thats it but i need it fast and provide a store name if possible or the name of the actually product and company or awebsite|||thats a fairly small video card, go to you're local pawn shop or electronics store (i.e: futurshop) and they'll definatly have them. i suggest you buy something larger than a 128, such as a 256 or so, as 128 is just a minimum requirement. pretty much all video cards above 128 have pixel shader 2.0. this will probably set you back around 60-80 dollars.|||Well theres 3 different card slots. Which one do you have? Here's some possible answers.
PCI-Express: I'd reccomend a NvidiA GeForce 8800. It's 512 MB, but it's only about 100 dollars. You can find this at Best Buy, Circuit City or a local computer store.
AGP: I'd reccomend a ATI Radeon 5200 (I think thats it) I believe its 128 MB, and only around 80 dollars.
PCI: The lowly PCI. The best you would find is a Nvidia GeForce FX 5400. It's 128 MB, and has Pixel Shader support.
You can find all of those at Best Buy, Circuit City, or any computer store. |||NVIDIA and Ati make cards that you need.
Stores like Best Buy, Circuit City, amazon.com and newegg.com sell them.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Can I share some RAM memory with my onboard video card?
Hi! I have a HP Pavilion with internal video card of 64Mb and I also have 1Gb RAM, which I don't use all of it... As I now decided to get some games, I can't make them work because the minimum is 128Mb video card... Can I "transfer" some Mb? How do I do it?|||If your BIOS allows it, you can allocate more shared memory to your video card. Since not all motherboards are the same, some may allow you to share 128MB and some may only allow up to 64MB or less. Check your motherboard manual to see where this setting is located in your BIOS as it varies depending on the manufacturer of your board. Usually it's under something like "Advanced Chipset Settings" etc.
That said, if you intend to play games, it is better to install a dedicated graphics card. Even a cheap video card will help in that you won't be taking away from your system memory at worst, and at best you'll be adding a decent graphics processor so that it won't run slow. Most onboard video, even with 128MB of video RAM shared, will not run games well and there are some 3D features they simply can't handle. Chances are if it's asking for 128MB video RAM, then you will want more than 896 MB of system RAM anyways.
Additional note: I am not the thumbs downer, BTW. The above suggestion to get a new video card if you can is a good one.|||Sorry, no can do. To run those games, you'll need to upgrade your video card to one with more RAM of its own. And rather than stopping at 128 MB, you should go ahead and get a video card with 256 MB (or even 512, if you can afford it and there's one compatible with your computer) to make it less likely you'll find yourself in the same situation in the future.
Thumbs-downer: if you disagree, then let's hear YOUR input!
EDIT - I like anonfuture's answer better than mine because he's giving you more options. That said, though, I still think your best option is to upgrade to a video card with its own onboard RAM.
That said, if you intend to play games, it is better to install a dedicated graphics card. Even a cheap video card will help in that you won't be taking away from your system memory at worst, and at best you'll be adding a decent graphics processor so that it won't run slow. Most onboard video, even with 128MB of video RAM shared, will not run games well and there are some 3D features they simply can't handle. Chances are if it's asking for 128MB video RAM, then you will want more than 896 MB of system RAM anyways.
Additional note: I am not the thumbs downer, BTW. The above suggestion to get a new video card if you can is a good one.|||Sorry, no can do. To run those games, you'll need to upgrade your video card to one with more RAM of its own. And rather than stopping at 128 MB, you should go ahead and get a video card with 256 MB (or even 512, if you can afford it and there's one compatible with your computer) to make it less likely you'll find yourself in the same situation in the future.
Thumbs-downer: if you disagree, then let's hear YOUR input!
EDIT - I like anonfuture's answer better than mine because he's giving you more options. That said, though, I still think your best option is to upgrade to a video card with its own onboard RAM.
ANYONE KNOW A good comp store online where i could find 128mb vid card 4 and a 1gb ram 4 a dell inspiron 8600?
i need to upgrade, i need a 128mb video card and 2 1gb ram cards, i would love help finding a good store that has good prices. thank you so much to everyone in advance.|||http://www.zipzoomfly.com
http://www.tigerdirect.com
http://www.majorgeeks.com
http://www.newegg.com
And there are many more.|||www.newegg.com
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http://www.tigerdirect.com
http://www.majorgeeks.com
http://www.newegg.com
And there are many more.|||www.newegg.com
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Upgrade system ram or video card?
I have an Athlon 64 3200 processor, Radeon 9600 128mb video card, and 512 ram. I was wondering if it's worth upgrading my video card to a Gforce 7600gs 256mb card or would I need the ram to back it up?
I'm mostly using it for gaming and I was wondering if it would let me up the graphics on BF2, right now I have to run at pretty much the lowest settings and I would like to be able to up the resolution from 800x600.
Would the video card do this for me or do I need the ram to back it up, I'm asking because I'm getting a pretty good price on this card.|||Go for the additional RAM, You will get the biggest bang for the buck. The upgraded video card will help with some games but not all. Graphics's intensive games will want both.|||both ,but you will probally have to upgrade the power supply also ,as most video cards now take 300 watts of power just to run them|||First choice would be upgrading both, but i'd start with the videocard.
Then, if it doesn't help (enough), add the memory.
If that doesn't help either, you probably run unneeded or just too many backgroundservices.
Disable unneeded services:
http://www.beemerworld.com/tips/services…|||get 1 GB ram|||I would suggest you go ahead and upgrade to the Gforce, and I would recomend you upgrade the ram also, or you would lose a lot of ram just on the video card, and that video card should be able to a lot higher screen resolutions.|||i would go for RAM at the moment if your big on gaming 512 just is not going to do it for you. The ram will also make your computer do everything else a bit faster too. I went from 512 to 1.5gb and i could really tell a difference in speed on all the programs i ran ... later on though you will need to upgrade you video card some of the newest games require a bunch of video memory|||Get a GT. GS isnt as good. They are reasonable and newegg.com and you need another stick of 512 ram. Your rig will be smokin.|||You an get all reputed antivirus and antiSpyware
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I'm mostly using it for gaming and I was wondering if it would let me up the graphics on BF2, right now I have to run at pretty much the lowest settings and I would like to be able to up the resolution from 800x600.
Would the video card do this for me or do I need the ram to back it up, I'm asking because I'm getting a pretty good price on this card.|||Go for the additional RAM, You will get the biggest bang for the buck. The upgraded video card will help with some games but not all. Graphics's intensive games will want both.|||both ,but you will probally have to upgrade the power supply also ,as most video cards now take 300 watts of power just to run them|||First choice would be upgrading both, but i'd start with the videocard.
Then, if it doesn't help (enough), add the memory.
If that doesn't help either, you probably run unneeded or just too many backgroundservices.
Disable unneeded services:
http://www.beemerworld.com/tips/services…|||get 1 GB ram|||I would suggest you go ahead and upgrade to the Gforce, and I would recomend you upgrade the ram also, or you would lose a lot of ram just on the video card, and that video card should be able to a lot higher screen resolutions.|||i would go for RAM at the moment if your big on gaming 512 just is not going to do it for you. The ram will also make your computer do everything else a bit faster too. I went from 512 to 1.5gb and i could really tell a difference in speed on all the programs i ran ... later on though you will need to upgrade you video card some of the newest games require a bunch of video memory|||Get a GT. GS isnt as good. They are reasonable and newegg.com and you need another stick of 512 ram. Your rig will be smokin.|||You an get all reputed antivirus and antiSpyware
software....can purchase or for free... visit.....
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For your questions about hardware, software, internet, general or for downloads
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Dell Inspiron 8600. Is it worth it to upgrade the 32mb video card to a 128mb card? Which should I get?
I love my Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop that I've had for almost 7 years now. It still runs like a champ. Super quiet, fast, and still gets 8+ hours on a fresh set of batteries (this model allows you to swap out the DVD drive with a second battery). Anyways, I have been thinking of upgrading my video card. Currently I have the standard 32mb Geforce card and am aware of an ATI 128mb card and another Geforce 128mb card. Specifically the " ATI 128MB Video Card Radeon 9600 Series " and the " 128MB Video Card GeForce FX Go5650 ". I'm wondering if the 100 bucks will be worth the upgrade. My goal is to be able to watch full screen streaming video at 480p without it being choppy--and to be able to watch it on an external monitor. My other specs include a 1.5ghz Pentium M and 2gb Ram. Also, if anyone on this thread has any upgrade ideas for an Inspiron 8600 I'd love to hear them.|||you cannot upgrade the video card
laptops are built with the video card soldered to the motherboard.
only very high end laptops like alienware can have the video card removed, but there is no selection, you can only replace it with whatever else alienware offers because its so proprietary.
besides, your laptop is so old that even if your laptop did have the ability to swap video cards, you would NEVER find a compatible one because dell makes them in such limited quantity.
basically, no, you cannot upgrade. you also have a pentium M cpu. your computer is OLD, thats just a fact. if your happy, then enjoy it. if your not, well, your going to need a new laptop soon, thats for sure
laptops are built with the video card soldered to the motherboard.
only very high end laptops like alienware can have the video card removed, but there is no selection, you can only replace it with whatever else alienware offers because its so proprietary.
besides, your laptop is so old that even if your laptop did have the ability to swap video cards, you would NEVER find a compatible one because dell makes them in such limited quantity.
basically, no, you cannot upgrade. you also have a pentium M cpu. your computer is OLD, thats just a fact. if your happy, then enjoy it. if your not, well, your going to need a new laptop soon, thats for sure
Can my video card mx 4000 128mb can run well with nba live 2007?
my specs
winxp, p4 2.8 , 512 ram, 128mb video card,
do i have to add another 512 ram so it will run faster or i should change the video card|||I would change them both, the video card is really old and you could use the memory. I have not looked at the requirements for the game, I just know that's not a real good card
winxp, p4 2.8 , 512 ram, 128mb video card,
do i have to add another 512 ram so it will run faster or i should change the video card|||I would change them both, the video card is really old and you could use the memory. I have not looked at the requirements for the game, I just know that's not a real good card
Would it make a big difference if i upgrade to a 256mb video card?
i have a nVidia geForce 4 MX440 128mb video card (PCI). if i get a 256mb card, would i see any increase in the video quality of my games?|||If you just upgraded to a card with the same chipset, but more memory, you would see some improvement, but it wouldn't be a huge improvement. If you upgraded to something like a Geforce 7600GT with 256 megs of memory or even 128 megs, you would see a remarkable difference. That is to say, your GPU is limiting your performance more than your graphics memory.|||Hi. Only if your games are now bumping up against the 128MB performance limit.|||Well look, the size doesnt mean anything if its not a true upgrade. Meaning, if I have a nvidia 6800 with 256 vs the same in 512, then there wouldnt be that big of difference. There is alot to think about before buying a card. Dont just go by memory size. Memory mainly helps in higher resolutions.
Anyways check out the link I put below for video card comparison!|||Yeah... just how fast it renders 3d images.|||It all depends if you plan on staying with XP or Vista, and what kind of games you are planning to play. If you are going to Vista, it would be minimal and you would need a nice CPU with at least 1 gig ram. If you plan on staying with XP for a while and dont mind waiting, you should just stick with your card for just a lil while longer. So Im thinking no.
Anyways check out the link I put below for video card comparison!|||Yeah... just how fast it renders 3d images.|||It all depends if you plan on staying with XP or Vista, and what kind of games you are planning to play. If you are going to Vista, it would be minimal and you would need a nice CPU with at least 1 gig ram. If you plan on staying with XP for a while and dont mind waiting, you should just stick with your card for just a lil while longer. So Im thinking no.
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