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1GB AGP Video Card
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Need help with my video card?
I've been having troubles with my monitor blacking out, went through a lot of troubleshooting and just bought a new monitor (Acer 19" widescreen) and that didn't work so my next bet is the video card. Under the device manager it says that I have a NVIDIA GeoForce FX 5200 which it's probably 4-5 years old and it's 128MB; I probably use it to the max. Is this a PCI, PCI Express or an AGP video card? My computer is a Dell Dimension 8300 Pentium 4 CPU 3.00 GHz with 1GB of RAM running Windows XP. Since I need to get a new one I would like to upgrade my video card to a better, faster, stronger one because I do CAD Drafting and work with large and complex 3D models. Would you also recommend a good video card that would work with my computer system and be capable of handling the load of CAD drafting/3D modeling? Thank You.
The Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 graphics card is an AGP,(Accelerated Graphics Port), style card. Technology, that most users will remember for graphics slots, has gone from PCI, to AGP, to PCI-Express. PCI-Express with 16 lanes,(16x), and in the 2.0 version, is the newest form out now. Makes it a little tough to recommend a better, faster,stronger,(And able to leap over tall buildings! Just kiddin'! Don't be hatin'! lol!), vid card. Here's the most powerful AGP graphics card that I know of.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2956631&CatId=318 Just for reference! I would build a heck of a new computer for this much! lol! Here's the AGP vid card I would recommend for you:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3101641&CatId=933
I would follow the Quick Install Instructions provided on the pamplet(?) I believe it should state installing the drivers for the vid card, from the CD disk provided, FIRST. Then install the vid card. (If you install the vid card,{Graphics card. Same, same.}, first, Windows may try to match up one of it's generic drivers. Then when you install the drivers from the vid card's CD disk, a conflict may result. WinXP: "Which drivers do I use?")
Tips from me. I don't know your computer expertise, but if you have never installed any hardware in your computer before:
1.With the computer un-plugged from it's AC source of electricity,('Natch!), open the computer's case. Touch the metal frame of the computer case, to relieve your body of static. Static is an unseen 'killer' of computer hardware! You're perfectly safe, the delicate computer parts inside are not. The only source of a safety issue to you, is if you take a cylindrical metal object, and poke it down into the computer power supply case hole/s. (Pretty sure THAT's not gonna' happen! lol!) Your computer motherboard,( and some of it's hardware), uses 3.3 volts, 5 volts, and 12 volts of DC electricity.
2.You'll find that your graphics card is held in by a single screw. Remove it, and grasp each top corner of the FX 5200 vid card, and wiggle it up. Sometimes they're stuck in there. Sometimes they 'pop' right up. When it's time to install, line the metal front piece of the vid card close to the computer case metal frame, and line the pins on the bottom of the card up with the slot. Hold the card in a vertical position, and push down. You may have to ease one corner in a bit, then the other corner. Sometimes the metal frame of the computer case makes this a bit of fun(?), as it's too close towards the AGP slot. Finesse, and a bit of 'finigaling' will get it in.
3.Probably should be number 1 in this list, but after you install the driver cd disk, and follow the instructions, let the computer run for a few minutes. Then shut it down normally. Un-plug the computer,(Some of us in our zealousness, forget this part! Me? Naa! Okay, maybe I have! lol!), and install the vid card. Plug in, wait 30 seconds or so, fire the computer up. The vid card should automatically set your monitor resolution, and you should be in bidness!Edit: Okay! Came back after I posted this answer, and saw a few other ones! Your Dell Dimension 8300 has an AGP graphics slot! It's the 8x form:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim8300/sm/specs.htm
(Look under VIDEO heading. To the right is the the type-> AGP 8X.)
PCI-Express x16 vid cards will NOT work in your AGP slot.
You also have to consider your power supply. You either have the 250 watt or 305 watt model.
(You may also want to consider 'bumping' your system ram,{ram memory}, up to 2GB's. Your computer uses either DDR 333MHz,{PC2700}, or DDR 400MHz,{PC3200} ram memory 'sticks'. The maximum amount TOTAL for the computer is 4GB's. {Be aware that with WinXP Home or Pro, the maximum amount of ram that your computer will 'recognize', is 3.2GB's to 3.5GB's. Without a long dissertation of how a 32 bit operating system works, suffice it to say, this is how it works. Or you can go to Wikipedia.org, type in->64 bit, and read up on how a 32 bit O/S handles ram memory.} From what I have read on Dell.com's Support page->Specifications, 1GB of ram is the maximum for each ram slot. There are 4 ram slots.)Save Money On Discount Price 1GB AGP Video Cards
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First, the indication of a problem needs to be pointed out before you do anything to your computer.
If you see lines across your computer screen, and you already know you have a AGP video card then it probably needs replaced. Note that this guide can be used for other types of video cards if you use common sense.
So we are set on replacing our video card. You want to make sure that the computer is off, and here is how we are going to discharge as much electricity out of the computer as we can to minimize the chance of damaging components.
After the power is already off pull the power cord from the computer. Then you will want to press the power button on the computer. You might see a light blink for a second or hear a computer fan, or nothing at all. Either way, this can free some of the stored electrical current in the computer components.
It should be noted that static electricity is a great killer of computer components. If you can hang around on to some part of the metal of the computer case whiles you are working on this project you should stay grounded out. Also it's not a good idea to work on thick shaggy carpet, especially with socks on. Wearing a sweater is not a good idea either.
The precautionary steps take almost as much time as it does replacing the AGP video card so lets get that done.
Remove the computer case and locate the video card. If it is not standing out looking right at you look at the large circuit board which is called a motherboard that is attached to the computer case. Look for a brown slot. That is where the AGP card goes, and it should be sitting right in that brown slot on the motherboard.
Depending on the version of the AGP slot it may or may not have a tab on the bottom holding the video card in place which needs depressed if that is the case to allow you to pull and rock back and forth the video card out of its slot. Do not rock left to right, do it top to bottom as you do not want to bend the card any more than you have to.
There may be a power cable running into the rear or top of the AGP card. You need to take care in removing this if your video card has a power cable attached to it.
Do not have the perception that you are going to break something while you are being careful with what you are doing and paying attention. Computer components are a lot tougher than they are given credit for. This is not to say you can throw them around the room or hurl large objects at them.
After you have removed the video card put in the new AGP card and reverse the order in which you took the old one out. If there was a tab securing the old video card be sure to press it in after you have slid the video card into the slot. If there was a power cable running to the old card check to be sure that the new video card has a port for a power cable.
Double check it over, your video might work without it but if it is required your computer will be unstable and maybe even shut down sporadically. If the new card does not have a power port for a power cable and you have double checked the video card over then that should be fine. Technology advances and sometimes uses less power than older components.
And there you go, replace the case and power up the computer and you should have working video again.
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Published on June 14, 2009 · Filed under: Graphics Cards; Tagged as: best 1gb agp video card, graphics, graphicscards, hardware, hdtv, nvidia 1gb agp video card, sale, xfx hd4650 1gb agp video card, xfx hd4650 1gb agp video card review
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