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07/18/2005 04:57:04 PM · #1 |
| My computer is freezing up when I run certain apps. which I think is due to my graphics card being old, overheating and whatnot. I don't know squat about installing parts, so what I was wondering is if it is easy for me to install the new card myself or not to chance me messing things up more and have a "pro" do it? |
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07/18/2005 04:59:34 PM · #2 |
doing it yourself shouldnt be a problem, i never had any hard core expierence with computer hardware other than reading the manual, and i built my own computer from scratch
just make sure you push the card in all the way and have the powr cord out of the power supply or else you will fry your mobo
edit: fixed typo
Message edited by author 2005-07-18 17:04:26.
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07/18/2005 05:03:51 PM · #3 |
| I'm pretty sure he means "shouldn't be a problem." It's quite easy, one pulls out, the next one pops in. |
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07/18/2005 05:03:56 PM · #4 |
Wow, fast reply. lol
I guess I'll go and try it. Thanks.
Now what card to buy...
Message edited by author 2005-07-18 17:04:55. |
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07/18/2005 05:04:35 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by mk:
I'm pretty sure he means "shouldn't be a problem." It's quite easy, one pulls out, the next one pops in. |
yeah sorry, made a typo
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07/18/2005 05:18:35 PM · #6 |
Fetor, must be the pigtails effecting your brain.
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07/18/2005 05:29:06 PM · #7 |
Make sure you find out if it's a PCI or AGP card and also lookup your motherboard to see what AGP speed (4x,8x, etc.) it is capable of supporting. Get an 8x AGP if your budget can manage, though try not to be tempted by getting a card with gobs of RAM...128mb is sufficient for most purposes these days.
You can spend $50 and get more video card than most apps will ever require. |
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07/19/2005 03:22:31 PM · #8 |
I would agree with bledford if he is talking about 128 ddr memory on board the vid card. I would suggest the following for graphic art viewing.
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro - //www.shopping.com/xGS-20729799~NS-1~linkin_id-6019813
Pine XFX GeForce4 Ti 4200 - //www.shopping.com/xGS-20659350~NS-1~linkin_id-6019813
Personal recommendation - Nvidia GeForce 7 series - //www.nvidia.com/page/geforce_7800.html
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07/19/2005 03:29:37 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Havok:
Now what card to buy... |
Doing any high end gaming? |
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07/19/2005 03:49:46 PM · #10 |
you can find a decent video card at any participating walmarts
i got my radeon 9550 for just under a hundred bucks and its amazing, i love the 1600 by 1200 resolution :) and duel moniters :-D (havent got the chance to test that out yet)
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07/19/2005 03:57:24 PM · #11 |
If you decide to one of the latest and greatest make sure you have space in your case for the big fans and heatsinks that are now present.
I have a 6800 Ultra from Nvidia and that sucker takes up 2 slots. |
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07/19/2005 03:58:29 PM · #12 |
oh yeah ive seen those, they are huge, its like putting a cinder block on your mobo
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07/19/2005 03:59:53 PM · #13 |
Look on ebay for ATI Radeon 9250, it is a half card with analogue, TV and DVI output, best of all 256mb DDR ram for under £50 in UK!
Good, reliable performer 8x AGP backwards compatible with 4x & 2x AGP.
Steve
edit...9550!! what great value!
Message edited by author 2005-07-19 16:01:10. |
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07/19/2005 04:02:10 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by rex:
Originally posted by Havok:
Now what card to buy... |
Doing any high end gaming? |
Nope, other than playing Guild Wars I'm strictly a console gamer.
Well anyway, I bought a GeForce Mx 4000 128 MB card yesterday. Not the greatest card in the world, but what can you do with a limited budget? It serves its purpose well though.
Oh, and installing the new card was very easy. |
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07/19/2005 05:44:30 PM · #15 |
| I don't prefer ATI cards, if ATI knew how to build drivers to push their hardware. I will continue to stick with GeForce until ATI gets their drivers up to par. |
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07/19/2005 05:56:35 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by Havok:
Originally posted by rex:
Originally posted by Havok:
Now what card to buy... |
Doing any high end gaming? |
Nope, other than playing Guild Wars I'm strictly a console gamer.
Well anyway, I bought a GeForce Mx 4000 128 MB card yesterday. Not the greatest card in the world, but what can you do with a limited budget? It serves its purpose well though.
Oh, and installing the new card was very easy. |
All I was going to say is don't spend a lot. I have a $50 card and it works great. When I get ready to play UT2004 or 2005 again though I have to put in my better card. |
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