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Who me? · Jul 24, 2006, 02:21 PM // 14:21

I have a Dell XP and it has the world's slowest loads. I'm gonna replace my video card but I don't if a SAPPHIRE 100131SL Radeon X800GTO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card would work with it. Please help

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Blackhawk · Jul 24, 2006, 02:50 PM // 14:50

Please help us by giving us a bit more information on the exact model of Dell it is

Based on the assumption that it's got an AGP motherboard, yes it should work but you'll possibly need to uprate the PSU as well as I doubt if the one in it has enough wattage.

DC_Ross_Dark · Jul 24, 2006, 03:43 PM // 15:43

do you mean Dell XPS? Seeing as you said you have VERY slow loads i'm going to guess not. The problem with upgrading computers is that normaly it's just not worth it, a rig is as strong as it's weakest link (If you are only considering core components). You will need to upgrade your CPU, motherboard, GC and RAM to see dramatic improvements (Which is why many opt for buying new computers).

If you have your mind set on ONLY buying a new graphics card you'll probably encounter 2 problems:

1) the X800 series is PCI-E and therefore requires a specific motherboard and chipset, this is a problem seeing that PCI-E is relatively new and is probably not supported on your motherboard (not to mention Dell Favour NVIDIA chipsets). This will lead you onto buying a new motherboard which can lead to a second problem..

2) Dell arn't fond of the whole idea of upgrading components so they therefore make most of them specificaly for dells (notably the motherboard). They can do this simply by making their cases as unique as possible.

My advice is to simply consider saving for a new rig. It simplifies your problem (even if it may make it slightly more costly).

Hope that helped.

Ventius Hozza · Jul 24, 2006, 04:16 PM // 16:16

Cypher is right.

I would always suggest buying a new PC, even if it isn't worth it now, it will be in the future.