, but for what you have now, no. You do have a nice computer though .

You might want to get a Radeon X1950XT. I think it costs less than 200 bucks, and offers very good performance.

You've posted this problem several times I see. It is better to post it once, and get lots of answers in one place than to post several times and have to sift through all the places you posted to find the answers you want

I stand by my answer in your thread... a 7900GS will not disappoint, and it the prices of 7900GSs are incredible at the moment.

Yeah they are!

What is my problem???

well, maybe i am the first malaysian chinese who post forum in this site, but never mind. I have been playing Two Worlds, Never Winter Nights 2,titan quest and a lot more action-advanture games.my system is:

motherboard:Manufacture by Hewleet-packard, model Asterope3
voltage: 230 voltage(input)-sorry no output ,no sticker
processor: Intel Pentium D 925
core speed: around 2400MHZ
memory:1)type: DDR2
2)Channel #: single
3)size:1024 mbytes
video card: nvidia g-force 7300 LE(what does LE means anyway??)

All of these comes under one package when i buy my desktop and Yes it is from HP Pavilion. I usually play action adventure game, action, first person shooter and a little bit of strategy. now for my budget, if base on US currency
i say is about 80$-110$.As i Said before, i am a malaysian, which means dealling with no so high tech like american did and my currency is around four times US currency.

I have been facing lagging problem since i buy this desktop, espacially while playing Unreal tournement 2004.I have to set everything to low except texture quality to medium just to make the character walk like a HUMAN BEING!!Pretty bad isn't it.

So? What should i do? Buy new video card or something? please let me know ASAP.

If UT2004 lags on your PC, it most likely has to do with too much software like antivirus or anti-spyware programs running in the background as well as your poor video card. It gives superb performance on my dad's aging Pentium 4 PC. It has 1GB of RAM, a 1.7GHz P4 Williamette CPU and a 256MB 6600 (non-GT) and it runs super-smooth on full detail at 1024x768. Get this video card and it will run UT2004 and all your other games very smoothly and they'll also look quite good. I take it your budget is between USD 80-110? In that case, the card is also well within your budget.

Thanks, that's help a lot. It will cost me RM340-RM400.

Also, I advise you to turn off any anti-spyware, firewall and antivirus programs you have running and also disconnect from the internet when playing games, unless you're playing an online game, in which case you should only keep the antivirus and firewall running and close all other programs like MSN Messenger etc. It will free up more RAM (and bandwidth, if it's an online one) for the game.

Looking to get new video card...

Hi, I'm new to using threads so bear with me...I'm a pretty fast learner

I'm pretty tech savy when it comes to computers, but when it gets down the the really specific aspects, I'm a bit raw. Anyways, I ordered Medieval Total War 2 online a few days ago and I want to upgrade my video card for it, I'm just looking for something that can play the game with enjoyable graphics and will play smoothly, preferably a graphics card under 100$

1. Motherboard - ASUSTek Salmon
2. Graphic interface - PCI and AGP
4. CPU - AMD Athlon 64 3400+
5. CPU Speed - 2411.3MHz
6. Power Supply Make/Model - Bestec ATX-250-12ZREV.2
7. Watt output/Amperage - +12V/14A 250W Max.

The video card only won't decide if you can play the game smoothly. You'd also need at least 1GB of RAM. For a good video card, this is an excellent one and is within your budget. But keep in mind that you will need a new PSU, preferably this one. It's inexpensive, of good quality and more than enough for your system along with the video card.

Getting a good PSU for my video card

In my new computer I have an Nvidia GeForce 6150 LE video card and I want to know how much power I would need to play games like Medieval Total war 2 on it

1. Motherboard: ECS Nettle 2
2. graphic Interface: /PCI E and AGP
3. Memory: 3072 DDR2 Dual Core
4. CPU: AMD Athlon 64X2 5000+
5. CPU Speed: 1004.7 Mhz
6: Power SUpply: Hipro HP-D2537F3R LF
7: Watt output/ Amperage: +12V/14A 250W max.

How do I attach these screen shots of the CPU-Z program?

How do I attach these screen shots of the CPU-Z program to my thread? The thread is here:

http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic82474.html

I can't upload more than 100KB. And my three 24bit .bmp screenprints are at least 500KB each

Convert the files into JPEG and then upload them.