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zootfloot
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_ 		2. December 2004 @ 02:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi fellas,

I have an EMachines 420 (t2682 in the U.S) and i had it up to a reasonable level for what i was using it for....but now i want to start playing games such as medal of honour etc.

My problem is this, although i have a fair amount of RAM (1024 Mb) the processor is a Celeron 2.6 Ghz and i dont feel that what i have got will be sufficient to run graphics intensive games.

I would like to install a graphics card if this is possible, and would also consider a better processor if that is what is required.

I cannot find any info about the compatibility of a graphics card with my motherboard so any help would be appreciated.

Emachines 420 (t2682 U.S)
Celeron 2.6 Ghz
1024 Mb Ram
seagate 80Gb 7200 rpm Hardrive
Pioneer 107-d dvd re-writer
XP home service pack 2
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zootfloot
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_ 		2. December 2004 @ 03:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
sorry forgot to add that the motherboard is a trigem IM845GL
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geestar20
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_ 		2. December 2004 @ 04:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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dont feel that what i have got will be sufficient to run graphics intensive games.
Have you tried runnung the game and seeing if you get lagg or tracers


I love "Medal of Honor" series But in my opinion "Call of Duty" series is way better.
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zootfloot
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_ 		2. December 2004 @ 05:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yeah i have tried some games such as need for speed underground which is quite intensive graphically and i get a lot of slowing down...blocking etc.

The main thing is trying to find out if i can use a graphics card with my mobo.
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ddp
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_ 		2. December 2004 @ 07:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i downloaded your manual & you have only 3 pci slots no agp, how much ram is assigned to the onboard video & what version of directx are you using??
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zootfloot
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_ 		2. December 2004 @ 08:40 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
im not sure...so any help finding those things out would be appreciated.
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ddp
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_ 		2. December 2004 @ 08:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
goto run & type dxdiag than enter. in the middle near the bottom will tell what version running of directx & tab near top left corner click display, left side box tells you what video card & ram using & right side is driver version. check this link for possible newer video driver but also check with intel just in case of newer tha this one http://www.e4allinc.info/dir1/motherboards/socket478/imperial_downloads.htm
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zootfloot
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_ 		2. December 2004 @ 09:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks verymuch i will look into that.
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