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lpfowlie   05-02-2008 at 12:39:13 AM

ok newbie here, and not a very techy one..
I can't play my new Jeopardy games as I need an OpenGL compatible video card???
I have an onboard video card ( Aztech M64 32mg)
I have windows XP in a Systemax Ascent
basically I just don't know what to buy?
Thanks for any sugestions

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dirtmountain   05-02-2008 at 12:56:02 AM
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We need more info to give you an informed choice. Do you have the model number ? Systemax Ascent come in many different models and it would affect what advice you'd get.

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DarthPiggie   05-02-2008 at 01:13:40 AM
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so what do you need, a new graphics card?? get the 8600GT

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DarthPiggie   05-02-2008 at 01:14:20 AM
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forget that, you might not even have a PCI-E slot. tell us more about ur sytem


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lpfowlie   05-02-2008 at 01:55:06 AM
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Systemax Ascent BA3500 RTS PC

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pauldh   05-02-2008 at 02:08:09 AM
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http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-u [...] hp?S_ID=26

If that is the motherboard, you are in luck as it has a PCI-e 16X slot. But honestly, I can't see why the Geforce 6100 would have OGL issues as it can play Doom3, Wolfenstein, UT2004, etc. I'd look to fix the probelm not buy a new card. You may need to update the display drivers.

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dirtmountain   05-02-2008 at 06:21:33 AM
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DarthPiggies original suggestion would work with that motherboard and your power supply. A GeForce 8600 GT PCI-E x16. It's not a high end card, but going higher you would probably need to upgrade your power supply. I would try to update the drivers on your integrated video before buying a new card though. E-mail or call systemax for help.

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lpfowlie   05-02-2008 at 03:16:52 PM
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ok thanks will give it a try..

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Bronze Graphics badge jay2tall   05-02-2008 at 03:47:43 PM
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I would recommend the 8600GT or HD3650 cards, they are on the same level, the 3650 as a slight advantage, but really your preference. If you are looking at a higher end card you will need a better Power Supply, but if all you are worried about is Jeopardy, either of these should do the trick:

 

8600GT: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130292
HD3650: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102725

 

As stated before the onboard video should play your game. If you want to go on the cheap, AKA FREE, I would download the latest drivers for your board: http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-u [...] hp?S_ID=26


Message edited by jay2tall on 05-02-2008 at 03:49:47 PM
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