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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 06:44 |
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Hello, I don't know anything about computers and want to upgrade my graphics card to Radeon 9600 pro or Radeon 9800 Se. I need to get a new power supply but my computer is a sony vaio and it is micro atx. Can I buy a normal ATX power supply and will it fit into a micro ATX? Also when buying power supply is there anything i should look for besides more then 300 watts? THanks you (: !
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P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
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Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
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ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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ddp
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19. July 2005 @ 07:39 |
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write down the physical dimensions of the power supply & with a tape measurego to your local computer stores to see if they have 1 that will fit your case. the standard psu measures 15cm(5.875")w x 8.5cm(3.375")h x 14cm(5.5")d
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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 17:20 |
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alright thanks alot. also would it matter if i buy a power supply for 20 usd? my current is 250 watt and i need better for radeon card.
PS2 V4 Magic 3.1
P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
Pioneer 104/A04 burner
Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
Imation DVD-r
ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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19. July 2005 @ 17:35 |
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i would go for atleast a 350w power supply or better, their not that expensive, and it doesnt hurt to go over
 http://pspcrack.tk/
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ddp
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19. July 2005 @ 17:37 |
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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 18:23 |
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thanks also will a radeon 9600 or 9800 work good on agp 4x?
PS2 V4 Magic 3.1
P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
Pioneer 104/A04 burner
Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
Imation DVD-r
ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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ddp
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19. July 2005 @ 18:28 |
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depends on the voltage of the agp slot & what the video card can handle volts wise
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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 18:37 |
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hmmm im computer illiterate so i dont know LOL. Thanks for quick answers but .... i dont know what to do.
PS2 V4 Magic 3.1
P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
Pioneer 104/A04 burner
Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
Imation DVD-r
ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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Auslander
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19. July 2005 @ 18:39 |
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the 9600 will work fine...can't vouch for the 9800, though.
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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 18:42 |
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alright thanks but i dont even know if i have an agp 8x slot LOL ):! I have a Asus P4S266-VX MOBO.
PS2 V4 Magic 3.1
P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
Pioneer 104/A04 burner
Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
Imation DVD-r
ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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ddp
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19. July 2005 @ 18:45 |
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what is the make & model# of your motherboard??
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Auslander
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19. July 2005 @ 18:45 |
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9600 works with 4x or 8x. your bios should tell you which you have.
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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 18:51 |
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ddp is Asus P4S266-VX MOBO i read it was specially amde for sony vaios only or something.
PS2 V4 Magic 3.1
P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
Pioneer 104/A04 burner
Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
Imation DVD-r
ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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Auslander
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19. July 2005 @ 18:53 |
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i've heard the 9800 se can be overclocked very easily; so if you can stick it in there, go for it! XD
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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 18:59 |
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Program: eSupport.com BIOS Agent Version 3.45
BIOS Date: 06/10/02
BIOS Type: Award Modular BIOS v6.0
BIOS ID: 06/10/2002-SiS650
OEM Sign-On: BIOS Revision 1004
Chipset: SiS 650 rev 1
Superio: Unknown
OS: WinXP SP2
CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 2000 Mhz MAX: 2400 Mhz
BIOS ROM In Socket: Yes
BIOS ROM Size: 256K
Memory Installed: 512 MB
Memory Maximum: 1024 MB
Memory Slot 01: 512 MB
Memory Slot 02: 0 MB
Memory Slot 03: 0 MB
maybe that helps..........LOL
PS2 V4 Magic 3.1
P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
Pioneer 104/A04 burner
Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
Imation DVD-r
ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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Auslander
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19. July 2005 @ 19:01 |
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doesn't help with the topic on hand, but from looking at your stuff i'm more than confident you have an 8x AGP setup :-)
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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 19:02 |
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)': i hope so lol but i want to make sure before i spend money lol
PS2 V4 Magic 3.1
P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
Pioneer 104/A04 burner
Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
Imation DVD-r
ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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Auslander
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19. July 2005 @ 19:05 |
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did you try the Asus website for your mobo's stats?
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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 19:10 |
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yeah they dont even have that model number lol my luck ):
PS2 V4 Magic 3.1
P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
Pioneer 104/A04 burner
Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
Imation DVD-r
ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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Auslander
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19. July 2005 @ 19:14 |
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yeah, i have an HP mobo that they don't list, either. can you find a comparable model?
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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 19:19 |
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hmm ill look. i read that 9800 requires Intel® Pentium® 4, AMD® Athlon® or higher with AGP 8X (0.8v), 4X (1.5V) or Universal AGP. Also i read that not much difference from agp 4x and 8x so im happy lol, but what does 4x with 1.5 v mean? does that mean u have to plug in 1.5 v plug from power supply into card?
PS2 V4 Magic 3.1
P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
Pioneer 104/A04 burner
Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
Imation DVD-r
ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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Auslander
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19. July 2005 @ 19:23 |
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yeah, the 9800 requires a separate power cable run from the PSU to the card itself. fortunately, most PSU's have an extra power line ready to go.
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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 19:28 |
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alright thanks (:. off topic in my comp specs i copy and pasted it says 2.0 ghz and maxinum 2.4 ghz??????????????????????
PS2 V4 Magic 3.1
P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
Pioneer 104/A04 burner
Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
Imation DVD-r
ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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Auslander
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19. July 2005 @ 19:30 |
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looking like you have a bit of a selection in how you clock your compie, i suppose. or at least what your mobo allows.
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pas2mania
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19. July 2005 @ 19:31 |
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hmmm overclock? LMAO i know what it is but i dont have clue what to or how to do it ):
PS2 V4 Magic 3.1
P4 2.0 ghz 512MB DDR
P4 2.8 ghz 512MB DDR
Pioneer 104/A04 burner
Toshiba SD-R2512 CD-RW
Imation DVD-r
ATI Mobility 9000
128MB DDR(Shared)
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