I have a Intel 82815 graphics controller in my computer. I am using windows XP home edition. Alot of games I try to get says I need to update my video card. I have ran all of the test for this card and they all work fine. I went to the Intel website and tried to get the latest version for it but it says that theone I already have is higher (oralready better) The website doesn't have any other ones to choose from, what do I do?
2007-04-12 13:03:03 · 4 answers · asked by cherokeegrl26 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You will be much better off if you buy a quality graphics card, not only will you be able to play all the games you want but you will also see a significant increase in performance on your system.
Try this website, they usually have real good deals.
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=48&name=Video-Cards
2007-04-12 13:16:47 · answer #1 · answered by glowskull03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a Onboard video which they call it Intel Extreme Graphics. (((False Advertisement by intel))) Which is not designed for and games. Most likely you do not have an AGP slot on your motherboard. Which your stuck to PCI graphics cards which are the ATI 9550 128mb PCI or the Geforce FX 5500 128mb cards and of course these are too slow by today standards...
Your best bet is to buy a $40 to $50 motherboard that has an AGP slot and compatible with your current CPU and memory and you may need a better power supply to run a better graphics card. And of course a video card with 256mb AGP like the ATi 9600XT or better.
If money is not an problem go with building your own computer and get a motherboard that supports PCI Express instead.
2007-04-12 13:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by James S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
without understanding better about your computer that is not any longer a threat to assert what the most proper improve course should be. A video card and photos card are only diverse names for an analogous element. Getting one will enhance the performance of photos on the computing gadget yet no longer time-honored performance. in case you computer is mostly very gradual, then that is totally in all probability you want better RAM. Getting better RAM will probably provide a better develop than a photos card in spite of the indisputable fact that that is not problem-free to assert without understanding your modern-day computing gadget specs.
2016-11-23 15:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Intel 82815 graphics controller is "pants". Get an Nvidia or ATI card.
Theres loads to chose from here:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/store/Graphics-Cards
2007-04-12 13:06:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋