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Farted by Thor, September 18, 2008, 11:02:03 PM

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Thor

September 18, 2008, 11:02:03 PM
I'm about to buy a new graphics card because my current one sucks big hairy nut sacks and I'm pretty tech stupid. It took me like 2 hours to figure out what kind of graphics port I have on my computer (PGI express). Is there anything I need to worry about when looking for a card compatibility-wise? I'm thinking of getting a GeForce 8400 because they're incredibly cheap and can play Warhammer Online and Team Fortress on the lowest settings and that's all I really care about.
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RomanClock

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September 19, 2008, 02:02:19 AM
Um, I hope you mean PCI and is it x4, x8, or x16?
lemayo lol :soups:

Thor

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September 19, 2008, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: RomanClock;1406410Um, I hope you mean PCI and is it x4, x8, or x16?

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

yes it's x16
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Quote from: polyhedronclockYou're a fucking clock, what else do you have?
To be fair, you don't have anything. Clocks are just machines that tick.

coalclock

#3
September 19, 2008, 10:18:57 AM
your not allowed a new GFX card!

Thor

#4
September 19, 2008, 10:28:26 AM
Quote from: CalamityCock;1406546your not allowed a new GFX card!

Damn you Calamity! You have ruined my dreams!!!
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To be fair, you don't have anything. Clocks are just machines that tick.

Thor

#5
September 19, 2008, 12:54:20 PM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127367

I'm going to buy this. The site has a 30 day return policy so if it doesn't work it's not that big a deal anyway. The next step up (8500) is twice the price and more than I'm willing to spend.


If this doesn't work it's YOUR FAULT clock crew!
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To be fair, you don't have anything. Clocks are just machines that tick.

buttplug

#6
September 19, 2008, 03:16:54 PM
While we are on the subject of graphics cards...
Is there any way to replace a card on a laptop? I don't think it is one of those ones that is connected to the motherboard, but I would have to double check.

Anyway, is it possible to do without breaking this thing?

Thor

#7
September 19, 2008, 03:18:42 PM
Quote from: ButtplugClock;1406675While we are on the subject of graphics cards...
Is there any way to replace a card on a laptop? I don't think it is one of those ones that is connected to the motherboard, but I would have to double check.

Anyway, is it possible to do without breaking this thing?
I'm sure it depends on the laptop. What kind is it?
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buttplug

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September 19, 2008, 03:21:39 PM

RomanClock

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September 19, 2008, 03:50:42 PM
Quote from: ButtplugClock;1406679http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/gateway-t-6836/4505-3121_7-33088556.html
That. 'cept mine is red.

Nope, you're screwed then. Intel GMA X3100 is integrated graphics. Its not a bad card, but you can't replace it or upgrade it. Not only that, it doesn't have dedicated RAM so it actually uses the normal RAM. Thats ones of the specs I looked for in my new laptop, made sure I got a discrete card, meaning its separate from the machine so it can be replaced (I think...), has dedicated RAM, and is generally more powerful (though takes more battery).
lemayo lol :soups:

billiardball-1

#10
September 19, 2008, 07:48:52 PM
As long as you've got the right slot and a power supply that can deal with your demands you should be just fine.
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