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upgrading an integrated video card...
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Ph0BoLuS
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25. July 2005 @ 13:32 |
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hi..i have a Hewlett Packard HP PAVILION A714X AMD Athlon XP 3100+ 2.2GHz, 512MB DDRAM, 160.0GB Hard Drive and integrated graphics with 64mb shared video memory whatever that means and i was just wondering if there was any way i could upgrade it to a different video card so i can play battlefield 2 or would i have to buy a new computer?
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25. July 2005 @ 13:50 |
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Check to see if it has an AGP slot. If it does, you can upgrade to a better video card.
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GrandpaBruce - Vietnam Vet - 1970 - 1971
Computer: Intel Core i7-920 Nehalim;Asus P6T Deluxe V2
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ddp
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25. July 2005 @ 14:21 |
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Ragnarok2
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25. July 2005 @ 15:37 |
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You've come to the right place. First, if you wanna play Battlefield 2, you gotta check out the list of compatible video cards. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/214319 A lot of video cards wont play Battlefield 2, so you gotta choose carefully. Now, Im buying a video card to play Battlefield 2 and to upgrade from my 64MB shared integrated video card, and I have decided to go with this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102335
It will play Battlefield 2 and is a very good card for a very good price. I'd recommend that card, but you can go around and ask more folks here on these forums.
---Oh and yeah, you can upgrade, I am almost certain that you would have an agp slot.
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Ph0BoLuS
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25. July 2005 @ 18:58 |
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oh..ok, but if i get like a high end video card wouldnt i have to buy like more fans to cool it down or somthing?
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25. July 2005 @ 19:23 |
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No, because the high end video cards come with a fan on them, already.
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Computer: Intel Core i7-920 Nehalim;Asus P6T Deluxe V2
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ddp
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25. July 2005 @ 19:43 |
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what is the total # of fans in your system now??
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Ph0BoLuS
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25. July 2005 @ 20:39 |
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i got 2 fans right now
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ddp
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25. July 2005 @ 20:49 |
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if those are for the cpu & psu than get 2 more. 1 for front of case to pull air in & the 2nd for back of case to blow air out
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Ph0BoLuS
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26. July 2005 @ 05:33 |
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the one im gonna get has a fan already, but if im gonna get one which fan do i get?
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ddp
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26. July 2005 @ 07:28 |
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are you talking about the case fan or videocard fan as most but not all videocards have a fan on it.
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Ph0BoLuS
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26. July 2005 @ 08:26 |
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ddp
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26. July 2005 @ 08:53 |
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the videocard has a fan on it so if possible try to get 2 more fans for front & back of case as i mentioned in my earlier post.
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Ph0BoLuS
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26. July 2005 @ 15:43 |
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ddp
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26. July 2005 @ 16:17 |
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go with the 1st 1 as it is 50mhz faster but $3 more expensive
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Ragnarok2
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26. July 2005 @ 16:37 |
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Ph0BoLuS
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26. July 2005 @ 19:05 |
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yeah i wanna get the 256 but cant break the 100 dollar range...how much do you think the 256mb one would sell for at like bestbuy or somthing? if i can convince my mom im getting a good deal then i can get it?
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Ragnarok2
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27. July 2005 @ 11:01 |
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You wont be going over the $100, but you'll be pretty close. Trust me kid, for only $5 more, a 128MB difference is a VERY good deal. That video would cost AT LEAST twice as much at a retail store. That video card is an amazing deal, and hey, you could probably find the extra $5 under the couch or something.
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Ph0BoLuS
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27. July 2005 @ 15:30 |
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the 256mb is 103.59 but yeah ragnarok2 what kinda computer do you have and when are you gonna get the video card cause i just wanna see if it will work before i shell out the money to find out that it doesnt..i know its a good piece of equipment jsut dont know if my computer can handle it w/o buying another fan..
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Ragnarok2
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27. July 2005 @ 16:28 |
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Im not getting it for a few months cause im grounded, but you should read the reviews on it at newegg.com. Most people list what types of systems they have in their comments. Ive got a 2.8 Celeron D and 512MB DDR RAM, and I cant wait to get the little bastard. This one guy on Newegg has a Pentium 4 at 2.4 and 1.25Gigs of ram, and he says hes running Far Cry very smoothly on his comp. And I dont see how you got $103...theres no taxes at newegg and shipping is only $2, thats $94.99. Oh yeah one more thing, the video card has a fan(obviously), so I dont see why you're worried so much.
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Ragnarok2
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27. July 2005 @ 16:32 |
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Oh ok and I just saw your computer specs...alright yeah, the card will work for you, dont know about the fan thing tho cause AMD's get really hot really fast. But then again, it would be exactly the same thing even if you bought the 128MB one, you would still have the heat problem. And trust me, Battlefield eats up your card like apple pie, remember that 128MB is the minimum requirement for Battlefield 2.
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Ph0BoLuS
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27. July 2005 @ 16:50 |
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lol yeah i've read like all the reviews for it, so i should get another fan is what ur tryiing to say?
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27. July 2005 @ 16:59 |
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I don't see how this thread (here) is any different than this one that was closed:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/214268
Logic of what gets closed and what doesn't seems rather inconsistent ::rolleyes::
Anyway, I hope you find the video card that's right for you! :-)
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Ragnarok2
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27. July 2005 @ 17:15 |
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Yeah, one more fan would be good, but you dont need two fans, one is good enough. If you had an Intel proccesor, you wouldnt need a fan, but cause of your AMD, an extra fan I will recommend. Get the 256MB one kid, It won't dissapoint you in Battlefield 2.
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Ragnarok2
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27. July 2005 @ 17:18 |
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I don't see how this thread (here) is any different than this one that was closed:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/214268
Logic of what gets closed and what doesn't seems rather inconsistent ::rolleyes::
Anyway, I hope you find the video card that's right for you! :-)
Errr...that thread is about hard drives. But hey...whatever floats your boat.
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