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johnjojacko

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March 30th, 2009 14:00

graphics upgrade

Hi everyone

new member who is  computer illiterate asking for info.

I have a Dell Dimension E521.

I would like to connect my hdtv to my computer to watch films from the computer on the tv.

simple eh. well i bought sound cable and 2 mtr vga cable, connected up, nothing.

tried my laptop, perfect. tried the e521 again, connected, colour naf though.

next day tried again, connected poor sound then it went off, no connection.

now am i right in thinking that the onboard graphics card is not good enough?

if this is correct what graphics card do i install to do the job?

i have looked on ebay and NVIDIA but i do not know what i am looking for and if it will work with the E521.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

  • RobinBredin

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    Posted March 30th, 2009 14:00

    Hi johnjojacko, Your manual is HERE. There are 2 cards that i would recommend for your system, they are the 9500 HERE, and the 4550 HERE. Manufactors do overstate the power for their cards, and dell do understate the power for their PSU's.