I currently own a Gateway GX7022E which have thes specs:
CPU - Intel Pent D 830 3.0 GHZ
MB Chipset- 945G
RAM -2 GB DDR2 (expandable to 4 GB)
Video Card -Nvidia 6200 64 MB TurboCache
TV Tuner -ATI Theater 550 Pro TV tuner card
PSU -400 watts
I would definitely like to upgrade the video card I have now. My question is how do I tell if the cards that are out now are compatible with what I have. I have read the issues dealing with motherboards and psu through gateway and do know that it is possible to upgrade the video card. (my brother did it at Best Buy. So far no problems.)
I know my computer is Vista ready and would like a card that will be Directx10 compliant. I like to play games with all the eye candy on. I just recently installed Company of Heroes and at Max Settings I get a framerate of 7.2 fps. AT the lower settings it increases to a respectable 49.5 fps. At least I am able to play.
Anyhow, looking for some sound advice or suggestions. I am trying to educate myself so that I can pick the proper card so I don't ruin what I have.
CPU - Intel Pent D 830 3.0 GHZ
MB Chipset- 945G
RAM -2 GB DDR2 (expandable to 4 GB)
Video Card -Nvidia 6200 64 MB TurboCache
TV Tuner -ATI Theater 550 Pro TV tuner card
PSU -400 watts
I would definitely like to upgrade the video card I have now. My question is how do I tell if the cards that are out now are compatible with what I have. I have read the issues dealing with motherboards and psu through gateway and do know that it is possible to upgrade the video card. (my brother did it at Best Buy. So far no problems.)
I know my computer is Vista ready and would like a card that will be Directx10 compliant. I like to play games with all the eye candy on. I just recently installed Company of Heroes and at Max Settings I get a framerate of 7.2 fps. AT the lower settings it increases to a respectable 49.5 fps. At least I am able to play.
Anyhow, looking for some sound advice or suggestions. I am trying to educate myself so that I can pick the proper card so I don't ruin what I have.