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November 9th, 2003 19:00
Adding my video card
I purchased a dell Dimension 2350 not to long ago. I previously had purchases a nVIDIA geFORCE 2 MX 400, and it had been insertable on all of my other computer. However in this dell it has the spot, but no prongs to attach it to. This is a big problem, and I need to be able to insert this card. Thanks for your time. *Josh*
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DarkEyc
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November 9th, 2003 20:00
Message Edited by DarkEyc on 11-09-2003 04:50 PM
tomintx
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November 9th, 2003 20:00
You will need to install a PCI video card, and disable the integrated video. Your PC does not have an AGP slot as you learned. Shop around and search: PCI Cards in the Forum Search for suggestions, there are lots of them (suggestions I mean)
2350 A02 -
* Click here to set your Dell home page
* Register using your e-mail address and system service tag (if asked)
* If listed, click Home and Home Office
* Under "Alternative Sign In", type in your Service Tag number [press Enter]
* Close the smaller popup box if it appears
* On the left, click Documentation
* Click Adding Parts or Tech Notes, look for "opening the computer cover" or "Removing and Replacing Parts"
* Power down and open the case
* Insert the new video card in a PCI slot, BUT leave the monitor attached to the onboard video card!!
* Turn on (or restart) your computer
* When the blue DELL logo appears, press F2 immediately
* Arrow over to the Advanced tab
* Down arrow to Peripheral Configuration [press Enter]
* Down arrow to Primary Video controller, change this to AUTO or PCI (whatever is listed)
* Press Escape to save your changes and exit the system setup. BUT leave the monitor attached to the onboard video card
* You should now be going into Windows, go ahead and load the drivers for the added video card. When finished, don't let the system restart
* Press the Windows + Pause/Break keys
* Click the Hardware tab and/or the Device Manager button
* Open Display Adapters
* Double click the Intel listing
* Click the down arrow by "Use this device" and change it to "Do NOT use this device"
* Click OK and close all boxes
* Click Start- Shutdown- Shutdown- Ok or Click Start- Turn Off Computer- Turn Off
* Connect the monitor to the added video card and power the system on
Mloot
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November 9th, 2003 20:00
It sounds like your MX 400 is an AGP video card (which is the standard nowadays), but unfortunately for you, the 2350 does not have an open AGP port for you to use. You are restricted to PCI video cards only. Now if you are looking to do some light to moderate gaming, you will definitely want to add a PCI video card, and you'll probably want something a little faster than an MX 400 PCI. Here's a breakdown of most of the modern PCI video cards and how they compare with each other:
http://www.sudhian.com/showdocs.cfm?aid=445
That should give you an idea of what video card would best suit your needs.
Good luck with your upgrade.
DarkEyc
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November 9th, 2003 20:00
Mloot
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November 9th, 2003 20:00
Actually, the best PCI card available is the Visiontek 9100 PCI 128mb, which you can find for $70, or $50 after the $20 Mail-in-rebate, at Tigerdirect. Here's the link:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=585202&Sku=V261-3018%20W&CatId=319
Enjoy.
sbring44
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November 9th, 2003 20:00
Yes you are..from what I heard the ATI 9100 or the FX 5200 are the best of the lot for PCI video cards. Maybe there are others that disagree....but...that is what humans do.
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