Video/Graphic Card _ Please Help _What video card do i need?

Question

i have a really STINKY VIDEO card and i want to upgrade it, but i don't know which one i need to buy and how to install it. here's the info i got from a report of my computer and that's all i know. please help me i really want to play games on my computer but when i open a game it goes all black and really hard to see.

INTEL(R) EXTREME GRAPHICS REPORT


Report Date: 07/09/2009
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 15:13:48
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4342
Operating System: Windows NT* 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 9.0
Physical Memory: 759 MB
Min. Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Max. Graphics Memory: 64 MB
Graphics Memory in use: 6 MB
Processor: x86
Processor Speed: 2266 MHZ
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2562
Device Revision: 3

* Output Devices Connected to Graphics Accelerator *
Active Monitors:1
* Other names and brands are the property of their respective owners.

system:
microsoft windows XP
media center Edition
virsion 2002

manufactured and supported by:
jackar australia
mercury computer
Intel(R)
celeron(R) CPU 2.26GHz
2.27 GHz, 760 mb of ram

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Answer 1

Can this computer run that game?

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Run this program and click the red "We Recommend" where appropriate.

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest



Note Halo2 is demanding on the operating system, see what it recommends

Crysis Warhead is demanding on the video card, see what it recommends.

Far Cry and FEAR is demanding on the processor.

WOW is a general all rounder, not as demanding as above.



When you see the Pass result at the top, look carefully as it shows the minimum to the best performance for that game., even though it pass, it may not be enough for maximum settings., so check the resultant Green chart ruler line at the top.



Click the Red fail tab as well.

Note: Sims 3 is listed under T.

Answer 2

increase your ram too 2 gig your processor isnt being used to its full potential, a 256bit graphic card no matter the make will be all you need but most widely used brands are radeon and geforce which have a lot of support for them. Make sure 256bit or better!!! most modern games will struggle with anything below 128bit graphic card. Change your graphic setting to best performance through your graphic card settings unless you have a 128bit or better

Answer 3

It is directly dependent upon two things

1. Your Need (Graphics design, normal gamer, extreme gamer)

2. Your budget.



I would recommend HIS Iceq 4 HD 4850 and XFX GTS 250, both cards are awesome medium level cards and provides the excellent bang for buck. (performance / value).



But remember u would require a new power supply minimum 450-500 watt with these cards. So thats going to add to ur budget.



other wise u can go for 9400GT, 9500GT for lower budgets. Yes apart from HD4850 and HD4870 i dont recommend ATI go for NVIDIA.

Answer 4

I have just installed a Sound Blaster, it is a beauty, cheap too.