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Devil's Dictionary · Mar 03, 2005, 10:27 PM // 22:27

I am using XP pro so there might be a difference: I never used home edition so I don't know.
Here's my DirectX diagnostic tool screenshot:

Ice Heart · Mar 03, 2005, 10:28 PM // 22:28

That is what mine also looks like exactly? However it does not have System Manufacturer, or System Model Listed?

Devil's Dictionary · Mar 03, 2005, 10:30 PM // 22:30

Okay. Then press the "Save All Information", save under any name and email the it to me at [email protected]

Ice Heart · Mar 03, 2005, 10:34 PM // 22:34

Never mind, How freakin Stupid. Ok, here it is;

System Manufacturer: VIA Technologies, Inc.
System Model: VT8363

A Few Cards;

PNY GeForce FX5200 Ultra Card- $136.00
128 MB DDR memory, 256-bit graphics core, 1.3 billion texels per second fill rate, 81 million vertices per second setup
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PNY GeForce FX5200 PCI Card- $94.88
128 MB DDR memory, 256-bit graphics core, 1 billion texels per second fill rate, 63 million vertices per second setup
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PNY GeForce FX5200 AGP Card- $76.88
128 MB DDR memory, 256-bit graphics core, 1 billion texels per second fill rate, 63 million vertices per second setup
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Asylum GeForce FX5900- $315.78
Includes S-Video, DVI port, high-resolution compression technology, 128-bit precision processing and special effects

March Hare · Mar 03, 2005, 10:41 PM // 22:41

Looks like 4XAGP

http://www.one2surf.co.uk/enduser/pr...cification.asp

Does this mean you have a Micro ATX board (ie a small computer) there are only 3 expantion slots all together.

Devil's Dictionary · Mar 03, 2005, 10:43 PM // 22:43

I believe the VT8363 is but the chipset.
Since it was introduced post July 2000, you should have AGP 4X.
You should also have SD RAM.

Ice Heart · Mar 03, 2005, 10:45 PM // 22:45

I would be with you guy's but you guy's are seriously way smarter than I am alright.

Is that good, bad?

March Hare · Mar 03, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49

Not smarter just more time on my hands.
Did you buy a prebuilt ie a Hewlit Packard? That would help finding out what you can do.

Ice Heart · Mar 03, 2005, 10:52 PM // 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by March Hare

Not smarter just more time on my hands.
Did you buy a prebuilt ie a Hewlit Packard? That would help finding out what you can do.

If your talking about my comp, then I would not know. As I said before, my Mom's Dad put this thing together, because he is a freakin genius at computers.

Devil's Dictionary · Mar 03, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04

Ice Heart:
Most today's video cards are AGP X4/8. Having 8 is, no doubt, better, but X4 will do.
When you buy a video card, avoid cards ending with LE, MX, SE as they are budget versions of the card. If you want to buy something inexpensive, it's always better to buy a Ti/XT/Pro/GT card of a previous generation. I tell you: my GeForce FX 5200 is only slightly better than my GeForce 2 GTS.
I'd reccomend looking for some a GeForce 4 Ti or maybe a Radeon 9550 XT.
Just make sure they support AGP X4.
Also, I would reccomend buying video cards from the following companies: BFG, eVGA, ATI, Asus, Gigabyte.

Loviatar · Mar 03, 2005, 11:14 PM // 23:14

any gaming magazine or website says to run screaming from any model 5200 card

BEFORE you buy anything this will tell you exactly what you have without opening the pc and it is free

http://www.sisoftware.net/?location=update

this utility will do everything but .............

Devil's Dictionary · Mar 03, 2005, 11:35 PM // 23:35

I personally trust Everest.
The Home Edition is free.

stumpy · Mar 04, 2005, 02:18 AM // 02:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice Heart

Never mind, How freakin Stupid. Ok, here it is;
System Manufacturer: VIA Technologies, Inc.
System Model: VT8363

Your motherboard likely has an AGP4x slot as stated by DATD. The chipset your wrote about is your southbridge VT8363, your Northbridge chip is likely KT133. For information about your guys products it's usually best to go to the source. VIA Technologies ... here is the direct link to your chipset

Hopefully this helps some of the other technicians, still doesn't say your MoBo but knowing your chipset gives you a clear understanding of the actual video adapter it can handle. If you have an AGP slot ... its a AGP 4X and you would have to buy a card that fits the specs.

jaynan · Mar 04, 2005, 03:01 AM // 03:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice Heart

My computer was built by my moms dad (Who is extremely good with computers)

why not just ask for help? you can get a card that will work for around $50, maybe even less, and if your mom's dad built it he should be able to get you set up in no time. he'll have a very good idea of what your system is

if it's not convenient to have him do it, call and have him walk you through it.

Loviatar · Mar 04, 2005, 03:29 AM // 03:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaynan

why not just ask for help? you can get a card that will work for around $50, maybe even less, and if your mom's dad built it he should be able to get you set up in no time. he'll have a very good idea of what your system is

if it's not convenient to have him do it, call and have him walk you through it.

i am sure he would have done that already if it were possible

many reasons why it would not be possible

Nova · Mar 04, 2005, 03:59 AM // 03:59

Yeah, but I agree with jayan. He could ASK his dad for help. he would/should know what to do. He Knows what to look for in graphic cards I am sure and he could tell his dad what he needs, and his dad could find something that will workd that isnt too expensive. I still would like to know if my graphic card will be ok with all this information I have jsut read. I now have a Verto GeForce FX 5500 Video Card, 8x AGP, 128MB DDR

Nieye Ljungren · Mar 04, 2005, 02:21 PM // 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova

Yeah, but I agree with jayan. He could ASK his dad for help. he would/should know what to do. He Knows what to look for in graphic cards I am sure and he could tell his dad what he needs, and his dad could find something that will workd that isnt too expensive. I still would like to know if my graphic card will be ok with all this information I have jsut read. I now have a Verto GeForce FX 5500 Video Card, 8x AGP, 128MB DDR

Nova- I just purchased a nVidia FX 5200 128mb and I dont have a problem looking at the welcome screen!!

I have been toying with WoW waiting for the March BWE and I have had no problems and most settings are on high! Now, I know GW is WAAAYYYY better, but it works on WoW (which requires DirectX 9.0c) so it has to compare to some degree.

I wouldnt worry about it.... theres a fix posted, You dont HAVE to run the game full boar on all high settings, if thats what you wanted to do, you defintely didnt get the right card. I assume you know this...

Nieye Ljundgren

p.s. If opportunity doesnt knock, build a bigger door!

Loviatar · Mar 04, 2005, 07:16 PM // 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova

Yeah, but I agree with jayan. He could ASK his dad for help.

nova

that is his GRANDfather not his father

they dont live forever you know
unfortunately not parents either

he might not be available

Ice Heart · Mar 04, 2005, 09:56 PM // 21:56

He's not my dad by the way, he is my mom's dad. I doubt he can help with the video card problem. He knows alot about computers yes, but he knows nothing of the new video games we play in todays society, or what you need for them!

Nova · Mar 05, 2005, 08:53 AM // 08:53

However he would understand all teh aspects of the video card specs. and stuf... sorryee... jstu trying to help....

Thanks, Nieye.

Thanks for the reassurance. I can see that too.

Hehe, anyway.... Yeah, it works good so I am pretty sure it will be awesome. If its not PERFECT, I will be just fine, btu that would be REALLY REALLLY AWESOME AND I WOULD BE Really REALLY happy.

Mar 03, 2005, 10:28 PM // 22:28	#62
Ice Heart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee	That is what mine also looks like exactly? However it does not have System Manufacturer, or System Model Listed? Last edited by Ice Heart; Mar 03, 2005 at 10:31 PM // 22:31..

Mar 03, 2005, 10:30 PM // 22:30	#63
Devil's Dictionary Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Presumed missing... Profession: Me/N	Okay. Then press the "Save All Information", save under any name and email the it to me at [email protected] Last edited by DEATH AT THE DOOR; Mar 03, 2005 at 10:33 PM // 22:33..

Mar 03, 2005, 10:34 PM // 22:34	#64
Ice Heart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee	Never mind, How freakin Stupid. Ok, here it is; System Manufacturer: VIA Technologies, Inc. System Model: VT8363 A Few Cards; PNY GeForce FX5200 Ultra Card- $136.00 128 MB DDR memory, 256-bit graphics core, 1.3 billion texels per second fill rate, 81 million vertices per second setup --------------------------------------- PNY GeForce FX5200 PCI Card- $94.88 128 MB DDR memory, 256-bit graphics core, 1 billion texels per second fill rate, 63 million vertices per second setup --------------------------------------- PNY GeForce FX5200 AGP Card- $76.88 128 MB DDR memory, 256-bit graphics core, 1 billion texels per second fill rate, 63 million vertices per second setup --------------------------------------- Asylum GeForce FX5900- $315.78 Includes S-Video, DVI port, high-resolution compression technology, 128-bit precision processing and special effects Last edited by Ice Heart; Mar 03, 2005 at 10:44 PM // 22:44..

Mar 03, 2005, 10:27 PM // 22:27	#61
Devil's Dictionary Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Presumed missing... Profession: Me/N	I am using XP pro so there might be a difference: I never used home edition so I don't know. Here's my DirectX diagnostic tool screenshot:

Mar 03, 2005, 10:41 PM // 22:41	#65
March Hare Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wonderland Guild: Knights of Ascalon Profession: W/Me	Looks like 4XAGP http://www.one2surf.co.uk/enduser/pr...cification.asp Does this mean you have a Micro ATX board (ie a small computer) there are only 3 expantion slots all together.

Mar 03, 2005, 10:43 PM // 22:43	#66
Devil's Dictionary Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Presumed missing... Profession: Me/N	I believe the VT8363 is but the chipset. Since it was introduced post July 2000, you should have AGP 4X. You should also have SD RAM.

Mar 03, 2005, 10:45 PM // 22:45	#67
Ice Heart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee	I would be with you guy's but you guy's are seriously way smarter than I am alright. Is that good, bad?

Mar 03, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49	#68
March Hare Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wonderland Guild: Knights of Ascalon Profession: W/Me	Not smarter just more time on my hands. Did you buy a prebuilt ie a Hewlit Packard? That would help finding out what you can do.

Mar 03, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04	#70
Devil's Dictionary Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Presumed missing... Profession: Me/N	Ice Heart: Most today's video cards are AGP X4/8. Having 8 is, no doubt, better, but X4 will do. When you buy a video card, avoid cards ending with LE, MX, SE as they are budget versions of the card. If you want to buy something inexpensive, it's always better to buy a Ti/XT/Pro/GT card of a previous generation. I tell you: my GeForce FX 5200 is only slightly better than my GeForce 2 GTS. I'd reccomend looking for some a GeForce 4 Ti or maybe a Radeon 9550 XT. Just make sure they support AGP X4. Also, I would reccomend buying video cards from the following companies: BFG, eVGA, ATI, Asus, Gigabyte.

Mar 03, 2005, 11:14 PM // 23:14	#71
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	any gaming magazine or website says to run screaming from any model 5200 card BEFORE you buy anything this will tell you exactly what you have without opening the pc and it is free http://www.sisoftware.net/?location=update this utility will do everything but .............

Mar 03, 2005, 11:35 PM // 23:35	#72
Devil's Dictionary Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Presumed missing... Profession: Me/N	I personally trust Everest. The Home Edition is free.

Mar 04, 2005, 03:59 AM // 03:59	#76
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	Yeah, but I agree with jayan. He could ASK his dad for help. he would/should know what to do. He Knows what to look for in graphic cards I am sure and he could tell his dad what he needs, and his dad could find something that will workd that isnt too expensive. I still would like to know if my graphic card will be ok with all this information I have jsut read. I now have a Verto GeForce FX 5500 Video Card, 8x AGP, 128MB DDR

Mar 04, 2005, 09:56 PM // 21:56	#79
Ice Heart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee	He's not my dad by the way, he is my mom's dad. I doubt he can help with the video card problem. He knows alot about computers yes, but he knows nothing of the new video games we play in todays society, or what you need for them!

Mar 05, 2005, 08:53 AM // 08:53	#80
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	However he would understand all teh aspects of the video card specs. and stuf... sorryee... jstu trying to help.... Thanks, Nieye. Thanks for the reassurance. I can see that too. Hehe, anyway.... Yeah, it works good so I am pretty sure it will be awesome. If its not PERFECT, I will be just fine, btu that would be REALLY REALLLY AWESOME AND I WOULD BE Really *REALLY* happy.