just got g3 - graphics card /?

[jon8889]

the rest of my system is up to date - and great #

i currently have an old graphcard - below


Nvidea geforce mx 100/200

i would like a cheap but suitable for G3- graphics card that will work well-
and fit in the slot on my computer easy- please give me links - or ebay pages/ i dont know what socket is is but its running windows xp - amd sempron thingy -
please help so i can use it right
i think it will work still but some scenery items will be turnt off-
everything else is ok thanks

[Travis22304]

read bellow...I double posted...

[Travis22304]

OK, invest in the ASUS V9520 128MB (powered by nVidia GeForce FX 5200)... on my system, it can run G3 with no lag at all with a constant 60-70 FPS (everything enabled) It runs for about $35.00 (geeks.com should have it) ^.^ Happy Flying!

[bluesky123]

OK, invest in the ASUS V9520 128MB (powered by nVidia GeForce FX 5200)... on my system, it can run G3 with no lag at all with a constant 60-70 FPS (everything enabled) It runs for about $35.00 (geeks.com should have it) ^.^ Happy Flying!

What resolution are you running your G3 at??? What scenery and waht video settings?
I'm surprized by your high FPS with this rather weak video card! In order to run G3 at 1200x1024 with 40-sh FPS, I had to upgrade my video to nVidia 6600 card...

[Travis22304]

I run it at 1024x768x32 ^.^

[jon8889]

thanks - will it work on full screen with no lag - ? i have a 19 inch moniter running on 1024x768 pixels .......thanks!!!

[jon8889]

will this work well with my pc and how do i know if it fully supports direct x 9 does it ? is it good??

64mb Nvidia Quadro 2 DDR AGP Quadro2 Video Card VGA DVI

go here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/64mb-Nvidia-Quadro-2-DDR-AGP-Quadro2-Video-Card-VGA-DVI_W0QQitemZ180022906396QQihZ008QQcategoryZ67863Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Travis22304]

No problem...^.^ Yeah, on my PC it runs in full screen 1024x768x32 (32 being the color depth [true color]) Here are my full specs...
•AMD Athlon XP 2400+ (2.00Ghz)
•512 MB RAM
•ASUS V9520 128MB...^.^ runs great! Well, I must confess, I do turn off the "particles" because when I fly close, the smoke covers the screen and that is the only time it lags me... (38-45 fps)


PS: I would suggest turning your antialiasing level off I occasionally run it at 2x but any higher and the application will begin to lag...^.^

[jon8889]

ok i am not sure which one to get - but i might get the 6800 nvidia one

BUT HOW DO I FIT IT !!!-
i dont know at all really- are they all the same - pull out and slot in! - where does it go in my tower?

HELP
and are there different types and fittings? i have windows xp on my sempron AMD computer--- i dont eeven know how to take it apart.....

[Travis22304]

Ok, first you must find out if your computer has a free AGP slot...if it doesn't, check if it has a free PCI-EXPRESS, (make sure it's express other-wise it won't work) most computer's made sometime in the 21st century have them...My computer only had one free AGP slot, so I was lucky...Can you PM me your exact model? I will do the research and tell you where to put it if it has a free AGP slot.... ^.^

[jon8889]

right but dont you take the old graphics card out and put new one in- im not sure the exact model but the old GC is Nvidia Geforce 2 MX 100/200 integrated RAMDAC

this is the DXDIAG system info:
SEMPRON 2500
windows xp
manufacturer VIA
system model k7vt4a+
default bios
processor AMD SEMPRON 2500+ MMX 3DNOW 1.7~GHz
1024 mb ram
DX 9.0
the tower just has on it AMD sempron

hope this helps im looking whether the 6200 TP nvidia GC will work and fit in the slot./////

[Travis22304]

No, the graphics card that was in your PC already most likely was NOT in the VGA slot...all you have to do is uninstall the previous graphics card's driver..then install the new driver and insert it into the VGA slot, close your PC, plug in the monitor cable into the new graphcis card's port and there you go! I think, I repeat, I think that all VGA ports are the same on all computers...I know that there's 4x and 8x or whatever...my computer manufacturer said that my VGA slot was 4X and I had already bought a n 8X card...but it still worked...remember...This is not the PCI or RAM slot...

[v6focus]

I seem to be following you Jon.

Do you have any experience working inside computers? If not pay someone to do it.

Remove the old graphics card and drivers like Travis said.

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Only if you have experience only? might wanna print this.
If so a AGP slot is coloured brown sometimes purple
And A PCI slot is coloured White

Your graphics card should be slotted into the AGP slot (Brown), The PCI slots are intended for soundcards, network cards etc.

First a little safety precautions to ensure you dont knack it, Turn off the computer completely and remove all power cables and graphics cables. Before removing the side of the case touch the metal with both hands for abit to get rid of static, static can kill motherboards and other cards.

Then remove your old graphics card by unscrewing the screw connecting it to the case, once done take out the card by holding the edges of the card only. Next take the new card out of the bag edges only and touch the case again.

Now slot the new graphics card into the AGP slot using the edges of the card, look along the length of the slot to ensure that the card is not sitting up at either end. once in push firmly on the edges to make sure its in place, then screw the graphics tether screw in.

Now your ready to rumble, but the case side back on, plug the cables in and switch on, then shove the graphics card cd in and install the drivers using the instructions provided on the disk.

If you need any more help post back.

Cheers

[jon8889]

right - well here is the link for the new graphics card i wanna get to run G3 - will this go into the AGP slot whatever that stand for has this got AGP connector? at the end strip-????????

and will it run g3 well?
thanks please reply and when i have got this card- i will get back to you - and i can probably get dad to help out- but then he'l moan im spending my money and bought g3 - he thinks it cost £30 ish!

[v6focus]

right - well here is the link for the new graphics card

The link might help LOL :D

he thinks it cost £30 ish!

Where abouts in the UK do you live?

Also i would suggest you get an ATi Radeon card something like a 128mb 9200 SE, thats what i have and it works brilliantly (40 - 80fps), but i must admit im running AFPD not G3 tried em all and like AFPD the most its either that or Relfex XTR for me. Theres nothing wrong with G3 its just my tasty likings.

I also suggest you take a look at this chart of all the tested graphics cards, i will checks yours Geforce out later on it as i have run out of posting time right now.


RealFlight G3 Video Card Compatibility Chart (http://www.knifeedge.com/rfvc_compatibility.php)

Cheers

[jon8889]

sorry i forgot the link - either this :

or this :

BUT WILL IT GO IN THE AGP slot my computer is supposed to have -?????????
and will it run g3 well...
i got g3 the sim still works but not very good with this nvidia 100/200 card - things like clouds scenery objects buildings trees and movement need to be disabled for it not to jitter - otherwise its like a 1 second delay between movement- like in frames!- i wanna have a graphics card that will run it all to the MAXXX- so i can get the best out of my sim - but look at the above posts - PLEASE GET BACK TO ME QUICK I CANT WAIT - i dont want to go and spoil it by failing to resist try ing it out with crap graphivcs....... ive allready looked at a few planes- look great - but i wanna get it going - - - i wanna get the 2nd! and 1st expansion pack love indoor flying!!

[v6focus]

Sorry

Please check my last post on Page 1 again, i edited it.

Thanks

[jon8889]

sorry i forgot the link - either this :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=003&item=130023108966&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

i have looked at this and now think it is not right connector? ? PCI??
thanks


or this :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Leadtek-WinFast-nVidia-GeForce-6800-AGP-8X_W0QQitemZ270025294445QQihZ017QQcategoryZ27387QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

BUT WILL IT GO IN THE AGP slot my computer is supposed to have -?????????
and will it run g3 well...
i got g3 the sim still works but not very good with this nvidia 100/200 card - things like clouds scenery objects buildings trees and movement need to be disabled for it not to jitter - otherwise its like a 1 second delay between movement- like in frames!- i wanna have a graphics card that will run it all to the MAXXX- so i can get the best out of my sim - but look at the above posts - PLEASE GET BACK TO ME QUICK I CANT WAIT - i dont want to go and spoil it by failing to resist try ing it out with crap graphivcs....... ive allready looked at a few planes- look great - but i wanna get it going - - - i wanna get the 2nd! and 1st expansion pack love indoor flying!!

[jon8889]

ok i have also looked at these two please tell me which ones are suitable for my pc and for all graphics enabled on G3

thankyou!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-nVidia-GeForce-6200-8xAGP-256MB-Graphics-Video-Card_W0QQitemZ140023797086QQihZ004QQcategoryZ67864 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/128MB-nVidia-GeForce-FX5200-Graphics-Card-8-x-AGP_W0QQitemZ130021671482QQihZ003QQcategoryZ27387Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[v6focus]

Hello

Where abouts do you live aswell? will help me to find some local shops for components for you, or possibly help you in person if your close enough.

All this is going off the chart i posted earlier.

Right anyway:

This graphics card Ge Force 6200TC (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130023108966&ru=http://search.ebay.co.uk:80/130023108966_W0QQfkrZ1QQfltZ9QQfromZR8QQfviZ1) is suitable for G3 features.

This graphics card Ge Force 6200 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-nVidia-GeForce-6200-8xAGP-256MB-Graphics-Video-Card_W0QQitemZ140023797086QQihZ004QQcategoryZ67864 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is suitable for G3 features.

This graphics card Ge Force FX5200 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/128MB-nVidia-GeForce-FX5200-Graphics-Card-8-x-AGP_W0QQitemZ130021671482QQihZ003QQcategoryZ27387Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is NOT suitable for G3 features.

Oh further research shows me that the GeForce2 MX, GeForce2 MX 200, GeForce2 MX 400 are also NOT suitable for G3 features.

Your other link did not work for me also. I also still recommend an ATi graphics card as nVidia graphics cards have some reputation for not working with other games.

Please tell me where abouts you live, it will be a great help.

Thanks

[jon8889]

Suffolk near Brandon- ---
what cheapish ATI graphics cards are availiable on ebay or elsewhere that are suitable for great g3 performance then- which goes in the AGP slot ithink thats what my computer has.....

[jon8889]

thanks all for your help - i think i will get this one if it will work well for g3 with all graphic elements enabled????


http://i14.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/91/5d/68_1_b.JPG

it is B2354 NEW ATI BUILT 9800 se 128MB AGP GRAPHIC CARD

it says this is the specs.....?????????

New genuine Ati Built 9800se 128mb AGP graphics card

Oem card only + power cable.

Drivers available from ati.com

Superb Gamer card

30 day warranty

· General Features:

· ATi Radeon 9800SE GPU

· AGP interface

· 128 MB DDR memory

· 64-bit memory interface

· 2048 x 1536 @ 60 Hz resolutions

· SmartShader 2.0

· SmoothVision 2.1

· Supportes DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL

· Connectors:

· 15-pin VGA DVI-out TV-out



???

[v6focus]

Your computer will have both AGP, VGA and PCI slots if its a sempron. Thats why i said about the colours as plugging it in the wrong one may damage it.

That card sounds alright, however it is powered by your PSU and not the motherboard which isnt really a problem really but makes it annoying because you need a spare power key on your PSU by the looks of that cable. Little bit more installing than simply plugging it in.

It will work but it won't be the best card for the features as it is only a 64bit card. I think this card will be better for your system, from the same place, it is a 128bit 128MB card that is powered internally off the motherboard.

ATi Radeon 9600 XT 128MB (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B2350-NEW-ATI-BUILT-9600XT-128MB-AGP-GRAPHIC-CARD_W0QQitemZ120028182800QQihZ002QQcategoryZ27387 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem)

Cheers

[jon8889]

AH thankyou so much - so that will work fine i had another look and they have the ati 9800 here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B2354-NEW-ATI-BUILT-9800-se-128MB-AGP-GRAPHIC-CARD_W0QQitemZ120029297469QQihZ002QQcategoryZ27387 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

will this be better as its under the optimum requirements rather than minimum on the g3 website?????
if so im going for it !

thankyou all so much for your help - hope i dont go and damage my pc soon


thanks

[jon8889]

will the 9800 work wbetter but it says 64 bit - but it is like twice the resolution?????....thanks for the links can you give me one for ebay- optimum card 128 bit ?
thanks

[jon8889]

wel i got this card like you recommended


http://i4.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/96/50/c3_1_b.JPG

and it looks the part-
how to fit it ?

which colour slot should it go in/?

and no disc came in the pack where can i get the driver for it and what do i do with the driver?

its B2350 NEW ATI BUILT 9600XT 128MB AGP GRAPHIC CARD