My Compaq (Presario SR1810NX with XP Home Ed, 1.5GB DDR 3200 RAM, 100GB HD) computer came with an all-in-one mobo (i.e., 256MB graphics, 32-bit audio chips; on-board modem and ethernet connection) when I bought the whole system April of last year. And while I was enjoying HP's year-long manufacturer's warranty then, I already tried to inquire which nVidia video card(s) works fine with my PC, but I never did learn anything new without buying from their online store? I understand also that today's newer graphics cards may just prove incompatible to last year's specs but I still wish to know from others who happened to own the same PC I use. Your feedback is most appreciated. Thanks!
2007-09-23 18:16:00 · 3 answers · asked by Webspanner 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Your computer has a PCI express X16 slot. The 7300GT is a very slow video card by todays standards.
I recommend the X1650PRO instead. It is only $10 more and about 70% faster.
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My opinion for a new video card:
For playing the latest games a FRAPS (frames per second) of 50 or higher
For moderate games a FRAPS of 30 or more.
For no games a FRAPS of 18 or more
Refer to:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
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Per
Graphics card gaming performance charts:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
8800 GTS ($269+) FRAPS=102.2
8600 GTS ($133+) FRAPS= 53.6
X1650PRO ($39.99) FRAPS = 30.8
7300 GT ( $24.99) FRAPS = 18.3
FRAPS = Frames per second (higher is better)
Prices per newegg.com
Sparkle GeForce 7300 GT Video Card - 512MB DDR2, PCI Express, SLI Ready, PCI Express, DVI, VGA, HDTV, Video Card $24.99
FRAPS = 18.3
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3053784&CatId=1558
http://www.dealigg.com/story-Sparkle-GeForce-7300-GT-Video-Card-512MB-DDR2-PCI-Express-SLI-Ready-PCI-Express-DVI-VGA-HDTV-Video-Card
HIS Hightech H165PRF256N-R Radeon X1650PRO 256MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 CrossFire Supported Video Card -
FRAPS = 30.8
$39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161037
8600GTS From $132 (Supports DirectX 10)
FRAPS = 53.6
HDTV / S-Video / Composite Out
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=8600GTS&x=25&y=36
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=256-P2-N761-AR&pwindow=specs&family=23
Minimum of a 400 Watt power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 22 Amp Amps.
If money is not an issue,
8800GTS $249 and up
FRAPS = 94.6
HDTV / S-Video / Composite Out
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010380048%201069609641%20106791921&page=1&srchInDesc=8800gts&bop=And&Order=PRICE
http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=640-P2-N825-AR&family=23
Minimum of a 400 Watt power supply. with +12 Volt current rating of 26 Amps.
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Many gaming video card's (such as 8600 and 8800) amperage and power requirements require a larger power supply be installed.
How to Buy a Power Supply
http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-a-Power-Supply
Nvidia SLI Certified Power Supplies
http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html
ATI Radeon Crossfire Certified Power Supplies
http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/buildyourown2.html
Diamond Video Cards Certified Power Supplies
http://www.diamondmm.com/certified.php
2007-09-23 19:15:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your using agp 8x card . (which is a bit old) . 450w or more power will only be needed for greater performance vgas that are compatiable with pci express slots . since your card is agp its going to be orite . for your knowledge i had a old computer about a year ago which i ran a 3 ghz lga intel processor , 2 gb ddr 2 ram , with a 8500 gt 512 mb pci express vga card with a 350 w power supply . so for your system i guess 400 w is more than enough . so no worries .
2016-05-17 07:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should work. the system has a pci slot.
2007-09-23 18:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by agello24 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋