Upgrading Dimension 2400

Question

Hey, i wan't to uprade my dimension 2400's video card. You all know that the one integrated into it (intel 3D extreme graphics) is pretty bad. So, i was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what kind of card is the best for this system, and prefferably the less expensive one...Thanks again:smileyhappy:

FourHourNap · Answer

I am/want to do the same thing. I have some questions about the card I am looking at. I am most likely going to buy it refurbished. Its a FX 5700LE. I'll tell you if it seems compatible with the 2400. Not having an AGP slot is such a pain. Dell should just spend a little more for better mobos. Good luck with your upgrade.

GuitarCanuck · Answer

More info on installing a PCI video card in your computer: http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_video&message.id=115197   Message Edited by GuitarCanuck on 06-22-2005 11:50 AM

Don I · Answer

The only 2 options I would recomend is the FX 5500 or 5700LE PCI card fr newegg. R/Don ID4400XP Home SP2Bios A06P4 2.8 GHz 400 FSB (Finally!!)1024MB RAMBFG 6200 OC 256 MB AGP

FourHourNap · Answer

Isn't the 5700LE from newegg low profile and only instock as refurbished?

Don I · Answer

try this one http://store.linkexpresspc.com/vgaa7.html R/Don ID4400XP Home SP2Bios A06P4 2.8 GHz 400 FSB (Finally!!)1024MB RAMBFG 6200 OC 256 MB AGP

dont_have_a_clu · Answer

I would say go for the 5700le, great card, the best your gonna get.

neobrucelee · Answer

as mentioned before it IS the best and i do have it installed on my dimension 3000 and it works great compared to the SUPER DUPER INTEL EXTREME GRAPHICS PEACE OF **** DELL HAS.....not that there's any pent up anxioty.....

GuitarCanuck · Answer

The Dimension 2400 is compatible with the 5700LE PCI card.  The FX5500 PCI card is very good with this computer too.  (I've got one!)

PCKiD2345 · Answer

Do I need to upgrade to the dimension 3000 in order to use the 5700LE, or is it compatible with the 2400? And what about the FX5500?:smileyindifferent:

Don I · Answer

U dont need anything special. The card will come with a CD that has the driver on it but when u do install it u might want to load the latest one which u can get at www.nvidia.com site.

R/
Don I

D4400
XP Home SP2
Bios A06
P4 2.8 GHz 400 FSB (Finally!!)
1024MB RAM
BFG 6200 OC 256 MB AGP

PCKiD2345 · Answer

So......i wont need any special things in order to install it, except the drivers, by the way where could i get those?

PCKiD2345 · Answer

Alright guys, thanks for all the help. I think i got it from here, if i have any questions i'll just post another thread.....:smileyvery-happy:

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