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[Archon]

I figured that looking at my previous video card, its obvious I have PCI slot(s), but just making sure.


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Fun times?

My old video card is laughable, and I'm not really looking into any high end video card, (not that its really possible with PCI) all I really need to run with the new video card is stuff liek HL:2, CSS, WoW.

Thanks.

[dolphinbomb]

The Xpress 200 series is onboard video, not even a separate card at all.

I'd look into what motherboard you have, and see whether you have AGP or PCI Express, since PCI video cards (while better than nothing) are still pretty terrible.

It's a pretty safe bet that you have AGP, if your computer was made 3-4 years ago. If it's even more recent than that, you might even have a PCI-e slot, though I doubt it.
It's possible that you don't have either though. A friend of mine has a Dell comp w/ just PCI slots, nothing more. If that's the case, go ahead and get that video card.

[HoHoMaN90]

Yeah, odds are if its an older computer it has AGP, which is a much better choice than PCI for graphics. However if your computer is relatively modern (past 2 years), then there is a possibility that it has PCI Express which would be the best choice overall. If you want to post your computers specs, such as what kind of dell or even technical specs it would be appreciated.

[Archon]

I'm getting this from the 'System' of my control panel.

AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3700+
2.19GHz
960 mb RAM

Still looking around for more info.

Edit:
If it helps.


Edit2:
Found it here.
http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/B000F3L1A0

For expansion, the SR1850NX has three PCI slots (two available), one PCI Express x16 slot (available)

Question answered, thats for the input!

Now for a video card...

[cx323]

what's your budget? with a pci-e x16 slot you can get some nice video cards