I need new graphics card D:

[Psilocybin]

My computer can't run any games.
except halo, and then the graphics are suck. D:

What's the cheapest, good graphics card i could convince my parents to buy? D:


Current graphics stats.

I've got 512 MB of RAM and am running Windows XP Pro.

[Commander Awesome]

Shit, just about anything would be an improvement.
And get a gig of RAM.

[Silverhawk79]

A 128MB graphics card will only run you about $80 or $90, and it'll run Halo just fine.
And get at least a gig of RAM.

[Hiei]

What's your CPU?

And I somehow doubt you have an AGP or PCIe slot for video.

[Psilocybin]

This is DxDiag's information about my computer.
Yeah, I know dell sucks.
Alot.

How much will a gig of ram run me? I'm 13 which means no job, and my parents probably won't be too happy to spend much money about it, unless I ask for xmas, which means nothing else if it's about 100-200 $. We've got 5 kids here D:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/18/2007, 06:18:24
       Machine name: KIDSKOMPUTER
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
       System Model: Dell DE051                   
               BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A01
          Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.53GHz
             Memory: 510MB RAM
          Page File: 196MB used, 1051MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)


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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
     Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
        Chip type: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
         DAC type: Internal
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2572&SUBSYS_01D51028&REV_02
   Display Memory: 96.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4299 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/5/2005 14:38:44, 38014 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 4/5/2005 14:46:28, 830684 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6632-11CF-5363-DF21A3C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x8086
        Device ID: 0x2572
        SubSys ID: 0x01D51028
      Revision ID: 0x0002
      Revision ID: 0x0002
      Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Not Available

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Sound Devices
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            Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D5&SUBSYS_01D51028&REV_02
        Manufacturer ID: 65535
             Product ID: 65535
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: smwdm.sys
         Driver Version: 5.12.0001.7000 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: Yes
          Date and Size: 3/22/2005 11:08:40, 260224 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Analog Devices
         HW Accel Level: Full
              Cap Flags: 0xF5F
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): Yes
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

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DirectMusic
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        DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
     DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
    Acceleration: n/a
           Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
                  SoundMAX Digital Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
        Registry: OK
     Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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      Device Name: Mouse
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
         Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x24D4
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/4/2004 00:00:00, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 00:00:00, 4736 bytes

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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x2005
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 8/4/2004 00:00:00, 14848 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:00:00, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:00:00, 24576 bytes
|
+ HID-compliant mouse
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x3200
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:00:00, 23040 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/4/2004 00:00:00, 12160 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:00:00, 23040 bytes

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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Wireless Network Connection - IPv4 -

[Riosan]

I need a GFX card update, too.

GeForce 6150. I'm doubtful about buying The Orange Box.

[Psilocybin]

I need a GFX card update, too.

GeForce 6150. I'm doubtful about buying The Orange Box.

Thats the one i was gonna get, but i've got no clue how much it is.

[Judas]

First make sure you actually have an available slot for a graphics card... right now you've got onboard graphics, not even a dedicated card.

[Psilocybin]

First make sure you actually have an available slot for a graphics card... right now you've got onboard graphics, not even a dedicated card.

Edjumacate me;
I can open my comp up, where would the slot be...?
or what will it look like?

[bluaki]

First make sure you actually have an available slot for a graphics card... right now you've got onboard graphics, not even a dedicated card.

Edjumacate me;
I can open my comp up, where would the slot be...?
or what will it look like?

PCI and AGP are the two types of ports that support graphic cards (I think that PCI-e looks almost identical to regular PCI). If you have AGP, that's the best choice.

By the way, this picture is of the bottom left corner of an open computer when laying it down on the side with CD drives on the right.

Here's a more zoomed out one only marking AGP:

[Psilocybin]

First make sure you actually have an available slot for a graphics card... right now you've got onboard graphics, not even a dedicated card.

Edjumacate me;
I can open my comp up, where would the slot be...?
or what will it look like?

PCI and AGP are the two types of ports that support graphic cards (I think that PCI-e looks almost identical to regular PCI). If you have AGP, that's the best choice.

By the way, this picture is of the bottom left corner of an open computer when laying it down on the side with CD drives on the right.

Well i'm trying to find out how to open my computer up right this minute.
it doesn't wanna open D:

[Psilocybin]

Okay, I've got two open PCI slots out of 3.
One of them has a small uh, card in it.
yeah thats what i'll call it.

[Psilocybin]

bumpeth..?

[えっちーせんぱい]

Okay, I've got two open PCI slots out of 3.
One of them has a small uh, card in it.
yeah thats what i'll call it.

Is one a different color?

Eitherway, Dell's usually dont let you Add in another graphics card unless there's a dedicated one already.

[Psilocybin]

Okay, I've got two open PCI slots out of 3.
One of them has a small uh, card in it.
yeah thats what i'll call it.

Is one a different color?

Eitherway, Dell's usually dont let you Add in another graphics card unless there's a dedicated one already.

nope, all the same color as in the picture above.
just one of the three slots has a card in it already.