We bought a Dell Dimension B110 for our kids. They are elementary school age and just need it for homework, games and internet. However, they can't run any of the games we've bought them like Lego Star Wars or Disney/Pixar Cars because our graphics card apparently doesn't support them (pixel shading, etc.). The card that came with the system is an Intel 82865G. What do I need to buy and can I add it myself? They are just kids who want to run some basic games, so I don't want anything that costs more than the system itself or requires a visit from the Geek Squad to install. ;-)
2006-12-17 03:51:36 · 3 answers · asked by Lolly 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Most Dells have an intergrated video and sound system, meaning they are built right into the motherboard, most have an open AGP or PCI-E slot and atleast 2 or 3 PCI slots, the cards would cost you around $120.00, but the issues are with the Dell warrantys, I used to work for there Tech Support center in Edmonton AB Canada we did all of North America and the UK.
If you open and alter the unit and it is not done by a authorized Dell service person, all warranties will be voided, check the phonebook look for a service center, for the part when doing the change go to Best Buy, Staples, CompUSA.
I recommend a 5.1 audigy sound card, it will be about $65, and a 128 mg AGP or PCI-E video card, it will run $45-60.00, but make sure you have them done by the proper service people, they can reapply the seal on the back of the CPU and keep your warranties intact.
2006-12-17 04:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by The Unknown Chef 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 21:21:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-17 04:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by GoLd E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋