Desperate for Help (Not Very Technological)

[unpluggedalex]

I currently have Windows XP but I want to upgrade to Windows 7 and through the Upgrade Advisor, I learned my graphics card won't support Aero (which I desire) but everything else will work just fine. Can someone include A LINK to a graphics card that will work. Thanks.

Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80 GHz

Again, everything else is fine except for the graphics card.

 

[nate42nd]

Without knowing your system specs we can't be as helpful as you would like.

IF you have a PCIe 2.0X16 slot.....I have used this card a lot over the years. It works fine, but the options are endless and you need system specs so we can help you.

Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-N959-TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

 

[tnicewicz]

I agree, you should know what types of slots you have in your computer. Many PCI cards do support aero and best buy carries alot of ATI cards that will work just fine.

 

[whs]

Hmm, I happen to have the same card as Nate (but with 512MB). It works very well and does not cost a fortune. But you need the PCIe2 X16 slot.

 

[DocBrown]

I currently have Windows XP but I want to upgrade to Windows 7 and through the Upgrade Advisor, I learned my graphics card won't support Aero (which I desire) but everything else will work just fine. Can someone include A LINK to a graphics card that will work. Thanks.

Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80 GHz

Again, everything else is fine except for the graphics card.

DownLoad CPU-Z from MajorGeeks to see what your motherboard is ???

 

[nate42nd]

Hmm, I happen to have the same card as Nate (but with 512MB). It works very well and does not cost a fortune. But you need the PCIe2 X16 slot.

It's a decent card if he has the correct slot. I would probably get a GT220 at the same price range, it has some more features (but not 2 DVI ports and that's what I like)

Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-1220-LR GeForce GT 220 512MB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

 

[Frostmourne]

You need the right PSU with the right amps on the 12V ratings and the right connections. I'd recommend a 5670 if you don't play games, which is not recommended with that CPU anyway.

 

[nate42nd]

I hope the OP will fill out the system specs and someone will be happy to help.

http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/6936-dont-know-what-hardware-you-have.html#post66444