[Xevan]

Hi, im not the good with computers at all, so i was hoping i could come here for suggestions

I need a new video card. My old one is a intel one intergrated with my motherboard. I was hoping i could buy a new video card and just slip it in. Will this work? Can i slip a new video card in and have it work? Or do i have to buy a new motherboard, and video card.

Some video cards ive been looking into is the 8800gts, but i heard a new one is coming out tuesday.

thanks!:snob:

[pokernod]

This is definitly the place to get help.....but youll first need to give a little more information about your computer. Try to get full specs.
If you dont know how....go to:
Start...All Programs.....Accessories.....System Tools.....System Information. Then someone will be able to help you shortly!

Some of the things you might want to type in are CPU, Ram Memory, Operating System, Etc.

[Trotter]

Pokernod is right... we need a little info about your computer. If it is a pre-built, such as a Dell, HP, Gateway, whatever, post the make and model so we can find the specs. If it is a custom built, Download and run |MG| EVEREST Free Edition 2.20 and paste up a screenshot of the motherboard tab.

[Xevan]

I ran a Dxdiag of my computer.. here it is

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/29/2008, 16:34:58
Machine name: USER-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071023-1545)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: RT641AA-ABA a1720n
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.9GHz
Memory: 2038MB RAM
Page File: 1748MB used, 2542MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode


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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2772&SUBSYS_2A50103C&REV_02
Display Memory: 256 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 256 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1461 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/25/2008 16:44:28, 3301376 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6432-11CF-3976-5A0AA3C2CA35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2772
SubSys ID: 0x2A50103C
Revision ID: 0x0002
Revision ID: 0x0002
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C
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DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled

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Sound Devices
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Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0888&SUBSYS_103C2A50& REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5337 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 12/8/2006 18:37:40, 1657640 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

Description: Realtek Digital Output (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0888&SUBSYS_103C2A50& REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5337 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 12/8/2006 18:37:40, 1657640 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0xF1F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5337 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 12/8/2006 18:37:40, 1657640 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF

Description: DigitalIn (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5337 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 12/8/2006 18:37:40, 1657640 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF

Description: Line In (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5337 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 12/8/2006 18:37:40, 1657640 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x1
Format Flags: 0xFFFFF

[Puddle Jumper]

What is your budget?

[Trotter]

But it doesn't tell us anything other than you are running Vista, have a C2D E6300, and are running a mobo with a 82945G chipset.

We need to know if you have a PCI-E slot and what wattage PSU you are running, as these will tell us if you can mount a GFX card (or a new one, anyway), and whether or not you would need a new PSU.

[Xevan]

Originally Posted by Puddle Jumper

What is your budget?

up to $500, also i need a card that will last me 1-2years and can play WarhammerOnline

[sinci]

Okay, changing my post here.

Does it have a PCI-e slot?
or AGP?

[Xevan]

Originally Posted by Trotter

But it doesn't tell us anything other than you are running Vista, have a C2D E6300, and are running a mobo with a 82945G chipset.

We need to know if you have a PCI-E slot and what wattage PSU you are running, as these will tell us if you can mount a GFX card (or a new one, anyway), and whether or not you would need a new PSU.

HP Pavilion a1720n Desktop Computer- Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86GHz - 1GB DDR2 SDRAM - 320GB - DVD-Writer (DVD-RAM/R/RW) - Fast Ethernet - Windows Vista Home Premium - RT641AA#ABA - Buy.com
that is my computer basicly, ive only made an upgrade to 2gigs of ram
downloading everst as we speak

[carnageX]

HP Pavilion a1720n Desktop PC*-* Product Specifications*

His product spec page (told the HP model number in his dxdiag log).