Graphics CARD?

[Hitman908]

im try to upgrade my video card to a little better than what i have now. i want to make sure that it is safe on my computer. i also want it to be able to run call of duty 2 . the wattage is 250w. here is the specs on my computers.

Manufacturer: Compaq
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 1.60GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Hard Drive: 80 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 100/200
Monitor: COMPAQ FP745A Analog Flat Panel Monitor
Sound Card: Intel(r) Integrated Audio
Speakers/Headphones:
Keyboard: USB Root Hub
Mouse: USB Root Hub
Mouse Surface:
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)

 

[Hitman908]

well im just try to get it the cheapest way i can. what would u recomend?

 

[prozac26]

A used Radeon 9700 or 9800 Pro will be a good upgrade for your system, as well as another 512mb of RAM.

You probably could skip a PSU upgrade with a 9800.

 

[teh_sutton]

its probably worth saying that I ran COD1/2 on 9600pro 512MB RAM and a P4 2.6Ghz and 250WPSU, it was ok - ish, this was many years ago though.

and by it ran I dont mean all that smoothly but it was playable and I still enjoyed it.

 

[Hitman908]

will it then just be better if i buy a new computer?

 

[dsidious]

Well other then a new video card you will want to get another 512 mb of RAM.

Check your motherboard's manual (or the manufacturer's Web site) to see how much RAM it accepts. I hope you've got a decent motherboard that takes more than 512 MB. 1 GB will show a big improvement compared to 512 MB, in games as well as other programs.