Graphics Card Assistance! URGENT!

Razo

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Well, I just installed Windows 7 on to my computer and yeah It's ok now because there's no aero and it constantly freezes. I already knew why this kept happening, due to my graphics card of course. It's the only spec that's causing fuss.

Now, you would need to see my specs first.

Interl (R) Pentium 4 CPU
2.20 GHz
1.5GB Ram DDR <-- Important spec.

Ok, the reason I came here was because I need some advice on what graphics card I would need.

What I have now is a very, very ancient Nvidia Geforce4 MX 440, lmao. Anyways here some specs of what the graphics card and motherboard are capable of.

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So, can you give me some advice on what graphics card would be good for me?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
N/A Custom Made
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate N
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium 4(R) 2.6GHz Processor
Motherboard
MSI
Memory
2.5GB DDR KINGSTON RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire ATI Radeon 3450
Sound Card
RealTek AC97
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Syncmaster 710M
Screen Resolution
1024x1280
Hard Drives
ST380011A ATA H/D 100GB (Internal) TOSHIBA 250GB (External) Generic USB Media Kingston (8GB)
Case
N/A CUSTOM MADE VINYL CASE
Cooling
Dual Fans Back
Keyboard
Genius Keyboard HID Device
Mouse
Dell HID Generic Mouse
Internet Speed
Broadband
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My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2GHZ
Motherboard
MSI 890FXA-GD70
Memory
G.SKILL RipJaw 3x2GB DDR3-1066
Graphics Card(s)
2x HIS Radeon HD 6850 1 GB
Sound Card
VIA 8-channel
Monitor(s) Displays
2x 20 inch Acer LCDs, 1x 32" Sony LCD TV
Screen Resolution
4480x900
Hard Drives
1x Crucial 64GB SSD
3x 1TB HDDs (WD, Seagate, Hitatchi)
1x 500GB Seagate External
PSU
Kingwin 1000W Modular
Case
Coolermaster HAF 932
Cooling
1x 120mm, 3x 200mm, CoolerMaster Hyper 212+
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
Mouse
Microsoft Wiresless Mouse 5000
Internet Speed
20mbps
Other Info
Samsung BD-ROM/DVD-RW
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My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
N/A Custom Made
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate N
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium 4(R) 2.6GHz Processor
Motherboard
MSI
Memory
2.5GB DDR KINGSTON RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire ATI Radeon 3450
Sound Card
RealTek AC97
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Syncmaster 710M
Screen Resolution
1024x1280
Hard Drives
ST380011A ATA H/D 100GB (Internal) TOSHIBA 250GB (External) Generic USB Media Kingston (8GB)
Case
N/A CUSTOM MADE VINYL CASE
Cooling
Dual Fans Back
Keyboard
Genius Keyboard HID Device
Mouse
Dell HID Generic Mouse
Internet Speed
Broadband
For your AGP slot, I would recommend this board:

Newegg.com - XFX HD-465X-ZPF2 Radeon HD 4650 1GB 128-bit DDR2 AGP 8X HDCP Ready Video Card

I don't think you'll find any better than that anymore since they are technically no longer made. You'll be able to rock Aero and a few games very nicely as well.
Great stuff mate, I just hope it pays off.

Thanks.

Lol, well I just noticed that the gfx has DDR2 memory, and I only have DDR memory, is this a problem?

No. the type of RAM in a graphics card can be different than the RAM on your motherboard.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2GHZ
Motherboard
MSI 890FXA-GD70
Memory
G.SKILL RipJaw 3x2GB DDR3-1066
Graphics Card(s)
2x HIS Radeon HD 6850 1 GB
Sound Card
VIA 8-channel
Monitor(s) Displays
2x 20 inch Acer LCDs, 1x 32" Sony LCD TV
Screen Resolution
4480x900
Hard Drives
1x Crucial 64GB SSD
3x 1TB HDDs (WD, Seagate, Hitatchi)
1x 500GB Seagate External
PSU
Kingwin 1000W Modular
Case
Coolermaster HAF 932
Cooling
1x 120mm, 3x 200mm, CoolerMaster Hyper 212+
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
Mouse
Microsoft Wiresless Mouse 5000
Internet Speed
20mbps
Other Info
Samsung BD-ROM/DVD-RW
For your AGP slot, I would recommend this board:

Newegg.com - XFX HD-465X-ZPF2 Radeon HD 4650 1GB 128-bit DDR2 AGP 8X HDCP Ready Video Card

I don't think you'll find any better than that anymore since they are technically no longer made. You'll be able to rock Aero and a few games very nicely as well.
Great stuff mate, I just hope it pays off.

Thanks.

Lol, well I just noticed that the gfx has DDR2 memory, and I only have DDR memory, is this a problem?

No. the type of RAM in a graphics card can be different than the RAM on your motherboard.
Ok, thanks for clearing that up, your info is great. Now me and my dad can upgrade the computer. I'm not much of a technical guy but I'm learning. I am 13 lol I have time.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
N/A Custom Made
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate N
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium 4(R) 2.6GHz Processor
Motherboard
MSI
Memory
2.5GB DDR KINGSTON RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire ATI Radeon 3450
Sound Card
RealTek AC97
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung Syncmaster 710M
Screen Resolution
1024x1280
Hard Drives
ST380011A ATA H/D 100GB (Internal) TOSHIBA 250GB (External) Generic USB Media Kingston (8GB)
Case
N/A CUSTOM MADE VINYL CASE
Cooling
Dual Fans Back
Keyboard
Genius Keyboard HID Device
Mouse
Dell HID Generic Mouse
Internet Speed
Broadband
Great stuff mate, I just hope it pays off.

Thanks.

Lol, well I just noticed that the gfx has DDR2 memory, and I only have DDR memory, is this a problem?

No. the type of RAM in a graphics card can be different than the RAM on your motherboard.
Ok, thanks for clearing that up, your info is great. Now me and my dad can upgrade the computer. I'm not much of a technical guy but I'm learning. I am 13 lol I have time.

Thirteen is a perfect age to start digging into computers. That's about when I started.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.2GHZ
Motherboard
MSI 890FXA-GD70
Memory
G.SKILL RipJaw 3x2GB DDR3-1066
Graphics Card(s)
2x HIS Radeon HD 6850 1 GB
Sound Card
VIA 8-channel
Monitor(s) Displays
2x 20 inch Acer LCDs, 1x 32" Sony LCD TV
Screen Resolution
4480x900
Hard Drives
1x Crucial 64GB SSD
3x 1TB HDDs (WD, Seagate, Hitatchi)
1x 500GB Seagate External
PSU
Kingwin 1000W Modular
Case
Coolermaster HAF 932
Cooling
1x 120mm, 3x 200mm, CoolerMaster Hyper 212+
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
Mouse
Microsoft Wiresless Mouse 5000
Internet Speed
20mbps
Other Info
Samsung BD-ROM/DVD-RW
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