Presario SR2011WM

[mmartinez]

Hi, three things:

1. How can I tell if my Presario SR2011WM can support a PCIe card?

2. What would be a good opengl based graphics card for this computer?

3. Running certain opengl software locks up the computer. The onboard graphics is a Radeon xpress200 with an ATI Catalyst Controller. The ATI Catalyst claims to support opengl. I've installed the latest drivers to no avail. Any suggestions?

thanks -

Michael

 

[Joe]

Yes it does have PCI-E

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...duct=3292424&query=SR2011WM&dest_page=product

any Nvidia Card > 6600 will have adequate OGL performance (as a general rule nvidia > ati with regards to opengl performance)

for a specific Gcard i ask .. what is your budget?

if you can see catalyst and the drivers work you *Should* have OGL which apps arent working for you ?

 

[mmartinez]

Hi Joe, thanks for your quick reply.

As far as my budget, I don't know what the price ranges are for graphics cards ... I would like something that plays FlightGear, which is the software that locks my computer. Any suggestions?

Michael

Yes it does have PCI-E

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...duct=3292424&query=SR2011WM&dest_page=product

any Nvidia Card > 6600 will have adequate OGL performance (as a general rule nvidia > ati with regards to opengl performance)

for a specific Gcard i ask .. what is your budget?

if you can see catalyst and the drivers work you *Should* have OGL which apps arent working for you ?

 

[Joe]

Hi Joe, thanks for your quick reply.

As far as my budget, I don't know what the price ranges are for graphics cards ... I would like something that plays FlightGear, which is the software that locks my computer. Any suggestions?

Michael

Which Os are u running this under? as linux has OGL issues w/ ati

 

[Joe]

In Short your Gchip isnt supported http://wiki.flightgear.org/flightgear_wiki/index.php?title=Hardware_Recommendations

even if it was i hate to break thisto you bet it prob couldnt run that soft neway (its a basic GPU)

 

[mmartinez]

no linux, xp sp2

Which Os are u running this under? as linux has OGL issues w/ ati

 

[mmartinez]

If I purchase a good card for this computer, would it work? Can you recommend one?

thanks joe -

In Short your Gchip isnt supported http://wiki.flightgear.org/flightgear_wiki/index.php?title=Hardware_Recommendations

even if it was i hate to break thisto you bet it prob couldnt run that soft neway (its a basic GPU)

 

[Joe]

just tell me what your budget is

Actually this will help http://tomshardware.co.uk/2007/03/06/the_best_gaming_video_cards_for_the_money_uk/

if you can get the 8800 as it will be pretty future proof for DX 10 games , also you will need to invest in more RAM

 

[Toxcity]

just tell me what your budget is

Yeah, we need a budget so we can get you rolling dude!

 

[mmartinez]

could probably do a $150 ... as long as my "significant other" lets me!

just tell me what your budget is

 

[Toxcity]

Could go for a Geforce 7600.

Nice cards and pretty good bang for buck!

 

[Joe]

could probably do a $150 ... as long as my "significant other" lets me!

I Updated my other post with a buyers/price guide

Actually this will help http://tomshardware.co.uk/2007/03/06/the_best_gaming_video_cards_for_the_money_uk/

if you can get the 8800 as it will be pretty future proof for DX 10 games , also you will need to invest in more RAM

the 8800 will future proof but really you will require more ram

 

[mmartinez]

Is $150 ... like ... way too little?

 

[mmartinez]

Thanks for the recommendations, guys! You guys rock!

 

[Toxcity]

Thanks for the recommendations, guys! You guys rock!

Its was mostly Joe.

But your welcome.

 

[Joe]

Is $150 ... like ... way too little?

not really you can get a decent card for $150 (1950/Gtpro on some sites as the new Ati parts are nearing fruitition)

... if you can strech it would be in your best interest to get RAM and the Gcard ..

EDIT:: WE are happy to help

 

[Ham]

Maybe a 7900GS? only about £100 here.

X1950pro > 7900GS though

 

[JN]

Maybe a 7900GS? only about £100 here.

X1950pro > 7900GS though

Yeah my overall vote would be X1950Pro as i'm not sure where the 7900GS series stands with the problems with was having a while back now.