What Graphics Card?

[RogerB]

Newb here...... My video / graphics sucks..... Will my computer take an upgrade? What kind of card do I need for better video / graphics performance (AGP ~ PCI). Not too expensive. I welcome any suggestions.

Here is my computer specs:

CPU: Intel® Celeron® Processor 2.20GHz (w/128KB L2 cache & 400MHz FSB)
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Monitor Bundle: eMachines® 17" eView™ 17f2 Monitor
(16" Viewable, 0.27mm dot pitch)
Chipset: Intel® 845GL chipset
Memory: 512MB DDR (PC2100)
Hard Drive: 40GB HDD
Optical Drive: 48x Max. Write CD-RW Drive; 3.5" 1.44MB FDD
Media Reader: 6-in-1 Media Reader (Secure Digital™ (SD), Smart Media, Compact Flash, Memory Stick®, IBM Micro Driver, MultiMedia Card)
Video: Intel® Extreme Graphics 3D (845GL Shared)
Sound: AC '97 Audio
Network: 10/100Mbps built-in Ethernet
Modem: 56K ITU v.92-ready Fax/Modem
Peripherals: Multimedia Office Keyboard, 2-Button Wheel Mouse, Amplified Speakers
Ports/Other: 5 USB 2.0 ports (1 on front), 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, 2 PS/2, Microphone-In & Head Phone jack on front, Audio In & Out, 3 PCI slots (2 available)
Dimensions: 7.25"W x 14.125"H x 16"D
Internet Access: AOL 3 month membership included
Software: Microsoft® Works 6.0, Microsoft® Money 2002, Encarta® Online, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™, Microsoft® Media Player, Real Player, Internet Explorer, Netscape® Navigator, MSN®, CompuServe®, AOL® 3-Month Membership Included, Norton AntiVirus 2003 (90-day complimentary subscription)

 

[tifc8lraz]

Welcome to Techspot :wave: ! Here, check this out...https://www.techspot.com/vb/topic66390.html

Once you find all of the information like what motherboard you have and what the power of your power supply is, we can proceed to help you.

 

[RogerB]

Name: Intel Celeron
Code: Northwood Brand: 10
Package: socket 478 mPGA
Tech: 0.13 um

Core Speed: 2195.7 mhz
Multiplier: x 22.0
Bus Speed: 99.8 mhz
Rated FSB: 399.2 mhz

Motherboard
Mfg: First International Computer
Model: VC37/VG31

Memory
Type: DDR
Size 512 mb

Bestec Power Supply:
250w max
13a max (checked again)
I like to watch videos online(youtube etc.) and play a few online low end games(video stops and starts).
I don't want to spend a whole lot of money(<100 if possible)

Thanks for Your Help.....

 

[tifc8lraz]

You, by far, need a new Power Supply, just let me check out your motherboard...

You have PCI slots, so I would suggest that you purchase an ATI Radeon X1300 PCI video card, which is the most powerful for the dying out PCI slot.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814103016