HI there bought a new game for my pc and after much messing about i found out that i need to up grade my graphics card to something that has a peice of hardwear with T &L in it and pixal shading. can any1 help me figure out what i need and where i can buy it (really want to play my new game lol)
2006-11-13 08:16:56 · 7 answers · asked by red26witch 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.53GHz
Memory: 248MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
and the game is desprate housewifes (dont laugh) lol
2006-11-13 08:28:19 · update #1
Take the link to see how to confirm the model number of your HP Pavilion - fourth entry down in the middle, under Product Specifications...
Once you have found your product page, take the link for Motherboard Specifications...
In the table on this page find the Graphics Connector. It will be either AGP (4x or 8x) or PCI-e (16x) - probably. I suspect that you may currently be using the graphics which is built into the motherboard...
The requirement appears to be:
64MB 32-bit NVIDIA GeForce 3 or equivalent DirectX 9-compatible
but I would have liked to have found that on the Buena Vista Games website...
If you are using the motherboard graphics, and assuming you have no gaming aspirations I would suggest that a GeForce 6200 would do the job. Whatever you get, make sure that it is passively cooled (no fan) or the extra noise will get on your nerves...
http://www.scan.co.uk/todayonly/
have passive XFX 6200 128Mb cards for about £22 (PCI-e) and £30 (AGP). The AGP is more expensive as they're being phased out in favour of PCI-e.
If you already have a graphics card, as opposed to the on-board graphics - then the 6200 may not be for you... in that case I'd suggest the Gigabyte 7600GS at £76 .
Enjoy!
2006-11-13 10:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the newer cards out there have the requirements you are looking for... as you are into games, I'd go with a 256 mb, or a 512 mb card. NVidia or ATI are probably the best to pick from... most electronics stores carry them.
2006-11-13 08:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by bl00dsuckr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you about the pixel shader thing its a shader model version for direct X 9 C its got three models I, II & III I wont go on the tech. difference between 'em but yeah just for knowledge remember that games in recent future are all gonna based on shader version 3 so you gotta have card that supports that. I dunno but I feel I havent seen an AGP card that supports that shader version.
So you need an express slot ( PCIe ) to work on with such games..If you aint got one on your motherboard mobo you gotta change almost the complete tower than.
try the link below it will really help you out with shader model & selection of cards ( not too much tech. dont worry )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_computer_games_that_require_Pixel_Shaders
2006-11-13 08:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by Rockytruelyrox 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you didnt give much detail ... but if its a late game u probably need a radeon 800xt+ or an nvidia 6800+ that support the latest lighting and shader versions ..
2006-11-13 08:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well type of machine
version of windows
how much can u afford aka budget
location
name of the game
etc etc.. all these are needed before im going to answer.
2006-11-13 08:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to buy a graphics card that supports T&L sorry
2006-11-13 08:20:31 · answer #6 · answered by cryptocomp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/graphic-cards/diamond-viper-ii-z200/
2006-11-13 08:27:24 · answer #7 · answered by Joanna L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋