Yah, you had exactly the same issue I used to have! Wow! What are the chances!
Well, I had an Inspiron 9300 with an x300, and have always used to play CoD2 on it. You have to realize it is just a step above integrated, and if you want any performance don't expect much eye candy, as it will be as sweet as broccli. I was able to run CoD2 at 1024x800 on DX7 with edium texture, no AA. It looks comparible to CoD1, so at least it doesn't look that bad. Also, don't put yoursel down for DX7, I still use it for multiplayer, as you need as many frames as possible, even with my rig. CoD2 is a very demanding game, and a x300 will play it, it served me for a full year, but seriously, I'm giving you a link to upgrade your GPU. That is, if I guessed right, you have an Inspiron 9300/1705.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-9300-nVidia-GeForce-Go-6800-256mb-Video-Card-NEW_W0QQitemZ120137523082QQihZ002QQcategoryZ74957QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The price is a bit steep, but if you have a 9300, and basic knowledge of computers, you won't have too much trouble replacing your x300. The 7900gs will also work with your system, but you'll have to mod the fans to cool that beast a bit more. The 6800 will run CoD2 at max, it is a beast. Check your handbook you got with your PC, it will teach you how to upgrade and won't void your warrenty. I'm sorry for Assuming you have a 9300, but that is the only PC i know that has a x300.
You can still game with a x300, just dont expect much performance.
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