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Ok basically I have the following

AMD Athlon 64
Processor 3400+
2.20GHz
1600MHz
512KB L2 Cache

Optical Drive
DVD+/-RW 16x Double Layer
Multiformat Drive

Hard Drive
200GB ATA Hardrive

Memory
512 MB DDR SDRAM
Dual Channel Capable

8-in-1
Digital Media Card Reader

Ports
7 USB, 1 IEEE 1394

Modem
56K ITU V.92 Ready Fax/Modem
Actual speeds may very

Video
ATI Radeon Xpress 200
PCI-Express Slot Available

Network
10/100 Ethernet LAN For
DSL or Cable Connectivity

I just would like to know what to do to make my Fs2004 look nicer then it is now. I have not the best graphics card I am sure? I don't have an intergrated graphics card. I have only added an external hardrive to this computer so I have a bunch of space. Any info would be great. Thank you

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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:45 pm Post subject:

Get more memory, I now have 1gb dual channel. Also a better gfx card.

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:10 am Post subject:

I would bump up the ram to 1 gig and go with a mid range card 6600gt or 6800gs. With all the wrath I am going to take on this comment I would even say a midrange ATI card. I DO think they have better drivers. I had an ati 9200se PCI (not Express) and purchased a 7800gt 256mb card and there was only minimal difference in texture quality.

My 2cents...

Richy....

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:25 pm Post subject: ok

ok so ram and a graphics card. That is it? What is the best graphics card that my comp can handle but is better then mine now? thx for ur help everyone

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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:26 pm Post subject:

for that we could use Your motherboard info...

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:00 am Post subject: wow

wow i thought that was enough info. Now where o where do I find my mb info? Any ideas lol?

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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:53 am Post subject: when...

When it comes to knowing what is inside "the box", I havent found anything more useful than SIW. Check it out.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/gtopala/about_siw.html

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:53 pm Post subject:

I agree that it's the RAM and graphics card. Also, see if you can find your PSU wattage. That's what I assume you mean when you say, "What is the best graphics card that my comp can handle but is better then mine now?".

Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 3:37 am Post subject: ok

give me some time and I will have all the info for u guys. GS I have to pay to find out right? Anyway thx for the help ummm I will see wat i can do with the ram. I don't want it to cost too much to do this will it? Can u guys give me some ideas on exactly what ummm graphics card. Also should I buy this online or in my an electronics store. I have a store called Frys near by and its all cool stuff there.

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