My dad is wanting to play a flight simulator and is having some problems running it do to his integrated video card. I am not much of a computer techie but I think his video runs off of his mother board? He is running a Dell G75692. Here is the specs!
Gateway GT5692 specifications
* General
* Type Personal computer
* Product Form Factor Tower
* Width 7.2 in
* Depth 16.1 in
* Height 15.6 in
* Weight 23.4 lbs
* Desktop type Budget desktop system
* Processor
* Type AMD Phenom X3 8450 / 2.1 GHz
* Multi-Core Technology Triple-Core
* 64-bit Computing Yes
* Installed Qty 1.0
* Max Supported Qty 1.0
* Cache Memory
* Type L3 cache
* Installed Size 2.0 MB
* Mainboard
* Chipset type AMD 780G
* Data bus speed 3600.0 MHz
* RAM
* Installed Size 4.0 GB / 8.0 GB (max)
* Technology DDR2 SDRAM
* Memory Speed 667.0 MHz
* Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
* Features Dual channel memory architecture
* Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB
* Storage Controller
* Type Serial ATA - Integrated
* Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
* Storage
* Floppy Drive None
* Hard Drive 1.0 x 500.0 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200.0 rpm
* Hard Drive (2nd) None
* Hard Drive (3rd) None
* Optical Storage
* Type DVD±RW / DVD-RAM
* Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology
* Optical Storage (2nd)
* Type None
* Storage Removable
* Type None
* Monitor
* Monitor Type None.
* Graphics Controller
* Type Integrated
* Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3200 Shared video memory (UMA)
* Max Allocated RAM Size 256.0 MB
* Audio Output
* Type Sound card - Integrated
* Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
* Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
* Speaker(s) 2.0 x Right / left channel
* Input Device
* Type Mouse , Keyboard
* Mouse
* Mouse technology Optical
* Mouse interface USB
* Mouse features Scroll
* Telecom
* Modem Fax / modem - PCI - Plug-in card
* Max transfer rate 56.0 Kbps
* Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
* Audio Input
* Type None
* Networking
* Networking Network adapter - Integrated
* Data Link Protocol Fast Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet , Ethernet
* Expansion / Connectivity
* Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2.0 ( 1.0 ) x Personal Media Drive bay - Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H , 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H , 2.0 ( 1.0 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H , 1.0
* Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x PCI - Socket AM2 , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Processor - DIMM 240-pin , 1.0 ( 2.0 ) x Memory , 4.0 ( 0.0 ) x PCI Express x16 , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x PCI Express x1
* Interfaces 1.0 x Keyboard - VGA - 19 pin HDMI Type A ( 2 in front ) , 6.0 x Display / video - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1.0 x Audio - Generic - 4 pin USB Type A , 1.0 x Mouse - HDMI - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Phone line - RJ-11 , 1.0 x Modem - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1.0 x Audio / video - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1.0 x Network - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 8.0 x Hi-Speed USB
* Printer
* Type None
* Power
* Device Type Power supply
* Power Provided 300.0 Watt
* Operating System / Software
* OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
* Software CyberLink Power2Go , Norton 360 (60 days trial) , Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial) , Microsoft Money Essentials , Microsoft Works 9.0 , Drivers & Utilities
* Manufacturer Warranty
* Service & Support 1 year warranty
* Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
* Card Reader
* Card reader 15 in 1 card reader
* Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick , Memory Stick Pro , MultiMediaCardmobile , miniSD , MultiMediaCardplus , CompactFlash Card type II , SD Memory Card , Microdrive , MultiMediaCard , RS-MMC , SmartMedia Card , xD-Picture Card , Memory Stick Duo , Memory Stick PRO Duo , CompactFlash Card type I
If someone could tell me the type of video cards that he could install I would greatly appreciate it. I am just not sure if its a PCI express, PCI express x 1, PCI express 2.0 x 16, PCI express 2.1 x 16 etc........ Could someone also explain to me what PCI express means if you don't mind? I really appreciate you helping us out! Here is the requirements for the game:
Optimal System requirements:
Dual Core 2.4 GHz CPU
2 GB ram
3d Accelerated Video with 512 MB dedicated video memory, pixel shader 3.0 support.
Gateway GT5692 specifications
* General
* Type Personal computer
* Product Form Factor Tower
* Width 7.2 in
* Depth 16.1 in
* Height 15.6 in
* Weight 23.4 lbs
* Desktop type Budget desktop system
* Processor
* Type AMD Phenom X3 8450 / 2.1 GHz
* Multi-Core Technology Triple-Core
* 64-bit Computing Yes
* Installed Qty 1.0
* Max Supported Qty 1.0
* Cache Memory
* Type L3 cache
* Installed Size 2.0 MB
* Mainboard
* Chipset type AMD 780G
* Data bus speed 3600.0 MHz
* RAM
* Installed Size 4.0 GB / 8.0 GB (max)
* Technology DDR2 SDRAM
* Memory Speed 667.0 MHz
* Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
* Features Dual channel memory architecture
* Configuration Features 2 x 2 GB
* Storage Controller
* Type Serial ATA - Integrated
* Controller interface type Serial ATA-300
* Storage
* Floppy Drive None
* Hard Drive 1.0 x 500.0 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200.0 rpm
* Hard Drive (2nd) None
* Hard Drive (3rd) None
* Optical Storage
* Type DVD±RW / DVD-RAM
* Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology
* Optical Storage (2nd)
* Type None
* Storage Removable
* Type None
* Monitor
* Monitor Type None.
* Graphics Controller
* Type Integrated
* Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3200 Shared video memory (UMA)
* Max Allocated RAM Size 256.0 MB
* Audio Output
* Type Sound card - Integrated
* Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround
* Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
* Speaker(s) 2.0 x Right / left channel
* Input Device
* Type Mouse , Keyboard
* Mouse
* Mouse technology Optical
* Mouse interface USB
* Mouse features Scroll
* Telecom
* Modem Fax / modem - PCI - Plug-in card
* Max transfer rate 56.0 Kbps
* Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
* Audio Input
* Type None
* Networking
* Networking Network adapter - Integrated
* Data Link Protocol Fast Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet , Ethernet
* Expansion / Connectivity
* Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2.0 ( 1.0 ) x Personal Media Drive bay - Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H , 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H , 2.0 ( 1.0 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H , 1.0
* Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x PCI - Socket AM2 , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Processor - DIMM 240-pin , 1.0 ( 2.0 ) x Memory , 4.0 ( 0.0 ) x PCI Express x16 , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x PCI Express x1
* Interfaces 1.0 x Keyboard - VGA - 19 pin HDMI Type A ( 2 in front ) , 6.0 x Display / video - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1.0 x Audio - Generic - 4 pin USB Type A , 1.0 x Mouse - HDMI - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Phone line - RJ-11 , 1.0 x Modem - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1.0 x Audio / video - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1.0 x Network - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 8.0 x Hi-Speed USB
* Printer
* Type None
* Power
* Device Type Power supply
* Power Provided 300.0 Watt
* Operating System / Software
* OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
* Software CyberLink Power2Go , Norton 360 (60 days trial) , Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial) , Microsoft Money Essentials , Microsoft Works 9.0 , Drivers & Utilities
* Manufacturer Warranty
* Service & Support 1 year warranty
* Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
* Card Reader
* Card reader 15 in 1 card reader
* Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick , Memory Stick Pro , MultiMediaCardmobile , miniSD , MultiMediaCardplus , CompactFlash Card type II , SD Memory Card , Microdrive , MultiMediaCard , RS-MMC , SmartMedia Card , xD-Picture Card , Memory Stick Duo , Memory Stick PRO Duo , CompactFlash Card type I
If someone could tell me the type of video cards that he could install I would greatly appreciate it. I am just not sure if its a PCI express, PCI express x 1, PCI express 2.0 x 16, PCI express 2.1 x 16 etc........ Could someone also explain to me what PCI express means if you don't mind? I really appreciate you helping us out! Here is the requirements for the game:
Optimal System requirements:
Dual Core 2.4 GHz CPU
2 GB ram
3d Accelerated Video with 512 MB dedicated video memory, pixel shader 3.0 support.
