Graphics card for my PC.

[test dummy]

Hey, Ive always wanted to play some games on my PC but it cost so much to do so, and I did not have enough to buy a good gaming computer so im looking for a new graphics card because im having a problem. I have the game counter strike source ( I think everyone knows about it) And well I put in the disc blah blah, go to play online and when Im playing the screen is lagging intensly that I cannot play, Like one second im in one spot and the next Im facing a wall or dead or whatever. Now I know it is not my connection because the Ping level is reall really good. Ive heard it was my graphics card. I have a Dell 5150. So can anyone recommend a graphics card like $80 or less thanks

 

[Mantis-X]

What kind of Dell 5150? I found an Inspiron 5150.... Is that it?

Posting some specs will help out a lot more as far as answering your question goes

 

[cementshoes]

you'd probably be better off upgrading your RAM to a gig atleast. You'd just have to play on lower settings.

 

[test dummy]

It is not the Inspiron. Its not a LapTop. Here are some of the specs:
Windows XP
Intel{R}
Penium 4
CPU 3.00GHz 2.99GHz
248 MB of Ram

 

[Ellothar121]

Apparently there is a Dell Inspiron 5150 Laptop and Desktop, because I did a search, and I found this, which lists a Dell Inspiron 5150 Notebook Battery. >.>

Anyways, I'd upgrade ram to at least 512MB, preferably a gig. I'm pretty sure this will fit into your computer, however I'd wait for someone else (preferably with a post count higher than 200) to confirm this.

 

[cementshoes]

He said it's not the inspiron and it's not a lap top, so I don't know. but yeah you'd be much better off upgrading from 256 mb of RAM, that's easily your main problem.

 

[Ellothar121]

Oh! Sorry, I misread it. I've been having a horrible day. There are no Inspiron laptops, as most of you probably know (and were wondering what I was thinking...).

Could it be a Dell Dimension 5150? That's the only other 5150 Dell I saw...

If that's the case, go with this RAM. It's 2x512MB, so it'll run in Dual Channel, and it should have all the speed you'll need (until you upgrade to Vista).

EDIT: Also, if your budget can accomodate it, you might want to look into getting this. If I'm correct, you bought your computer with just an Intel GMA in it, no PCI-E x16 (Which Dell's website says it supports) vga card.

 

[test dummy]

I looked at the Video card and it seems real good. But The Ram I was reading a couple of the reviews and they said there computer was locking up due to it. Will it work fine on my computer or should I check another type of ram out.

 

[Ellothar121]

This is apparently the most popular 512MBx2 RAM on NewEgg, but it'll cost you an extra $8.

 

[test dummy]

OK that looks pretty good. Im going to go with Ram First probly And see how that works. Is all RAM the same for Desktop computers. Like anyRam for a desktop will fit in my computer? Or I will need a specific type? Thanks for helping me out.