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Thread ID: 95787 2008-12-17 02:25:00 graphic hardware problem zehonghe (14321) Press F1
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729992 2008-12-17 03:50:00 sorry, what's IMO?

In my opinion.
wratterus (105)
729993 2008-12-17 03:52:00 Its would be smarter and cheaper to buy a new one IMO


Well, the convertable tower or Small form factor probably has integrated Intel or NV MX400, neither of which is very good for games...
The driver for the graphic may just be the microsoft windows driver instead of the fully fledged driver from the manufacturer, so go here for the latest...Compaq D510 drivers for XPP (h20000.www2.hp.com)

Have a look under system>device manager>what chip you have and download the drivers, however I doubt it will do much good. The D510 is a business computer, not built for media or gaming.


How do I konw if the gfx is good for gaming? what spec should I check if I buy a cheap new one?
zehonghe (14321)
729994 2008-12-17 03:54:00 it sounds as though your gfx card doesn't support shader 1.1.

had the same kind of problem, racer driver grid installed on PC but wouldn't on laptop saying "your graphics card does not support shader model three"

How do I know if the gfx support shader 1.1 or higher version if I buy a new one?
zehonghe (14321)
729995 2008-12-17 03:56:00 Don't get the AGP connection, definitely get the newer PCI express technology.
For a budget card the XFX Geforce is 9600GSO is good for 150 bucks

You can check http://www.tomshardware.com for specs
Blam (54)
729996 2008-12-17 04:00:00 And if it doesnt HAVE PCI-E? Speedy Gonzales (78)
729997 2008-12-17 04:02:00 lol speedy I mean't if he bought a new computer Blam (54)
729998 2008-12-17 04:02:00 Don't get the AGP connection, definitely get the newer PCI express technology.
For a budget card the XFX Geforce is 9600GSO is good for 150 bucks

You can check http://www.tomshardware.com for specs


I have little knowledge of computer. I'd rather buy a new one. Do you think Dell Inspiron 530S is good for kids gaming, like the link below?
www.dell.com
zehonghe (14321)
729999 2008-12-17 04:03:00 If he just upgrades he'll have to U/G everything!
Better to buy a new PC
Blam (54)
730000 2008-12-17 04:04:00 I wouldnt buy anything with a celeron in it. Or onboard video Speedy Gonzales (78)
730001 2008-12-17 04:05:00 I have little knowledge of computer. I'd rather buy a new one. Do you think Dell 530S is good for kids gaming, like the link below?
www.dell.com (www.dell.com)

Build your own.
1200 bucks will get you a decent fast gaming PC with a nice monitor

or get it custom biult for you if you're queasy about building it urself

http://www.ifocus.co.nz

or

www.playtech.co.nz

There a few more sites, but my memory is failing:p
Blam (54)
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