Video card?

[\=hitman=/]

Yeah, well I really need to buy a new video card to make CS less laggy (i tried adjusting rates and everything). I was wondering if this video card with work with my computer:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2902958&Sku=P450-7896

CPU Specs:

Dell Dimension DIM5100C
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4CPU 3.00GHz
504MB RAM
Video Card Info: http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9827/ssdk4.png

 

[GoldenGypsy]

its laggy cus its onbored and its sharing system memory, get a new one and youl free up lots of system memory i presume

Id recomend the MSI 8600GTS OC version
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/126981

Its a good card that will play Source with 150+ fps (know cus ma mates got one). Also its DX 10 ready

CHEC THAT YOU PC HAS A PCI-E x 16 slot available

 

[\=hitman=/]

How exactly do I check what type of slot my computer has?

 

[halo71]

You can download EVEREST from HERE

You can Google you PC like THIS

 

[\=hitman=/]

Ok thanks bro. Would the Video Card I posted work with my computer though?

 

[kpo6969]

Yeah, well I really need to buy a new video card to make CS less laggy (i tried adjusting rates and everything). I was wondering if this video card with work with my computer:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2902958&Sku=P450-7896

CPU Specs:

Dell Dimension DIM5100C
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4CPU 3.00GHz
504MB RAM
Video Card Info: http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9827/ssdk4.png

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim5100c/sm/parts.htm#wp1052372
This is your owner's manual. You can use only a low-profile PCIex16 card in your system because it's a slimline case. These cards are also called half-height cards, which means your options are limited to this type.
My system is a Dell so I can relate to your question of buying something that won't fit.

 

[\=hitman=/]

Oh, damn. I think the one I posted will work, though. It's PCI Express x16, only thing I don't know is if it's low-profile. What do you think?

 

[nickc]

no it is not low-profile.

 

[\=hitman=/]

What about these?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2746203&CatId=1560
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3128198&CatId=1559
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2954288&CatId=1826

I'd appreciate some recommendations, as well. Highest I can go is $100-150

 

[\=hitman=/]

Cmon guys, I really need some recommendations on a good video card.

 

[kpo6969]

Cmon guys, I really need some recommendations on a good video card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=low+profile+video+cards

 

[kpo6969]

What about these?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2746203&CatId=1560
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3128198&CatId=1559
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2954288&CatId=1826

I'd appreciate some recommendations, as well. Highest I can go is $100-150

I wouldn't

 

[GoldenGypsy]

Dont focus so much on how much memory a video card has. Your much better off buying a 256mb Geforce8 than a 512 Geforce7. Different chipsets make more performance differernce. Try to get a DX 10 capable card. That is a gerforce 8 or a radeon x 2000. If u dont then youl be buying old technology. Look to spend £100-150 for a good one.

 

[\=hitman=/]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=low+profile+video+cards

Thanks, dude. I think this is the most update to date video card that would work on my computer.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814145137

Think it's good enough?

@GoldenGyspy: Thanks for the info, sadly I couldn't find any dx 10 compatible ones that will work on my system.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

I think you might as well get an X1550 from Newegg instead of spending the same amount on that 7300GS. The X1550 has memory at 800MHz so it should perform slightly better than the 7300GS at the same price point. Here is a link.

 

[BlindObject]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814241052

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121038

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130056

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150185

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102061

The last three are pretty awesome.

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

@BlindObject, he needs a Low-Profile PCI-E card. Any PCI-E card just won't do.

 

[kpo6969]

These are the best options I see:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161078

This is what Dell is using for low-profile video upgrade (similar card but their's is an OEM no-brand)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129073

The first one only has a 64bit interface but more ram.
The second has a 128bit interface.
Your choice.
Remember you have a PCIe x16 slot

 

[\=hitman=/]

Thanks a bunch for the suggestions, guys. Any of those video cards would make CS at least a little less laggy, right (at least above 20-30 fps? 'cause the highest fps i get currently is 12)

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Absolutely. It would play way more smoothly than now.

 

[\=hitman=/]

Alright, thanks a ton, guys!