Help with Inspiron 5100 Video Problems

Question

Ok, when playing Unreal Tournament 2004, my screen and game begin to run choppy. I believe that its due to my video card, so i was wondering if there is anything I can do, say flushing the memory of the card or maybe installing a new one.

Here are some system stats if they'd help:

Adapter Type: MOBILITY RADEON 7500C

Adapter Info:

Chip Type: Mobility Radeon 7500 AGP (0x4C57)

DAC Type: Internal DAC(350 MHz)

Memory Size: 32 MB

Adapter String: MOBILITY RADEON 7500C

Bio Info: BK-ATI VER008.005.000.007

System Info:

Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.4 GHz

1024 MB RAM

Tell me if there is anything else you would need to know to help. Please help me.

darrin99 · Answer

You can upgrade your card to the 64MB Radeon 9000. The part number is Y0708, and is only available from 'Dell Parts'.

darrin99 · Answer

@H3lpMePlease wrote:
Thanks, but when i search for Y0708, it comes up as having nothing by that number. Sorry if I'm being a pain but, meh, you can help me right?

The only way to get it is to call 1-800-449-3355, and tell them you want the Radeon 9000. Part #Y0708. The card is actually for the 5150, but will work on the 5100 if you have a recent bios. They will probably tell you the 5100 doesn't use the 9000, so just tell them it's for a 5150. Do a search of the message forums for "5100 video card upgrade". It will yield tons of information.

H3lpMePlease · Answer

Thanks, but when i search for Y0708, it comes up as having nothing by that number.  Sorry if I'm being a pain but, meh, you can help me right?

H3lpMePlease · Answer

Thanks a trillion, but one last thing, does my screen have to be anything special?  What I mean is that when i ordered my laptop, it gave me the option of XGA, or um, SXGA+ and stuff like that.  Do I need to have a specific version of that stuff?  I dont want to get my card and have it not work.  Especially since you gotta pry open the computer and risk damaging it.

darrin99 · Answer

AFAIK, It should not make a difference what screen you have.

H3lpMePlease · Answer

One last thing. When I call (1-800-449-3355) , I get all of Dell. Is there a special number for Dell Parts? Or is there an extention that you can input when it asks you to? Or something else entirely? o.O

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