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sikandar   06-13-2009 at 02:55:50 AM

I have a Dell desktop XPS 720. Recently, my computer screen started go blank after a screen saver. I would have to restart to get the screen back on. So after a few restarts my computer just wouldn't load up anymore. Then I had these vertical lines all over my screen and the only way it would load to windows desktop is if I uninstalled my graphics card in safe mode and the restart my computer. I am not good with hardware etc, but I am guessing my graphics card burnt out or something. Any advice on this topic that could save me from having to buy a new card would be greatly appreciated.

If replacing my graphics card is the only way, then could you please suggest a graphics card which would be best for gaming. Price somewhere around 100-200 dollars. Also, my graphics card is or rather was Nvidia 8800GT 512.

Also my computer specifications:

Dell XPS 720
Processor : Intel Core2 Quad processor Q9450 (2.66GHz,1333FSB) w/DualCore Technology and 12MB cache

RAM : 3GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz-2X1GB/2X512MB
OS : Windows Vista Home 32bit
Video Card : NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB

If any other specifications are needed please let me know and I will find them out and post it in a reply.
Thank you in advance.


Message edited by sikandar on 06-13-2009 at 03:57:19 AM
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ct1615   06-13-2009 at 03:50:40 AM
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the ATI 4850 would give you a fine performance, see tom's list for June

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] 323-3.html

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sikandar   06-13-2009 at 03:54:33 AM
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Sweet thank you. One more question though, since I was using an NVIDIA card before, will ATI still fit/work on my computer or do I need to replace something to make it work? I editted/updated my computer specifications a little more in detail, not sure if that helps or not.

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ct1615   06-13-2009 at 04:02:38 AM
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no matter if you go with a Nvidia or ATI card, just uninstall your previous 8800GT drivers and download new ones from their respective web sight. You will be good to go then.

you can also go with Nvidia, the 9800GT is the 8800GT with a new name.
the GTS 250 competes against the ATI 4850. ATI currently gives you more bang for buck at cards under $200 but some people prefer one company over the other.

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sikandar   06-13-2009 at 04:08:28 AM
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Pardon my ignorance in regards to this subject, but if I buy the ATI card I can just plug and install the ATI drivers to make it work right? I wouldn't need to buy a new mother board or anything would I?

Also, I was checking the prices and I see many different companies that make the same card. Any recommendations on which company is a good choice to go with?


Message edited by sikandar on 06-13-2009 at 04:10:13 AM
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ct1615   06-13-2009 at 05:29:30 AM
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1. correct on the install, plug it in and install the new drivers after cleaning out the old ones. you don't need a new motherboard.

2. there is really no clear cut winner in manufactures. some offer a better price, a better warranty, a free game, a factory overclock, its really up to you.
HIS, Sapphire, Asus, Gigabyte, evga, XFX, are just some of the better known companies.


Message edited by ct1615 on 06-13-2009 at 05:30:14 AM
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sikandar   06-13-2009 at 07:17:34 AM
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Thank you once again and god bless.

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