Video Card

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?)

Without the model number, there's no way to tell. It may have no card
installed (onboard graphics chip). Most Presarios of the last 2-3 years have
the model number right on the front.
HH


"Giulio Barioni" <gbarioni@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:13405-430C07B8-1559@storefull-3232.bay.webtv.net...
> Hi All:
>
> I received a Compaq Presario desktop as a gift and would appreciate some
> suggestions.
>
> The computer has the following:
>
> 3000+ AMD Sempron Processor
> 512 MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory
> 120 GB 7200RPM Ultra DMA Hard drive
> CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo Drive
>
> I like playing video games. However I don't know what kind of card is
> installed. It may be a poor one because when I play a game, the computer
> freezes about half way through. Also, the graphics are not the best.
>
> So any suggestions from any one about what should I change if any thing
> on this? Or should I leave it as is and purchase another computer?
>
> I like this computer because the price was right (it was free), but is
> it worth upgrading?
>
> Thanks much for your answers and keep up the great work. People like
> myself who are not so knowledgable with computers need all the help we
> can get.
>
> Giulio //o-o\\
> ----------------------------------------
> "Be kind to the people you meet on the way up, because you're gonna meet
> the same people on the way down"---Ralph Kramden
>
>

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?)

Hi HH:

The model number, according to the number in front of the tower is
SR1215CL.

There is also a number on the border of the monitor if this helps. It's
located on the upper right and it is FS7555.

Thanks much for your response. I hope you or any one else who see's this
can give me some advice on whether this computer is worth up-grading,
and what kind if any of a video card I have.

For new lookers, this is a desktop Presario.

Giulio //o-o\\
----------------------------------------
"Be kind to the people you meet on the way up, because you're gonna meet
the same people on the way down"---Ralph Kramden

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?)

Giulio Barioni wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> I received a Compaq Presario desktop as a gift and would appreciate some
> suggestions.
>
> The computer has the following:
>
> 3000+ AMD Sempron Processor
> 512 MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory
> 120 GB 7200RPM Ultra DMA Hard drive
> CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo Drive
>
> I like playing video games. However I don't know what kind of card is
> installed. It may be a poor one because when I play a game, the computer
> freezes about half way through. Also, the graphics are not the best.
>
> So any suggestions from any one about what should I change if any thing
> on this? Or should I leave it as is and purchase another computer?
>
> I like this computer because the price was right (it was free), but is
> it worth upgrading?
>
> Thanks much for your answers and keep up the great work. People like
> myself who are not so knowledgable with computers need all the help we
> can get.
>
> Giulio //o-o\\
> ----------------------------------------
> "Be kind to the people you meet on the way up, because you're gonna meet
> the same people on the way down"---Ralph Kramden
>

Re identifying your card, maybe try downloading Belarc Advisor, an
application that reveals lots of information about your computer when
you run it.

It's free from:-

www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Regards
Echy
Melbourne, Australia
www.visitvictoria.com

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Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.compaq (More info?)

Information on your Presario's motherboard is available on the HP website
at:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?dlc=en&lc=e...

Your PC came with integrated graphics on the motherboard, but also has an
8X/4X AGP slot. I have a similar setup in my SR1000Z. I'm using a 256MB 8X
ATI Radeon 9200 video card in mine and like it.
When you install an AGP video card, the onboard video is auto disabled.

HH


"Giulio Barioni" <gbarioni@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:18083-430CE50D-12@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net...
> Hi HH:
>
> The model number, according to the number in front of the tower is
> SR1215CL.
>
> There is also a number on the border of the monitor if this helps. It's
> located on the upper right and it is FS7555.
>
> Thanks much for your response. I hope you or any one else who see's this
> can give me some advice on whether this computer is worth up-grading,
> and what kind if any of a video card I have.
>
> For new lookers, this is a desktop Presario.
>
> Giulio //o-o\\
> ----------------------------------------
> "Be kind to the people you meet on the way up, because you're gonna meet
> the same people on the way down"---Ralph Kramden
>
>