I'm wanting to buy and install (I know how to install) a new graphics card. My current card (ATI Radeon X800XT (265mb I think)) doesn't support the shader model 3 for the new games . I'm not really good with comprehending what is and isn't compatible with my PC . I want to spend as less as possible for a card that meets what I'm looking for.
I'm hoping to buy one on September 30th. Any adivce or suggestions would be great, thx.
I did have this one in mind: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16814150322
Great price, lifetime warranty, but I don't know if the card would fit???
Computer System
* Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
* Model: (WHL)Dimension XPS Gen 4
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3)
* Version: 5.1.2600
* Build Number: 2600
* Install Date: 17/12/2004
* Install Directory: C:\WINDOWS
* Locale: English (en) - United States (US)
* DirectX version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Motherboard
* Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
* Model: 0U7084 (v )
Bios
* Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
* Model: A03
* Release Date: 11/10/2004
Processors
1. Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.46GHz (GenuineIntel)
* Max clock speed: 3.46 GHz
* Socket: Microprocessor
* Version: Model 2, Stepping 5
Memory
* Total Current Physical Memory: 2.00 GB
* Total Current Virtual Memory: 2.00 GB
* Maximum Memory Capacity: 4.00 GB
* Memory Devices:
1. Type: SDRAM - Speed: 533 MHz - Capacity: 1.00 GB
2. Type: SDRAM - Speed: 533 MHz - Capacity: 1.00 GB
Video Devices (PCI)
1. RADEON X800 XT
* Resolution: 1280 x 960
* Colour Depth: 32 Bits
* Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
2. RADEON X800 XT Secondary
* Resolution: x
* Colour Depth: Bits
* Refresh Rate: Hz
Sound Devices:
1. Creative Audigy Audio Processor (WDM)
Physical Disk Drives
1. WDC WD2500JD-75HBB0
* Size: 232.83 GB
* Number of Partitions: 3
Logical Disks
1. A:
* Disk Type: 3 1/2 Inch Floppy Drive
* File System:
* Capacity: 0.00 GB
* Free Space: 0.00 GB
2. C: Main Hard Drive
* Disk Type: Local Fixed Disk
* File System: NTFS
* Capacity: 230.03 GB
* Free Space: 178.62 GB
3. D: 090520_1325
* Disk Type: CD-ROM Disc
* File System: CDFS
* Capacity: 0.01 GB
* Free Space: 0.00 GB
4. E:
* Disk Type: CD-ROM Disc
* File System:
* Capacity: 0.00 GB
* Free Space: 0.00 GB
Page Files:
1. C:\pagefile.sys
* Initial Size: 4.00 GB
* Current Size: 4.00 GB
* Maximum Size: 4.00 GB
* File System: NTFS
Optical Drives
1. HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8163B - D:
2. _NEC DVD+-RW ND-3450A - E:
Network Adapters
1. Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
* IP Address: 192.168.XXX.XXX
Power Supply
1. 460W