Help wanted!! 3d accelerator problem

[monster12348]

ok so I downloaded world of warcraft since summer started again and its worked before and when I try to open it it says the 3d accelerator wont run. I could buy a new videocard but I only have 60 dollars. I only have 512 but tommorow Ill have 1g and 512 since theres only 2 slots of ram. yah these specs arent completely right because I do have about 2g of space left on my harddrive which Im also fixing to upgrade later on... Id rather make a new computer but Im scared Ill screw up. main problem though.... graphics things!!! I downloaded directx10 first and it was the wrong one so i went and downloade 9.0c and it still didnt work... i dont know wat to do. I also went to hp and got all the updates. If I buy a new videocard then will it work?

Computer
Computer Type ACPI Uniprocessor PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)

Motherboard
CPU Type AMD Sempron, 1800 MHz (9 x 200) 3000+
Motherboard Name Asus K8S-LA (3 PCI, 1 AGP, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN, IEEE-1394)
Motherboard Chipset SiS 760GX, AMD Hammer
System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]
BIOS Type Award (04/20/05)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display
Video Adapter SiS 760 (64 MB)
3D Accelerator SiS 330 Mirage IGP
Monitor HP D8904 [17" CRT] (113613638163)

Multimedia
Audio Adapter Realtek ALC658 @ SiS 7012 Audio Device

Storage
IDE Controller SiS PCI IDE Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Disk Drive HP psc 2175 USB Device
Disk Drive ST340014AS (40 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA)
Optical Drive LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW-1633S (DVD+R9:2.4x, DVD+RW:16x/4x, DVD-RW:8x/4x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/24x/48x DVD+RW/DVD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions
C: (NTFS) [ TRIAL VERSION ]
D: (FAT32) 7125 MB (1265 MB free)
Total Size [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Input
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Logitech USB Wheel Mouse

Network
Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Primary MAC Address 00-13-D4-31-F1-BA
Network Adapter SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (192. [ TRIAL VERSION ])+

THANKS!!!
Modem Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem
Modem Communications cable between two computers

DMI
DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD
DMI BIOS Version 3.12
DMI System Manufacturer HP Pavilion 061
DMI System Product PY208AV-ABA a1030e
DMI System Version 0qm1211CT101SALMO00
DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ASUSTek Computer INC.
DMI Motherboard Product Salmon
DMI Motherboard Version 1.04
DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
DMI Chassis Version 1111
DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case
DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 2 / 1

 

[Layzie Bone]

You might be able to install Direct X 10, however, it isn't compatible with your current video card. To find a card that is Direct X 10 compatible, your best bet will be on newegg.com. The other thing you want to keep in mind is whether or not your motherboard has PCI-e (PCI Express), most older board have AGP, and to find an AGP card that is Direct X 10 compatible and within your budget is going to be slim to none.

 

[monster12348]

it doesnt have to be directx10, it can be directx9.0c... It just wont work for some reason!!! I dont know wat to do and I need an answer to myself by tommorow!

 

[monster12348]

if you look up it says it has a 3d accelerator.. it should work.. does something have to be installed? did something happen? I need help...

 

[monster12348]

MSI RX1550-TD256E Radeon X1550 512MB(256MB on Board) 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

this is the best i can afford.. is it compatible with my computer and is it better??

 

[darksideleader]

Canada Computers - Video Cards > PCI-Express Cards > Powered By ATI : MSI RX1550-TD256E ATI Radeon X1550 256MB DDR2 DVI/VGA PCI-Express Graphics.

This right? No its not compatiable you got a AGP slot not a PCI-Express.

This will do you good:

Cheaper: Diamond S120 Radeon 9550 256MB DDR AGP 8x DVI VGA TV Out Video Card S120AGP256SB in Canada at TigerDirect.ca
Same one as yours:
Canada Computers - Video Cards > AGP Cards : Sapphire ATI Radeon X1550 256MB DDR2 AGP DVI/VGA/TV Out (Lite Retail).

Do you know what videocard you got now? Or can you tell me the name of the PC u got.

 

[monster12348]

the one it says on my specs.. they're accurate.. or does it not show it... i think it does doesnt it?

 

[monster12348]

well I still havent really gotten help... Im gonna try to reinstall world of warcraft and see if it reacts. I was wondering though. If 3d online games work then that means that my 3d accelerator is working right? Like if runescape works then is it just my wow game or something?