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Graphics card for my PC.
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Posted by: test dummy

Hey, Ive always wanted to play some games on my PC but it cost so much to do so, and I did not have enough to buy a good gaming computer so im looking for a new graphics card because im having a problem. I have the game counter strike source ( I think everyone knows about it) And well I put in the disc blah blah, go to play online and when Im playing the screen is lagging intensly that I cannot play, Like one second im in one spot and the next Im facing a wall or dead or whatever. Now I know it is not my connection because the Ping level is reall really good. Ive heard it was my graphics card. I have a Dell 5150. So can anyone recommend a graphics card like $80 or less thanks

Posted by: Mantis-X

What kind of Dell 5150? I found an Inspiron 5150.... Is that it?

Posting some specs will help out a lot more as far as answering your question goes :D

Posted by: cementshoes

you'd probably be better off upgrading your RAM to a gig atleast. You'd just have to play on lower settings.

Posted by: test dummy

It is not the Inspiron. Its not a LapTop. Here are some of the specs:
Windows XP
Intel{R}
Penium 4
CPU 3.00GHz 2.99GHz
248 MB of Ram

Posted by: Ellothar121

Apparently there is a Dell Inspiron 5150 Laptop and Desktop, because I did a search, and I found [url=http://www.adapturl.com/laptop-dell-inspiron-5150.html]this[/url], which lists a Dell Inspiron 5150 Notebook Battery. >.>

Anyways, I'd upgrade ram to at least 512MB, preferably a gig. I'm pretty sure [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820211126]this[/url] will fit into your computer, however I'd wait for someone else (preferably with a post count higher than 200) to confirm this.

Posted by: cementshoes

He said it's not the inspiron and it's not a lap top, so I don't know. but yeah you'd be much better off upgrading from 256 mb of RAM, that's easily your main problem.

Posted by: Ellothar121

Oh! Sorry, I misread it. I've been having a horrible day. There are no Inspiron laptops, as most of you probably know (and were wondering what I was thinking...).

Could it be a Dell Dimension 5150? That's the only other 5150 Dell I saw...

If that's the case, go with [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220066]this[/url] RAM. It's 2x512MB, so it'll run in Dual Channel, and it should have all the speed you'll need (until you upgrade to Vista).

EDIT: Also, if your budget can accomodate it, you might want to look into getting [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130075]this[/url]. If I'm correct, you bought your computer with just an Intel GMA in it, no PCI-E x16 (Which Dell's website says it supports) vga card.

Posted by: test dummy

I looked at the Video card and it seems real good. But The Ram I was reading a couple of the reviews and they said there computer was locking up due to it. Will it work fine on my computer or should I check another type of ram out.

Posted by: Ellothar121

[url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145526]This[/url] is apparently the most popular 512MBx2 RAM on NewEgg, but it'll cost you an extra $8.

Posted by: test dummy

OK that looks pretty good. Im going to go with Ram First probly And see how that works. Is all RAM the same for Desktop computers. Like anyRam for a desktop will fit in my computer? Or I will need a specific type? Thanks for helping me out.

Posted by: Ellothar121

If I'm right, you need DDR2 240-Pin SDRAM, so look for that whenever you buy RAM. The RAM I recommended is the correct kind. If it doesn't work, remember, I told you that you shouldn't have bought it.

However, if the reverse is true and it is the best thing you've used since toilet paper, remember that I charge $30 for my services :p

Posted by: test dummy

Ok, Well Ive cashed my check and Am ready to buy Ram Now, But I looked for reviews on this Corsair stuff and Ive heard that there has been bad sticks going around and that it can corrupt the Ram I have on my pc now. I think i will take a trip to a local store and See what they reccomend for under 100.