Graphics Card/RAM/(need Help !!!!)

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  1. kakashi92

    kakashi92 Member

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    Alright so I asked a few people on GFaqs and one guy said my Processer is to old to play any recent game even with a new Graphics Card, I want to know if its true, also if i can play can someone tell me whats a good G. Card that will give me like no lag and look good. Also i need a good RAM for memory.

    SYSTEM INFO. - Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
    Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
    System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
    System Model: Dimension 2400
    BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A05
    Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.40GHz
    Memory: 510MB RAM
    Page File: 578MB used, 390MB available
    Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
    DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

    DISPLAY DEVICES - Card name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
    Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
    Chip type: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller
    DAC type: Internal
    Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2562&SUBSYS_01601028&REV_01
    Display Memory: 64.0 MB
    Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (70Hz)
    Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
    Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
    Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
    Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4342 (English)
    DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
    Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    Driver Date/Size: 6/22/2005 01:04:48, 38016 bytes
    WHQL Logo'd: n/a
    WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
    VDD: n/a
    Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 6/22/2005 01:12:34, 807998 bytes
    Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6622-11CF-F37D-6A21A0C2CB35}
    Vendor ID: 0x8086
    Device ID: 0x2562
    SubSys ID: 0x01601028
    Revision ID: 0x0001
    Revision ID: 0x0001
    Video Accel:
    Deinterlace Caps: n/a
    Registry: OK
    DDraw Status: Enabled
    D3D Status: Enabled
    AGP Status: Not Available
    DDraw Test Result: Not run
    D3D7 Test Result: Not run
    D3D8 Test Result: Not run
    D3D9 Test Result: Not run

    I really want to play games on my Computer.
     
  2. cee43ja1

    cee43ja1 Active member

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    according to the dell site, (LINK), your dimension 2400 is way outdated for modern gaming; it only has pci slots, and maximum memory supported is 1gig. you can probably play games from 2003 (possibly on medium settings) and before, but call of duty 4 or crysis, forget about it.
     
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  3. kakashi92

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    Ugh..alright then.
     
  4. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    Seconded, it's time for a new PC I'm afraid.
     

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