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Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

08 Dec 2008 02:14PM

Hi all,

I'm looking to get a new graphics card for my Dell and would welcome any and all suggestions. I know there are a lot more cards out there than are on Dell's site that would be compatible with my computer. Too many!

I believe that I need a PCI Express X16 card.I'd like a 512 MB card.

I don't do any intense gaming, etc. Just want smoother, clearer video, and be able to use the DVI cable that came with the 'puter. The graphics are integrated on this machine. I'd like to spend about $75 at the most, give or take a few bucks. I figure they are pretty to install.

Thanks

  • Dell Inspiron 531
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
  • BIOS 1.0.6
  • 320GB HD
  • Integrated nVIDIA GeForce 6150SE n Force 430 display adapter
  • 2 MB RAM
  • DVD+-RW
  • CD RW/DVD
  • Dell SP2008WFP Monitor
  • Dell Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse
  • Webcam
  • Vista 32 bit

 

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Re: Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

08 Dec 2008 03:42PM

This would be a good one to meet your needs

 

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896MB EVGA GTX260 Core 216
320 Raptop&300Gb Serial ATA Hard Drives
Windows Vista Ultimate X64/Win 7 x64
16X DVD-ROM and 16X DVD+/-RW
X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty pro PCIe Sound Card


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Re: Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

10 Dec 2008 11:49PM

Thanks Davet50

I took your advice and it will be here today. I'll let you know how it works out.

  • Dell Inspiron 531
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
  • BIOS 1.0.6
  • 320GB HD
  • Integrated nVIDIA GeForce 6150SE n Force 430 display adapter
  • 2 MB RAM
  • DVD+-RW
  • CD RW/DVD
  • Dell SP2008WFP Monitor
  • Dell Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse
  • Webcam
  • Vista 32 bit

 

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Re: Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

12 Dec 2008 04:33AM

Hi again,

Ok, I got the XFX GeForce 8600GT card. In the book, "It is advised to disable onboard graphics controllers either by jumperon the mainboard, or by changing graphics adapter priority in the  BIOS, CMOS or hardware setup.". Aww man, is this gonna be a hassle? I really don't want to mess with the BIOS,CMOS, etc. and don't know what jumper to mess with.

Before I get into this, does anybody know if it really is as hard as it sounds. This is one computer part I have not messed with, ever.

I have the original CD with the "then current "drivers for the old card.

Another question... My LAN uses an Nvidia nForce 10/100 Mbps Ethernet. Is this part of the integrated graphics card on my system now? If I disable the graphics drivers for the card, or mess with the jumper,will it mess with my LAN? I see in the control panel there are 2 different add/remove programs, I guess 1 for each program.

Looking forward to excellent answers, as I usually get on these forums. Can't wait to get this card in here.

Thanks  Confused

 

 

 

  • Dell Inspiron 531
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
  • BIOS 1.0.6
  • 320GB HD
  • Integrated nVIDIA GeForce 6150SE n Force 430 display adapter
  • 2 MB RAM
  • DVD+-RW
  • CD RW/DVD
  • Dell SP2008WFP Monitor
  • Dell Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse
  • Webcam
  • Vista 32 bit

 

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Re: Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

12 Dec 2008 08:12AM

I was looking around the boards and I found a similiar situation but with a Vostro. When the new video card is installed it will auto detect and override the integrated video. Is this correct?  Then I won't have to go into the BIOS.

Thanks again

 

  • Dell Inspiron 531
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
  • BIOS 1.0.6
  • 320GB HD
  • Integrated nVIDIA GeForce 6150SE n Force 430 display adapter
  • 2 MB RAM
  • DVD+-RW
  • CD RW/DVD
  • Dell SP2008WFP Monitor
  • Dell Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse
  • Webcam
  • Vista 32 bit

 

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Re: Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

12 Dec 2008 09:01AM

What model Vostro?

 

XPS 720,Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
8GB OCZ HPC Reaper DDR2 SDRAM PC2 6400 at 800MHz
896MB EVGA GTX260 Core 216
320 Raptop&300Gb Serial ATA Hard Drives
Windows Vista Ultimate X64/Win 7 x64
16X DVD-ROM and 16X DVD+/-RW
X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty pro PCIe Sound Card


Dell Studio XPS 1645
Win Vista Home Premium X64
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Re: Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

12 Dec 2008 11:43AM

Hi Davet50,

I can't find the board that it was on.  But I have been reading through some others and I guess I do have to get into the BIOS.  Can you tell me how to do this and what to look for to disable the on board video?  From there it doesn't look too intimidating.

Thanks again

  • Dell Inspiron 531
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
  • BIOS 1.0.6
  • 320GB HD
  • Integrated nVIDIA GeForce 6150SE n Force 430 display adapter
  • 2 MB RAM
  • DVD+-RW
  • CD RW/DVD
  • Dell SP2008WFP Monitor
  • Dell Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse
  • Webcam
  • Vista 32 bit

 

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Re: Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

12 Dec 2008 11:59AM

Go HERE and click on System setup

It will tell you how to enter the setup(bios).

The section of the bios you are interested in is the ADVANCED section under these two heading:

Integrated peripherals

Displays information about peripherals configuration such as Serial ATA, HD Audio, Onboard nVidia LAN and Onboard LAN boot ROM.

PnP/PCI Configurations

Displays information about PnP /PCI Configurations such as Init Display First.

I would start with the intergrated peripherals and see if it will allow you to change it there. if not the next section you would set the  PNP/PCI to Init Display First

 

XPS 720,Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
8GB OCZ HPC Reaper DDR2 SDRAM PC2 6400 at 800MHz
896MB EVGA GTX260 Core 216
320 Raptop&300Gb Serial ATA Hard Drives
Windows Vista Ultimate X64/Win 7 x64
16X DVD-ROM and 16X DVD+/-RW
X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty pro PCIe Sound Card


Dell Studio XPS 1645
Win Vista Home Premium X64
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hasn't met a determined fool

Never Argue with an Idiot. They'll drag you down
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Re: Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

15 Dec 2008 04:54AM

 

Hi Davet50,

The "go HERE" link is not clickable to get to System Setup. Can you please post again on how to get to the bios?

Thanks

 

  • Dell Inspiron 531
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
  • BIOS 1.0.6
  • 320GB HD
  • Integrated nVIDIA GeForce 6150SE n Force 430 display adapter
  • 2 MB RAM
  • DVD+-RW
  • CD RW/DVD
  • Dell SP2008WFP Monitor
  • Dell Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse
  • Webcam
  • Vista 32 bit

 

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Re: Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

15 Dec 2008 05:47AM

I edited my post the link works now or just click GO HERE

 

XPS 720,Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
8GB OCZ HPC Reaper DDR2 SDRAM PC2 6400 at 800MHz
896MB EVGA GTX260 Core 216
320 Raptop&300Gb Serial ATA Hard Drives
Windows Vista Ultimate X64/Win 7 x64
16X DVD-ROM and 16X DVD+/-RW
X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty pro PCIe Sound Card


Dell Studio XPS 1645
Win Vista Home Premium X64
Anyone who says something is foolproof
hasn't met a determined fool

Never Argue with an Idiot. They'll drag you down
to their level and beat you with experience.

  • Post Points: 20
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Posts: 27
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Re: Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

15 Dec 2008 06:02AM

Thanks Davet50,

One more thing... This new card needs 350 watts...my puter has 300 watts. Am I ?

Thanks

  • Dell Inspiron 531
  • AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
  • BIOS 1.0.6
  • 320GB HD
  • Integrated nVIDIA GeForce 6150SE n Force 430 display adapter
  • 2 MB RAM
  • DVD+-RW
  • CD RW/DVD
  • Dell SP2008WFP Monitor
  • Dell Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse
  • Webcam
  • Vista 32 bit

 

  • Post Points: 20
Caln, Pennsylvania
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Posts: 12,472
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Re: Suggestions for PCI X16 Video Card

15 Dec 2008 09:05AM

Dell supplies are under rated. you supply will be fine

 

XPS 720,Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
8GB OCZ HPC Reaper DDR2 SDRAM PC2 6400 at 800MHz
896MB EVGA GTX260 Core 216
320 Raptop&300Gb Serial ATA Hard Drives
Windows Vista Ultimate X64/Win 7 x64
16X DVD-ROM and 16X DVD+/-RW
X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty pro PCIe Sound Card


Dell Studio XPS 1645
Win Vista Home Premium X64
Anyone who says something is foolproof
hasn't met a determined fool

Never Argue with an Idiot. They'll drag you down
to their level and beat you with experience.

  • Post Points: 5
 
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