NEED to replace this Geforce FX 5200+

It's an awful GPU that needs to be replaced, but I don't know what to buy. I don't know which GPU's are compatible with this PC. It's a 5(?) year old Compaq Presario. I'm also not sure if it is safe to replace the GPU if it's pre built. I'll check out which PSU I have tomorrow because I'm too tired to open it up and look. I also don't have a clue what my mobo is. I'll look into it tommorow.

Specs:

Athlon 64 3400+ 2.41ghz

1gb RAM

Also, use Newegg.ca for links and not Newegg.com.

Thanks in advance :)

Do you have agp or pci, because agp will open your options up.04dcarraher

My mom bought this computer and I wasn't there to stop her lol. I ordered parts for my next PC I'm going to build but my sister wants this one to play Sims 3 as well. And you say I need a 500W PSU? Well there goes my plansRobboElRobbo

[QUOTE="04dcarraher"]Do you have agp or pci, because agp will open your options up.RobboElRobbo

[QUOTE="04dcarraher"]Do you have agp or pci, because agp will open your options up.RobboElRobbo

My mom bought this computer and I wasn't there to stop her lol. I ordered parts for my next PC I'm going to build but my sister wants this one to play Sims 3 as well. And you say I need a 500W PSU? Well there goes my plansRobboElRobbo

[QUOTE="RobboElRobbo"][QUOTE="04dcarraher"]Do you have agp or pci, because agp will open your options up.JigglyWiggly_

[QUOTE="RobboElRobbo"][QUOTE="04dcarraher"]Do you have agp or pci, because agp will open your options up.JigglyWiggly_

Get this little program. It will tell you everything you need :)

http://filehippo.com/download_gpuz/

you wont like what i have to say b/c it will be nothing anyone else here would call "good" you see if you read my blog i discuss a little known powerhouse card called the hd 2400 pro which comes in pci agp and pci-e

it wont do alot but what it can do it does well here are its limits see it for yourself:

dawn of war 2: lowest playable fps (30+) physics off

oblivion: low playable fps bad resolution

rainbow 6: vegas plabale fps on medium bad resolution

its not that bad and its certainly a HUGE step up from a card that barely will churn out guildwars but its far from gaming worthy but it will handle some newer ames like arkham asylum on medium which is always a + and it will do red alert 3 on high too.

and odds are you wont need a new psu for it either

a friend of mine had your same predicament i simply gave him my hand me down parts from an old pentium D rig i had. but that or the 8400gs (preforms exactly the same) would have been his only options.

it neds a 250watt psu minimum which makes it great for those stuck in these awkard spots in an upgrade like this.

i warned it was going to be nothing "good"

atm you cant even handle half life 2 or portal at least this will let you do that.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161238

[QUOTE="RobboElRobbo"][QUOTE="04dcarraher"]Do you have agp or pci, because agp will open your options up.JigglyWiggly_

if i told you a pci card could play DoW2 at the same quality of an hd 4350 what would you say? cause read my blog and ill try and get a benchmark if i have to

I downloaded CPU-Z and this is what it looks like...

you wont like what i have to say b/c it will be nothing anyone else here would call "good" you see if you read my blog i discuss a little known powerhouse card called the hd 2400 pro which comes in pci agp and pci-e

it wont do alot but what it can do it does well here are its limits see it for yourself:

dawn of war 2: lowest playable fps (30+) physics off

oblivion: low playable fps bad resolution

rainbow 6: vegas plabale fps on medium bad resolution

its not that bad and its certainly a HUGE step up from a card that barely will churn out guildwars but its far from gaming worthy but it will handle some newer ames like arkham asylum on medium which is always a + and it will do red alert 3 on high too.

and odds are you wont need a new psu for it either

a friend of mine had your same predicament i simply gave him my hand me down parts from an old pentium D rig i had. but that or the 8400gs (preforms exactly the same) would have been his only options.

it neds a 250watt psu minimum which makes it great for those stuck in these awkard spots in an upgrade like this.

i warned it was going to be nothing "good"

atm you cant even handle half life 2 or portal at least this will let you do that.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161238

aura_enchanted

You have agp, your options just opened up http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102814 - 3650

You have agp, your options just opened up http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102814 - 3650

04dcarraher

yes you would theres a sticker on the big grey psu at the back corner the max output is a the key.

This is good. I would say not to buy a whole new PSU, just a low power-consuming gpu. You better save money and later u can buy a new PC. I hope you have at least 300W!rronqe

My power supply is 300W.. and I also checked that it was AGP. So now I just need to know if 300W will run it

My power supply is 300W.. and I also checked that it was AGP. So now I just need to know if 300W will run it

RobboElRobbo

According to THIS the HD 3650 needs a 450W PSU. Seems pretty high if you ask me.

It's an awful GPU that needs to be replaced, but I don't know what to buy. I don't know which GPU's are compatible with this PC. It's a 5(?) year old Compaq Presario. I'm also not sure if it is safe to replace the GPU if it's pre built. I'll check out which PSU I have tomorrow because I'm too tired to open it up and look. I also don't have a clue what my mobo is. I'll look into it tommorow.

Specs:

Athlon 64 3400+ 2.41ghz

1gb RAM

Also, use Newegg.ca for links and not Newegg.com.

Thanks in advance :)

RobboElRobbo

WOW lol that GPU is ancient. Get the 3650 as the guy above me said but your PSU might be a problem....

I found this which is still a step up but it still needs 350W. Is it safe to replace the PSU in a Compaq?

It should be fine, I replaced the psu in my compaq presario with a corsair TX850 with no problems. you just need to find one that fits in your computer.
If you are replacing your psu you could then look at a more powerful agp card. I would recommend something like the Radeon HD 3850. I have the 3850 and find it to be a brilliant card.

It should be fine, I replaced the psu in my compaq presario with a corsair TX850 with no problems. you just need to find one that fits in your computer.
If you are replacing your psu you could then look at a more powerful agp card. I would recommend something like the Radeon HD 3850. I have the 3850 and find it to be a brilliant card.

flyingsnail

How did you know which ones fit?

How did you know which ones fit?

I just measured the one that was already in my case and got one the same size.

[QUOTE="RobboElRobbo"][QUOTE="04dcarraher"]Do you have agp or pci, because agp will open your options up.KHAndAnime

I had the FX5200 for 3 months or so. It was a terrible card even back when it was released. Mine was AGP but there are PCI versions.

AGP has some upgrade paths. PCI not .

I downloaded CPU-Z and this is what it looks like...

RobboElRobbo

That's good because you can get a decent AGP card like the ATI 3850. Don't get anything less than that as you will be disappointed. My old system had a X1950pro and that even struggled with the Sims2.

8So do you think I could risk a 3650 with a 300W PSU if it recommends 350W?

Just pick up a 3650 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102814 Since its only going you do the sims and a few other stuff.

Just pick up a 3650 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102814 Since its only going you do the sims and a few other stuff.

04dcarraher

[QUOTE="KHAndAnime"][QUOTE="RobboElRobbo"] PCIteddyrob

I had the FX5200 for 3 months or so. It was a terrible card even back when it was released. Mine was AGP but there are PCI versions.

AGP has some upgrade paths. PCI not .

It will be alright if you only have a single dvdrom,harddrive, and a couple of fans.04dcarraher