If you have a T&L capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM then you need at least:
800 MHz processor or better
256 MB RAM if Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98 or Windows 2000
At least 3.5 GB of hard drive space
If you have a non-T&L capable video card (an Intel Extreme Graphics or a Radeon 7000/VE Series) then you need at least:
2.0 GHz processor or better
256 MB RAM if Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98, or Windows 2000
At least 3.5 GB of hard drive space and
ATI RadeonTM series (7000 or better)
Radeon 7000/VE series (non-T&L; requires 2.0 GHz processor)
7200, 7500
8500, All-In-Wonder 8500
9000, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800
X300, X600, X800
2006-09-26 18:52:40 · 9 answers · asked by meka1529 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I'm assuming this is for some sort of game? These sound like very old specs- I mean 32MB of video RAM is nothing these days. In any case, you'll want a T&L capable video card, end of discussion.
These days a 2Ghz processor is pretty cheap, so you ought to be able to get that easily, too.
The major issue will simply be what type of video slot your "new" computer has, either AGP or PCI-E. Most new systems these days are PCI-E, but something a couple of years old might still have an AGP slot. Whichever your motherboard uses, that's the type of video card you'll need (which will narrow your choices)
Basically a minimum level gaming card will cost you between $100-$150. At $250 and up, you start getting into the really good cards- but you don't need to spend that much.
If you're looking to get a capable system for as little as possible, then I suggest something like the GeForce 7600GS (AGP) or 6800 (PCI-E). The ATI X800/X850 is also good.
Don't bother with sub-$100 cards, that's just throwing money away. Here's a pretty extensive list for reference:
2006-09-26 19:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by C-Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.newegg.com
on average all the parts there will cost you about 70% of what Dell or Gateway will price quote for you. Oh yeah, the other cost is an afternoon of your time, but if you're a TRUE geek like me, it's worth it and loads of fun. [drive 10 minutes to the beach or stay inside and build my new computer? I'll pick the new toy every time.]
As far as video card memory goes, don't get anything under 128M of vidRAM.
Avoid the All-In-Wonder series. No real point unless you just HAVE to watch TV or whatever on your computer screen.
And, just what are these requirements for? I haven't seen a 3.5 G harddrive in years. The smallest I could find is around 80G. And, I have 60G of it free still.
256M of RAM? Not with the latest memory sucker OS from Microsoft: "Winblows" XP. You'd better have at least a gig. Go for 4G if your mainboard can handle it--most can--and you can get a good deal on memory.
Or, if your town has a real, true computer store in it, go there. Best Buy and/or Circuit City does NOT count as a true computer store. You want the one where the clerk acts nervous around people. This is a good sign cause it means he is more comfortable interacting with computers in the back room of the shop. Computers are nicer, they're more friendly. People can be weird and temper-mental. You know the type of guy I mean.
2006-09-26 19:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
confident, the classes will run on those specs, yet i'd recommend some greater RAM and a greater robust photographs card, for solid overall performance. Your alternatives are constrained with apple although, shoulda offered a pc.
2016-12-18 17:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by satornino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! Those are OLD specs (in computer years). Any modern computer less than 2 years old with a grahpics card is going to blow those away. Stick with any name brand (Dell, HP, Sony, iBuyPower, Alienware, anything) and you'll be alright.
2006-09-26 19:02:21 · answer #4 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HAHAHAHAHAHA 3.5GB HDD space won't even run an OS! I have 160GB and I haven't even used all of that yet. Looks like you copied and pasted that from an installation instruction.
My advice would be to rock on down to your local PC shop and they will custom build one for you 99.9% of them will so shop around. Either that or get a quote from www.dell.com.
2006-09-26 19:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by coleridge49 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just buy a new IBM Thinkpad or ThinkCentre
2006-09-26 22:41:27 · answer #6 · answered by Jaymie Treadwell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell sux
2006-09-26 19:16:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i suggest looking at dell or compaq for the w/o T&L card
IF
with the T&L card
maybe a HP or Dell
2006-09-26 18:56:15 · answer #8 · answered by djnate44 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These cards are alerady considered obsolete, by today's standards.
2006-09-26 20:07:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋