Graphics card help

Yes, it will work, but if you are going to play games with your system, may we suggest the 6600 GT card, 6800 card instead. 

Dim 4400
2.6 Ghz 400 FSB
1 Gb 2100 DDR memory
Windows XP SP-2
17 inch 1703 FP monitor
X800 GTO AGP
48x CDRW
16x DVD-R
410 watt ( PcPower&Cooling )

Hi,

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Is the below the one you mean?

Inno3D NVIDIA GeForce 6600LE 256MB DDR AGP

It's at this web address:http://www.lowestonweb.com/Products/DisplayInfoMain.asp?e=7DD8E969-84EA-4396-8831-754CE7B52FAD

 

Pete

I am thinking about purchasing a Dimension E510 for my home use. I have a 5 year old Dell at home, this would be a second computer. My 10 year old son is starting to get games that don't work on my old computer. I need pixel shaders and apparently more RAM. Not into big time gaming but will wnat the computer to be usable for next 3 years. My older daughters would also like power point which I will get the appropriate software on the new computer. What kind of video card do I want? Is the dimension E510 enough computer? Thanks for your imput

Not really. The one shown by you is the 6600LE and I'm talking about the 6600 GT for mid level games.  The LE is not as good, but you did say that you cannot spend that much and the 6600GT card is around $139.00 US dollars and up, and 60 pounds is around $114.00 dollars..  Its up to you and what you want to do with your system.  The 6200 card will play games, but you will have to lower the game settings a bit.   Or save some more cash, wait for a coupon or promotion for a better card. 

Dim 4400
2.6 Ghz 400 FSB
1 Gb 2100 DDR memory
Windows XP SP-2
17 inch 1703 FP monitor
X800 GTO AGP
48x CDRW
16x DVD-R
410 watt ( PcPower&Cooling )

Message Edited by SR45 on 05-22-200607:04 PM

First, you might want to get the 7600 GS card PCI-Express for the E510, which is a very good card at a reasonable price.  Later you can go up from there.  E510 is a good mid range system to have and you can get a good promotion or coupon to reduce the price and have an upgradable computer for a number of years. 

KevinPasse, it is best not to hijack someone else's post.  Start your own so that we can keep things straight for one member who needs assistance. 

SR45

 

Is this card any good and will it work in my comp?

Gainward GF 6200 256MB AGP TVO DVI-O

Pete

 

Thanks for all your help.

 

i'll save for a 6600gt.Last question,Will my psu be ok for this card?

 

Pete

Yes, it will work in your system.    I had the 6200 agp version card for just a few weeks and it did play some games at lower to mid level.   However, if you are not a true gamer and do not plan on gaming the good ones that are out, the 6200 AGP version card is a nice one to have.  Once you start playing the better games, you will wish to go up the ladder a bit to the 6600 GT card or even the 6800 card to play these games at mid level settings. 

Dim 4400
2.6 Ghz 400 FSB
1 Gb 2100 DDR memory
Windows XP SP-2
17 inch 1703 FP monitor
X800 GTO AGP
48x CDRW
16x DVD-R
410 watt ( PcPower&Cooling )

absolutely.... I had the 6600 GT card on my stock 250 watter system with no issues to report.  Just try to leave a pci slot next to the card empty for better cooling.   Good luck

If you are going from an ATI card to a nVidia card or vs versa, read on.................

Proper install of a video card:

Download the most current driver, and have it placed on the desktop for later install. www.nvidia.com   driver site, if it’s a nVidia card, or www.ati.com   driver site, if it’s a ati card.

Going from an ATI card to NVIDIA or vs. versa, one should uninstall the old driver, from Add/Remove program first, than use a driver cleaner, to get all the old driver code completely off the system. Use the driver cleaner twice.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=752253   Information as to how and why you should use a driver cleaner can be found on this link…..

http://www.drivercleaner.net/   Driver Cleaner Pro download site,

1. Turn off the system, unplug the power cord, and push in on the systems power button to discharge the system further.

2. Remove the old card, and install the new card, firmly.  Attach if required, any power cable to the card, and to a power connector on your system. ( Some, not all, cards need a Molex Y power cable connected to the rear of the video card, and the other end to a power connector to get the video card to work )

3. Plug the power cable back in, and reboot the system. You may notice that the monitor screen is larger now.  Not to worry.

4. Disable your anti virus software, and disconnect the modem.

5. Install the newer video card driver from the desktop, than if necessary; go into the Display Properties to reset the monitor resolution. You are now done….Now reconnect the modem and virus software  (  At times the anti virus software causes install problems with the install of a driver or even a game ) 

That is one of them, yes.   Just make sure you try and leave a pci slot empty next to the video card for better cooling and attach the molex Y power cable from the rear of the video card ( Four Pin connector ) and the other end of the molex cable to a power connector that should be right next to the cdrw/dvd driver or floppy drive. 

Thanks,Let you know how I get on

 

Pete

Hello

I have a Dell Dimension 5100 with a Radeon X300 \ X550 series graphic card.

 I want to buy a Nvidia 6600 GT, pci -Express DDR 3 card. 

Will this card work with my dell dimension 5100?

If not what card should i get then?

regards Erik

SR45,

 

I got a Galaxy Geforce 6600GT.

I have taken out my FX5200 AGP and put the 6600GT AGP in with the power cable connected and the fan works on the garphics card but my monitor is blank.When I put the FX5200 back in everthing is OK.

 

Any ideas or is it my system or the graphics card?

 

Pete