Graphics card help, running compaq sr1214nx

[ProGmistro]

I'm running a computer with the description above and my problem is that window 7 recommends me to install windows7 to run directx9 properly, the problem is i dont know what graphics card to use, will any graphics card be compatible with this pc or do i have to buy an old one???

 

[bobkn]

I'm running a computer with the description above and my problem is that window 7 recommends me to install windows7 to run directx9 properly, the problem is i dont know what graphics card to use, will any graphics card be compatible with this pc or do i have to buy an old one???

The graphics slot is AGP 8X. Most graphics cards on the market now use PCI Express X16, which is not compatible.

There are AGP cards available that have Win7 drivers. Hre are a few:

Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, Video Cards & Video Devices, Desktop Graphics Cards, AGP 4X/8X, DirectX 10, DirectX 10.1, DirectX 11

However, if you can get drivers for your onboard graphics that work under Windows 7, consider staying with them. You don't need full "Aero Glass" effects to run Windows 7; it's pretty, but not essential.