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jeffie7 · 05-30-2007, 07:50 PM

It's a type of card slot used inside your computer. It's the newer slot type.

PCI < AGP < PCI E

If your mobo is really old and only supports PCI then you would need to buy a PCI card, if it supports AGP then you could use PCI or AGP, if it supports PCIE....

Pop open the case and look at what brand the motorboard is (should say it right on it) as with the model #. Google it and it will tell you what it supports.

2000Si · 05-30-2007, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eg6sir

what the hell is pci-e?

Peripheral Component Interface - Express.

It's basically how all your components (ram, video, audio, etc) cards are connected to your motherboard. They're different connections than normal PCI slots.

PCIe came out in 04 and is expected to out-pace normal PCI slots.

eg6sir · 05-30-2007, 08:14 PM

well, i got this computer from DELL in '04.. .

pissedoffsol · 05-31-2007, 03:54 PM

you're fucked then.

eg6sir · 05-31-2007, 03:56 PM

hahah.. how so?? yea i know DELLs are pieces of shit, but this one hasnt given me any problems yet

Sabz5150 · 05-31-2007, 04:40 PM

It should have an AGP slot on there. Stuff a fat card in there and it'll use that instead of the onboard. Problem solved.

eg6sir · 05-31-2007, 04:43 PM

fat card?? AGP slot??

endlesszeal · 05-31-2007, 05:57 PM

If you give me the model, I can find out what type of motherboard and other specs about your computer so we can start pointing you in the right direction.

Just about any video card you decide to pick up, should support your monitor resolution. It shouldnt be of any concern until you start using large monitors like 22" or up or higher resolutions than 1280x1204, which your 15" shouldnt be able to do.

The only real thing is, are you going to game? Of course your processor, RAM and hard drive will be limiting factors, the video card is probably the most crucial.

Anyway, if you just want to the video card for watching tv and connecting to a monitor, find the cheapest video card with at least 32MB RAM should be more than enough.

Note: ATI cards usually deliver a lot better TV images than nVidia based cards. However, many hate ATI drivers (Catalyst).

eg6sir · 05-31-2007, 06:00 PM

Dimension 3000 w/ 80gb harddrive

endlesszeal · 06-01-2007, 03:53 AM

Documentation

according to that, you have only pci slots, which means, youre very very limited to what kind of graphics card you got. so find the cheapest one you can find with tv out.

sleepercivic · 06-03-2007, 11:45 PM

seems like you cheapest option would be to get a dvd burner for like $30 from newegg.com

endlesszeal · 06-04-2007, 03:01 AM

WOW its your lucky day!

Circuit city has the eVGA Fx5200 PCI with tv out put for 49.99 with 50.00 rebate, so basically its free.

Availability for eVGA GeForce™ FX 5200 Video Card (128P1N309DX) at circuitcity.com

check to see if any local Circuit cities have it around your area.

its prefer for your needs and it even supports Vista, if u care.

eg6sir · 06-04-2007, 10:22 AM

decent.. i think i'm going over there today.. i checked online and it appears they have them in stock

eg6sir · 06-04-2007, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by endlesszeal

WOW its your lucky day!

Circuit city has the eVGA Fx5200 PCI with tv out put for 49.99 with 50.00 rebate, so basically its free.

Availability for eVGA GeForce™ FX 5200 Video Card (128P1N309DX) at circuitcity.com

check to see if any local Circuit cities have it around your area.

its prefer for your needs and it even supports Vista, if u care.

thanks for the heads up .. rep for you.. just got back from Circuit City.. its was hidden in the back on the top shelf.. 1 left.. thanks mang!!

nootrac22 · 06-05-2007, 09:09 AM

did you set it up yet? how does it work?

eg6sir · 06-05-2007, 01:21 PM

got it setup.. had some troubles with it last night.. reinstalled it this morning and everything works peachy.. the graphics on my desktop seem a lot more crisp.. havent had a chance to play any games or anything

nootrac22 · 06-05-2007, 01:25 PM

cool with that deal I'm checking to see if my local CC has one

eg6sir · 06-08-2007, 11:13 AM

well, i'm not really sure how to get the image from my computer to come up on the TV screen.. i have the s-video ran to the tv.. any info appreciated

nootrac22 · 06-08-2007, 01:06 PM

did the video card come up with software? first thing i would try is controll panel -> add new hardware and see if it detects the moniter. did you try restarting the computer? if the video card ccame with software install the software and open it up and use it. should be some way on it to pick wich moniter you want to use or wich video out you want to use.

eg6sir · 06-08-2007, 01:57 PM

yes.. i already installed the software with it..

endlesszeal · 06-08-2007, 06:10 PM

Once you have everything installed and hooked up:

-Right click on desktop
-Properties
-Settings
-Advance
-Click Geforce 5200FX
-Tools
-Detect Displays
-Check Force TV Detection
-Select Clone for two images
-OK

eg6sir · 06-08-2007, 06:33 PM

dont have teh tools option..

it says General / Adaptor / Monitor / Troubleshoot / color management

endlesszeal · 06-08-2007, 06:37 PM

Did you install the Nvidia Forceware drivers? It should say youre video card name after you click on advance on the top right hand corner. Yours should say FX5200.

eg6sir · 06-08-2007, 06:38 PM

yea.. its installed. it says the what video card i have.. but those are the only options listed

eg6sir · 06-08-2007, 07:00 PM

its working now.. i reinstalled the driver.. i dont think i ever restarted my computer after installing it before..

one thing.. the picture is black and white only.. i've been messing with the settings and nothing works

05-30-2007, 07:50 PM	#26
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06-04-2007, 03:01 AM	#37
endlesszeal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,068 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 68	WOW its your lucky day! Circuit city has the eVGA Fx5200 PCI with tv out put for 49.99 with 50.00 rebate, so basically its free. Availability for eVGA GeForce™ FX 5200 Video Card (128P1N309DX) at circuitcity.com check to see if any local Circuit cities have it around your area. its prefer for your needs and it even supports Vista, if u care. Last edited by endlesszeal; 06-04-2007 at 03:10 AM.

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pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 29 Posts: 49,951 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 531	you're fucked then.

05-31-2007, 05:57 PM	#33
endlesszeal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,068 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 68	If you give me the model, I can find out what type of motherboard and other specs about your computer so we can start pointing you in the right direction. Just about any video card you decide to pick up, should support your monitor resolution. It shouldnt be of any concern until you start using large monitors like 22" or up or higher resolutions than 1280x1204, which your 15" shouldnt be able to do. The only real thing is, are you going to game? Of course your processor, RAM and hard drive will be limiting factors, the video card is probably the most crucial. Anyway, if you just want to the video card for watching tv and connecting to a monitor, find the cheapest video card with at least 32MB RAM should be more than enough. Note: ATI cards usually deliver a lot better TV images than nVidia based cards. However, many hate ATI drivers (Catalyst).

06-01-2007, 03:53 AM	#35
endlesszeal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,068 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 68	Documentation according to that, you have only pci slots, which means, youre very very limited to what kind of graphics card you got. so find the cheapest one you can find with tv out.

06-05-2007, 09:09 AM	#40
nootrac22 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA pocono mts Age: 33 Posts: 4,002 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: daily driver working on 92 prelude 4ws Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 228	did you set it up yet? how does it work?

06-05-2007, 01:25 PM	#42
nootrac22 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA pocono mts Age: 33 Posts: 4,002 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: daily driver working on 92 prelude 4ws Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 228	cool with that deal I'm checking to see if my local CC has one

06-08-2007, 01:06 PM	#44
nootrac22 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA pocono mts Age: 33 Posts: 4,002 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: daily driver working on 92 prelude 4ws Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 228	did the video card come up with software? first thing i would try is controll panel -> add new hardware and see if it detects the moniter. did you try restarting the computer? if the video card ccame with software install the software and open it up and use it. should be some way on it to pick wich moniter you want to use or wich video out you want to use.

06-08-2007, 06:10 PM	#46
endlesszeal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,068 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 68	Once you have everything installed and hooked up: -Right click on desktop -Properties -Settings -Advance -Click Geforce 5200FX -Tools -Detect Displays -Check Force TV Detection -Select Clone for two images -OK

06-08-2007, 06:37 PM	#48
endlesszeal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,068 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 68	Did you install the Nvidia Forceware drivers? It should say youre video card name after you click on advance on the top right hand corner. Yours should say FX5200.

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