need help with video card

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This is like a chat :) We're writing very fast :haha:

And yes, your stock parts will work fine. The only thing they may do is bottleneck your new video card.
 
Yeah, everything else should be up to the task. You could throw in another stick of 512MB PC2700 if you want, but it's not necessary.
 
Nice to see two nicks in the same forum :)
As for the RAM, u can use it but make sure the speed is supported by the motherboard. I would recommend the same brands & speeds of RAM to be used though, for best performance that is. If ur PC supports dual-channel RAM, ur best bet would be to get a dual-channel RAM kit from a good company like OCZ, Crucial, Corsair or, for a cheaper alternative, Kingston.
 
You should be careful what memory you put in there. If the memory is old it might be PC100/133 and it wouldn't fit. If its PC2100 (ddr 266) then your stick of PC2700 (ddr 2700) will be clocked down to the PC2100 speed. Your Mobo will support either PC2100/2700 but its usually not a good idea to mix speeds or different brands of memory. Your 512MB of mem shouuld be fine for now. You can save up for a while and buy a matched set of memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141434
 
once i put in the old ram how do i look at what is stored on it?
There won't be anything stored on it. RAM doesn't store data. That's a job for the hard drive, optical drive media, floppies, etc.

A bottleneck is the slowest or weakest part of your system which would prevent other components from performing at their peak abilities.
 
well thank you all. im going to get that psu that wolfram mentioned and i can get a good vid card so problem solved (kinda). i still lagg for now but w/e.

nick
 
It should be good. Just make sure it will fit :)

PD: I forgot :p, what video card are you gonna buy?
 
First, to install the cooler, you'll need some instructions that should come with it.
Second, the card should work on your machine with a better PSU of course. But are you aware of the X1600 "frezzing problem"? X1600 cards, especially sapphire's (and AGP cards) freeze whenever 3d is rendered. Just check the reviews on Newegg.com and you'll know what I mean.
Third, " a thinking sound"?? What do you mean?
 
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