- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: dill333
I know that my computer uses AGP and that graphics card does have 256mb of memory. What is the difference between DDR and DDR2 or DDR3? I have to get the cheapest one that I can get. I can't spend another $50 for one. I just want a graphics card that will work and for the cheapest price.
I just found a better one that is DDR2 and its cheaper since its on sale. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8301232&st= AGP&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1172881770897 Now I just need to hope it will stay on sale for 2 more weeks.
Basically, DDR is the slowest of them all. DDR4 currently being the fastest. I've never heard of the x1550, but my dad has the x1600 Pro in AGP form. The specs for both graphics cards don't differ very much. and he was playing games pretty nicely. I think you might be able to do Medium Detail in Halo 2 Vista. Definitely not high, what are your other system specs?
Posted by: ProgramLog v3
well, I need this question answered ASAP.
I just bought a new computer, and in this came these specs:
-Athlon 64 X2 (duel athlon) 2 GHZ
-1 gig
-Nvidia Geforce 6150SE
and of course, Windows Vista.
problem: my Nvidia Geofrce 6150SE is using 'shared' memory from my 1 gig ram now. so it's saying in my dxdiag it's approx memory is '313 MB' although this is doubtable. Should i install my previous Geforce 5200 128MB, or should i keep this new one in? I think my new one is an integrated, but i'm not so sure.
Thanks for anyone who replies, and i need this answer quick!
-prog
Funny, that's the exact same specs as the Dell my dad just purchased :p Anyhow, the graphics in the on-board are ok. Yes, it does use some of your system memory as graphics memory, which is slower. You might be able to do Halo 2 Vista on Low, but smoothly. Integrated is not the way to go for gaming, and if you plan on using that machine for gaming, then I suggest getting a new card.
Posted by: got milk12
Ok, I'm not a noob to computers, but I know some of you know a lot more than I do, so I have a few questions for you guys.
First of all, if you have the time, read my topic at testmy.net. (It's only two pages.)
After reading that topic, do any of you know why Vista makes my system act so screwily? Would switching from Vista 64-bit to 32-bit make any difference?
Secondly, I have a 939 socket motherboard, and am thinking of upgrading to a dual-core processor. (At the moment, I have an Athlon 64 4000+.) I was wondering do 939 socket AMD Opertrons work on all 939 socket motherboards?
I read your thread there, and it is probably a cooling problem. I recently tried to overclock my e-Geforce 6600 GT before I got my new card. Just those simple overclocks that I did made my computer get extremely hot. Vista is also not the best operating system out there, in fact I got an old HDD and put XP on it, now im dual-booting XP and Vista. The first time I installed Vista it acting very odd, once I re-installed it it was fine. If you do go with a complete re-install...1) It's time consuming...2) Back-up all your important stuff to another computer/drive...3) Look into the problem a little more, such as certain hardware you have and its compatibility with Vista. Check to see if other people are having problems with Vista and maybe a certain piece of hardware you have.
Your 939 Socket motherboard may or may not take a 939 Socket AMD Opteron. That's also something you would want to look into. If it was a pre-built computer, check with that company. If you bought it separately check with the manual, or AMD. I have a Socket 757 Pentium 4 (I think...), and there are Socket 757 Dual-Core Intel Chips...I looked into it abnd they do Not work with my board. Just check around sites/manuals/manufacturers. There are some boards out there that do take Single and Dual-Core chips, you might be lucky enough to have one!