I would like to upgrade my video card. I have a RADEON 9250 AGP 128.0 MB.
Thats really a low end video card. What better card can I replace it with.
Thanks
Richard

Hi Richard

You can try upgrading it with the Radeon 3650 AGP card. I was very happy with that card untill I got my new computer last year (August 2013). If you're looking for a another card, it'll have to be a card that'll fit into an AGP slot, though.

As always, make sure that your power supply is adequate for the new video card.

And that the new card will fit within the case.

I just put a different video card in my other pc but it won't play some games.
The card is (EVGA nVidia GeForce 6200 512MB VGA/DVI/TV-out AGP Video Card.)
My power supply is only 250 watt is this why it won't play some games. Thanks


It won't play the
Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure demo.
Another one will play but the cursor moves real slow.
Shadows of the Vatican Act 2: Wrath

Your slow video card is why you're having trouble with those games.
In order to add a faster video card, you'll have to add a better power supply with more wattage.

Richard... Is this the new computer you are trying to upgrade to a better card?

Dar it's a old pc with agp slot. I have another pc that works real good. I just thought I would play around with my other pc. Maybe I should add more power supply.How do I know what power supply will fit in my pc.The pc is a compaq Thanks
Richard

OH... I can't help you there... GoodLuck

Most of the "new" AGP video cards available now aren't that good.
You might be able to get something like a used Nvidia 7600GT (which was a good video card for its time) to play older 3D adventure games from around 2006. But you'd still have to update the power supply.

Since Compaq makes computer cases in all different sizes, there's no way we can tell you what power supply might fit it without at least a model number to go by.

Jenny,would this help,part# 308437-001
spare# 308615-001
series pdp123p
S/N-00921908
Richard

That's an old style ATX power supply -

Connectors:
1 X 20-Pin Motherboard Connector
5 X 4-Pin Molex Connectors
2 x SATA Connectors
1 X 4-Pin Motherboard Connector
2 X 4-Pin Floppy Connectors

Almost any standard ATX power supply should fit, but depending on what's wired to the cables you may have problems finding a replacement. How many of the 4 pin Molex connectors are plugged in to devices? Are the Hard drive(s) SATA or PATA?

Since it's an older PC I wouldn't spend too much upgrading it - take a look at something like this as a place to start.

RAIDMAX RX-450K Continuous 450 watts ATX 12V v2.3/EPS 12V Power Supply

Being that it's a Compaq, it's hard to say if it'll be a perfect fit.

I think there are only 3 connectors. hard drive-cd-floppy- does that sound right? e-bay has them for $26. Thanks
Richard


This is what my hard drive has.
Manufacturer Western Digital
Business Unit/Brand Enterprise/WD RE3; WD RE2 (3-platter)
Heads 16
Cylinders 15,505
Tracks 3,721,200
Sectors 234,435,600
Device type Fixed
ATA Standard ATA/ATAPI-6
Serial Number WD-WMALA161351
LBA Size 48-bit LBA
Power On Count 3602 times
Power On Time 766.0 days
Features S.M.A.R.T., AAM
Transfer Mode Ultra DMA/100
Interface ATA
Capacity 111 GB
Real size 120,034,123,776 bytes
RAID Type None

That sounds about right, check the physical dimensions of the original PSU just to make sure the replacement will fit. I've run across problems where some manufactures have used non standard sizes.

As Jenny said, the 7600 GT is as good as you're going to get with an AGP interface. It isn't going to scream, but it will be a definite improvement.

I hate to be such a pain but on my main pc I can play any games but I was wondering if I should get another a better video card. The one I have now is
nvidia geforce 9400 gt 1024 mb pci-e
I have a xp. Won't be long I will have to upgrade it to win.7, Don't want win 8. I have a 475 w power supply.
Thanks
Richard

A 9400 GT is not a very fast card (it's actually slower than the 7600 GT)
http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=435&card2=578

However if it's playing games to your satisfaction, it should still work in Windows 7.
If you want a faster card, your 475 Watt power supply should be able to support one.
Are you going to want another Geforce card or are you OK with a Radeon card?

Id like to stick with Geforce card pc-e. There are so many cards I would have no idea which one would be better. Which one would you suggest. In the $200 range. what the difference between pc-e and pci-e.Thanks Jenny.
My card says 9400GT PC-E.
Richard

just upgraded my computer.

Rosewill Xtreme Series RX850-S-B 850W Continuous @40°C ,80 PLUS Certified, ATX12V v2.2 & EPS12V v2.91, SLI Ready CrossFire Ready, Active PFC "Compatible with Core i7, i5" Power Suppl.

Asus NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB GDDR5 2DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort pci-e video card

nice!

Does it look ok Winfrey. Will I be able to run any action and adventure games with out any problems.
Richard

Looks good, kjos! I assume this is your main computer...what kind of processor does this computer have and how much RAM?

I hope your 7600GT for the old computer arrives today!

This is all for my main pc Draclvr. Will be checking the mail for the 7600gt video card. Using the card for the old pc. thanks so much for the video card.
Where do I look for the kind of processor and how much ram I have.
Richard

Go to DXDIAG. Don't know what your operating system is, but it will probable work if you type it into the search box in Start.

I think I found it.
System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 4/25/2014, 12:03:25
Machine name: OWNER-C5A5C99F6
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_qfe.130704-0421)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
System Model: HP d530 CMT(DG767A)
BIOS: 786B2 v1.11
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 367MB used, 3576MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode
Does this look right Draclvr,this is for my old pc. not the main one.

Yes, it's correct

I guess I was wondering what the specs were for your main PC which you said you upgraded. And, yes, that's the DXDIAG report!

Will let you know when all the parts get here. I still got it all tore apart. What a mess.
Richard

I know the feeling, kjos!

Just opened the package with the video card really packed it good. Can't wait to put it in my old pc. Thank you so very much.
Richard

Yay! Wal Mart bags are good for something anyway!

The connector on the card are different. my cable won't fit. What should I get.
I need another connector. what did you have. My connector cable are blue and are smaller. The ones on the card are bigger and are yellow.
Richard

I believe the Nvidia 7600GT has two DVI outputs. If you have the old VGA cables, you can get a VGA to DVI adapter such as this one at Newegg. Make sure the male and female ends correspond to your cables.

VGA to DVI Adapter

Just wanted I wanted to know. Thanks so much. I guess I have VGA cables. Another thing which one should I plug the cable in there are two plugin.

I bought one at EBAY for $3.18 free shipping.
richard

It doesn't matter which one you use. There are two for people who use two monitors at once. This was a high end video card for it's time!

Youve been a great help Draclvr. Thank you again for the video card,sure is heavy. Nice looking card.
Richard

I just want to hear what game you throw at it first when you get it all set up! Gamers helping gamers - that's what it's all about. Life is good.

Draclvr,I just install the video card you sent me but wouldn't work. My power supply is only 250w I think that's why it wouldn't work. Tried to put this power supply in my old pc but the holes wouldn't line up, (raidmax rx-450k continuous 450 watts atx 12v v2.3/eps 12v power supply) It's the same size is the other one. I wonder if I should line up the holes and drill new ones. What do you think I should do. Thanks
Richard

You may be right about that. The websites I looked at recommended 350W for a 7600GT.


What was the computer model that you're putting this power supply in?
We might want to check that it doesn't need proprietary connections.

I "think" I remember that this is an older HP computer??? If it is, can you tell us the model number? There are tons of replacement and power supply upgrades for HP computers.

It's a HP compaq d530. I don't know what the model # is. s/n is 2ub35007q8.
Rihard

This one?
http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hp...s.sn=2ub35007q8

I've done some searching and looking around and if this is one of the ultra slim computers, you may NOT be able to upgrade the power supply because it's very proprietary to this particular computer.

Thanks Draclvr and Jenny,will keep searching. It's not a minitower Convertible, it's a full size computer.
Richard

Oh, that's good to know. Are you sure that's the model of the computer? My searches for the D530 only came up with the same one Jenny posted. It's called a convertible mini-tower in my search results. There are letter after the model number that indicate which form factor they are. The D530s is the small form factor; the D530c is the convertible mini-tower and the D530u is the ultra slim tower.

D530 cmt. I found some other letters hard to tell if that's a o or a c. CMT or a OMT. I think it's a CMT.

Does your power supply look like any of these?

HP Compaq D530 small form factor 185W Power Supply

The size is 5 1/8 W by 3 7/8 H. Nothing like that one.

Strange. I did a search at HP for the serial number you gave.
I would have thought their serial numbers would be unique, even if their model numbers aren't.

Does it look like this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141253656434?lpid=82

Draclvr, That is my computer to a tee. Same color and everything. You can see my power supply inside also. that,s the one only mine is win xp. thanks.
Richard

What about this one, Richard... Does it look like it might work? It's 365 watts which might me enough since there is very little else in this computer. I didn't see any Molex connectors though - what kind of connectors do you need for things like your hard drive, CD drive etc?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Desktop-240V-365W-Power-Supply-HP-437357-001-SP-437799-001-/390831634562

Also found this one that does have Molex connectors, but it's pretty pricey. Not sure what that bracket is about.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-480W-Power-S...=item4cfa4beee1

Don't you think the first one would work. $16 for shipping to much. The second is to much.

Do you think this one would work free shipping same one you showed me. Is 365W enough.

Manufacturer HP
MPN 437357-001 437799-01
Model Number API4PC44
Output Power 365W
AC Input AC 100-240 V
Compatible With DC7700 DC7800 DC7900
Connectors 24-Pin ATX Motherboard Power Connector (1)
Serial ATA (SATA) Connector (5)
Power (IDE) Connector (1)
4 Pin ATX +12V Power Connector (1)
Floppy Drive (FDD) Connector (1)

As I mentioned for the other one, the problem is that it only has SATA connectors... If your hard drive and CD drive use Molex, then it won't work unless you get adapters.

Here is a picture of one of the adapters that has both ends. Look at the 4 pin Molex end (white) and then look at the connections for your drives and other hardware. See which kind they need. There are two connections for the hardware - one is for power and one is for data. So be sure you have enough connections

SATA to Molex

Where did you find the other power supply? Do the holes seem to be the same as your old power supply?

I see what you mean, How did you make the yellow so I can go to the web site.

I used the Full Reply Screen option and then clicked on the link option. It's the little earth icon second from the left when you open up the Full Reply Screen. I copied the url of the web page and pasted it and then just typed in the words I wanted.

HP DC7700 DC7800 DC7900 365W Power Supply 437357-001 437799-001HP DC7700 DC7800 DC7900 365W Power Supply 437357-001 437799-001 Didn't work. Whats the url of the web page and where do I find it.

The URL of the webpage is the address line at the top of your browser. Since it depends on which browser you're using, I can't say exactly where, but it should be at the top and maybe over to the left. It should say something like, "www.gameboomers.com" (just an example) and maybe with more stuff after it. You can just highlight it, right click and select copy and the then paste it into the link tool in the Full Reply Screen.

I tried it again still doesn't work

Can you just copy and paste the URL in the post without using the Full Reply option? Maybe just let me know what website it is and I can find it for you?

Maybe I using the wrong Reply option. I'm using the reply. I don't see a Full Reply option at the bottom.

You don't see a button for "Switch to Full Reply Screen" under the "Quick Reply" Window at the bottom of the page?

I always do it manually. For example, without the extra spaces...

[ u r l = h t t p : w w w . e x a m p l e . c o m ] E x a m p l e [ / u r l ]

[ u r l = whatever the http link is ] What you want to call the link [ / u r l ]

or click the Quote button at the bottom of Draclvr's post so you can see how it's constructed.

Thanks Jenny I see it now.
Richard

When you are posting here at GB, there are 3 options at the bottom of the white space for your reply. Submit, Preview Reply and Switch to Full Reply Screen. When you click on Switch to Full Reply Screen, you will get all the options for smilies, links, quotes, etc.

I usually do it manually too as that's the only option we have over at Mystery Manor and I'm so used to it.

This is what I don't understand copy and paste the URL. mine is right at the top of the page but how much of it do I copy and past.

All of it. Everything that's in the address bar of the page you want to link to.

I go to quick reply ,than to switch to full reply, and copy and past on on full reply, than what do I do.

Did you click on the little earth looking icon? When you do, it first asks for the URL... HTTP is already there, so you may have to delete that first so it isn't repeated. Paste your URL - the entire thing as Jenny said - into the space. Next screen asks you what you want your text to be - type it in and hit OK.

Your link above doesn't work either - part of it may be missing.

e-bay try this,it worked for the power supply but there is no 220 or 110 switch. Now if I can remember how I did it. Thanks
Richard

powersupply
I think I have it now.

Now you're rocking and rolling!

The cheaper 365 watt power supply is a used one which is why it's cheaper. That shouldn't be a problem though. But, you've never answered about what kind of connections you have to your hard drive or CD drive or whatever else you have in this computer. This power supply only has 5 SATA connectors, but no Molex connectors. If your hardware has Molex connections, then you would need to get enough SATA to Molex adapters to make all your connections. Also as I said earlier, you have 2 connections to make for each piece of hardware - data and power. So be sure you have carefully reviewed exactly what you will be needing.

Will have to look at my connections again. It's still in the box. Thanks so much for your help.
Richard

my main pc

video card for my main pc

No, you need to look at the connections on your hardware... You've also got to specify which computer we're talking about. You're getting me mixed up with dealing with getting a power supply to run your old PC with the 7600 GT video card I sent you and the main PC.

I'm already easily confused, so just one subject at a time, please!

Draclvr sorry I will stick to the old computer with a AGP card. Back to a power supply to fit my old pc. Let me look and see what kind of connections are on the power supply that I want to put in my old pc. That web site you had on your post a while back won't load. SATA to Molex. Could you do it again

Richard

I just tried the SATA to Molex link, Richard, and it works for me; maybe try clicking on the link again?

Will do Marian ok now.What color are the Molex connectors on the power supply. I looked at the power supply that I want to put in my old pc and they are all black.

Richard, the color has nothing to do with the connectors... it's the shape and the number of pins. I posted a link to that adapter because it shows what both a SATA connector looks like and what a Molex connector looks like. We don't care what's on the power supply right now because we know - they are all SATA. As I've said in a couple of other posts, what you need to know is what kind of connections are on your hardware. Look the hard drive and the CD drive and whatever else is in this computer... what connections THEY NEED is the question you need to answer.

Molex connections have 4 large pins. Please find out what your HARDWARE has and we'll go from there.

I assume Richard's computer has Molex connectors because the connectors in the pictures of the computer on eBay are Molex.

Just get some adapters along with the power supply.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812400505

Here's a picture that shows the difference between SATA and Molex power connections. The top one is Molex and the bottom is SATA. As you can see, you couldn't possibly plug them into the same power connection because they are completely different shapes.
http://www.pcstats.com/articleimages/200504/hddinstall_cables1.jpg

Thanks, Jenny. The 2nd picture is one I just added to my little "catalog." I also assume the connections on the hardware are Molex, but just want Richard to be sure. The one on Ebay has had a hard drive upgrade.