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COA
Joined: 07 Aug 2007
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Location: Albany, NY
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| Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:51 pm Post subject: Lookin' for an upgrade |
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Hey
I'm getting problems from my ATi Radeon 200 Xpress series graphics card. Games such as FS9 and Counter Strike just....close, and i get a pop up saying i have an engine error. I cant figure it out. So i think it time i get that graphics card upgrade. I am looking for something a little better thand the 200 series, even though it wasnt the best card, it certainly did a fine job, and I do not want to spend a crap load of money if possible. Any hits? |
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groundsquirrel
Joined: 10 Mar 2004
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Location: Navarre,Florida-USA (KVPS,KHRT,KPNS)
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| Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:43 pm Post subject: well, |
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| Well, you're gonna have to be a little more specific. We will need some basic system info. such as processor, motherboard, RAM, power supply, operating system, etc. |
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121a
Joined: 02 Oct 2004
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Location: Chicago,IL (KMDW-Midway)
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| Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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| anything from BFG Tech. I will continue to use there GPU's as they have a lifetime warrenty and are very high quality. I would suggest a 8600 or 8500 card. |
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groundsquirrel
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| Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:04 am Post subject: I would |
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| I would like to take a moment to point out how not to make a recommendation. This thread is as yet far too vague for such certitude, you might as well suggest a battery powered kaleidoscope :roll: |
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COA
Joined: 07 Aug 2007
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Location: Albany, NY
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| Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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Well..
Its and HP, with a Athlon 64 Processor.
It came with XP Media Edition, but now it has Home.
About the motherboard, not sure if this is it: MSI Albacore 1.0 BIOS: Pheonix Technologies, LTD 3.47 03/03/2006
2 Gigs of RAM
Let me know if you require more information. Maybe I can link you to my computer's Belarc profile... |
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121a
Joined: 02 Oct 2004
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Location: Chicago,IL (KMDW-Midway)
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:06 am Post subject: |
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this is just a guess but is it this:HP Pavilion a1130n Desktop PC
If so you do have a PCIx16 Express slot, which is good. If you get the card i pointed out to you. However you will need a larger powersupply as i do not think your current one will suffice. I don't know the wattage but it is a Common Brandname so it cant be much. Just be careful when choosing things as the cases they use are usually much smaller than what most PSU are intended for.
EDIT: Oh forgot this:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00388382&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&product=483902#N330 |
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COA
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Location: Albany, NY
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| Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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| it is a 1130n, and i will look into that, thanks |
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