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Argonath RPG Community => Hardware/Software support => Resolved issues => Topic started by: Nitrous on July 21, 2009, 09:53:40 pm

Title: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Nitrous on July 21, 2009, 09:53:40 pm: Hello Guys, i got a quick problem.
My pc has a shit graphics card, it can just about play samp but when i went on can you run it,
the graphics card failed, it only needed Pixel Shader.
i got a Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£20 - Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£30 budget, and i will buy one on ebay or bid for one on ebay
will it work fine if i get an
256mb graphics card?
need quick advice.
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Caltson on July 21, 2009, 10:11:15 pm: it will work fine on 256mb.. But with that budget, why don't you buy a new one?
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Nitrous on July 21, 2009, 10:52:19 pm: Thanks a lot Ryan

but when u say 'it will work fine' does it mean it is going to run smoothly? or a bit of lagg etc.
my ISP is Sky Broadband
Post Merge: July 21, 2009, 11:00:59 pm
ok, i found a good graphics card.

but i dont kno if my Motherboard can support it.
can anyone help me?
i dont kno hwo to view specs but my computer name and brand is a
Dell Dimension 1100
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Caltson on July 21, 2009, 11:27:26 pm: i found a little overview of your computer specifications, ( http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim1100/EN/SM/specs.htm#wp1076752 ).

A videocard of 256MB will run your game definatly smooth, you will not experience any lagg issue playing GTA:SA.

You are now running on a Integrated Video Chip, meaning you don't have a graphics card at all, except a little chip with very less memory to game on. (Maximum 64MB)
I saw your expantion bus (the thing where you put a graphics card in) is PCI, making it compatible with alot of current graphics cards, However i'm not entirely sure of this since the specs didn't say it was PCI-Express...

I recommend to take a look inside your PC and see if your PC has neither one of these two connectors :

The upper One
(http://home.germany.net/101-217702/Bilder/AGP_2X01.jpg)

The Highlighted One
(http://www.karbosguide.com/books/pcarchitecture/images/828.jpg)

Here is a little 'scedule" of the 4 types of connectors. Only PCI-Express or AGP matters for the videocard. You should have at least one of them in your PC.

(http://www.naplestech.com/shopcart/images/pc_slots.gif)
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Roadkill on July 21, 2009, 11:30:21 pm: This should work fine.

Cheapest 128mb card on eBay at the moment.

http://ow.ly/hPSf
Post Merge: July 21, 2009, 11:34:24 pm
I don't think the Dell Dimension 1100 has a graphics card slot on the oem mobo at all.
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Nitrous on July 21, 2009, 11:52:38 pm: Thanks for the tip ryan,

i will open up my PC tomorrow.
Post Merge: July 21, 2009, 11:55:56 pm
and yeah, what if its only PCI
do i need new motherboard?
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Kessu on July 22, 2009, 12:15:14 am: There are vid. cards to PCI slot too...
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Neave on July 22, 2009, 12:17:50 am: Just read the requirements that GTA:SA calls for on the bottom of the box.

if you dont have the box, google it ^^
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Nitrous on July 22, 2009, 12:46:50 am: The Pics of the Computer

(http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy226/DriftKing038/21072009091.jpg)
(http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy226/DriftKing038/21072009092.jpg)
(http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy226/DriftKing038/21072009093.jpg)
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Kessu on July 22, 2009, 01:32:16 am: Maybe clean it sometimes? That is.. just.. omg I can't descripe that :D

If you want to buy new vid. card, else you buy new mobo then vid. card, or weaker vid. card for PCI slot.. HD 3450 runs SA without lag, dunno about PCI slot..
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Nitrous on July 22, 2009, 10:07:26 am: yeah, i could make a dust bunny with that :) lol

yeah just waiting for my mum to wake up and im gonna vaccum it etc and also gonna take of the graphics card.

P.S with t he grahics card to i just pull it out?
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: 9r2e5i3k on July 22, 2009, 03:09:05 pm: Quote from: Nitrous on July 22, 2009, 10:07:26 am
P.S with t he grahics card to i just pull it out?

Remember to work with the power cable disconnected ;)

Take off the screw (on the attached picture) and pull it out.
When you're going to put it back, apply even force so it slides fully and not at only one side, and put the screw back.
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Alarba on July 22, 2009, 04:08:07 pm: If it's actually PCI only and not PCI-e then you will have to go for old graphic cards.
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Caltson on July 22, 2009, 05:32:37 pm: Since your motherboard has no AGP or PCI-E Card, i recommend you to look out for a PCI card. One card i am quite sure of it'll run fine is the Ati AX700, Watch out you only look for the PCI version, beceause this card has several versions around. Reading the box should say it's PCI or not. ;)
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Neave on July 22, 2009, 07:49:45 pm: ATI x1550 is far better then the x700..

thats the highest ATI goes on PCI regular

so, get a x1550 (or x1500) if you cant find that, then a x1300
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Warmy on August 04, 2009, 05:55:33 pm: Quote from: Kessu on July 22, 2009, 01:32:16 am
Maybe clean it sometimes? That is.. just.. omg I can't descripe that :D

If you want to buy new vid. card, else you buy new mobo then vid. card, or weaker vid. card for PCI slot.. HD 3450 runs SA without lag, dunno about PCI slot..

yeah ive got 3450 on my laptop, runs gta:sa rather smooth.
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: MikeUK on August 04, 2009, 07:47:49 pm: It's a very old PC, They stopped making those in 2004. :|

I'd consider buying a new one, if I were you.
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Nitrous on August 15, 2009, 05:14:45 pm: BUMP from page 3.
I cant afford a new comp :S
and after i re-read what u guys sed.
i shoudl look for a graphics card with only PCI
but will the old graphic cards run SA smoothyl?
im soon getting Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£50+ so im lookin to get around Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£30 from ebay a brand new/used graphics card.
then like Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£20 for wireless keyboard n mouse :P
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: FastSh00T on August 18, 2009, 01:34:06 pm: hehe i dont understand anything about Vid.Card and mother Board
But in wake up Pc i do alot :D
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Nitrous on September 23, 2009, 09:07:57 am: BUMP!

oki, i still dont know what graphics card is the good one etc..
i will get onto SAMP in the afternoon today and show you the gameplay.
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Todor on September 25, 2009, 08:18:08 pm: Dont spend 20 quid on wireless... Its rubbish. You'll add battery costs, sometimes they'll just STOP working ( Yes wireless mice and keyboards in that price range have a mind of their own )
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Boxer on October 23, 2009, 07:21:34 pm: BUMP.

so..
im gettin my Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£30 soon
what is the best cheap PCI card??????????????????
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Courage on October 23, 2009, 09:35:44 pm: few weeks ago i bought this:
512MB Gigabyte HD4350 PCI-E
Gigabyte ATI RADEON HD 4350 Ultra Durable 2 (UD2) 512MB 64BIT GDDR2 DVI, CRT, HDMI ja HDCP toetus 650/800 DirectX10.1 PCI-Exp 2.0 (GV-R435OC-512I)
so i can recommend it.
im my country it cost about 25-27 Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£
playing all new games on without lags.
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Boxer on October 23, 2009, 10:41:35 pm: my mobo dnt support PCI-e.
its only PCI
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Boxer on November 01, 2009, 11:34:33 pm: bamp
Title: Re: Problem and need Qucik Solution :)
Post by: Witchking on November 02, 2009, 10:58:08 pm: Just to be Clear the Mb thing isnt the Important Part :D dont just look at it :D u need to check the other things to.....

Lets say

A 256 can be alot better than like a

1000mb card.

Dont let the Stores fool u