Chris Claridge 1019468 Posted May 27, 2009 at 04:43 PM Posted May 27, 2009 at 04:43 PM I have a Compaq S6100NX http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docomeent?docname=c00055286&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&dest_page=solveCategory&tool=solveCategory&query=Presario%20s6100nx&product=388436 And I'm thinking of upgrading the video card to a ATI Rage 128 Pro 32MB PCI VGA Video Card. PC only has a standard (not an express) PCI slot. Would the card help any? AAL518 "I just saw a shooting star!" VIR22 "Are you sure that wasn't BAW3?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom van der elst Posted May 27, 2009 at 05:02 PM Posted May 27, 2009 at 05:02 PM I don't think so. If I were you I'd go shopping for a Geforce PCI card. I know they are there,I've used one myself when I was simming on a PIII 500,and back then it did make a difference. It also had more memory,64mb as opposed to 32. And it was a newer chip,too. cheers Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Claridge 1019468 Posted May 27, 2009 at 05:24 PM Author Posted May 27, 2009 at 05:24 PM PNY VCGFX52PPB Geforce FX5200 128MB Pci Card That one? AAL518 "I just saw a shooting star!" VIR22 "Are you sure that wasn't BAW3?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom van der elst Posted May 27, 2009 at 07:22 PM Posted May 27, 2009 at 07:22 PM that is imho a better option. but,as always,go with what you feel is right, because you'll have to fly it. If memory serves me right I had a Geforce mx something or other, but that is ancient stuff now. I think that one might help. And it is probably better then the shared videomemory you have now. cheers Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Claridge 1019468 Posted May 27, 2009 at 09:06 PM Author Posted May 27, 2009 at 09:06 PM Thanks. After looking at my options, I think I'm just going to start saving for a new computer. Technology advances fast, and it seems like my current PC will soon be no better than a hamster wheel hooked up to a monitor. Thanks for the help Tom. AAL518 "I just saw a shooting star!" VIR22 "Are you sure that wasn't BAW3?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom van der elst Posted May 27, 2009 at 11:07 PM Posted May 27, 2009 at 11:07 PM that might be the smartest move indeed. and you are most welcome cheers Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gerrish Posted May 28, 2009 at 06:48 AM Posted May 28, 2009 at 06:48 AM check out newegg.com they have quite a few Nvidia and ATI PCI graphics cards to fit just about any budget you're on. Richard Gerrish Developer, STM Applications Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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