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I am looking for someone to tell me exactly what to purchse to upgrade the Video/graphics card on an HP Pavilion a810n. I don't have much money to do this because I am a retired person on SS, but I can no longer play the video games that I like. I keep getting an error message that my video card does not support this game. I am only talking HOG and Adventure/Action games.
I would like to get a card that is going to do the job for at least a couple of years. I don't know how to tell if I will also need to upgrade my PSU.
I can put them in myself, I just don't understand how to tell what I need.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Nancy


System Information
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Time of this report: 9/15/2009, 08:44:12
Machine name: YOUR-03667082DE
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
System Model: PP164AA-ABA a810n
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3300+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Memory: 896MB RAM
Page File: 453MB used, 1713MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
Display Devices
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Card name: SiS 760
Manufacturer: SiS
Chip type: SiS 760
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_6330&SUBSYS_2A06103C&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: SiSGRV.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.3900 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 6/5/2009 03:07:24, 3467776 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: sisgrp.sys
Mini VDD Date: 6/5/2009 03:02:46, 323584 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71ED9-2070-11CF-B07C-0C0AA1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1039
Device ID: 0x6330
SubSys ID: 0x2A06103C
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_D ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG1_A
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
 
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^ No, thats a PCI-E 1x card Upendra, not a PCI card.

Anyway that computer should have an AGP slot. Take off the side panel to be sure that it has an AGP slot. If you don't know what an AGP slot is then google it.

Now then, if you have at least a 325W Power Supply, you should go with.

POWERCOLOR AG3650 512MD2-V3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131173

If not then go with

JATON 3DForce3450-DVI Radeon HD 3450 512MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814139053

The only problem with the Jaton is that it has two DVI ports and no VGA adapter for them. If your monitor only uses a VGA cable you will also need an adaptor for that card. The 3450 is pretty slow by todays standards, but it's the best you can do without upgrading your PSU if it's less than 325W. The 3650 is much faster than the 3450, but it's very basic now adays. Still, should be more than enough for your needs and there isn't much of a point in getting something faster without upgrading your CPU as well.
 
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I have 1 AGP slots and 3 PCI-E slots.
If I were to upgrade the PCU what should I look for and how would that change the graphics card I should buy.
The $105 is pretty pricey for me. I have a top total price of $150.00, and would prefer not to have to spend it all.
Thanks again.





 
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Mousemonkey

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That is such a poor card, you should be ashamed of yourself for even suggesting it.

@OP the 3650 is by far the better choice.
 
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I have 1 AGP slots and 3 PCI-E slots.
If I were to upgrade the PCU what should I look for and how would that change the graphics card I should buy.
I would like to keep the total around $100
Thanks again.








 
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The best video card they have available would be NVIDIA 256MB AGP PCI card like from Walmart, Bestbuy or shop ebay, when you install this card it will come with the installation CD, this card goes in an unattended inspansion slot inside your pc. Dont forget to disable the onboard and switch it to PCI in your bios.
 
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In addition you may want to upgrade your memory to 1 GB or better so that your video doesnt freeze or stick when playing games etc..
 
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you do not have pci-e, a 3300+ can't have pci-e unless it has some crazy mobo from hp. Also don't listen to the person on top of me, You don't need to upgrade your memory, it's plenty for xp. Also if you do try to upgrade, it's going to cost quite a bit more just for 1gb total. DDR prices are higher than ddr2/3
 
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Upendra09

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Shut up monkey

* throws banana infused with permanent glue*

and yes i second the 4650
 
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Mousemonkey

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*Side steps incoming 'nana*
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