Name: intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Chip Type: intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller
DAC Type: Internal
Memory: 64 MB
Current display Mode: (32 Bit) (60 Hz) 1152*824
It's kinda slow and I can't replace it because it's embedded into the hard drive. Dell's fault. X0 WHY!!! DELL!! WHY!!!!
2006-08-10 09:06:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
THERE IS NO EXTRA SLOT!!! NOOOO DELL WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS?! YOUR DIMENSION 2400 SUCKS FOR THIS!!!!!!1
2006-08-10 09:38:00 · update #1
The only way to add a video card to a computer is to check and see if the computer has a
PCI slot available or an AGP slot available
Video cards are sold for both PCI slots and AGP slots. When you plug them to the motherboard, they circumvent the computers built in video chipset.
Most DELL compuiters have small cases and/or are not designed for upgrading video cards.
Look here to see what an AGP slot looks like and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accelerated_Graphics_Port
look here to see a pci slot.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peripheral_Component_Interconnect
If you see either of these two slots, you should be able to upgrade. If not, you probably can't. Most DELL PC's are made cheaper for people who aren't intending to use the PC's as gaming rigs so they don't intend to make it possible to install extra hardware.
2006-08-10 09:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's a desktop computer there are basically three steps.
1) Find out what kind of video port is available on your motherboard (eg: AGP, PCIexpress)
2) Buy a good 3D card that will work with that slot, such as a GE Force 6800XT 128MB ($120) or a GEForce 7950GTX 1GB ($550)
3) Follow the manufacturers instructions for disabling Onboard video and install the card (either through your BIOS setup or a jumper on the motherboard)
4) Plug the monitor into the new video card and have fun!
2006-08-10 09:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually you can replace it if you have an extra PCI Express or AGP slot. You buy a new card, put it in your machine then go to System Information in Control Panel, the hardware tab, device manager, right click on the name of your "on board" video adapter and click on disable. That will disable your on board video adapter and then you can use the new card as your default video card.
Make sure you know what you're doing before you go poking around inside your computer.
2006-08-10 09:12:59 · answer #3 · answered by Sabina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A video card embedded onto a hard drive? Hmmmmmm... that's the first.
You probably meant, integrated with M/B (Motherboard).
If you have an AGP slot (most likely you do) on your M/B, then just purchase an AGP video card and install it on there. If you don't, then I'm pretty sure, you have gots to have a PCI slot available. Purchase a PCI video card and install it on one of the slots... You should be fine.
2006-08-10 09:09:15 · answer #4 · answered by HotRod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always try a driver update as well. Check here:
http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=865&lang=eng
Of course, installing a PCI or AGP video card as was already suggested will probably get you the best performance boost. Should you do this, don't forget to disable the onboard one in Windows Device Manager.
2006-08-10 09:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by navarre13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 22:08:44 · answer #6 · answered by gates 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can install a new pci video card, and disable the fabric card.
2006-08-10 09:12:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy another pc
2006-08-10 09:12:23 · answer #8 · answered by tyler_durden_project 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋