Need graphics card help fast plz!

[yaright]

allright i opened up my computer and i saw 2 slots that say pcie_x1_2 and pcie_x1_1

. my graphics card is intel g33/g31 express chipset family.

i was wondering if i could get a graphics card that about 200-250$, good performance and can play most of todays games, like AVp l4d2, fallout3, bioshock2 , metro 2033, cod4 and so on. if not would i prolly have to by a new computer?

any help is appriciated, i really wanna play some new games, xbox is boreing and games look much better on PC.

dunno if this help but

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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/19/2010, 18:30:58
Machine name: AUSTINPWN-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.100218-0019)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: KJ379AAR-ABA a6400f
BIOS: BIOS Date: 06/16/08 11:02:10 Ver: 5.25
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2200 @ 2.20GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz
Memory: 3062MB RAM
Page File: 2059MB used, 4276MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 3100
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29C2&SUBSYS_2A6F103C&REV_02
Display Memory: 286 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 286 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1461 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/25/2008 20:44:28, 3301376 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6A82-11CF-3976-650AA3C2CA35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x29C2
SubSys ID: 0x2A6F103C
Revision ID: 0x0002
Revision ID: 0x0002
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C

 

[Raidur]

You aren't going to get any games looking too good on that system.

If all you have are pci 1x slots then you'll need a new motherboard with pcie 16x slot(s).

Do you know the model name of your motherboard? I can't remember if dxdiag shows it or not but CPU-Z (google it) will.

 

[yaright]

mmm is this it


Intel Pentium E2200
Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1 (Build 6001)
CPU Arch : 1 CPU - 2 Cores - 2 Threads
CPU PSN : Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2200 @ 2.20GHz
CPU EXT : MMX, SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S), EM64T
CPUID : 6.F.D / Extended : 6.F
CPU Cache : L1 : 2 x 32 / 2 x 32 KB - L2 : 1024 KB
Core : Conroe (65 nm) / Stepping : M0
Freq : 2200.19 MHz (200.02 * 11)
MB Brand : Asus
MB Model : Benicia
NB : Intel P35/G33/G31 rev A2
SB : Intel 82801IR (ICH9R) rev 02
GPU Type : Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
DirectX Version : 10.0
RAM : 3072 MB DDR2 Dual Channel
RAM Speed : 400 MHz (1:2) @ 6-6-6-18
Slot 1 : 1024MB (6400)
Slot 1 Manufacturer : Samsung
Slot 2 : 512MB (6400)
Slot 2 Manufacturer : Qimonda
Slot 3 : 1024MB (6400)
Slot 3 Manufacturer : Samsung
Slot 4 : 512MB (6400)
Slot 4 Manufacturer : Qimonda

 

[jryan388]

Looks like your mobo does have a pcix16 slot.

I recommend the Radeon 5770:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102873&cm_re=5770-_-14-102-873-_-Product

Anything more, and you would have to pay about $300. There is not a good performing card between the 5770 and 5850 (the 5830 is, but its not worth its price).

Plus, I wouldn't do anything more with a 2.2ghz dual core. Can you overclock it?

 

[yaright]

were would the pcix 16 slot be and dont even know what overlock is and how to do it

 

[yaright]

also sorry for double posting, whne i do get anew graphics card, will this computer with that radeon 5770, will it be able to paly msot of todays games with decent performance and fps and stuff? also, do i do anything with my chipset graphics card, or sjut plug in the new one and install and stuff?
also, found the pcie x16 slot

umm, some sites are saying that the 5770 radeon card takes 2 slots, but i only have 1 pcie x16 and pcie_x1_2 ,pcie_x1_1

 

[jryan388]

The 5770 only takes one slot. It does, however, hang over a second slot because the size of its cooler is double wide (like most graphics cards). And yes, the 5770 is a killer card. It can play just about anything (except crysis on max with 8xaa), at your resolution. It will be about a thousand times better than your intel graphics chip. What I'd be worried about is whether or not your CPU is fast enough. It might start to bottleneck a 5770 in some games.

There are some really good guides out there for installing the card, just google it.
Here's a youtube vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9x097QRXeA

 

[yaright]

mm well, i figure my computer is crap soo, is i got http://www1.ca.dell.com/ca/en/home/desktops/alienware-area-51/pd.aspx?refid=alienware-area-51&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1

would i need to upgrade anything or just turn on and play?

also, would it be enough for most games for a few years?