Any price, as long as it costs less than a full HD video capture card, which is like $300|||fraps not full hd but its free
http://www.fraps.com/
Friday, May 4, 2012
If I wanted to use my PC for recording video for security purposes whad would I have to do?
My computer doesn't have a graphics card so the feed would have to be USB and the video quality doesn't have to be fantastic but obviously decent enough to identify criminals, maybe a 1pfs video would be enough or would this be too jerky? Can anyone recomend what camera I would need and any software that I would need too? I have a 160gB hard drive so how much video would this hold? What size HD would I need to record 24hrs worth of video.
Thanks in advance.|||There are a lot of solutions out there and a lot of things you could consider...do you really need 24 hour continuous recording or could you be fine with motion-activated recording...do you want a wired or wireless solution? You can find some solutions under $200 and you could always purchase an external hard drive to save recordings to. Also the amount of space the recordings take up vary based on the resolution you record at and the system you purchase, so it would be hard to state emphatically how much space you'd need.
You might find a solution like this to be what you are looking for: http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/wirele…|||Have a look at Maplins website.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/?&C=brilliant2&U…|||my friend bought a program at best buy for $25.00 that lets you put 4 web cams that are motion ativated on computer splits screen into 4 sections takes pictures of anything that moves (sorry do not know name of it just ask salesperson at store)
Thanks in advance.|||There are a lot of solutions out there and a lot of things you could consider...do you really need 24 hour continuous recording or could you be fine with motion-activated recording...do you want a wired or wireless solution? You can find some solutions under $200 and you could always purchase an external hard drive to save recordings to. Also the amount of space the recordings take up vary based on the resolution you record at and the system you purchase, so it would be hard to state emphatically how much space you'd need.
You might find a solution like this to be what you are looking for: http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/wirele…|||Have a look at Maplins website.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/?&C=brilliant2&U…|||my friend bought a program at best buy for $25.00 that lets you put 4 web cams that are motion ativated on computer splits screen into 4 sections takes pictures of anything that moves (sorry do not know name of it just ask salesperson at store)
What's better for playing HD video, MPC or Cyberlink PowerDVD 10?
What is better for playing HD content? I have a very powerful PC with an Nvidia CUDA supported Graphics Card. Cyberlink plays videos very smooth with CUDA accelaration. Some people still say that MPC + custom codecs is a better solution?|||I'd go with Power DVD but it is pretty much the same.
How to use s video for pc to tv?
when i use s video for my connection to my tv from my pc the image quality really sucks. the picture is really blurry and slightly distorted. is there anything that can be done to make it better or should i invest in a HD video card? i am using a 19 inch Toshiba hdtv and i have a ATI Radeon x300/x550/x1050 Series Graphic card that has only DVI, VGA, and S-Video|||Your image looks like crap because you are using the worst possible connection.
S-video is complete garbage. It is a low-definition analog connection from the days of old boob-tube TVs and you have no business using it with a high-definition TV.
You should be using a DVI-to-HDMI cable instead, which is digital and can take full advantage of an HDTV. (Yes, DVI is compatible with HDMI.)|||I have the ATI Radeon x1050 series and it supports dual monitors fine. Try going into the video settings and increasing the screen resolution for the second monitor.|||I don't know what connections you have available on your TV but assuming you have DVI you should just do the dual-monitor setup with that video card. Extend your desktop and things should look great.
You can convert your VGA port on your PC to an HDMI port for your TV which will give you high definition video, but the tradeoff is that they are kind of expensive ($90).
S-video is complete garbage. It is a low-definition analog connection from the days of old boob-tube TVs and you have no business using it with a high-definition TV.
You should be using a DVI-to-HDMI cable instead, which is digital and can take full advantage of an HDTV. (Yes, DVI is compatible with HDMI.)|||I have the ATI Radeon x1050 series and it supports dual monitors fine. Try going into the video settings and increasing the screen resolution for the second monitor.|||I don't know what connections you have available on your TV but assuming you have DVI you should just do the dual-monitor setup with that video card. Extend your desktop and things should look great.
You can convert your VGA port on your PC to an HDMI port for your TV which will give you high definition video, but the tradeoff is that they are kind of expensive ($90).
How to update my video card for my pc ?
I have an HP elite 7100
Video card ATI Radeon HD 4650
Windows 7 (64 bits)
Do I need to uninstall the old driver before installing the new one?
Or do I only need to update it ?|||its recommended. especially if the new card is a different brand. the drivers may **** themself up|||Just get driver update software. It will scan your system and update all your drivers automatically. Using software is SOOO much easier, trust me. Check out some reviews at:
http://www.driver-update-software.com
Video card ATI Radeon HD 4650
Windows 7 (64 bits)
Do I need to uninstall the old driver before installing the new one?
Or do I only need to update it ?|||its recommended. especially if the new card is a different brand. the drivers may **** themself up|||Just get driver update software. It will scan your system and update all your drivers automatically. Using software is SOOO much easier, trust me. Check out some reviews at:
http://www.driver-update-software.com
Is this is a good enough PC for my consumer HD video editing needs?
Im thinking of getting a PC along the lines of an intel core 2 quad cpu, a large 500+ GB HDD, nvidia geforce 9600/9800 graphics card, firewire port, with atleast 4GB of RAM. Most new pc's i see come with vista 64bit. so ill proly use that as an OS.
Basically i am asking would this is good enough for hd editing? my last dual core pc fried because i worked it too hard, had 3 gb ram, 2 512 sticks and 2 1 gig sticks. and some stock ati radeon card. it just overheated too much
would this pc need any extra fans? i dont do a ton of editing, but i do a decent amount, i just dont want this to overheat again. lol. would extra ram (like 8gb) help? cuz that how much i rele want.
any suggestions, greatly appreciated! :)|||That would be more than enough for HD Video Editing, I would recommend download "iDeneb" and installing that it's mac osx which has iMovie. iMovie is pretty good. Hope this helps
Basically i am asking would this is good enough for hd editing? my last dual core pc fried because i worked it too hard, had 3 gb ram, 2 512 sticks and 2 1 gig sticks. and some stock ati radeon card. it just overheated too much
would this pc need any extra fans? i dont do a ton of editing, but i do a decent amount, i just dont want this to overheat again. lol. would extra ram (like 8gb) help? cuz that how much i rele want.
any suggestions, greatly appreciated! :)|||That would be more than enough for HD Video Editing, I would recommend download "iDeneb" and installing that it's mac osx which has iMovie. iMovie is pretty good. Hope this helps
Looking to buy a PC for HD Video Editing and FX at a good price (UK £), any suggestions?
Hi
I am hoping to buy a new computer with the main interest of using it for HD Video Editing, Visual FX and 3D animation, however price is an issue! Can any one suggest a model or a website that I can look at?
I have checked “overclockers.co.uk” but truth be told I am completely confused on the Graphic card issue and have no idea which card would suit my needs, so any feedback on the graphics card would be helpful as well.
Looking at spending no more than £700, and not even that much if I can help it (so Mac’s are well out of the question).
Thanks|||Visual FX and 3D animation as in ... After Effects , Cinema 4D ?
Just grab a GTS 450 or GTX 460.
For more technical applications where a workstation card would benefit you, grab a quadro 2000.
I am hoping to buy a new computer with the main interest of using it for HD Video Editing, Visual FX and 3D animation, however price is an issue! Can any one suggest a model or a website that I can look at?
I have checked “overclockers.co.uk” but truth be told I am completely confused on the Graphic card issue and have no idea which card would suit my needs, so any feedback on the graphics card would be helpful as well.
Looking at spending no more than £700, and not even that much if I can help it (so Mac’s are well out of the question).
Thanks|||Visual FX and 3D animation as in ... After Effects , Cinema 4D ?
Just grab a GTS 450 or GTX 460.
For more technical applications where a workstation card would benefit you, grab a quadro 2000.
What is the best video card for streaming hd videos online with an hdtv?
I just built a media PC for my 65" 1080p HDTV and I want the best performance for watching movies online and streaming video at full size. I installed a NVIDIA nForce 630i/7100 motherboard with an on board video card, What is the best video card for my setup or is this sufficient?|||Jezz, with that kind of resolution youd need top of the line
A 280 GTX or 4870 HD x2|||Don't listen to this person. A 280GTX or ATI equivalent is seriously overboard.
1080P is a resolution of 1920x1080 at various refresh rates. That's a fairly mid-range resolution when it comes to computers these days. Unless you plan on playing high-end 3D games using the HTPC (Home Theater PC) you only really need a mid-range card. You're better off playing those on a PC though (higher resolution and more comfortable use of mouse/keyboard)
Basically more expensive is not always better in the HTPC arena. The issue is the video decoder (2D) not how many 3d objects you can render (3D).
features to look for:
1) decode H.264 up to 1080P video.
2) HDCP support
3) low power requirement and heat dissipation. - You don't want to turn your living room into a sauna nor do you want to suck 250 watts of power doing it when 80 watts will do. The adage is you wouldn't use a Porsche to deliver mail, you use what works for the job.
Here's some info on Nvidia's site covering cards up to the 8800 GTX.
http://www.nvidia.com/page/purevideo_support.html
Just look at the various HD content types you might need. Today for the money it's not worth going below a 7 series card. An Nvidia 8500 would probably be very good and not cost much either.
Finally I highly recommend you take a look at XBMC (Xbox Media Center). It's been around for years for the original XBOX and recently they release a cross platform solution called XBMC Atlantis that works very nicely and runs under Windows/Linux and the original XBOX (as well as Mac).
http://xbmc.org/blog/2008/09/18/xbmc-atlantis-beta-1-released-now-serving-all-common-platforms/
video demo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz2ogxb19oE
I can't put into words how awesome this application is. I used it for years on the original XBOX (still do on my bedroom TV). The only reason I upgraded to an HTPC was because the original XBOX hardware would not decode HD quality h264 files that had a high resolution (anything over about 600 lines in 16:9 aspect ratio). Granted XBOX was 2000/2001 era technology (Geforce 3). Now I'm running XBMC for windows and loving it.
A few XBMC details:
First it's free, and second it works better than anything else out there. It supports almost every media (music and video) format out there. If your familiar with the VLC media player, a good analogy is that XBMC is the VLC of media centers.
It also has custom apps you can install (called scripts - written in python if your familiar with programming). A few of these apps include the ability to search/stream video from youtube, Apple movie trailers, and internet radio:
http://www.xbmcscripts.com/
The development team (it's essentially open source) is also highly motivated and has been at this for years. I cannot stress how good this thing is. It literally changed the way I watch media (aside from BluRays which I watch via my PS3 but only until I install a Blu-Ray drive in my HTPC).
The abilty to access network shares also means you can stream media from any computer in your house including a PC with a TV tuner. Wireless G (with a stable connection) is more than sufficient.
Anyway I didn't meant to take a tangent on XBMC, but it will make your media center experience GOLDEN! Let me put it in one further term, I have donated close to 150 dollars to their cause and I've never given a dime to other efforts like this with the exception of wikipedia...
Good luck.
A 280 GTX or 4870 HD x2|||Don't listen to this person. A 280GTX or ATI equivalent is seriously overboard.
1080P is a resolution of 1920x1080 at various refresh rates. That's a fairly mid-range resolution when it comes to computers these days. Unless you plan on playing high-end 3D games using the HTPC (Home Theater PC) you only really need a mid-range card. You're better off playing those on a PC though (higher resolution and more comfortable use of mouse/keyboard)
Basically more expensive is not always better in the HTPC arena. The issue is the video decoder (2D) not how many 3d objects you can render (3D).
features to look for:
1) decode H.264 up to 1080P video.
2) HDCP support
3) low power requirement and heat dissipation. - You don't want to turn your living room into a sauna nor do you want to suck 250 watts of power doing it when 80 watts will do. The adage is you wouldn't use a Porsche to deliver mail, you use what works for the job.
Here's some info on Nvidia's site covering cards up to the 8800 GTX.
http://www.nvidia.com/page/purevideo_support.html
Just look at the various HD content types you might need. Today for the money it's not worth going below a 7 series card. An Nvidia 8500 would probably be very good and not cost much either.
Finally I highly recommend you take a look at XBMC (Xbox Media Center). It's been around for years for the original XBOX and recently they release a cross platform solution called XBMC Atlantis that works very nicely and runs under Windows/Linux and the original XBOX (as well as Mac).
http://xbmc.org/blog/2008/09/18/xbmc-atlantis-beta-1-released-now-serving-all-common-platforms/
video demo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz2ogxb19oE
I can't put into words how awesome this application is. I used it for years on the original XBOX (still do on my bedroom TV). The only reason I upgraded to an HTPC was because the original XBOX hardware would not decode HD quality h264 files that had a high resolution (anything over about 600 lines in 16:9 aspect ratio). Granted XBOX was 2000/2001 era technology (Geforce 3). Now I'm running XBMC for windows and loving it.
A few XBMC details:
First it's free, and second it works better than anything else out there. It supports almost every media (music and video) format out there. If your familiar with the VLC media player, a good analogy is that XBMC is the VLC of media centers.
It also has custom apps you can install (called scripts - written in python if your familiar with programming). A few of these apps include the ability to search/stream video from youtube, Apple movie trailers, and internet radio:
http://www.xbmcscripts.com/
The development team (it's essentially open source) is also highly motivated and has been at this for years. I cannot stress how good this thing is. It literally changed the way I watch media (aside from BluRays which I watch via my PS3 but only until I install a Blu-Ray drive in my HTPC).
The abilty to access network shares also means you can stream media from any computer in your house including a PC with a TV tuner. Wireless G (with a stable connection) is more than sufficient.
Anyway I didn't meant to take a tangent on XBMC, but it will make your media center experience GOLDEN! Let me put it in one further term, I have donated close to 150 dollars to their cause and I've never given a dime to other efforts like this with the exception of wikipedia...
Good luck.
Friday, April 27, 2012
I build my pc first time so can i change my processor ram and video card for gaming?help!?
so i decided to build my pc for gaming my pc speces are-
Operating system installed:windows 7 ultimate
Processor:Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor E5300,2.60 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz System Bus
Chipset:Intel® G31 Express Chipset
Memory:2GB DDR2(1 x 1gb 2 slots only)
Hard disk drive:320GB SATA
Optical drive:SuperMulti SATA Drive
Optical drive speed ,8x DVD+RW
Graphic:Intel GMA 3100 Graphics + nvidia geforce 8400 gs
Internal audio:Integrated Intel® + nvidia High Definition Audio – 5.1 Surround Sound Ready
External I/O ports:6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear), 2 PS/2, LAN
Expansion slots:1 PCI Express (x16), 2 PCI Express (x1), 1 PCI
Memory card device:6-in-1 Digital Media Reader
Network interface:Integrated 10/100 BaseT network interface (Broadband Ready)
Keyboard:Compaq PS/2 Keyboard and HP Optical 2-button USB scroller mouse
Direct X:11
i want to change my processor to intel core 2 duo e8200 or Intel Core i3 530(which has better)
i want to change my ram to 4 gb(2 x 2gb)
i want to change my video card to ati redeon hd 5770|||well ram and graphics card will be fine ... now core i3 is better than e8200 but if you want a core i3 you need to change your motherboard and maybe RAM also ... It's your choice ...|||It looks like everything should work fine. Just make sure you have a power supply that can handle everything (I'd recommend at least 500 watts). The i3 is more or less a re-branded dual core, so as has been mentioned, a quad core would be a worthy upgrade.|||Yea but you might as well get a new pc build because you cant play high fps games with at least 720p. I recommend a quad core processor because no game out there on the market uses more than 4 cores. Your games will run with no lag unless you bottleneck with your graphics card.|||Yea that's all replaceable
Operating system installed:windows 7 ultimate
Processor:Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor E5300,2.60 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz System Bus
Chipset:Intel® G31 Express Chipset
Memory:2GB DDR2(1 x 1gb 2 slots only)
Hard disk drive:320GB SATA
Optical drive:SuperMulti SATA Drive
Optical drive speed ,8x DVD+RW
Graphic:Intel GMA 3100 Graphics + nvidia geforce 8400 gs
Internal audio:Integrated Intel® + nvidia High Definition Audio – 5.1 Surround Sound Ready
External I/O ports:6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear), 2 PS/2, LAN
Expansion slots:1 PCI Express (x16), 2 PCI Express (x1), 1 PCI
Memory card device:6-in-1 Digital Media Reader
Network interface:Integrated 10/100 BaseT network interface (Broadband Ready)
Keyboard:Compaq PS/2 Keyboard and HP Optical 2-button USB scroller mouse
Direct X:11
i want to change my processor to intel core 2 duo e8200 or Intel Core i3 530(which has better)
i want to change my ram to 4 gb(2 x 2gb)
i want to change my video card to ati redeon hd 5770|||well ram and graphics card will be fine ... now core i3 is better than e8200 but if you want a core i3 you need to change your motherboard and maybe RAM also ... It's your choice ...|||It looks like everything should work fine. Just make sure you have a power supply that can handle everything (I'd recommend at least 500 watts). The i3 is more or less a re-branded dual core, so as has been mentioned, a quad core would be a worthy upgrade.|||Yea but you might as well get a new pc build because you cant play high fps games with at least 720p. I recommend a quad core processor because no game out there on the market uses more than 4 cores. Your games will run with no lag unless you bottleneck with your graphics card.|||Yea that's all replaceable
In today's standards, what is the best video card for my 2-yr old Compaq Presario SR1810NX PC?
AMD Sempron 3200++, 1.5GB RAM, 100GB HD. After adding a few upgrades last year I thought I would not need a graphics card installed since the board already has an integrated 256MB video chip. But lately, I noticed just how slow its performance had become (that I had to keep restarting my PC before I could continue on my work). The funny thing is, the only games I play are Bejeweled 2 and Spider Solitaire, yet I could not have fun longer than an hour because either programs freezes by then. Buying a new system is not an option here. I just want to know what video card works well with it and if it could indeed improve the performance? Maxing out its memory needs may be good but I am more interested on the system's ability to multi-task between my graphics and other productivity programs installed (and running). Any ideas? HP customer care won't answer my inquiries if I don't buy from their store for this upgrade. What card works well and where can I get it? My thanks, in advance.|||When is the last time you did:
A fresh reload of your OS?
Cleaned the inside of your PC with compressed air?
Also,
Is your computer in a open area allowing the case to vent?
Alot of the times when your computer "freezes" its due to a timeout issue or overheating. MANY people like to stick their computers in the little compartment with a door and back underneath their desk.
This chokes their PC and causes the case temperature to rise upward to 140 degrees, which the CPU fan then blows back on the CPU which is running around 212 degrees.
When it gets to about 240-300 its usually meltdown at that point.|||Your problem is not hardware but sounds Windows foul up. The video card you would need don't exceed 7300 at all. It is shame that HP care does what it did but we all heard some Dell customer got burnt this way too from a post few weeks ago.
A fresh reload of your OS?
Cleaned the inside of your PC with compressed air?
Also,
Is your computer in a open area allowing the case to vent?
Alot of the times when your computer "freezes" its due to a timeout issue or overheating. MANY people like to stick their computers in the little compartment with a door and back underneath their desk.
This chokes their PC and causes the case temperature to rise upward to 140 degrees, which the CPU fan then blows back on the CPU which is running around 212 degrees.
When it gets to about 240-300 its usually meltdown at that point.|||Your problem is not hardware but sounds Windows foul up. The video card you would need don't exceed 7300 at all. It is shame that HP care does what it did but we all heard some Dell customer got burnt this way too from a post few weeks ago.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Will 2 Video Card Help Improve Gaming for PC?
Hi my computer for some reason seems to be very slow when running certain games. Here are the spec on my PC
GIGABYTE GA-E7AUM-DS2H nvidia geforce 9400 chipset micro ATX form factor 1xPCI-E(x16)/1xPCI-E(x1)/2xpci/4xddr2 w/integrated vga,sata2 raid,lan(gb),hdmi,1394,usb 2.0 & audio (cpu type:intel - socket 775)
CORE 2 DUO E8500 3.16G (1333Mhz)
KINGSTON 4GB DDR2 800
OS: Window Vista x64 SP1
For example the Chronicle of Riddick AODA
Recommended System Requirement:
1. Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Vista Operating System
2. ATI Radeon HD 3850 or NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or better
3. Intel Core2 Duo 1.8GHz or AMD Athlon X2 +5200
4. 2 GB of available system memory
5. 11 GB of available of hard drive space
6. DirectX 9.0c compatible Sound Card
7. Keyboard, mouse or dual-analog gamepad
8. Multiplayer support using LAN with TCP/IP protocol or established internet connection (DSL or cable required)
9. Internet connection required for first-time authentication (connection not required after authentication)
It looks to me that my computer meets the requirement, but for some reason can't run it at high speed. I hope someone can help me figure out what's wrong. Also, my motherboard supports 2 video card. Would this help my gaming as well? Hope someone can help me out.
Thanks.|||May want to get a 9800GT. It's cheap and will destroy what you have now.|||8800GT is loike 100x better then a 9400 nviida.
you need to buy a 9600GT or a 8800GT or a GT200 version
or Ati 4800's series|||No it will make it worse|||upgrading it would help|||I'm afraid the 8800GT is a far better card than the 9400 you're using. The first number signifies the series, but the second number signifies the quality of the card within the series. In addition, the GeForce 9 series is, for the most part, simply a rebrand of the 8 series. There are few significant differences between the two. So the 8800GT is virtually identical in performance to the 9800GT. Your 9400 is several steps below the 8800GT called for in the recommended system requirements.
Your motherboard doesn't support SLI or CrossFire (only a single PCIEx16 slot), so that isn't an option. In any event, you must use similar cards for dual card solutions, so you wouldn't be able to match the performance of a single superior card like the 8800GT.
The best option for you is to upgrade to a better card. You need a 9800GT to handle this game, which means you'll need to spend around 75-100$ minimum. The best card currently available in that price range is the Radeon HD4850 (which is NOT simply a rebrand of the 3850, but is far better performance-wise!). You can find this card for as low as 95$ on newegg.com at the moment (although you just missed a sale that had the Sapphire HD4850 for 86$!).
Performance-wise, the HD4850 is a step above the 9800GT. So it should handle your games very well. Certainly much better than the 9400!|||Well, it says you have a video chipset, as opposed to an actual card.
I'm not sure, but you might be able to run with combined card/chipset (you only have 1 PCI-Ex16, which is what you'd want to use for graphics). Maybe you could run it with 2 GPUs in normal PCI, but that might end up being worse.
Normal PCI slots share memory and attention from your processor, while PCI-Express slots all run independently. The more PCI cards you have installed, the worse they'll perform.
Also, chipsets drain from your processor power and available ram, so I'd recommend getting a card. You can get a pretty good card for probably $85 that would work just fine.|||First, you are incorrect, you do not meet the recommended minimum system. You do not have an 8800GT or better graphics card -- in fact, you have no graphics card at all. (Or if you do, you didn't say so.)
You may be thinking the 9400 is "better" than the 8800GT because the number is higher -- not so. (And even if it was 'better' in some sense, having a chipset that's better than the recommended minimum graphics card won't help you. I have a car that's better than an 8800GT but it won't help me play Chronicles of Riddick. You need a graphics solution that's equal to superior in performance to an 8800GT graphics card. The 9400's graphics are vastly inferior.)
Also, your motherboard does not support two video cards. It only has one PCI-e x16 slot. So where would you put the second video card?
I would recommend getting and using one good video card.
GIGABYTE GA-E7AUM-DS2H nvidia geforce 9400 chipset micro ATX form factor 1xPCI-E(x16)/1xPCI-E(x1)/2xpci/4xddr2 w/integrated vga,sata2 raid,lan(gb),hdmi,1394,usb 2.0 & audio (cpu type:intel - socket 775)
CORE 2 DUO E8500 3.16G (1333Mhz)
KINGSTON 4GB DDR2 800
OS: Window Vista x64 SP1
For example the Chronicle of Riddick AODA
Recommended System Requirement:
1. Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Vista Operating System
2. ATI Radeon HD 3850 or NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or better
3. Intel Core2 Duo 1.8GHz or AMD Athlon X2 +5200
4. 2 GB of available system memory
5. 11 GB of available of hard drive space
6. DirectX 9.0c compatible Sound Card
7. Keyboard, mouse or dual-analog gamepad
8. Multiplayer support using LAN with TCP/IP protocol or established internet connection (DSL or cable required)
9. Internet connection required for first-time authentication (connection not required after authentication)
It looks to me that my computer meets the requirement, but for some reason can't run it at high speed. I hope someone can help me figure out what's wrong. Also, my motherboard supports 2 video card. Would this help my gaming as well? Hope someone can help me out.
Thanks.|||May want to get a 9800GT. It's cheap and will destroy what you have now.|||8800GT is loike 100x better then a 9400 nviida.
you need to buy a 9600GT or a 8800GT or a GT200 version
or Ati 4800's series|||No it will make it worse|||upgrading it would help|||I'm afraid the 8800GT is a far better card than the 9400 you're using. The first number signifies the series, but the second number signifies the quality of the card within the series. In addition, the GeForce 9 series is, for the most part, simply a rebrand of the 8 series. There are few significant differences between the two. So the 8800GT is virtually identical in performance to the 9800GT. Your 9400 is several steps below the 8800GT called for in the recommended system requirements.
Your motherboard doesn't support SLI or CrossFire (only a single PCIEx16 slot), so that isn't an option. In any event, you must use similar cards for dual card solutions, so you wouldn't be able to match the performance of a single superior card like the 8800GT.
The best option for you is to upgrade to a better card. You need a 9800GT to handle this game, which means you'll need to spend around 75-100$ minimum. The best card currently available in that price range is the Radeon HD4850 (which is NOT simply a rebrand of the 3850, but is far better performance-wise!). You can find this card for as low as 95$ on newegg.com at the moment (although you just missed a sale that had the Sapphire HD4850 for 86$!).
Performance-wise, the HD4850 is a step above the 9800GT. So it should handle your games very well. Certainly much better than the 9400!|||Well, it says you have a video chipset, as opposed to an actual card.
I'm not sure, but you might be able to run with combined card/chipset (you only have 1 PCI-Ex16, which is what you'd want to use for graphics). Maybe you could run it with 2 GPUs in normal PCI, but that might end up being worse.
Normal PCI slots share memory and attention from your processor, while PCI-Express slots all run independently. The more PCI cards you have installed, the worse they'll perform.
Also, chipsets drain from your processor power and available ram, so I'd recommend getting a card. You can get a pretty good card for probably $85 that would work just fine.|||First, you are incorrect, you do not meet the recommended minimum system. You do not have an 8800GT or better graphics card -- in fact, you have no graphics card at all. (Or if you do, you didn't say so.)
You may be thinking the 9400 is "better" than the 8800GT because the number is higher -- not so. (And even if it was 'better' in some sense, having a chipset that's better than the recommended minimum graphics card won't help you. I have a car that's better than an 8800GT but it won't help me play Chronicles of Riddick. You need a graphics solution that's equal to superior in performance to an 8800GT graphics card. The 9400's graphics are vastly inferior.)
Also, your motherboard does not support two video cards. It only has one PCI-e x16 slot. So where would you put the second video card?
I would recommend getting and using one good video card.
Would I be able to connect my PC (Radeon HD 3200 video card) to a TV using a VGA to composite dongle?
I would, ideally, like to be able to hook up my computer to my older TV with one of those VGA to composite cables you can find on eBay for ~$3. However, I gather that the video card would need to support TV-out through VGA, which I'm not sure of. Anyway, does anyone know if it would work?|||it will either be a s cable or a dvi cable that is needed.|||I found this site that had a bunch of info on video cards like side by side comparable stats and which ones were the best for the money and brand. I think itll help you out.
http://www.iVideoCard.info
HOpe it helps :)
http://www.iVideoCard.info
HOpe it helps :)
Is ATI Radeon HD 6870 video card good for upcoming future games?
Hi, I am looking forward to purchasing a graphics card for my pc. I have looked at some reviews and found out that this card is not bad for average gaming i guess. SO my question is this card good for future games like Battlefield 3, FIFA 12, and other good games that will be released please answer people thank you.|||Yes indeed it is :) lol it is good by far, you will be able to play on highest resolution don't worry :)
the ATI Radeon HD 6870 is a good graphic card ;) don't worry
Cheers :)|||you can visit to ibuypower.com and you can choose a good graphic card for ur computer.
the ATI Radeon HD 6870 is a good graphic card ;) don't worry
Cheers :)|||you can visit to ibuypower.com and you can choose a good graphic card for ur computer.
What video card for a 32" HDTV as monitor in PC build?
What video card would everyone recommend for my PC build that would run nicely on 32" LG HDTV 1920x1080. This is TV here http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/709807-REG/LG_Electronics_32LD450_32LD450_32_Class_Full.html (pretty good price for it). I would mostly be used for HD movies and some gaming. Any good recommendations?|||it doesnt matter how big the screen is, just the resolution. so figure out what games you want to play and how much you care about running them on high and go from there. any video card can play movies at 1920x1080. i have a 32" as my main monitor and i love it!
Can you record gameplay in hd with a pc video card that has hdmi output?
If I use one hdmi cable for my ps3 to the tv and another hmdi cable for the tv to my computer video card can I record gameplay in hd? Also, if it is possible is there anything else needed? Like additional hardware or some software? Thanks!|||Nope. Won't work.
That HDMI port on your video card is an output-- It can only send out a video signal to a display. It cannot receive a video signal from an outside source.|||http://www.fraps.com/
That HDMI port on your video card is an output-- It can only send out a video signal to a display. It cannot receive a video signal from an outside source.|||http://www.fraps.com/
Will call of duty modern warfare 2 for pc work on an Intel HD Graphics 3000 video card?
i am getting a computer for school and unfortunately i have to pick one of their recommended ones. But i love to play computer games and every time i try to play this game on an older computer it always tells me one of 2 messages- either 1) graphics card not supported or 2) video card does not support alpha blending..
what does this mean and is there a way around it|||Modern warfare 2 has lower requirement's than most modern games.
An Intel HD graphics 3000 is an integrated graphics chipset, probably one of the best but still not as good as a dedicated video card. It would most likely be able to let you play Mw2 on native res. with low setting's.
if you want to play games on a laptop sufficiently but not the best of the best than tell us your budget and I can recommend a much better laptop.|||Intel HD 3000 is a lousy video chip for 3D games, but should run MW2 in 800x600. Make sure you have the latest drivers from Intel, and not Microsoft supplied WDDM drivers (often automatically installed via Windows Update), I think they completely lack hardware OpenGL support.|||Only at low details, COD-MW2 runs smoothly on the Intel HD Graphics 3000. We recorded 26 fps for the Intel GMA HD at low settings (800x600, low, 0xAA)
what does this mean and is there a way around it|||Modern warfare 2 has lower requirement's than most modern games.
An Intel HD graphics 3000 is an integrated graphics chipset, probably one of the best but still not as good as a dedicated video card. It would most likely be able to let you play Mw2 on native res. with low setting's.
if you want to play games on a laptop sufficiently but not the best of the best than tell us your budget and I can recommend a much better laptop.|||Intel HD 3000 is a lousy video chip for 3D games, but should run MW2 in 800x600. Make sure you have the latest drivers from Intel, and not Microsoft supplied WDDM drivers (often automatically installed via Windows Update), I think they completely lack hardware OpenGL support.|||Only at low details, COD-MW2 runs smoothly on the Intel HD Graphics 3000. We recorded 26 fps for the Intel GMA HD at low settings (800x600, low, 0xAA)
For PC customization, two cheaper video cards (5770, 5750) or one better one (5850)?
Hello there.
I'm trying to build a very nice PC, and I'm in a bit of a conundrum.
Should I get a regular PC configuration, with one video card, the Radeon HD 5850 (which, supposedly, is better than even the nVidia GTX 465, even though the 465 is listed higher at videocardbenchmark.net), or get a Crossfire type of configuration, with two Radeon HD 5770s (that would cost a bit more) or with two 5750s (that would cost exactly as much as the 5850)? (Money is a bit of a factor, too.)
I understand that:
5850 - has core clock of 725 MHz, 1 GB of memory, and 256-bit memory interface
5770 - has core clock of 850 MHz, 1 GB of memory, and 128-bit memory interface
5750 - has core clock of 700 MHz, 1 GB of memory, and 128-bit memory interface, but also 2-DVI, unlike the 5770.
It would be very nice to have 2 GB of video memory, and two GPUs working in tandem, but I'm still not sure whether it's an upgrade over just the one, better video card. Is it?
I also am not 100% sure what kind of motherboard I should get for the Crossfire option, if I decide to go with that. (But I know I wouldn't like to pay more than 150 dollars for just the mobo. And it has to be able of full HDMI, of course; otherwise what's the point, right?)
Oh, and having two GPUs... would that need some extra cooling in the computer case, too, in addition to what I would need for just one video card?
Could the expert(s) who are kind enough to reply also, please, support the argument with a little bit of extra proof or insight? Thank you very, very much.|||ok first yes a single card is quieter. and i suppose easier (plug 1 card in instead of two)
but in terms of performance i have no idea what this guy is talking about.
two 5770's can outperform a 5850. and is most cases a 5870 as well
take a look at these benchmarks.
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2010-…
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2010-…
as for the cooling yes crossfire runs a bit hotter than s single card. you can just buy a 8$ side fan for your case and that should keep them good enough. 5770's are made to run hot and are fine up to 90C.
also no the scaling for Ati Crossfire is not bad. it used to be bad with the older drivers but with the newer drivers its become very good.
5770's cost around 150$.(newegg.com) so a pair would cost 300$ while yes thats a bit more than a 465 or a 5850 if they can outperform a 5870 then im sure they can outperform a 465 by miles.
also dont worry about weather the game will support crossfire or not. the only games that dont are REALLY old games (like 90's and early 2000's) which the requirements are so low that they dont even require dual 5770's
all modern games support crossfire and Sli.
as for the motherboard im sure you can easily find one under 150$ i got my Msi790xt-g45 for 90$ on newegg. full crossfire support. just look around on newegg for a board that supports your parts. good luck and have fun!|||okay start like this
nvidias GTX 460 is same/faster then a 5850
so a 465 is better
as for dual graphic cards
first of all ATI cards (crossfire) scale alot worse then nvidia cards (SLI) it does work ofc (i got dual 4890's in CrossfireX) but not even close to as good as nvidia graphic cards in SLI
5770 can mby be faster then a 5850 IF the game is very well made for SLI/crossfire, thats the problem ,it wont work on all games and ushally aint painless to get it to work either.
if you have 2 GPU's well extra cooling aint much to do, depends on what mobo you get, i got mine very close (just 3mm space :S) my cards run at 60-70C (top card) and 45-55C (lower card)
thu i do have a fan on the side of my case that helps :D donno how much thu
to make it easy
singel card is easier and probably more quiet
465 > 5850 (not arrow, its a mouth, always points to the bigger/better one)
5850 > 5770x2
anything > 5750
I'm trying to build a very nice PC, and I'm in a bit of a conundrum.
Should I get a regular PC configuration, with one video card, the Radeon HD 5850 (which, supposedly, is better than even the nVidia GTX 465, even though the 465 is listed higher at videocardbenchmark.net), or get a Crossfire type of configuration, with two Radeon HD 5770s (that would cost a bit more) or with two 5750s (that would cost exactly as much as the 5850)? (Money is a bit of a factor, too.)
I understand that:
5850 - has core clock of 725 MHz, 1 GB of memory, and 256-bit memory interface
5770 - has core clock of 850 MHz, 1 GB of memory, and 128-bit memory interface
5750 - has core clock of 700 MHz, 1 GB of memory, and 128-bit memory interface, but also 2-DVI, unlike the 5770.
It would be very nice to have 2 GB of video memory, and two GPUs working in tandem, but I'm still not sure whether it's an upgrade over just the one, better video card. Is it?
I also am not 100% sure what kind of motherboard I should get for the Crossfire option, if I decide to go with that. (But I know I wouldn't like to pay more than 150 dollars for just the mobo. And it has to be able of full HDMI, of course; otherwise what's the point, right?)
Oh, and having two GPUs... would that need some extra cooling in the computer case, too, in addition to what I would need for just one video card?
Could the expert(s) who are kind enough to reply also, please, support the argument with a little bit of extra proof or insight? Thank you very, very much.|||ok first yes a single card is quieter. and i suppose easier (plug 1 card in instead of two)
but in terms of performance i have no idea what this guy is talking about.
two 5770's can outperform a 5850. and is most cases a 5870 as well
take a look at these benchmarks.
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2010-…
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/2010-…
as for the cooling yes crossfire runs a bit hotter than s single card. you can just buy a 8$ side fan for your case and that should keep them good enough. 5770's are made to run hot and are fine up to 90C.
also no the scaling for Ati Crossfire is not bad. it used to be bad with the older drivers but with the newer drivers its become very good.
5770's cost around 150$.(newegg.com) so a pair would cost 300$ while yes thats a bit more than a 465 or a 5850 if they can outperform a 5870 then im sure they can outperform a 465 by miles.
also dont worry about weather the game will support crossfire or not. the only games that dont are REALLY old games (like 90's and early 2000's) which the requirements are so low that they dont even require dual 5770's
all modern games support crossfire and Sli.
as for the motherboard im sure you can easily find one under 150$ i got my Msi790xt-g45 for 90$ on newegg. full crossfire support. just look around on newegg for a board that supports your parts. good luck and have fun!|||okay start like this
nvidias GTX 460 is same/faster then a 5850
so a 465 is better
as for dual graphic cards
first of all ATI cards (crossfire) scale alot worse then nvidia cards (SLI) it does work ofc (i got dual 4890's in CrossfireX) but not even close to as good as nvidia graphic cards in SLI
5770 can mby be faster then a 5850 IF the game is very well made for SLI/crossfire, thats the problem ,it wont work on all games and ushally aint painless to get it to work either.
if you have 2 GPU's well extra cooling aint much to do, depends on what mobo you get, i got mine very close (just 3mm space :S) my cards run at 60-70C (top card) and 45-55C (lower card)
thu i do have a fan on the side of my case that helps :D donno how much thu
to make it easy
singel card is easier and probably more quiet
465 > 5850 (not arrow, its a mouth, always points to the bigger/better one)
5850 > 5770x2
anything > 5750
Will a Radeon HD 3850 512MB Video/Graphics card work for my computer....READ?
Hi, I have also posted another question but it wasnt getting many answers so im posting something a little more detailed now.
So, will a Radeon HD 3850 512MB work for my PC.
Here are my PC Specs: Compaq Presario Desktop S3010CL---
Memory RAM: 1GB (MAXED)
Video Card: Nvideo GeForce FX 5500
Color: 32 Bit
System: Windows XP
Power Supply: 200 Watts
Hard Drive: 300GB+
GHz: Athlon XP2200+ 1.8 GHz (Rated at 2.2 GHz)
Slots for Card:(3) PCI (1) AGP4x 1.5v
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Please, if you need more information email me. IF Slots for Card:(3) PCI (1) AGP4x 1.5v will NOT work for me, then please suggest another video card. BTW, im looking for a card under $100
Yes, i can get a Slots for Card:(3) PCI (1) AGP4x 1.5v under $100.|||Hi, your power supply is too low. If you want to run a 3850, make sure your power supply is 450 watts minimum. Though it wont be any use with that cpu of yours.
you may want to get a dual core cpu, along with 2gbs of ram mate.
tell me your motherboard and I maybe able to find some good prices for you for an upgrade.
alexlewicki26@gmail.com
So, will a Radeon HD 3850 512MB work for my PC.
Here are my PC Specs: Compaq Presario Desktop S3010CL---
Memory RAM: 1GB (MAXED)
Video Card: Nvideo GeForce FX 5500
Color: 32 Bit
System: Windows XP
Power Supply: 200 Watts
Hard Drive: 300GB+
GHz: Athlon XP2200+ 1.8 GHz (Rated at 2.2 GHz)
Slots for Card:(3) PCI (1) AGP4x 1.5v
----
Please, if you need more information email me. IF Slots for Card:(3) PCI (1) AGP4x 1.5v will NOT work for me, then please suggest another video card. BTW, im looking for a card under $100
Yes, i can get a Slots for Card:(3) PCI (1) AGP4x 1.5v under $100.|||Hi, your power supply is too low. If you want to run a 3850, make sure your power supply is 450 watts minimum. Though it wont be any use with that cpu of yours.
you may want to get a dual core cpu, along with 2gbs of ram mate.
tell me your motherboard and I maybe able to find some good prices for you for an upgrade.
alexlewicki26@gmail.com
What is the best hd player for pc?
I know there are many around but i want one which will give me a full hd experiance as I have connected my pc to my new LED tv I have upgraded my video/display card to nvidia gforce 8200 it had hdmi out .|||Ok needs a bit of clarification here.
There is no such thing as "Full HD experience"
High Definition in the case of Video refers to 1080 horizontal line. High Definition audio refers to the number of channels that a audio codec can play.
Have a look on you PC at the resolution you are outputting at if it ends in 1080 or higher BANG you outputting a HD image. Sit back and look at your lovely HD desktop.
I'm guessing you want more so lets move on to media. Even though you are outputting at 1080p DVDs don't have a HD movies on them. Blu-Rays and HD-DVD do, so you will need these and appropriate drives if you want to play HD movies from a removable source. You can download movies in HD just make sure it specifies 1080p.
As far as audio is concerned, unless you have a full surround sound system capable of delivering HD audio (the built in ones on the TV will not do this) forget it. If you do you will most likely have a HDMI input on the receiver. Make sure that the output from your PC is plugged into this, and then the output from the receiver goes into your TV.
Once you have done all this, grab a beverage of your choice find and sit in the best seat and play your favourite movie or game. Occasionally take a swig of your drink. If your happy with the results invite your friends over, so that they can be jealous.|||Powerdvd 10 It Will Hook Up To A TV HDMI Port And Can Turn Films Into 3-D And 1080p HD
There is no such thing as "Full HD experience"
High Definition in the case of Video refers to 1080 horizontal line. High Definition audio refers to the number of channels that a audio codec can play.
Have a look on you PC at the resolution you are outputting at if it ends in 1080 or higher BANG you outputting a HD image. Sit back and look at your lovely HD desktop.
I'm guessing you want more so lets move on to media. Even though you are outputting at 1080p DVDs don't have a HD movies on them. Blu-Rays and HD-DVD do, so you will need these and appropriate drives if you want to play HD movies from a removable source. You can download movies in HD just make sure it specifies 1080p.
As far as audio is concerned, unless you have a full surround sound system capable of delivering HD audio (the built in ones on the TV will not do this) forget it. If you do you will most likely have a HDMI input on the receiver. Make sure that the output from your PC is plugged into this, and then the output from the receiver goes into your TV.
Once you have done all this, grab a beverage of your choice find and sit in the best seat and play your favourite movie or game. Occasionally take a swig of your drink. If your happy with the results invite your friends over, so that they can be jealous.|||Powerdvd 10 It Will Hook Up To A TV HDMI Port And Can Turn Films Into 3-D And 1080p HD
Would this PC spec be good for HD Video editing in Sony Vegas and Adobe After Effects?
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Motherboard: Asus M4N68T-M
Memory: 8GB DDR3 1333mhz (2x 4GB)
Hard Drives: 1TB S-ATAII 3.0Gb/s
Optical Drive: 22x DVD±RW DL S-ATA Lightscreen
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 1GB
Sound card: Onboard 7.1 Audio
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus
PSU: 500W Xigmatek
I'd be using Adobe After Effects, Sony Vegas 10 to edit HD videos. Would this allow me to do so with no lag and no freezing?|||It's OK, but it's far from ideal.
For information on optimizing for performance with After Effects, see this page:
http://blogs.adobe.com/toddkopriva/2011/…|||Yes
of course its perfect
and 8gb of ram is more than enough
if i will criticize it than i will on ur MOTHERBOARD !
i have core 2 duo 2.66 ghz CPU , 5 GB of RAM 500 GB Hard Disk nVidia geforce 8600gs but also sony vegas 10 works well|||Video editing is all about the CPU, I have a 965 X4 too, and it gets the job done right for my vids|||yep
answer complete, 10 points please|||Of course it would you N00b. You aren't that good are you?
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Motherboard: Asus M4N68T-M
Memory: 8GB DDR3 1333mhz (2x 4GB)
Hard Drives: 1TB S-ATAII 3.0Gb/s
Optical Drive: 22x DVD±RW DL S-ATA Lightscreen
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 1GB
Sound card: Onboard 7.1 Audio
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus
PSU: 500W Xigmatek
I'd be using Adobe After Effects, Sony Vegas 10 to edit HD videos. Would this allow me to do so with no lag and no freezing?|||It's OK, but it's far from ideal.
For information on optimizing for performance with After Effects, see this page:
http://blogs.adobe.com/toddkopriva/2011/…|||Yes
of course its perfect
and 8gb of ram is more than enough
if i will criticize it than i will on ur MOTHERBOARD !
i have core 2 duo 2.66 ghz CPU , 5 GB of RAM 500 GB Hard Disk nVidia geforce 8600gs but also sony vegas 10 works well|||Video editing is all about the CPU, I have a 965 X4 too, and it gets the job done right for my vids|||yep
answer complete, 10 points please|||Of course it would you N00b. You aren't that good are you?
Do I really need HDMI video card if I bought HDMI monitor for my PC?
I am currently using DVI output video card NVIDIA G Force GTX 9800+ 512MB. My old monitor dies few days ago and bought a HD monitor to replace it. Do I need to buy a HDMI enabled video card to fully utilize the monitor capabilities or I am good with what I have now? Is it really necessary to buy a new video card?|||If your monitor has a dvi output, then you are good to go, dvi can display the same amount as hdmi. Just hdmi can carry sound and can display 10 bit. Dvi can't carry sound and can display 8 bit. if you have a computer you usually have seperate speakers. So no difference all good. LOL some idiot is giving a couple of us thumbs down when we are right.|||To answer your question,
DVI and HDMI are practically the same when you talk about the visual quality because they both use the same encoding schemes. The only Difference is that HDMI also carries audio and not just video like DVI. In your case buying a new Video card for your computer is not nessesary unless the monitor you purchased has built in speakers.|||you are good, DVI and HDMI are the same thing only different plug and HDMI can also pass audio. You can buy a DVI to HDMI adapter for your computer|||Nope. To keep it simple, HDMI passes both digital display and audio signals. DVI passes only digital display signals. DVI/HDMI are both the exact same quality display.|||No, but you're wasting quality.
DVI and HDMI are practically the same when you talk about the visual quality because they both use the same encoding schemes. The only Difference is that HDMI also carries audio and not just video like DVI. In your case buying a new Video card for your computer is not nessesary unless the monitor you purchased has built in speakers.|||you are good, DVI and HDMI are the same thing only different plug and HDMI can also pass audio. You can buy a DVI to HDMI adapter for your computer|||Nope. To keep it simple, HDMI passes both digital display and audio signals. DVI passes only digital display signals. DVI/HDMI are both the exact same quality display.|||No, but you're wasting quality.
Looking for a good HD video card?
I bought a Hi-Def cam. a few week back. (shots 1080i) I'd like to start porting some of the material I shoot to my PC for storage... as well as be able to watch my Hi-def videos on my HDTV..(pref via HDMI). I'm blown away by the variety of video cards out there...so whats the best bang for my buck... I'm looking for a HD video-card.. that does have HDMI.. digital in and out would be cool too (I just can't think what i'd do with that at this point..lol)|||You don't need a super powerful card to watch Hi-def videos on HDTV.
Diamond Radeon HD 3850 Video Card - Viper, 512MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, CrossFireX Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, HDMI Support, Full 1080p
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…
450 Watt or greater power supply with 75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express® power connector recommended
Diamond Radeon HD 3850 Video Card - Viper, 512MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0, CrossFireX Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, HDMI Support, Full 1080p
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…
450 Watt or greater power supply with 75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express® power connector recommended
Best Video card for HD video viewing?
I just upgraded my PC to Windows 7 Pro, and I'm loving it! My next thing is to get a new graphics card because I'm currently running the integrated graphics card that my PC came with. I also might increase my RAM.
Here is what I have:
2GB RAM
Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE
One PCI Express x16 slot (which I'm assuming is open, i have a tv tuner card and I believe those are usually just PCI)
I don't play games on my PC....I have an Xbox 360 for that. I need an inexpensive graphics card that does HD video(HDTV) well and makes Windows 7 look even better on my HP 21.5" LCD (which is 1080p). I've looked at a ton of cards on newegg but I wanted to get some opinions on what everyone thinks.
Also, should I upgrade my RAM from 2GB to 3GB or 4GB, as I'm running a 32-bit system?|||You are looking for an HTPC card if you are not interested in gaming. The ATI Radeon™ HD 4350 would be perfect for you and the price is right.
$34.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Watch the hottest Blu-ray movies or other HD content at full 1080p display resolution and beyond.
Integrated DisplayPort technology with audio is an innovative digital solution that supports the latest graphics and LCD technologies.
The ATI Radeon™ HD 4350 graphics card consumes less than 25 watts under full load, making it the ideal choice for implementation across a large diverse install base of desktop PCs
ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics card features ATI PowerPlay™ technology, delivering high performance when needed and conserving power when the demand on the graphics processor is low. -ATI™
As for RAM 3GB is perfect for 32 bit.|||i would upgrade the RAM, although it isnt completly neccesary yet, although it will be later, when buying a graphics card it will tell you if it runs at 1080p or not. Also you would obviously need a HD monitor and HDMI or similar cord for it. BTW, if u have good enough graphics cards, you can run games at a higher framrate, and at higher graphics than an xbox 360. example, GTA4 on xbox doesnt run at max graphics settings and framerate doesnt hit as high as a pc potentially could|||I great inexpensive card for viewing video is the Radeon HD4350. It even has a built-in HDMI port.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Going to 3gb wouldn't be a dramatic difference, but might help a little depending upon the programs you run... going from 3-4 is just a waste of time/money for 32-bit Windows.|||GeForce 8 series has some pretty cheap cards these days, especially on www.newegg.com. Check it out and see what you find, they're prices are some of the best on the market. It's where I get all of my computer goodies. BTW I have Windows 7 Pro 64-bit, it's wonderful. Microsoft finally got it done the right way!|||You can use the EVGA video card http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i…|||Hello,
What exacly do you want to improve? From the video card that you have you should be getting a great video response, buying another video card will not improve you video, unless you want to play games. Maybe you are experiencing some lag or ghosting on you screen, then the problem is the monitor, I know its a 22 inch but you wanna check the response time .... I dont know...maybe thats what you want to do.
Here is what I have:
2GB RAM
Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE
One PCI Express x16 slot (which I'm assuming is open, i have a tv tuner card and I believe those are usually just PCI)
I don't play games on my PC....I have an Xbox 360 for that. I need an inexpensive graphics card that does HD video(HDTV) well and makes Windows 7 look even better on my HP 21.5" LCD (which is 1080p). I've looked at a ton of cards on newegg but I wanted to get some opinions on what everyone thinks.
Also, should I upgrade my RAM from 2GB to 3GB or 4GB, as I'm running a 32-bit system?|||You are looking for an HTPC card if you are not interested in gaming. The ATI Radeon™ HD 4350 would be perfect for you and the price is right.
$34.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Watch the hottest Blu-ray movies or other HD content at full 1080p display resolution and beyond.
Integrated DisplayPort technology with audio is an innovative digital solution that supports the latest graphics and LCD technologies.
The ATI Radeon™ HD 4350 graphics card consumes less than 25 watts under full load, making it the ideal choice for implementation across a large diverse install base of desktop PCs
ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics card features ATI PowerPlay™ technology, delivering high performance when needed and conserving power when the demand on the graphics processor is low. -ATI™
As for RAM 3GB is perfect for 32 bit.|||i would upgrade the RAM, although it isnt completly neccesary yet, although it will be later, when buying a graphics card it will tell you if it runs at 1080p or not. Also you would obviously need a HD monitor and HDMI or similar cord for it. BTW, if u have good enough graphics cards, you can run games at a higher framrate, and at higher graphics than an xbox 360. example, GTA4 on xbox doesnt run at max graphics settings and framerate doesnt hit as high as a pc potentially could|||I great inexpensive card for viewing video is the Radeon HD4350. It even has a built-in HDMI port.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Going to 3gb wouldn't be a dramatic difference, but might help a little depending upon the programs you run... going from 3-4 is just a waste of time/money for 32-bit Windows.|||GeForce 8 series has some pretty cheap cards these days, especially on www.newegg.com. Check it out and see what you find, they're prices are some of the best on the market. It's where I get all of my computer goodies. BTW I have Windows 7 Pro 64-bit, it's wonderful. Microsoft finally got it done the right way!|||You can use the EVGA video card http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i…|||Hello,
What exacly do you want to improve? From the video card that you have you should be getting a great video response, buying another video card will not improve you video, unless you want to play games. Maybe you are experiencing some lag or ghosting on you screen, then the problem is the monitor, I know its a 22 inch but you wanna check the response time .... I dont know...maybe thats what you want to do.
What's a good PC for editing HD video?
I just bought a Canon HV-20 high-definition camcorder. What are the specs I should look for in a new PC that will handle the high definition video?
CPU? Dual or Quad?
Memory? 2GB? 3GB? More?
Video card?
Hard disk space?
Video editing software?
I tried this on a P4 3.2GHz HT CPU, 6800GS video, 1GB memory running XP SP2. The video lagged a lot during editing.
Any and all help would be appreciated.|||CPU: AMD 9500 Agena = $189
Motherboard: Asus M3A 770= $90
HDD: Seagate 500GB/32mb cache = $120
DVD Burner = $25
GPU: HD 2600 Pro = $55
Thermaltake Purepower 500W = $40
Casing: Raidmax Smilidon = $60
RAMs = 4GB (2 X 2) A Data RAMS = $80
Operating System : Vista Home Premium 64 bit = $110
Total = $769|||CPU - Acer-Intel Celeron Processor-AMD with windows VISTA.
Memory - 4 GB.
1 GB Video Crad NVidia Latest.
120 GB HDD.
Video Editor - PowerDirector
http://video-editing-software-review.top…|||The faster the processors, and the more ram, the better.
Get a Mac Pro.|||Macbook Pro 17"
CPU? Dual or Quad?
Memory? 2GB? 3GB? More?
Video card?
Hard disk space?
Video editing software?
I tried this on a P4 3.2GHz HT CPU, 6800GS video, 1GB memory running XP SP2. The video lagged a lot during editing.
Any and all help would be appreciated.|||CPU: AMD 9500 Agena = $189
Motherboard: Asus M3A 770= $90
HDD: Seagate 500GB/32mb cache = $120
DVD Burner = $25
GPU: HD 2600 Pro = $55
Thermaltake Purepower 500W = $40
Casing: Raidmax Smilidon = $60
RAMs = 4GB (2 X 2) A Data RAMS = $80
Operating System : Vista Home Premium 64 bit = $110
Total = $769|||CPU - Acer-Intel Celeron Processor-AMD with windows VISTA.
Memory - 4 GB.
1 GB Video Crad NVidia Latest.
120 GB HDD.
Video Editor - PowerDirector
http://video-editing-software-review.top…|||The faster the processors, and the more ram, the better.
Get a Mac Pro.|||Macbook Pro 17"
What is the best video card for gaming and HD video for these prices ?
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/-/668/875/-/3…
http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/Sear…
Or what should I look for in a video card ?
|||At your price range (or just a little more) I'd go for the nVidia 8800.
http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/Sear…
Or what should I look for in a video card ?
|||At your price range (or just a little more) I'd go for the nVidia 8800.
Best Power Supply for Gaming PC with dual video cards?
I will be investing in a gaming rig from cyberpower pc in the near future. I intend to get a system with dual video cards. Two AMD Radeon HD 6750 1GB GDDR5 16X PCle Video Cards. I was thinking that a 1200 watt power supply should be enough. But since Im so new to gaming systems, I probably need as many good opinions as well as advice as possible. What do you guys think? Is 1200 too much or too less? And can I get away with more inexspensive cards? I only want a system to play Lord Of The Rings online with ultra high graphics and no lag, period. My current system is crap for any kind of gaming. Any and all advise appreciated. Go easy on me, Im still learning =)|||You're far better off getting a much better single card, like the Radeon 6870 or 6950
And yes, 1200 watts is way overdoing it for lower end cards like that|||Single 6750:
" Minimum PSU Wattage Requirement: 400 Watt"
So a dual should have 200W more, so a 600W should run it just fine.|||450w-550w power supply will be more then enough.|||1200w is ludicrous overkill. The 6750 is the exact same thing as a 5750. They don't eat much over 100w apiece, if even that. You could run them both on a 550w power supply, although 600-650w would be dandy. A pair of 6750s seems to roughly match a Radeon 5870 in performance, so you should be just fine with those. However, bear in mind that a 6950 is going to be a tad faster and will cost about as much, and you can XFire a second one down the road. If you want to do that, then a 650w PSU would be the minimum for two of them.
And DO NOT cheap out on a PSU. Antec, Corsair, and Seasonic are all solid brands.
And yes, 1200 watts is way overdoing it for lower end cards like that|||Single 6750:
" Minimum PSU Wattage Requirement: 400 Watt"
So a dual should have 200W more, so a 600W should run it just fine.|||450w-550w power supply will be more then enough.|||1200w is ludicrous overkill. The 6750 is the exact same thing as a 5750. They don't eat much over 100w apiece, if even that. You could run them both on a 550w power supply, although 600-650w would be dandy. A pair of 6750s seems to roughly match a Radeon 5870 in performance, so you should be just fine with those. However, bear in mind that a 6950 is going to be a tad faster and will cost about as much, and you can XFire a second one down the road. If you want to do that, then a 650w PSU would be the minimum for two of them.
And DO NOT cheap out on a PSU. Antec, Corsair, and Seasonic are all solid brands.
Which is better for pc gaming NVIDIA GTS 250 1GB Video or Seaweed Radeon HD 5770?
I am a gamer and with all the new games for pc that have high pc requirements i have decided to invest in a new pc. For the graphics card it is between the NVIDIA GTS 250 1 gb video or Seaweed Radeon HD 5770. Which is better for gaming and will be up to date with the games/upcoming games for a while?|||They are very close as far as performance is concerned. Radeon already supports DX11, so I guess it is a better investment.|||http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gefo…
as you can see on this chart, the 5770 is a better card with a little more performance, but has DX 11 which the 250 does not have and even though there are only a couple of games out there right now...it won't be that way forever...
so the 250 won't be able to play them, but the 5770 will...|||Nvidia, since it has 1GB its own memory and will not use computers mem cause of that.
as you can see on this chart, the 5770 is a better card with a little more performance, but has DX 11 which the 250 does not have and even though there are only a couple of games out there right now...it won't be that way forever...
so the 250 won't be able to play them, but the 5770 will...|||Nvidia, since it has 1GB its own memory and will not use computers mem cause of that.
Would it be safe to plug a 3-pin input into a 4-pin output for my XFX Radeon HD 4850 video card?
I bought an XFX Radeon HD 4850 video card on ebay for a great price. After uninstalling the driver from my previous video card, I plugged it in and the PC won't power on. I checked the guide and it stated that I have to connect a 6 pin or 8 pin to the power supply to get it to function. That would make it a good power connection. Included with the card however was a 3 pin. My computer only takes a 4 pin. So I need 2 individual 6 pin or 8 pin going to a 6 or 8. I may have to resell this video card if the seller won't take it back. I wanted to upgrade my nvidia 8400 gs to something that can handle Fallout 3 and newer games better. This was one such card. I don't know now what to do. Please any help is appreciated. Thanks!|||You need a dual-molex-to-6-pin adapter to get that card to work. Apparently your eBay seller unscrupulously kept the one that came with the card.
You can buy one from Newegg though: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
The two 4-pin molex ends you plug into the 4-pin drive power connectors on your power supply. The 6-pin end goes into your HD4850.
Hope this helps.
EDITED TO ADD:
You have the wrong adapter, dude.
PCIExpress specifications for cards drawing more than 75 watts has always been a 6-pin connector (and the newly revised 6+2 pin, or 8-pin connectors). There was never a 3-pin spec in PCIexpress.
That adapter I linked to is a 6-pin adapter, not 3-pin. Frankly I'm mystified at your description of a "3-pin," because NO graphics card power cable has only 3 pins.|||I said there are TWO 3-pins so that's really a 6-pin. I'm not risking my hardware because it's a 4-pin connection. There really isn't anything mystifying about it except that I should get another video card.
You can buy one from Newegg though: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
The two 4-pin molex ends you plug into the 4-pin drive power connectors on your power supply. The 6-pin end goes into your HD4850.
Hope this helps.
EDITED TO ADD:
You have the wrong adapter, dude.
PCIExpress specifications for cards drawing more than 75 watts has always been a 6-pin connector (and the newly revised 6+2 pin, or 8-pin connectors). There was never a 3-pin spec in PCIexpress.
That adapter I linked to is a 6-pin adapter, not 3-pin. Frankly I'm mystified at your description of a "3-pin," because NO graphics card power cable has only 3 pins.|||I said there are TWO 3-pins so that's really a 6-pin. I'm not risking my hardware because it's a 4-pin connection. There really isn't anything mystifying about it except that I should get another video card.
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I was thinking of getting a new video card for my PC......?
since my current video card is only an ATI Radeon HD 3200, but there is no spot for an HDMI hookup. So with a new card that supports HDMI does the old card come out get replaced with the new card or does it go somewhere else? I'm not a PC gamer so I don't know who this works and how to do this any help would be appreciated.|||Hi a new card should indeed come with a hdmi hookup on it.
You can buy hdmi to d-sub connectors and vice versa if they are needed.
A few words of advice before even thinking of looking at a new card though.
First you need to make sure that the card you choose is supported by your motherboard. If your motherboard only has an agp slot on it for graphics cards then you will struggle to find a new card and it may be worth upgrading the motherboard and processor first.
Secondly you need to make sure your power supply is both big enough and has the correct connections on it for the graphics card.Lots of mew cards now require sli power provided to them from the psu.
Lastly you need to make sure there is room inside the case for the Graphics card too.Some are huge and if using a midi case you may struggle to fit some in the case
Your computer manual should help you obtain the info you need.|||ati radeon amd cards are like a honda civic pulling dirt up a hill
an nvidia based card is like a truck pulling dirt up a hill
which one is made to pull dirt up a hill, which one has more strength which one will be ok when it makes it to the top of the hill
the truck the truck the truck
get a gt430 made by nvidia it will work with your 300 power supply go to newegg.com and get the version that HAS 128BIT DO NOT GET THE 64BIT OR 32BIT YOU WILL THANK ME FOR YEARS
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu…|||HD 3200, is it an onboard solution? If so, you just plug in your new card and it'll be detected and set up.
If it's a discrete solution (a card) just pull the old one and put the new one in.
You can buy hdmi to d-sub connectors and vice versa if they are needed.
A few words of advice before even thinking of looking at a new card though.
First you need to make sure that the card you choose is supported by your motherboard. If your motherboard only has an agp slot on it for graphics cards then you will struggle to find a new card and it may be worth upgrading the motherboard and processor first.
Secondly you need to make sure your power supply is both big enough and has the correct connections on it for the graphics card.Lots of mew cards now require sli power provided to them from the psu.
Lastly you need to make sure there is room inside the case for the Graphics card too.Some are huge and if using a midi case you may struggle to fit some in the case
Your computer manual should help you obtain the info you need.|||ati radeon amd cards are like a honda civic pulling dirt up a hill
an nvidia based card is like a truck pulling dirt up a hill
which one is made to pull dirt up a hill, which one has more strength which one will be ok when it makes it to the top of the hill
the truck the truck the truck
get a gt430 made by nvidia it will work with your 300 power supply go to newegg.com and get the version that HAS 128BIT DO NOT GET THE 64BIT OR 32BIT YOU WILL THANK ME FOR YEARS
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu…|||HD 3200, is it an onboard solution? If so, you just plug in your new card and it'll be detected and set up.
If it's a discrete solution (a card) just pull the old one and put the new one in.
Best graphics card for HD video editing?
i am going to be buying a new desktop pc in the next month, it will be used for HD video editing using programs such as After effects, sony vegas etc and also photoshop.i will not be playing any games on the system. the only pc's i could find in my price range didn't have very good graphics card as i have heard the amd radeon 6450 is not very good for my needs and integrated graphics are also not very good. Therefore i am going to buy a new graphics card and would like to hear some recommendations on what graphics card i should get. My max budget for the graphics card is £110 which is around $180.
any help will be appreciated
Thanks|||The graphics card is nearly irrelevant for After Effects. Spend you money on RAM and hard disks, not a fancy graphics card. RAM and hard disks are _much_ more important for overall performance.
See this video for an explanation of what the graphics card does for After Effects:
http://www.video2brain.com/en/videos-535…|||Card with GPU GeForce GTX 470 will be the best for you.
E.g. NVIDIA, Zotac, EVGA etc. Cost little more than 180$ (used ~200).|||Minimum System Requirements
Processor: Intel / AMD compatible at 2500 MHz or higher
RAM: 1 GB or higher
Sound: Windows compatible sound card
Display: 32-bit color depth
CD recorder: for importing from CD
DVD recorder: for importing from DVD and creating Video DVD
Video capture device: required for capturing
Windows Media Player 11 or higher for WMV video playback
DirectX: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
Administrative permissions for program installation and activation
Internet connection to activate
any help will be appreciated
Thanks|||The graphics card is nearly irrelevant for After Effects. Spend you money on RAM and hard disks, not a fancy graphics card. RAM and hard disks are _much_ more important for overall performance.
See this video for an explanation of what the graphics card does for After Effects:
http://www.video2brain.com/en/videos-535…|||Card with GPU GeForce GTX 470 will be the best for you.
E.g. NVIDIA, Zotac, EVGA etc. Cost little more than 180$ (used ~200).|||Minimum System Requirements
Processor: Intel / AMD compatible at 2500 MHz or higher
RAM: 1 GB or higher
Sound: Windows compatible sound card
Display: 32-bit color depth
CD recorder: for importing from CD
DVD recorder: for importing from DVD and creating Video DVD
Video capture device: required for capturing
Windows Media Player 11 or higher for WMV video playback
DirectX: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
Administrative permissions for program installation and activation
Internet connection to activate
I need a cheap video card for HD.?
Hi, i don't really know anything about computers but i was just talking to netflix tech support and i was told that to run hd videos on my computer i need a new video card. right now i have an Intel(R) 82865G graphics controller. i don't really know anything about computers so i don't know what this means but i do know i cant watch hd videos with it. i use windows xp and i know i have high enough bandwidth for hd videos so im just trying to get a new video card. im looking for something cheap that i can watch hd videos on netflix and you tube etc. im not looking to do PC gaming, just high definition video.|||I dont think u can buy old graphic cards anymore in official shops. For ur use u can go for some old nvidia or ati from yr like 2006-2007 (like 256 mb), u can get em on ebay or something if anyone willing to sell. Dunno how old is ur pc but these days card are viewing hd easily.
Do you guys think this video card is ok for my PC? ?
My computer : P4 CPU 2.80 GHz , 4 gigs of ram, but really only 3327 mb of ram actually used. Windows Vista Home basic.
I dont really want to upgrade my computer yet, cause all i use it for is to play World of Warcraft. and Currently i have a Nvidia Geforce 6800 256mb (ddr1) i believe, but some reason i have to turn all my settings on LOW. and still only get about 10-20 FPS Mostly in the lower numbers. I saw this video card right here and everybody says its the best agp card. Would this video card be able to run settings atleast (MEDIUM) ?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3805427&csid=ITD&body=MAIN#detailspecs
Video / Graphics Cards > AGP Video Cards > 512 MB
HIS Radeon HD 3850 IceQ 3 Turbo Video Card - 512MB GDDR3, AGP 8x, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, HDMI Support 8 Users Rated
HIS IceQ 3 Cooling Technology
HIS IceQ is endorsed as the most efficient cooling technology among the current mainstream graphic cards' series. HIS IceQ can actively draw the air inside your PC case to cool down the card, and blows amounts of hot air out of your case, dramatically decreasing the GPU temperature together with your PC components.
ESSENTIAL SPECS:
• Interface Type: AGP 8x
• Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Digital)
• Video Memory: 512MB GDDR3
Related Video
Specifications
GPU/VPU: RADEON HD 3850
RAMDAC: Dual 400 MHz
Additional Features: RoHS Compliant
HDCP Enabled
HDTV Ready
OpenGL 2.0
Vista Certified
DirectX 10.1
Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Digital)
Video Memory: 512MB
Memory Type: GDDR3
Memory Interface: 256-bit
Stream Processors: 320
Core Clock: 720 MHz
Memory Clock: 1820 MHz
Interface Type: AGP
Interface Speed: 4X
8X
Connector(s): Dual DVI (Dual Link)
HDTV/S-Video
HDMI (w/ Adapter)
Multiple Monitors Support: Yes
What do you guys think?|||Newegg has same card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||It is indeed the best AGP card.
Only your CPU will bottleneck it, so you can't get the most out of it.
Also check if your PSU has enough power, because the video card needs much.
I dont really want to upgrade my computer yet, cause all i use it for is to play World of Warcraft. and Currently i have a Nvidia Geforce 6800 256mb (ddr1) i believe, but some reason i have to turn all my settings on LOW. and still only get about 10-20 FPS Mostly in the lower numbers. I saw this video card right here and everybody says its the best agp card. Would this video card be able to run settings atleast (MEDIUM) ?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3805427&csid=ITD&body=MAIN#detailspecs
Video / Graphics Cards > AGP Video Cards > 512 MB
HIS Radeon HD 3850 IceQ 3 Turbo Video Card - 512MB GDDR3, AGP 8x, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, HDMI Support 8 Users Rated
HIS IceQ 3 Cooling Technology
HIS IceQ is endorsed as the most efficient cooling technology among the current mainstream graphic cards' series. HIS IceQ can actively draw the air inside your PC case to cool down the card, and blows amounts of hot air out of your case, dramatically decreasing the GPU temperature together with your PC components.
ESSENTIAL SPECS:
• Interface Type: AGP 8x
• Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Digital)
• Video Memory: 512MB GDDR3
Related Video
Specifications
GPU/VPU: RADEON HD 3850
RAMDAC: Dual 400 MHz
Additional Features: RoHS Compliant
HDCP Enabled
HDTV Ready
OpenGL 2.0
Vista Certified
DirectX 10.1
Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Digital)
Video Memory: 512MB
Memory Type: GDDR3
Memory Interface: 256-bit
Stream Processors: 320
Core Clock: 720 MHz
Memory Clock: 1820 MHz
Interface Type: AGP
Interface Speed: 4X
8X
Connector(s): Dual DVI (Dual Link)
HDTV/S-Video
HDMI (w/ Adapter)
Multiple Monitors Support: Yes
What do you guys think?|||Newegg has same card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…|||It is indeed the best AGP card.
Only your CPU will bottleneck it, so you can't get the most out of it.
Also check if your PSU has enough power, because the video card needs much.
I want better graphics for my pc for gaming what kind of video card can i get?
I have a Toshiba with an AMD Phenom(tm) II N640 Dual-Core Processor 2.9Ghz, 3.7GB of ram, with an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 Series video card which i wish to upgrade please help me out in any way.|||Those are laptop specs and unless your laptop supports a discrete graphics card (and this is rather doubtful) you cannot upgrade the onboard graphics chip- sorry mate but that duck ain't gonna quack!|||you can't upgrade laptop video cards.
How do i know which video card is good for pc?
i brought a new pc and its video card is a ATI radeon HD 3200
and is this one good?|||No, go for a radeon 4000 series, the 3000 series are a little outdated.|||Hmm from best of my knowledge Radeon HD3200 are integrated video card options. So unless your motherboard has an expansion slot (PCI-Express slot) you pretty much wont be able to upgrade.
It all depends on what you will be using the PC for. For regular use, the HD3200 will be more then enough, youll even be able to watch HD DVD. But for gaming, nuh uh upgrade to something much better, HD4850 or HD4870 or even nVidia's 9800 series for decent gaming|||the radeon 3200 is the best integrated graphics card around, but if you comapre then to dedicated, it sucks.
and is this one good?|||No, go for a radeon 4000 series, the 3000 series are a little outdated.|||Hmm from best of my knowledge Radeon HD3200 are integrated video card options. So unless your motherboard has an expansion slot (PCI-Express slot) you pretty much wont be able to upgrade.
It all depends on what you will be using the PC for. For regular use, the HD3200 will be more then enough, youll even be able to watch HD DVD. But for gaming, nuh uh upgrade to something much better, HD4850 or HD4870 or even nVidia's 9800 series for decent gaming|||the radeon 3200 is the best integrated graphics card around, but if you comapre then to dedicated, it sucks.
How to find a compatible video card upgrade for my PC?
I'm currently running an AMD Athlon II x2 250 Processor, 4.0 GB RAM and an ATI Radeon HD 4770 video card. I'm not very computer savvy so I don't want to purchase a better video card only for it to not be compatible.|||The compatibility of a video card depends on your motherboard (Right socket type) and power supply (Enough power and correct connector)
You need to provide your motherboard model and power supply so we can see if its compatible
You need to provide your motherboard model and power supply so we can see if its compatible
Which PC is better for HD Video Editing?
I am looking at a Gateway FX6840-15e with Intel i7-870 4 core processor and a HP HPE-410 with a 6 core AMD x6.
I heard that the i7 is more powerful even with less cores, but I want to know for sure.
I want to smoothly edit HD video in programs like Sony Vegas Pro 10. 1080p if possible?
Gateway FX6840-15e: http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668743.php
HP HPE-410: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Elite+Desktop+/+AMD+Phenom%26%23153%3B+II+X6+Processor+/+8GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/1243773.p?id=1218242847655&skuId=1243773&st=410y&cp=1&lp=1
Can you tell me the difference between the two processors and the video cards, etc and which would be suited better for HD 1080p editing without any lag?
Also, anyone know the max RAM the Gateway supports?
Thanks for any help!|||In general, video editing benefits from more physical cores... So an X6 is usually better (which one does the HP have... a 1055T, 1075 or 1090T?)
Here's the head-to-head comparison. While the Core i7 is much better for most applications, when it comes to video related tasks, the X6 is very close, usually with a slight lead.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/1…|||The HP - AMD Phenom combo seems to be a much faster alternative as far as cache and RAM are concerned.
The Gateway model can only have 8GB RAM, the AMD one can have 16GB.
Also, you may like to give Ubuntu 10.10 for AMD64 a try, it comes with Pitivi video editor, you can have more editors installed.
AMD combo will definitely be much faster, will give you better quality, performance and overall compatibility.
Also, since you are mostly concerned about editing videos in 1080p why not get a mac?|||With this converter, you can also convert videos for video editing software like Adobe Premiere, Windows Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, and upload video to YouTube and MySpace to share videos.
http://www.aunsoft.com/video-converter/|||The computer with the faster processor is the one that is better for editing videos. It's that simple. Editing uses cpu.
I heard that the i7 is more powerful even with less cores, but I want to know for sure.
I want to smoothly edit HD video in programs like Sony Vegas Pro 10. 1080p if possible?
Gateway FX6840-15e: http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668743.php
HP HPE-410: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Elite+Desktop+/+AMD+Phenom%26%23153%3B+II+X6+Processor+/+8GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/1243773.p?id=1218242847655&skuId=1243773&st=410y&cp=1&lp=1
Can you tell me the difference between the two processors and the video cards, etc and which would be suited better for HD 1080p editing without any lag?
Also, anyone know the max RAM the Gateway supports?
Thanks for any help!|||In general, video editing benefits from more physical cores... So an X6 is usually better (which one does the HP have... a 1055T, 1075 or 1090T?)
Here's the head-to-head comparison. While the Core i7 is much better for most applications, when it comes to video related tasks, the X6 is very close, usually with a slight lead.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/1…|||The HP - AMD Phenom combo seems to be a much faster alternative as far as cache and RAM are concerned.
The Gateway model can only have 8GB RAM, the AMD one can have 16GB.
Also, you may like to give Ubuntu 10.10 for AMD64 a try, it comes with Pitivi video editor, you can have more editors installed.
AMD combo will definitely be much faster, will give you better quality, performance and overall compatibility.
Also, since you are mostly concerned about editing videos in 1080p why not get a mac?|||With this converter, you can also convert videos for video editing software like Adobe Premiere, Windows Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, and upload video to YouTube and MySpace to share videos.
http://www.aunsoft.com/video-converter/|||The computer with the faster processor is the one that is better for editing videos. It's that simple. Editing uses cpu.
Is this a good PC for editing HD video?
I'm building a PC for editing full 1080p HD video. Would this be a good choice:
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.20GHz 6MB Cache
ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 Motherboard
4GB DDR3 RAM
Seagate 2TB 5900RPM HD
Radeon HD 4670 Video Card
700W Power Supply|||1. CPU. A six core AMD CPU should give you more raw power, so I recommend that if you could. They're pretty cheap too. But the X4 Phenom should serve you fine.
2. Hard drive is a bit slow. You'd want something faster for accessing those big video files. Go with a standard 7200rpm drive. Again, the hard drive will serve you fine but if you have the money, get a 7200rpm drive.
3. Radeon card is a bit slow. You want something faster for encoding video.|||yes and no, good yeah but bad in the way you got a slow hard drive, and you got a AMD cpu, for video editing and any program in windows any old core 2 quad will beat the crap out of it.
get a intel cpu ALOT faster in windows
(my old core 2 duo beat the crap out of my friends brand new Phenom 2 x4 955 at anything that have to do with windows, it only got beat in games)
do not get the amd 6 core cpu :P the dual core I3 beats it any many programs and after that hte i5 750 spanks it's *** over and over in the rest, amd may be cheap but in windows amd will always suck :P
the only time amd's 6 core cpu's beat my i7 920 at stocks speeds is when they are overclocked to the overkill and it just beats it, and i still run my cpu at stock :D with just 4 cores|||no it is not.
you need gpu that has cuda cores, more cuda cores a lot fester will it converting videos
only nvidia gpu has cuda cores
to use cuda cores you need to work with adobe Premiere Pro CS4 with Elemental Accelerator plugin
but if you will not going to use software which is accelerated by cuda cores with the gpu that has the cuda cores it will not matter what gpu you going to have because the converting will be done by cpu
this is new technology not many use or know.
if you are gamer recommended gtx 400 series card's
but if you are not gamer than
than nvidia quadro cards|||http://www.arbico.co.uk/Arbico-HD-i5870-…
try this site it will give you some tips
2 x 1TB not 1 x 2TB (safty first data )
one to work on and one to store plus split the first one to 2 x 485 gb|||Add more RAM if you are running 64bit OS,
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.20GHz 6MB Cache
ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 Motherboard
4GB DDR3 RAM
Seagate 2TB 5900RPM HD
Radeon HD 4670 Video Card
700W Power Supply|||1. CPU. A six core AMD CPU should give you more raw power, so I recommend that if you could. They're pretty cheap too. But the X4 Phenom should serve you fine.
2. Hard drive is a bit slow. You'd want something faster for accessing those big video files. Go with a standard 7200rpm drive. Again, the hard drive will serve you fine but if you have the money, get a 7200rpm drive.
3. Radeon card is a bit slow. You want something faster for encoding video.|||yes and no, good yeah but bad in the way you got a slow hard drive, and you got a AMD cpu, for video editing and any program in windows any old core 2 quad will beat the crap out of it.
get a intel cpu ALOT faster in windows
(my old core 2 duo beat the crap out of my friends brand new Phenom 2 x4 955 at anything that have to do with windows, it only got beat in games)
do not get the amd 6 core cpu :P the dual core I3 beats it any many programs and after that hte i5 750 spanks it's *** over and over in the rest, amd may be cheap but in windows amd will always suck :P
the only time amd's 6 core cpu's beat my i7 920 at stocks speeds is when they are overclocked to the overkill and it just beats it, and i still run my cpu at stock :D with just 4 cores|||no it is not.
you need gpu that has cuda cores, more cuda cores a lot fester will it converting videos
only nvidia gpu has cuda cores
to use cuda cores you need to work with adobe Premiere Pro CS4 with Elemental Accelerator plugin
but if you will not going to use software which is accelerated by cuda cores with the gpu that has the cuda cores it will not matter what gpu you going to have because the converting will be done by cpu
this is new technology not many use or know.
if you are gamer recommended gtx 400 series card's
but if you are not gamer than
than nvidia quadro cards|||http://www.arbico.co.uk/Arbico-HD-i5870-…
try this site it will give you some tips
2 x 1TB not 1 x 2TB (safty first data )
one to work on and one to store plus split the first one to 2 x 485 gb|||Add more RAM if you are running 64bit OS,
Can I use/crossfire two video cards with this PC? If so, how?
Okay, basically I don't know whether it is possible to use two video cards with my PC and I have no idea how to do it. I only have a single monitor and I just wanted to enhance my PC specs for better gaming. So if you could enlighten me, here are my specs:
Windows version: Windows XP Professional SP2 (5.1.2600)
Processor Name: AMD Phenom II X4 920 Processor 2800MHz
Motherboard Model: TA780G M2+ HP Biostar Group
Memory Installed: 3,327.23 MB (2x2 Samsung DDR2 800)
Videocard Name: ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics 700.00 MB
Power Supply: ActivePower ATX-850W
I don't have any other video card atm, but I would like to know if I can buy another one and enhance my capabilities.|||You have a PCIe x 16 slot so you can upgrade to a discreet video card. You can't however combine it with the on board graphics such as the newer Hybrid on board graphics that are out now. If you have that much of a power supply and CPU power I would suggest that you go with a 4870 X2 video card. It should complement that system nicely. I hope this helped.|||no it only has 1 PCI-e port|||You only have one PCI-Express slot, so no.|||no you would need a mothboard with 2 video card slots. as that card only has one it is impossible. you can how ever put an actuall video card in which will boost performance over the integrated graphics. but to go crossfire you have to have 2 identical video cards and a crossfire capable motherboard. i would recommend a good nvidea card the gtx series are extremly good cards and you definatly have more than enough power the question will be if you have enough room in the case.|||Crossfire need 2 slot of 16x PCI-E and a pair of graphics card which is DDR3...
Windows version: Windows XP Professional SP2 (5.1.2600)
Processor Name: AMD Phenom II X4 920 Processor 2800MHz
Motherboard Model: TA780G M2+ HP Biostar Group
Memory Installed: 3,327.23 MB (2x2 Samsung DDR2 800)
Videocard Name: ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics 700.00 MB
Power Supply: ActivePower ATX-850W
I don't have any other video card atm, but I would like to know if I can buy another one and enhance my capabilities.|||You have a PCIe x 16 slot so you can upgrade to a discreet video card. You can't however combine it with the on board graphics such as the newer Hybrid on board graphics that are out now. If you have that much of a power supply and CPU power I would suggest that you go with a 4870 X2 video card. It should complement that system nicely. I hope this helped.|||no it only has 1 PCI-e port|||You only have one PCI-Express slot, so no.|||no you would need a mothboard with 2 video card slots. as that card only has one it is impossible. you can how ever put an actuall video card in which will boost performance over the integrated graphics. but to go crossfire you have to have 2 identical video cards and a crossfire capable motherboard. i would recommend a good nvidea card the gtx series are extremly good cards and you definatly have more than enough power the question will be if you have enough room in the case.|||Crossfire need 2 slot of 16x PCI-E and a pair of graphics card which is DDR3...
Video cards for hp dv4-1225dx?
Hey im want to play STAR TREK ONLINE when it comes out. Although my computer can handle the game, my graphics card is too weak to get a good experience out of it. I was wondering can replace my graphics card or upgrade to a new one in my pc slots. Here are my computer specifications:Hardware
Product Name dv4-1225dx
Product Number NB200UA#ABA
Microprocessor AMD Turion X2 RM-72 Dual-Core Mobile Processor
Microprocessor Cache 2.10 GHz
Memory 4096MB
Memory Max 8192MB
Video Graphics ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics RS780M
Video Memory Up to 1918MB
Hard Drive 250GB (5400RPM)
Multimedia Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display 14.1" Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g WLAN
Sound Altec Lansing speakers
Keyboard 101-key compatible
Pointing Device Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad
PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
External Ports 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 3rd port shared with eSATA
2 Headphone out
1 microphone-in
HDMI
1 VGA (15-pin)
eSATA + USB 2.0
1 RJ-11 (modem)
1 RJ -45 (LAN)
1 notebook expansion port 3
1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)
Dimensions 13.15 in (L) x 9.45 in (D) x 1.34 in (min H) / 1.57 in (max H)
Weight 5.10lbs
Security Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
Power-on password
Accepts 3rd party security lock devices
Power 65W AC Adapter
6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery
What's In The Box HP Mobile Remote Control
HP Pavilion WebCam|||Unless your laptop specifically says you can replace your video card, you are out of luck. Typical laptops don't offer that level of upgrade options.
You video card is a Radeon HD3200 which isn't a bad card. In fact it's better than the card that is recomended, a Radeon X1800.
The thing about laptop video cards is that they use system memory for Video memory, so you should probably upgrade your ram from 4gb to 6gb or more.
Also, you can check HP's website for updated video card drivers.|||You have a laptop.
Laptops, for the most part, have integrated video adapters meaning they are part of the motherboard.
You cannot upgrade your video card, you are stuck with the one you purchased.
Product Name dv4-1225dx
Product Number NB200UA#ABA
Microprocessor AMD Turion X2 RM-72 Dual-Core Mobile Processor
Microprocessor Cache 2.10 GHz
Memory 4096MB
Memory Max 8192MB
Video Graphics ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics RS780M
Video Memory Up to 1918MB
Hard Drive 250GB (5400RPM)
Multimedia Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
Display 14.1" Diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g WLAN
Sound Altec Lansing speakers
Keyboard 101-key compatible
Pointing Device Touch Pad with On/Off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad
PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
External Ports 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 3rd port shared with eSATA
2 Headphone out
1 microphone-in
HDMI
1 VGA (15-pin)
eSATA + USB 2.0
1 RJ-11 (modem)
1 RJ -45 (LAN)
1 notebook expansion port 3
1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)
Dimensions 13.15 in (L) x 9.45 in (D) x 1.34 in (min H) / 1.57 in (max H)
Weight 5.10lbs
Security Kensington MicroSaver lock slot
Power-on password
Accepts 3rd party security lock devices
Power 65W AC Adapter
6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery
What's In The Box HP Mobile Remote Control
HP Pavilion WebCam|||Unless your laptop specifically says you can replace your video card, you are out of luck. Typical laptops don't offer that level of upgrade options.
You video card is a Radeon HD3200 which isn't a bad card. In fact it's better than the card that is recomended, a Radeon X1800.
The thing about laptop video cards is that they use system memory for Video memory, so you should probably upgrade your ram from 4gb to 6gb or more.
Also, you can check HP's website for updated video card drivers.|||You have a laptop.
Laptops, for the most part, have integrated video adapters meaning they are part of the motherboard.
You cannot upgrade your video card, you are stuck with the one you purchased.
Are these video cards compatible with my PC?
I want to upgrade the video card for my Dell Dimension E521:
http://www.dell.com/us/en/dfh/desktops/d…
It has expansion slots
PCI: 2 Slots
PCIe x1: 1 Slot
PCIe x16 (Graphics): 1 Slots
And a 305 Watt DC power supply.
Here are the video cards:
XFX Radeon HD 5570 650MHZ 1GB 1.0GHZ DDR2 HDMI DVI VGA PCI-E Video Card:
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=5…
Powercolor Radeon HD 5570 650MHZ 512MB 1.6GHZ DDR3 DVI HDMI VGA PCI-E DIRECTX11 Video Card:
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=52258&vpn=…
Which one is compatible with my PC? If they both are, which one would give me the highest graphic quality? (I would like to be able to play Starcraft II smoothly)
Thanks in advance!|||Will you be able to play starcraft 2 smoothly?
No
Are these cards compatible with my pc?
Probably. You're power supply is twice as small as it should be|||http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=4…
this one would be waaay better, but whichever you pick, they all seem to require a min of 400w power supply so keep that in mind otherwise the card will run hot and slow and may burn up.|||Suggested ATI Radeon™ HD 5570 and 5550 512MB DDR3 System Requirements
400 Watt or greater power supply recommended
http://www.dell.com/us/en/dfh/desktops/d…
It has expansion slots
PCI: 2 Slots
PCIe x1: 1 Slot
PCIe x16 (Graphics): 1 Slots
And a 305 Watt DC power supply.
Here are the video cards:
XFX Radeon HD 5570 650MHZ 1GB 1.0GHZ DDR2 HDMI DVI VGA PCI-E Video Card:
http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=5…
Powercolor Radeon HD 5570 650MHZ 512MB 1.6GHZ DDR3 DVI HDMI VGA PCI-E DIRECTX11 Video Card:
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=52258&vpn=…
Which one is compatible with my PC? If they both are, which one would give me the highest graphic quality? (I would like to be able to play Starcraft II smoothly)
Thanks in advance!|||Will you be able to play starcraft 2 smoothly?
No
Are these cards compatible with my pc?
Probably. You're power supply is twice as small as it should be|||http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=4…
this one would be waaay better, but whichever you pick, they all seem to require a min of 400w power supply so keep that in mind otherwise the card will run hot and slow and may burn up.|||Suggested ATI Radeon™ HD 5570 and 5550 512MB DDR3 System Requirements
400 Watt or greater power supply recommended
Is it possible to get a video capture card for the PC?
I want something to record HD Gameplay footage of me playing, without putting a large load on my processor (I don't have the best computer, and don't have the money for a major upgrade), so I was hoping there was something similar for PC like there is for Xbox and stuff like that. Also if there is such a thing could someone link me to an example please? I tried google-ing it but I got a bunch of stuff to get HDTV on your PC, which I don't care about, because I have an HDTV right behind me.
And no, I don't want Fraps, and I don't want Hypercam or any of that stuff, I already have those, the point is I have an average processor which means most of it is used by the games I run, so having Fraps/Hypercam running also gives me a major FPS hit, so I want a card (similar to a video card) to plug in to a PCI-E slot or something that will take all the load of recording so my processor isn't strained and I don't take an FPS hit.|||You don't want to capture on the same computer you're playing on. Even a hardware capture card is going to put a load on your cpu, and you'll be moving a lot of data onto a drive somewhere really fast, that will make a difference.
It's better to put a capture card into a 2nd computer and do the capturing on that computer while you're playing on the first one.
Avermedia makes a PCI-E card that records in HD, up to 1080i anyway, for about 85 bucks. I use it to record myself playing video games, using 2 computers as described above. It works ok, I could stand to mess with the compression for upload to youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/user/mranenome
And no, I don't want Fraps, and I don't want Hypercam or any of that stuff, I already have those, the point is I have an average processor which means most of it is used by the games I run, so having Fraps/Hypercam running also gives me a major FPS hit, so I want a card (similar to a video card) to plug in to a PCI-E slot or something that will take all the load of recording so my processor isn't strained and I don't take an FPS hit.|||You don't want to capture on the same computer you're playing on. Even a hardware capture card is going to put a load on your cpu, and you'll be moving a lot of data onto a drive somewhere really fast, that will make a difference.
It's better to put a capture card into a 2nd computer and do the capturing on that computer while you're playing on the first one.
Avermedia makes a PCI-E card that records in HD, up to 1080i anyway, for about 85 bucks. I use it to record myself playing video games, using 2 computers as described above. It works ok, I could stand to mess with the compression for upload to youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/user/mranenome
HD video output in Graphics Card? what for?
in the graphics card there is one black round called "HD video output." where do i plug it? this is not for PC monitors is it?
Thanks !!|||HD output is so that you can connect you HD compatible PC ( which i think your is) To an HDTV or A HD Monitor|||No it's for HD DVD palyback on a TV. The card usually comes with the cables for this.
I have never seen a 1280 X 768.
And the resolutions are usually 1360 or 1366 X 768 and larger screens are 1920 X 1080.
You will have to look in the TV manual and see what resolution is specified.|||The HD output is so you can run a high definition (HD) from your computer to your TV.
If do do decide to run a connection from your computer to your HD TV, remember to have your resolution settings set to 1280x768, or it could mess up your TV.
Some flat screen monitors have the dvi or hdmi (HD) type plug-ins now. but you should still have the option of using the standard monitor cable (VGA) for your computer to monitor connection.
1280X768 is the standard resolution of all HD TVs
Look in your HD TV manual and it will tell you to be sure to set the computer to TV resolution to no higher than 1280x768.
For older non HD TVs this is not an issue.
Thanks !!|||HD output is so that you can connect you HD compatible PC ( which i think your is) To an HDTV or A HD Monitor|||No it's for HD DVD palyback on a TV. The card usually comes with the cables for this.
I have never seen a 1280 X 768.
And the resolutions are usually 1360 or 1366 X 768 and larger screens are 1920 X 1080.
You will have to look in the TV manual and see what resolution is specified.|||The HD output is so you can run a high definition (HD) from your computer to your TV.
If do do decide to run a connection from your computer to your HD TV, remember to have your resolution settings set to 1280x768, or it could mess up your TV.
Some flat screen monitors have the dvi or hdmi (HD) type plug-ins now. but you should still have the option of using the standard monitor cable (VGA) for your computer to monitor connection.
1280X768 is the standard resolution of all HD TVs
Look in your HD TV manual and it will tell you to be sure to set the computer to TV resolution to no higher than 1280x768.
For older non HD TVs this is not an issue.
I have a Acer Aspire 3620 Notebook and I am wondering what video cards are compatible with my pc?
Specs:
1.5 ghz
40 gb hd
1.5 gb ram
Windows XP Home
Current video card: Mobile Intel(r) 915GM/GMS Express Chipset
I am looking for a medium performance card. Any help is appreciated. Thanx.|||Because it's a notebook, your stuck with the Intel Express graphics hardware. Desktops are more upgradeable.|||Sorry, but Integrated Intel Chipsets are soldered to the motherboard, so you should get a new laptop if you want to game, you Acer like all Acers are basic laptops. Sorry for the bad news.|||You can try an ATI video card. You can find information on them on the link below
1.5 ghz
40 gb hd
1.5 gb ram
Windows XP Home
Current video card: Mobile Intel(r) 915GM/GMS Express Chipset
I am looking for a medium performance card. Any help is appreciated. Thanx.|||Because it's a notebook, your stuck with the Intel Express graphics hardware. Desktops are more upgradeable.|||Sorry, but Integrated Intel Chipsets are soldered to the motherboard, so you should get a new laptop if you want to game, you Acer like all Acers are basic laptops. Sorry for the bad news.|||You can try an ATI video card. You can find information on them on the link below
I am plaing to buy HD 3870 video card for my PC but there are many versions out there which is better ?
i am ready to spend around £150 for the card ....
and this card is PCIe2 but my mobo is PCIe1.1 dose that mean card will work slower in my mobo ....or full speed|||The 3870 is a decent card, but lacks on a non 2.0 board. First off if you motherboard is a Crossfire board go I'd say go Sapphire, from what I hear it is one of the best. If you an Nvidia board go with either the 8800GT or GTS *512*.
Also note, the R700 (HD 4000) series will be released soon with the R700 motherboards by ATI.|||dude forget the radeon 3870 for like 20 bucks more u can get a nvidia geforce 8800gt and it'll smoke it in every game every resolution.... you'll be happier trust me :) ati isn't the way to go this time around and unless Ur a fan-boy and worship ati (which is now AMD) i suggest checking out nvidia instead but don't get me wrong the 3870 is a good card but for 250 bucks Ur better off spending 180 instead for the 3850 which is only10-15% slower then the 3870 but if ur gonna spend 250 bucks on a card like the 3870 get the 8800gts it runs circles around the 3780 alsou wont notice anythign between 1.1 and 2.0 hell the cards now days cant even come close to taking up the bandwidth pcie 1.1 provides let alone pcie 2.0 so dont worry u wont notice a dif between 2.0 and 1.1 anytime soon but then again it was that way with agp to...i guess the people at intel that invented pcie got bored and desided to update it :P lol
review site to prove it:
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1222/5/…|||You can look at Sapphire, Asus, HIS, Diamond, etc. It depends on the company that you are conforable with. I have had no problems with Sapphire or Diamond.
As for the 1.1 or 2.0, 2.0 had just came out. It means not much at this time. A PCIe 1.1 will have no problem.
As for the answer about nVidia, the card is better but more expensive then the 3870, plus all screen shots that I have seen shows the 3870 is cleaner.
and this card is PCIe2 but my mobo is PCIe1.1 dose that mean card will work slower in my mobo ....or full speed|||The 3870 is a decent card, but lacks on a non 2.0 board. First off if you motherboard is a Crossfire board go I'd say go Sapphire, from what I hear it is one of the best. If you an Nvidia board go with either the 8800GT or GTS *512*.
Also note, the R700 (HD 4000) series will be released soon with the R700 motherboards by ATI.|||dude forget the radeon 3870 for like 20 bucks more u can get a nvidia geforce 8800gt and it'll smoke it in every game every resolution.... you'll be happier trust me :) ati isn't the way to go this time around and unless Ur a fan-boy and worship ati (which is now AMD) i suggest checking out nvidia instead but don't get me wrong the 3870 is a good card but for 250 bucks Ur better off spending 180 instead for the 3850 which is only10-15% slower then the 3870 but if ur gonna spend 250 bucks on a card like the 3870 get the 8800gts it runs circles around the 3780 alsou wont notice anythign between 1.1 and 2.0 hell the cards now days cant even come close to taking up the bandwidth pcie 1.1 provides let alone pcie 2.0 so dont worry u wont notice a dif between 2.0 and 1.1 anytime soon but then again it was that way with agp to...i guess the people at intel that invented pcie got bored and desided to update it :P lol
review site to prove it:
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1222/5/…|||You can look at Sapphire, Asus, HIS, Diamond, etc. It depends on the company that you are conforable with. I have had no problems with Sapphire or Diamond.
As for the 1.1 or 2.0, 2.0 had just came out. It means not much at this time. A PCIe 1.1 will have no problem.
As for the answer about nVidia, the card is better but more expensive then the 3870, plus all screen shots that I have seen shows the 3870 is cleaner.
Best Video card for HD blu-ray playback (under 50$)?
I'm building a media PC and I'm looking for a cheap card under 50$ that will play HD 1080p blu-ray rips in MKV and WMV formats. Right now I'm looking at the Nvidia EVG 8600GT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as… but if i can go any cheaper even 1$ I would but I just don't know if any lower Nvidia will play HD rips. I looked at the ATI cards but I don't know nothing about them but I'm willing to buy one if its cheaper and will work.
PS: I'm also planning on playing flash video from Hulu desktop and using some media center software.
Thanks for any input.|||even if I belaive ati is better at these things ,,, 8600gt should do nicely
4650 should use less cpu and memory resources then the 8800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
FROM a review of 4650
"Pop in a Blu-ray disc and the GPU can decode and enhance the movie for you, it'll even send 8 channel sound to your receiver or HD screen."|||I have an old laptop and I haven't had any problems playing HD rips in MKV format with VLC media player.
This laptop is at least 4 years old.|||If you are just going to play HD videos, a Ati radeon HD 4350 should be more than enough. (Upscale Beyond 1080p - Watch the hottest Blu-ray movies or other HD content at full 1080p display resolution and beyond) Ati radeon HD 4350 = 1920 X 1200 resolution.
POWERCOLOR AX4350 256MD2-H Radeon HD 4350 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card ($22.90)
Ati radeon HD 4550 would be slightly more powerful, (2560 X 1600 max resolutions),
ASUS EAH4550/DI/512MD3 Radeon HD 4550 512MB 64-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile Ready Video Card ($39.99)
SAPPHIRE 100253DDR3L Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail
HDMI Port with 7.1 Surround Sound Support ($52.99)
All the above graphic cards has HDMI ports which allow easy connection to TVs
PS: I'm also planning on playing flash video from Hulu desktop and using some media center software.
Thanks for any input.|||even if I belaive ati is better at these things ,,, 8600gt should do nicely
4650 should use less cpu and memory resources then the 8800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
FROM a review of 4650
"Pop in a Blu-ray disc and the GPU can decode and enhance the movie for you, it'll even send 8 channel sound to your receiver or HD screen."|||I have an old laptop and I haven't had any problems playing HD rips in MKV format with VLC media player.
This laptop is at least 4 years old.|||If you are just going to play HD videos, a Ati radeon HD 4350 should be more than enough. (Upscale Beyond 1080p - Watch the hottest Blu-ray movies or other HD content at full 1080p display resolution and beyond) Ati radeon HD 4350 = 1920 X 1200 resolution.
POWERCOLOR AX4350 256MD2-H Radeon HD 4350 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card ($22.90)
Ati radeon HD 4550 would be slightly more powerful, (2560 X 1600 max resolutions),
ASUS EAH4550/DI/512MD3 Radeon HD 4550 512MB 64-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile Ready Video Card ($39.99)
SAPPHIRE 100253DDR3L Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail
HDMI Port with 7.1 Surround Sound Support ($52.99)
All the above graphic cards has HDMI ports which allow easy connection to TVs
What is the video card with the least power consumption for pc?
I'm thinking of using a pc for mostly internet, word, and maybe HD-video(so video acceleration would be good.).
What would be a good card for that with low power consumption?|||7600gt|||I wouldn't go less than a Geforce Nvidia style 8600GT, or you're just 'shooting yourself in the foot'.
What would be a good card for that with low power consumption?|||7600gt|||I wouldn't go less than a Geforce Nvidia style 8600GT, or you're just 'shooting yourself in the foot'.
What is the best video card for PC to TV transmission.?
I want to directly link my PC to My 52" plasma HD TV. I have done this before but the video cards keep burning up. The first set up lasted for a couple years. The second just a couple months. Any suggestions?|||EVGA GeForce GTS450
video cards works great, but it burned out my new powersupply i was running 600watt now running 680 watt and been working great. good thing i had warrenty on my powersupply, also if you don't have the 6 prong power connecter from power supply it comes with a adapter, you need to use both 4 prong power connecters on it or you fan on the card will not run at full speed, so far running all my games great, gta4 was killing my g-f 8500gt, got that maxed in all settings and still not using all the memery.|||Probably any card with an HDMI/DVI/VGA port. Look at the back of you TV and see what port it has, get a card with that port. Get a card with good cooling. If you don't want to play games, then get a low end card.
video cards works great, but it burned out my new powersupply i was running 600watt now running 680 watt and been working great. good thing i had warrenty on my powersupply, also if you don't have the 6 prong power connecter from power supply it comes with a adapter, you need to use both 4 prong power connecters on it or you fan on the card will not run at full speed, so far running all my games great, gta4 was killing my g-f 8500gt, got that maxed in all settings and still not using all the memery.|||Probably any card with an HDMI/DVI/VGA port. Look at the back of you TV and see what port it has, get a card with that port. Get a card with good cooling. If you don't want to play games, then get a low end card.
I have my hdtv as my monitor for my pc.. I installed an HD video card. How do I switch from hdmi back to vga?
http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl…
this may help
this may help
Record Xbox 360 videos to my PC in HD(component cable) and standard quality (sd cable) for like $150?
hey, I need something to hookup to my xbox 360 so I can record high quality HD(component cable) video to my pc to put on youtube and such. I need great quality and fast speed and not choppy vids to my laptop. I dont have a PC just a laptop and its not the newest laptop(its a few years old but has a 256mb vid card and 1gig ram). P.S. in addition to component cable hookup I also want standard cable hookup ability for lower res video testing. Thanks.|||well i had to research it myself and the happauage pvr hd 1212 so far has had the best reviews and price
Which video card should I buy for my desktop IBM Lennox PC to connect to my monitor and my 42" Samsung Plasma?
I am considering a VisionTek Radeon HD 3450 512 MB DDR2 HDMI w/ 5.1 surround video card. My PC has max output 310 (watts I believe). I want to run sound and video to my pc. Currently, I have a NVIDIA Quadro FX 540. It has a monitor port, DVI port, and a 12 hole port. Should I get the Radeon 3450, keep my 540, or look for something else? I do a little gaming (Battlefield 2142) and will watch movies off of my pc to my plasma. Any useful advice would be great.|||Keep your current card, or get an 8800GT. If you have the money, get the 8800.
Would this PC Spec be good for HD Video editing.?
Heres the spec:
Power Supply Standard 650W - Included
Processor AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition, Quad Core (AM3, 3.20GHz, 8MB Cache)
Heatsink and CPU Fan Standard Heatsink and CPU Fan - Included
Motherboard Asus M4N68T-M LE V2, 2xDIMM, Max. 8GB, M-ATX - Included
Memory 8GB (4 x 2GB) Mushkin PC10600 1333MHz DDR3 (+£60.00)
PCI-E Graphics nVidia 9800GT 1GB (+£20.00)
Sound Card Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio - Included
Primary Hard Drive 1000GB SATA II - Included
Secondary Hard Drive Not Included
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit Version) - Included
Would this be good to use for HD editing in Sony Vegas, Cinema4d, Adobe After effects etc.
I want it to edit very smoothly with no lag and render fast.|||It looks good enough but I have some suggestions to help it work better:
Step up to a 6 core AMD processor or an intel i5 quad core.
Try to find a GPU with CUDA. For similar price try the 1gb GT240.
Your video editing will go faster if you have 2 hard drives in RAID 0, or 3+ hard drives in RAID 5 (for better reliability).
Power Supply Standard 650W - Included
Processor AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition, Quad Core (AM3, 3.20GHz, 8MB Cache)
Heatsink and CPU Fan Standard Heatsink and CPU Fan - Included
Motherboard Asus M4N68T-M LE V2, 2xDIMM, Max. 8GB, M-ATX - Included
Memory 8GB (4 x 2GB) Mushkin PC10600 1333MHz DDR3 (+£60.00)
PCI-E Graphics nVidia 9800GT 1GB (+£20.00)
Sound Card Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio - Included
Primary Hard Drive 1000GB SATA II - Included
Secondary Hard Drive Not Included
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit Version) - Included
Would this be good to use for HD editing in Sony Vegas, Cinema4d, Adobe After effects etc.
I want it to edit very smoothly with no lag and render fast.|||It looks good enough but I have some suggestions to help it work better:
Step up to a 6 core AMD processor or an intel i5 quad core.
Try to find a GPU with CUDA. For similar price try the 1gb GT240.
Your video editing will go faster if you have 2 hard drives in RAID 0, or 3+ hard drives in RAID 5 (for better reliability).
Video Card Requirements for PC gaming?
Hi, i was thinking about getting a new video card in hopes that when Mass Effect 2 comes out my PC can run it smoothly (not necessarily on full settings, medium would do fine :D). I was looking at purchasing something for about $100-120 (Australian currency that is). I really don't know anything about hardware unfortunately and i'd really appreciate it if somebody could help me out :).
So here are my specs (hope these are the right ones);
OptiPlex 755
Intel Core 2 Duo - 3 GHz
2 GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD 2400 (256 MB)
So anyway, the first question is:
1) At the above price (100-120 AUD) what sort of video card would you recommend, and just roughly would it be able to run Mass Effect 2 and most newer games smoothly on medium settings. I was looking at a ATI Radeon HD 4670, but tell me if you think that's not up to standards enough.
2) Also possibly more importantly, how would i know that it would be compatible with my PC. Will i need to open it up?
Thanks a lot in advance :).|||by the looks of things you been doing your homework, yes if you were to get the ati 4670 i could play mass effect 2 on med because i have its older brother the hd 4650 and can play crysis on med without lagg on 1600x1020 res and the rest of the components looks fine core 2 duo 3.0Ghz i have the 2.55Ghz one, 2 gb of ram might want to buy more, and thee old HD 2400..... i say your good from there
So here are my specs (hope these are the right ones);
OptiPlex 755
Intel Core 2 Duo - 3 GHz
2 GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD 2400 (256 MB)
So anyway, the first question is:
1) At the above price (100-120 AUD) what sort of video card would you recommend, and just roughly would it be able to run Mass Effect 2 and most newer games smoothly on medium settings. I was looking at a ATI Radeon HD 4670, but tell me if you think that's not up to standards enough.
2) Also possibly more importantly, how would i know that it would be compatible with my PC. Will i need to open it up?
Thanks a lot in advance :).|||by the looks of things you been doing your homework, yes if you were to get the ati 4670 i could play mass effect 2 on med because i have its older brother the hd 4650 and can play crysis on med without lagg on 1600x1020 res and the rest of the components looks fine core 2 duo 3.0Ghz i have the 2.55Ghz one, 2 gb of ram might want to buy more, and thee old HD 2400..... i say your good from there
Video Card for Crysis PC Game?
Ok so I am looking to upgrade my PC but I want to be smart about it. Right now I have a:
160 HD
Intel 3.2 processor HT Technology
Radeon 9200 SE (Horrible)
I'm not sure if my processor needs to go.
My Hard Drive is fine.
My Video card sucks!
I have a Samsung SyncMaster 730b with (1280 x 1024)
With that resolution I am not sure what I video card I will need to run Crysis on high settings on. I also want to be able to use it for Directx 10.
I was thinking about the Geforce 8800gtx but I don't know that I will need that much since I can only play on (1280 x 1024) Max. Then I thought maybe the Geforce 8600gt but I hear that it would not be good enough but maybe for my resolution it will?
So all and all, do I need a AmD dual core processor? If so which one should I get that can do the job and not cost so much?
And as far as a video card goes, does anyone have an idea of what I should get considering my resolution?
Thanks to all!|||you can get a better graphics card, but if you want a card that will be good enough to handle crysis at high settings, you will need to replace your processor as well. This is because your processor will be holding back the potential of the card.
For your resolution, a 8800 gts 320mb card will be perfect. They took a 8800GTX, disabled a few pipelines and cut off some of the RAM to bring the price down. ( GTX = $550 GTS = $300) whats great about this card is you dont really need much video memory if your running your monitor at low resolutions.
As for your processor, amb dual cores are alright but intels core duos are the best processors out right now for gaming. A amd dual core running at 2.4 can be beat out by a intel core duo e6400 running at 2.13.
By the way, the offical crysis system specs are not out yet so we can only guess what we will need to play this game, but i consider the 8800 GTS the minimum when it comes to running crysis at high settings on directx10.
The next step down in cards would probably be the geforce 8600 which i doubt it can run crysis at anything higher then medium settings because of its crappy 128-bit memory bus that holds it back.
But if all this sounds a little to expensive to you, it pretty much looks like crysis is going to look good on dx9 anyway so go for a x1950 xt or gefore 7900 if you want.
good luck|||weell ..... i would let the video card go (cuz its umm unsightly) and get a real video card (a nvidia) mabe something like the 8800gts mabye its 320mb i thing but i still wann get one lol i got a mmassive crap one but if you wanna upgrade ur processor then dont get amd my biggest mistake EVER i bort the amd mobo and then the core2 duos came out and i had to lose 200 bucks to get a new motherboard and that core 2 owns that amd like hell so mabe the core t E 6400 whitch i have and it OWNZ mat eit ownz man i love it and mabe get a bigger hdd if you like and do you know that dx10 needs windows vista i think not on the 8800gt make sure for gts lowest mate|||if you dont think youll need 8800gtx, dont go for the 8600gt, thats a HUGE difference.....you should get an 8800gts, 640mb, its very good performance, cheaper, and not as bad as the 8600gt.
160 HD
Intel 3.2 processor HT Technology
Radeon 9200 SE (Horrible)
I'm not sure if my processor needs to go.
My Hard Drive is fine.
My Video card sucks!
I have a Samsung SyncMaster 730b with (1280 x 1024)
With that resolution I am not sure what I video card I will need to run Crysis on high settings on. I also want to be able to use it for Directx 10.
I was thinking about the Geforce 8800gtx but I don't know that I will need that much since I can only play on (1280 x 1024) Max. Then I thought maybe the Geforce 8600gt but I hear that it would not be good enough but maybe for my resolution it will?
So all and all, do I need a AmD dual core processor? If so which one should I get that can do the job and not cost so much?
And as far as a video card goes, does anyone have an idea of what I should get considering my resolution?
Thanks to all!|||you can get a better graphics card, but if you want a card that will be good enough to handle crysis at high settings, you will need to replace your processor as well. This is because your processor will be holding back the potential of the card.
For your resolution, a 8800 gts 320mb card will be perfect. They took a 8800GTX, disabled a few pipelines and cut off some of the RAM to bring the price down. ( GTX = $550 GTS = $300) whats great about this card is you dont really need much video memory if your running your monitor at low resolutions.
As for your processor, amb dual cores are alright but intels core duos are the best processors out right now for gaming. A amd dual core running at 2.4 can be beat out by a intel core duo e6400 running at 2.13.
By the way, the offical crysis system specs are not out yet so we can only guess what we will need to play this game, but i consider the 8800 GTS the minimum when it comes to running crysis at high settings on directx10.
The next step down in cards would probably be the geforce 8600 which i doubt it can run crysis at anything higher then medium settings because of its crappy 128-bit memory bus that holds it back.
But if all this sounds a little to expensive to you, it pretty much looks like crysis is going to look good on dx9 anyway so go for a x1950 xt or gefore 7900 if you want.
good luck|||weell ..... i would let the video card go (cuz its umm unsightly) and get a real video card (a nvidia) mabe something like the 8800gts mabye its 320mb i thing but i still wann get one lol i got a mmassive crap one but if you wanna upgrade ur processor then dont get amd my biggest mistake EVER i bort the amd mobo and then the core2 duos came out and i had to lose 200 bucks to get a new motherboard and that core 2 owns that amd like hell so mabe the core t E 6400 whitch i have and it OWNZ mat eit ownz man i love it and mabe get a bigger hdd if you like and do you know that dx10 needs windows vista i think not on the 8800gt make sure for gts lowest mate|||if you dont think youll need 8800gtx, dont go for the 8600gt, thats a HUGE difference.....you should get an 8800gts, 640mb, its very good performance, cheaper, and not as bad as the 8600gt.
What kind of video card would be better for a media pc?
I'm building a pc that's going be running two 19'' monitors and an overhead projector. This is going to be an upgrade from an old sempron single core CPU with 2.25GB DDR400Mhz Ram and one AGP 512mb gddr2 and one PCI 128mb video card. The computer is going to have a quad core AMD processor (Phenom 9850 2.5GHz) and 4GB DDR2 800Mhz RAM. The only thing I'm wondering is which would be better for the video memory itself. I've narrowed it down between two options.The motherboard has PCI-E slots and is Crossfire capable so ATI cards are a must just in case we decide to add a second card later on.
My first video card selection was a Visiontek HD 3870 512mb gddr4 video card. Specs: 320 stream processors. 512mb gddr4 memory. Core clock unavailable, mem clock unavailable, 256 bit interface. I chose this card as a possibility because I have two running in crossfire in my home machine, they seem to preform decently with games but I wasn't sure.
Second option: Sapphire HD 4850. Specs: 1GB GDDR3, 800 stream processors, 625Mhz core clock, 1986Mhz mem clock, 256 bit interface. This seemed like a good media card because of the excess of memory and amount of stream processors.
If you could tell me which video card would be better for running the two 19'' monitors and the overhead projector (we play videos and announcements and such where we're using it) It would be greatly appreciated. If you can tell me of a different card that would preform even better than these (remember, ATI preferred) you can do that too. We're not looking to break the bank on a 500$ card, we're preferring to spend less than 140$ for one.
Oh, and a few miscellaneous questions for me that are sort of irrelevant. What exactly are stream processors used for? Like how do they function and aid the video? Why were GDDR4 video cards almost completely abandoned by ATI? Is there a major difference in GDDR3 and GDDR4? And finally is it better to have less faster memory in a video card or more slower memory?
Thanks!!|||Stream processors are the "single instruction multiple data" (abbreviated SIMD) processing units that actually do the computations for 3D graphics and visual effects like antialiasing. Video playback does not use these stream processors very much.
Unless you are going to be playing graphics-demanding 3D games on that machine, you don't actually need gamer-level cards like the HD3870 or HD4850. You can go with just midlevel HD4670s for video presentations.|||Just for a media PC then you can get by easily with the 3870, which would run cooler and also take less power than a 4850. But the 4850 is the much better card for gaming, but for just movies and such, the 3870 is going to be all you want it to be, it doesn't take alot of power for showing movies, it just takes good files. The better the file, the better the quality of picture...|||if this is a htpc neither one is really a good choice. good video cards for a htpc tend to be much lower-end because they're used mostly for playing back high-def video and even cheap video cards have built-in video decoders. also, noise and heat are very important in a htpc. ideally you want a silent, fan-less card for a htpc.
Stream processors are simplified processor cores on a video card. think of them as being like cpu cores, only far less powerful. they are also somewhat similar to the pixel pipelines older video cards had. gddr4 was abandoned because it did not provide enough of a benefit in terms of either speed or power comsumption over gddr3 while being somewhat more expensive. having less, but faster memory on a graphics card is almost always better than having more, but slower memory. the only obvious situation where more memory that runs slower is better is if the detail settings are turned up so high that the data won't all fit on the video card's frame-buffer. when this happens, the video card has to access main memory, which is much, much slower, 128-bit and 256-bit refer to the width of the memory bus. 256-bit provides twice the data rate and twice the memory bandwidth over 128-bit, all other things being equal. 256-bit is considerably more expensive, which is why mainstream and value cards were limited to 128-bit until recently (many mainstream cards are now 256-bit, like the 3850, the 4850, the 9600gt, and the 8800gt/9800gt/gts 250).
My first video card selection was a Visiontek HD 3870 512mb gddr4 video card. Specs: 320 stream processors. 512mb gddr4 memory. Core clock unavailable, mem clock unavailable, 256 bit interface. I chose this card as a possibility because I have two running in crossfire in my home machine, they seem to preform decently with games but I wasn't sure.
Second option: Sapphire HD 4850. Specs: 1GB GDDR3, 800 stream processors, 625Mhz core clock, 1986Mhz mem clock, 256 bit interface. This seemed like a good media card because of the excess of memory and amount of stream processors.
If you could tell me which video card would be better for running the two 19'' monitors and the overhead projector (we play videos and announcements and such where we're using it) It would be greatly appreciated. If you can tell me of a different card that would preform even better than these (remember, ATI preferred) you can do that too. We're not looking to break the bank on a 500$ card, we're preferring to spend less than 140$ for one.
Oh, and a few miscellaneous questions for me that are sort of irrelevant. What exactly are stream processors used for? Like how do they function and aid the video? Why were GDDR4 video cards almost completely abandoned by ATI? Is there a major difference in GDDR3 and GDDR4? And finally is it better to have less faster memory in a video card or more slower memory?
Thanks!!|||Stream processors are the "single instruction multiple data" (abbreviated SIMD) processing units that actually do the computations for 3D graphics and visual effects like antialiasing. Video playback does not use these stream processors very much.
Unless you are going to be playing graphics-demanding 3D games on that machine, you don't actually need gamer-level cards like the HD3870 or HD4850. You can go with just midlevel HD4670s for video presentations.|||Just for a media PC then you can get by easily with the 3870, which would run cooler and also take less power than a 4850. But the 4850 is the much better card for gaming, but for just movies and such, the 3870 is going to be all you want it to be, it doesn't take alot of power for showing movies, it just takes good files. The better the file, the better the quality of picture...|||if this is a htpc neither one is really a good choice. good video cards for a htpc tend to be much lower-end because they're used mostly for playing back high-def video and even cheap video cards have built-in video decoders. also, noise and heat are very important in a htpc. ideally you want a silent, fan-less card for a htpc.
Stream processors are simplified processor cores on a video card. think of them as being like cpu cores, only far less powerful. they are also somewhat similar to the pixel pipelines older video cards had. gddr4 was abandoned because it did not provide enough of a benefit in terms of either speed or power comsumption over gddr3 while being somewhat more expensive. having less, but faster memory on a graphics card is almost always better than having more, but slower memory. the only obvious situation where more memory that runs slower is better is if the detail settings are turned up so high that the data won't all fit on the video card's frame-buffer. when this happens, the video card has to access main memory, which is much, much slower, 128-bit and 256-bit refer to the width of the memory bus. 256-bit provides twice the data rate and twice the memory bandwidth over 128-bit, all other things being equal. 256-bit is considerably more expensive, which is why mainstream and value cards were limited to 128-bit until recently (many mainstream cards are now 256-bit, like the 3850, the 4850, the 9600gt, and the 8800gt/9800gt/gts 250).
Is this video card/graphics card good or better for Modern Warfare 2 PC?
I wanna get this video card/graphics card for MW2, XFX - ATI RADEON HD 4650 1GB DDR2 PCI Express Graphics Card. Is this good or better for MW2 PC? Like the graphics and stuff? If you have any recommendations under $90 PLZ! Thnks! :)|||ya it should run the game nicely at low settings.but if u are looking upto 90 bucks u can get far better cards like 4670,5570,geforce 9600.among which i would personally prefer 9600gt.For more info about budget gaming ca3d go to following link:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-graphics-card,2544-3.html|||The 4650 is not a good deal. Get at least an ATI HD 4670. Prices have dropped. The 9600 GT is a good card but uses more power and needs a 6 pin power connector.
ATI HD 4670
======================================…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
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Check out these gameplay videos (HD 4670)
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=hd…|||I have this card, I played Modern Warfare 2 smoothly on it :)|||That should be good enough to play MW 2, low settings at least. Under 90 bucks you wont find a good video card. Your options open up when you look into the 150-250 buck area. I think that card will do, just dont run on high settings. It also depends on the CPU and Memory installed in the system.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-graphics-card,2544-3.html|||The 4650 is not a good deal. Get at least an ATI HD 4670. Prices have dropped. The 9600 GT is a good card but uses more power and needs a 6 pin power connector.
ATI HD 4670
======================================…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
======================================…
Check out these gameplay videos (HD 4670)
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=hd…|||I have this card, I played Modern Warfare 2 smoothly on it :)|||That should be good enough to play MW 2, low settings at least. Under 90 bucks you wont find a good video card. Your options open up when you look into the 150-250 buck area. I think that card will do, just dont run on high settings. It also depends on the CPU and Memory installed in the system.
Best Desktop PC for HD video editing?
i'm currently recording videos of me singing to put on youtube, i have a new full hd camcorder and as my computer is very low end i'm now saving for a new computer which i have be able to buy at the start of september so i can edit these videos in HD. i was wondering what system requirements would be best to fit my needs.
My budget is around £450 and £500 and i'm looking for a PC with:
4GB Ram
3.0/3.2 ghz processor
750GB Hard drive
And some sort of HD graphics card
would this be enough?
Any help will be thoroughly appreciated.|||I'm not a fan of mac but a mac might be the perfect one for you if u can find one that fits your budget because it's made for people like you|||not sure how your money translates to dollars but something with an i7 cpu should be computer enough to do what you want.
given the choice, i'd find one with the x58 chipset. they were designed with video stuff in mind. although those are more costly.
good luck!
ps- if you're interested, Dell has an auction site for refurbs. http://www.dellauction.com/|||it is enough,
Minimum System Requirements
Processor: Intel / AMD compatible at 2500 MHz or higher
RAM: 1 GB or higher
Sound: Windows compatible sound card
Display: 32-bit color depth
CD recorder: for importing from CD
DVD recorder: for importing from DVD and creating Video DVD
Video capture device: required for capturing
Windows Media Player 11 or higher for WMV video playback
DirectX: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
Administrative permissions for program installation and activation
Internet connection to activate|||European builds I Spec...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTVXk58cv…|||an i3 or a quadcore should be decent
and then a radeon hd 4xxx/5xxx or even some budget 6xxx|||should be fine
My budget is around £450 and £500 and i'm looking for a PC with:
4GB Ram
3.0/3.2 ghz processor
750GB Hard drive
And some sort of HD graphics card
would this be enough?
Any help will be thoroughly appreciated.|||I'm not a fan of mac but a mac might be the perfect one for you if u can find one that fits your budget because it's made for people like you|||not sure how your money translates to dollars but something with an i7 cpu should be computer enough to do what you want.
given the choice, i'd find one with the x58 chipset. they were designed with video stuff in mind. although those are more costly.
good luck!
ps- if you're interested, Dell has an auction site for refurbs. http://www.dellauction.com/|||it is enough,
Minimum System Requirements
Processor: Intel / AMD compatible at 2500 MHz or higher
RAM: 1 GB or higher
Sound: Windows compatible sound card
Display: 32-bit color depth
CD recorder: for importing from CD
DVD recorder: for importing from DVD and creating Video DVD
Video capture device: required for capturing
Windows Media Player 11 or higher for WMV video playback
DirectX: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
Administrative permissions for program installation and activation
Internet connection to activate|||European builds I Spec...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTVXk58cv…|||an i3 or a quadcore should be decent
and then a radeon hd 4xxx/5xxx or even some budget 6xxx|||should be fine
Desktop PC qualities for extensive image & HD video editing and rendering?
I am a professional photographer who uses adobe Bridge, Photoshop and other extensive editing software for my business. My wife and I are looking to get in to some professional HD videography. To say the least, our laptops just won't cut it. They both crash on occasion while I have Bridge and PS open (depending on the extent of my edits).
A photographer I am, but a computer professional, I am not. I need to know the difference between processor speed & type, ram, and what video graphics card I might need. What do all of these effect? What are the advantages of multiple core processors? How does "ram" fit into the picture? Will I need a specific graphics card to render and produce Full HD videos? Any other important areas I should know about in picking a good PC?
Basically, I just want a computer that can handle a lot of extensive media editing software (I feel that the greatest importance is for the computer to have the ability to handle editing full HD 1080p). I'm sure if it can handle that, it should be able to handle anything Bridge and Photoshop could throw at it.
One last thing... I know there's a lot of Mac fans out there, but now's not the time for me to go learning how another computer works, plus all of that insanely expensive software that I'd have to re-buy, so I'm just looking for info on PC Desktops. Thanks everyone!|||go to
www.cnetcentral.com
go to reviews on computers
they have a list of reviews on different computer and the plus and minus of them.
you doing vidoe you want at least a quad core and mim 6 gig of ram and high end video card and multi hard drives at least 1 terabye each hd video takes a lot of space.
something like that you want custom built you not going to find that at a best buy or costco definally not wal mart.
Talk to some computer shops in your area that can help you custom build your pc|||Good source of info:
http://www.videoguys.com/Guide/E/Videogu…
i7 quad core will do fast rendering, i7 920 is plenty
Look at the comparison between core 2 and i7 920 on rendering at anantech
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/5…
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Video cards designed for gaming process video differently than a video workstation card does but many use them because of the cost factor
Quadro is an example
http://www.nvidia.com/object/quadro_fx_5…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
Fastest gaming cards
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_e…
A photographer I am, but a computer professional, I am not. I need to know the difference between processor speed & type, ram, and what video graphics card I might need. What do all of these effect? What are the advantages of multiple core processors? How does "ram" fit into the picture? Will I need a specific graphics card to render and produce Full HD videos? Any other important areas I should know about in picking a good PC?
Basically, I just want a computer that can handle a lot of extensive media editing software (I feel that the greatest importance is for the computer to have the ability to handle editing full HD 1080p). I'm sure if it can handle that, it should be able to handle anything Bridge and Photoshop could throw at it.
One last thing... I know there's a lot of Mac fans out there, but now's not the time for me to go learning how another computer works, plus all of that insanely expensive software that I'd have to re-buy, so I'm just looking for info on PC Desktops. Thanks everyone!|||go to
www.cnetcentral.com
go to reviews on computers
they have a list of reviews on different computer and the plus and minus of them.
you doing vidoe you want at least a quad core and mim 6 gig of ram and high end video card and multi hard drives at least 1 terabye each hd video takes a lot of space.
something like that you want custom built you not going to find that at a best buy or costco definally not wal mart.
Talk to some computer shops in your area that can help you custom build your pc|||Good source of info:
http://www.videoguys.com/Guide/E/Videogu…
i7 quad core will do fast rendering, i7 920 is plenty
Look at the comparison between core 2 and i7 920 on rendering at anantech
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/5…
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Video cards designed for gaming process video differently than a video workstation card does but many use them because of the cost factor
Quadro is an example
http://www.nvidia.com/object/quadro_fx_5…
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis…
Fastest gaming cards
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_e…
Monday, April 23, 2012
IS this a good video graphics card for my pc?
im looking to upgrade my pc with a new graphics card and need to know if the one i saw is good if there is sometong better u know plz tell me. XFX - ATI RADEON HD 4350 1GB DDR2 PCI Express Graphics Card.|||its a good card.
try read its reviews to know about its goods and bads
try read its reviews to know about its goods and bads
Is this a good video card to get for my PC?
Is this a good video card to get for my desktop PC: XFX Radeon HD 4670 Video Card 1 GB GDDR2, PCI Express 2.0. I plan to watch movies and play games, but not hardcore though. It's cheap, under $100, which is what i am looking for.|||It's okay for some game and videos. but rather get a ddr3|||That's a good card. DDR2 is fine for basic gaming.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…
I've never had a problem with Radeon cards.|||Yea it seems good enough
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/…
I've never had a problem with Radeon cards.|||Yea it seems good enough
Low Memory Video Cards for High Specs PC?
Hello!
Im currently using a low spec pc. I am suffering from it's low performance and speed. Now, I am thinking of upgrading my pc. I knew I don't have enough budget for now. So I try to upgrade only a few parts first. Here are the basic specs:
MoBo: MSI 945GCM7-F
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM: 2GB kingston DDR2 667
HD: 250Gig
Now, there goes a budget limit. It will take another month for me to upgrade the video card. I am currently using 4mb trident video card, w/c has too low memory and performance. What if I continue using this video card on an upgraded pc within a month while waiting for the upgrade. Should I expect more performance of it than my present pc? Would it cause harm with my computer? Your answer would be a help and an additional knowledge to me. Thanks.
|||Using a low performance video card won't actually harm your PC but it will bottleneck your PC's performance. Applications which need graphic cards like games will suffer. However make sure that the graphic card is compatible with your new system(which I doubt). Your card uses the AGP interface while new motherboards ship with a PCI-E interface for graphic cards. So you won't be able to use your old card with your new PC.
Anyway given your current video you're better off with the mobo's integrated graphic card. So don't bother fixing your old graphic card.|||Yes you should expect more. This one works very well without having to buy a power supply...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.…
Im currently using a low spec pc. I am suffering from it's low performance and speed. Now, I am thinking of upgrading my pc. I knew I don't have enough budget for now. So I try to upgrade only a few parts first. Here are the basic specs:
MoBo: MSI 945GCM7-F
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM: 2GB kingston DDR2 667
HD: 250Gig
Now, there goes a budget limit. It will take another month for me to upgrade the video card. I am currently using 4mb trident video card, w/c has too low memory and performance. What if I continue using this video card on an upgraded pc within a month while waiting for the upgrade. Should I expect more performance of it than my present pc? Would it cause harm with my computer? Your answer would be a help and an additional knowledge to me. Thanks.
|||Using a low performance video card won't actually harm your PC but it will bottleneck your PC's performance. Applications which need graphic cards like games will suffer. However make sure that the graphic card is compatible with your new system(which I doubt). Your card uses the AGP interface while new motherboards ship with a PCI-E interface for graphic cards. So you won't be able to use your old card with your new PC.
Anyway given your current video you're better off with the mobo's integrated graphic card. So don't bother fixing your old graphic card.|||Yes you should expect more. This one works very well without having to buy a power supply...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.…
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