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Here are the specs for my laptop and yes, feel free to laugh all you want. Its a laptop to.

512 ram
1.06 ghz processor
64 mb intel integrated extreme graphics 2 video card
Intel celeron mobile processor
And a pci slot on the side which brings up my question(s).

As most of you know that runs halo in the grey. I have everything on high and that works out ok. Now, I dont know much about pci video cards so with that pci slot on the side of my laptop is their a video card that I can buy that will go in their? And another thing, our family comp, hp pavilion, 4 years old just crapped out and I am trying to convince my dad as to what to get for a replacement. A comp from dell, with the right processor and stuff. But with most of their stuff, their is little option on what you want for a video card and all of the family desktops of no AGP slot so the question is...If a computer is purchased without an AGP slot can I by a AGP video card and put it on or is it essential to have the AGP slot?



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  • 01.18.2005 8:52 AM PDT
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Heyyo,

AGP slots and PCI slots are different lengths, and have different little knooks in them to prevent confusion between where the peripheral cards go. So AGP card needs an AGP slot. You can always buy a new motherboard that has an agp slot, and transfer all your computer parts to that. You might need to redo your operating system though...

  • 01.18.2005 10:14 AM PDT
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I wouldn't buy a dell dude... I've heard loads of people whinging about thier dell and graphics upgrade options...

Convince him to save a load of money by getting a custom built... you get what you NEED then...

  • 01.18.2005 12:29 PM PDT
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I have also heard that Dells are very difficult to upgrade unless using Dell products.

  • 01.18.2005 5:52 PM PDT
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Yeah, just stay away from Hell, Crapway, or Overinflatedcrap-ware, you'll be fine. Custom built pc's rock, too.

(....uh, for those who don't understand the world of literary devices, Dell, Gateway, and Alienware) :D

  • 01.18.2005 7:04 PM PDT
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What's wrong with Gateway. My friend just bought one and he installed an x700 and he says there's no lag what so ever.

  • 01.18.2005 8:04 PM PDT
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I never trust those companies. I only trust myself because I know what's going into the computers I build. Bottlenecks occur in those, my friend got an awesome dell, we opened it up and found that the motherboard was -blam!- as hell.

  • 01.18.2005 8:10 PM PDT
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Oh. So you make your computers from scratch? Where do you get all the parts?? How do you know where to put them together? Holy -blam!- that's hard core. Have you studied computers for a long time or something?

  • 01.18.2005 9:47 PM PDT
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newegg.com is where I buy pretty much everything. The most hassle free place - it's basically a huge computer parts warehouse.

As for assembly...you'd be surprised! It's actually simple. The hard part is figuring out the cables, but those are easy to learn. Then, just slide in stuff like RAM and video cards...just very quick. Assembling a pc takes less than an hour.

Studying computers? I learned everything in forums, tom's hardware, experience...all over the place.

  • 01.18.2005 10:26 PM PDT
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Heyyo,

Yeah, many people think building a computer is like building furniture from Ikea: Hard, and not worth the effort.

But it's the same deal, it's easy guys, just open up the packages, RTFM (Read The F****** Manual), and get it done fast. If you could build a cabinet from Ikea, you can easily assemble a computer. boo-ya! :)

Just try and open up your computer, you'll see that all the different perripherals n' slots all have different sizes, so most of computer assembly is a game of "fit the parts in the sockets it fits." Nothing a 12 or 13 year old couldn't handle by himself. Just remember a static wriststrap, or to ground yourself (grabbing a doorknob, or touching your PSU will do fine) to prevent frying some of the sensitive chips in your computer.

  • 01.19.2005 9:52 AM PDT
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... if you can upgrade your graphics and RAM, you're well on your way!

  • 01.19.2005 12:46 PM PDT
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Hey Guys,
Thanks for all the suggestions but a few problems. I just cant buy a bunch of parts and put them together. Their isnt exactly a manual that comes with it. My dad is a computer builder and programmer but refuses to help me in any way if it concerns a game. And I think I will stick with Dell. I know what to get, and how to upgrade. And their stuff isnt to bad. And it works better in some cases than a custom computer because everything is put togother so it will work at full capacity. I know that you will look at this and think " what a moron" but oh well. I wouldnt mind a custom computer but I cant afford that many seperate pieces.

  • 01.19.2005 4:25 PM PDT
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I can only install PCI/PCI express, and RAM. I could never do any of that other stuff. To start off with, where do you get a big case to fit all the stuff in and how do you know that the case you buy will be compatible with all the stuff you put in it? do you just screw all the stuff onto the case??? I've never been good at assembling stuff.

  • 01.19.2005 4:36 PM PDT
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I doubt you can put a very good AGP on a junky celeron. 3 words: Need new pc

  • 01.20.2005 3:48 PM PDT
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...I don't have a celeron processor...

  • 01.20.2005 4:27 PM PDT
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Most cases are ATX form factor Mid-towers. Just get that, an ATX mobo, and everything else is easy. It's extremely easy to buy parts and assemble a pc on your own. You don't have to work hard at all, everything fits perfectly. Easier than furniture shopping (Mard, my bedroom has all ikea furniture...spent 3 days putting it together. It's cheap but it's also a pain and the parts never freakin fit!).

  • 01.21.2005 12:29 AM PDT