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Whosa Skylore · Mar 24, 2005, 03:02 AM // 03:02

space bar problem)i posted this in Q and A but got no responses and this is the perfect place to ask this. during the BWE and even now my space bar is not llike responding very well. i will click it and it will not give a space. i have used compresed air to blowout all the junk under my keys but it didnt help you know of what could be wrong and/or how to fix it?

graphics card) whats the best graphics card i can get for 50-65 dollers at like a store (not online) i need a better one and im gonna install it on my old comp since i cant cange the graphics card onthis one. wat have you found worked the best? and what didnt

BlackArrow · Mar 24, 2005, 03:14 AM // 03:14

I picked up a Radeon 9250 256mb card for about $100 CDN. I can run GW on the highest settings with no problems. I bought it online and in CDN money, so I'm not sure if you could find the same price or even how close that is to your price range (I think it's a little bit high though).

What kind of slot does your comp have? you might wanna push your budget up to $100 to get any kind of decent card.

Lansing Kai Don · Mar 24, 2005, 03:57 AM // 03:57

I recently found that Wal-Mart is selling a Ge-Force Fx5200 (not the latest and greatest but will prob suffice). For around 80 I think. You will honestly have to either call/look but you will find the prices more exuberant than online. And to fix your space bar try this:

1) Remove the space bar (isn't too difficult unless you have a laptop with a complex quietkey design that makes it hard to put it back together) OR if you don't want to remove it (it will be quite a bit harder)

2) Find a small headed q-tip OR tear pieces off of a cotton ball(and wrap tightly around a sharp object to stick under the keys...a rubber band could be used to hold it on) and dampen them in rubbing alcohol and give the bottom side of the ke a good cleaning.

3) Wait for part 2 to dry. The next step will be difficult if the key isn't removed but use the same method described in 2 but use WD-40(or graphite) to spread on the moving parts... their pretty obvious. This should clear up anything along the way and if this doesnt fix it, then I suggest buying a new keyboard cuz that one is seriously messed up.

Lansing Kai Don

Lews · Mar 24, 2005, 04:04 AM // 04:04

Wal-Mart *shudder*

Don't do it! Buy a 9600 XT for 100, it's better for Guild Wars, its faster, its recommended for Guild Wars, its ATI, its a little bit more, its not at Wal-Mart, its really good for guild wars....

I have a 9200 and still get great graphics.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 24, 2005, 04:18 AM // 04:18

only prob with 100 is ill have to scrounge up 100$ to spend on a graphics card but i might be able (keep in mind in 13) and thanks for the help on the spacebar thing \, worst case ill do some thumb workouts to toughen it up so i wont have to worry bout pounding it, thanks guys but any other cards, maybe 85$ tops

Lews · Mar 24, 2005, 04:20 AM // 04:20

In 13? Er... alright...

Is it that hard to save 15 more? Ask a friend, you can repay them... It would play ALOT better with the 9600 XT.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 24, 2005, 04:22 AM // 04:22

whoops IM 13, so i dont have loads of money

Lews · Mar 24, 2005, 04:24 AM // 04:24

I see. That explains the spelling/typing then.

Well, just ask your parents for 15 dollers, it shouldn't be that hard. Its your money, I am just saying for 15 more you will get a way better card.

Mss Drizzt · Mar 24, 2005, 04:35 AM // 04:35

Lewis is right. But You could ask you parents to get it online for you and you can get it for $85 plus shipping. It is a very good card and will play the game very well.

Dominator Radeon 9550 Video Card, 8x AGP, 128MB DDR

You can get this card from comp-usa for 99.00

Virtuoso · Mar 24, 2005, 04:58 AM // 04:58

Like the others have said, buying a card for less than $70 is just asking for trouble. Just make sure it will work with your current computer. If you have any questions about that, just repost it here and I will try to respond.

About the keyboard. Some keys on the keyboard, the spacebar included, have a little metal piece similar to a stretched out paper clip that help the key function. From what you describe, it sounds like that's where your problem lies. I have never had any luck completely repairing a spacebar like that, but I have only tried once and I was probably 13 at the time!

-Virt

βlitzkrieg · Mar 24, 2005, 08:08 AM // 08:08

Getting graphics card for less than $150, is a waste of time. In 1 month, it's worthless. get a 9800PRO, or a 6600GT, for about $200.

Mss Drizzt · Mar 24, 2005, 05:17 PM // 17:17

That might be true but he is only 13yr old. So that would be a little hard.

Loviatar · Mar 24, 2005, 06:06 PM // 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mss Drizzt

That might be true but he is only 13yr old. So that would be a little hard.

he is right at the tipping point

the extra 15 dollars will make a big difference

happily saying get something 2-3 times the stated maximum budget is pointless

William of Orange · Mar 24, 2005, 06:21 PM // 18:21

He's 13 and without a job, and I'm 18 and my budget isn't any higher than his is

Of course, I do have to pay for gas ($2.10/gallon here) and just recently paid my car off, so I'm pretty much broke right now anyways. I've got a few months to save up tips and stuff from work, so I'll probably end up getting a really nice graphics card once I get my new computer.

Mss Drizzt · Mar 24, 2005, 06:28 PM // 18:28

Well if your in college make your "school" computer a gameing one.

It will do your papers just fine and you'll get great gameplay.

You are right the $15 extra should not be to hard but 2x that get real.

Lansing Kai Don · Mar 24, 2005, 06:46 PM // 18:46

It is not a waste of time if you rarely pick up new games Blitzkrieg. Also, I wasn't suggesting Wal-Mart

, he just asked what retail store he could buy a cheap card. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend pricewatch.com, froogle.com, pricegrabber.com.... but you have to be wary and watch for responsible sites.

If you just want the sites try these

newegg.com
partspc.com
ewiz.com
imagestore.us

to name a few.

Lansing Kai Don

P.S. I really recommend patience in the matter of video cards. After a bit of patience I was able to purchase a 9800 Pro for 140 dollars off of ebay (from a company with 500 feedbacks @ 99.7% )

Necrotic · Mar 24, 2005, 07:16 PM // 19:16

Whosa I am not sure if you will be able to find a video card at all for $50.....most of the ones I have seen in the local stores start at $69 and only go up from there. Maybe if there is a Fry's nearby where you live you could find one under that.

Genosha · Mar 24, 2005, 08:31 PM // 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whosa Skylore

only prob with 100 is ill have to scrounge up 100$ to spend on a graphics card but i might be able (keep in mind in 13) and thanks for the help on the spacebar thing \, worst case ill do some thumb workouts to toughen it up so i wont have to worry bout pounding it, thanks guys but any other cards, maybe 85$ tops

Here is what I have and if your curious look at the fourm screenshot and the pictures there wil give you an idea of what my card is like... I have a 5600 ultra simular to this one....
I got mine at FRY's, but this was on www.outpost.com FRY's online sales

|BFG Asylum 128MB OC (Overclocked) with nVidia's GeForce FX 5500 3DChip

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Price: $ 99.99

Detailed Description

GeForce FX 5500 OC(Overclocked) Performance Features
AGP 8x/4x/2x compatible
Up to 4 pixels per clock rendering engine
2 dual-rendering pipelines
NVIDIA® nView™ Multi-Display Technology
NVIDIA® CineFX™ 2.0 Engine
GPU NVIDIA® GeForce? FX 5500
Bus Type AGP
Memory 128MB DDR
Core Clock 290MHz (vs. 270MHz standard)
RAMDAC Dual 350MHz
API Support Microsoft® DirectX®, Open GL ICD® L for Microsoft® Windows®
Connectors VGA, S-Video-Out
72.5 million vertices/sec setup

Whosa Skylore · Mar 24, 2005, 10:40 PM // 22:40

ok, ill go for 100$ and for all you who are wondering how i get this money,my grades used to be shit, D's and C's so my parents give me money for good grades

and they have alot of money, but im gonna spend some on spring break (going on a lacroose trip with some friends in florida, YES) but, from what everyone said i should go for the extra 15$, and my parents dont lend me anything unless i earn it....heh earn.... so no luck on them giving me any extra money. and Lansing, the cuetip worked great my space bar is working much better now

but dont tell bladen or weezer, its my only exuse for bad spelling or anything i do wrong

Mss Drizzt · Mar 24, 2005, 10:52 PM // 22:52

That little bit of extra will help you alot. You will definetly notice a difference.