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LowCel
01-13-09, 09:01 AM
I need help picking out a video card for my mom's Dell Dimension 2400 computer. She needs a pci card that is directx 9.0c compatible. She doesn't want to spend more than necessary for it.

She got a new slot machine game that requires it. I already upgraded her memory from 1/2 gig to 2 gigs. That helped quite a bit. She is not willing to purchase a new computer so I'm just trying to help her get hers up to date a little. All she does with it is microsoft office, plays a few games, and internet via dial up.

botto
01-13-09, 09:07 AM
get this one (http://images.apple.com/macbookpro/images/overview-gallery1-20090106.png).
Wordbiker
01-13-09, 09:10 AM
Look here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2000380048+1069609642+1068609623&Configurator=&Subcategory=48&description=&Ntk=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=). ;)

StupidlyBrave
01-13-09, 09:13 AM
I don't think the Dimension 2400 has an AGP (or PCIx) slot, so your best bet would be to find a PCI card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130188
jsharr
01-13-09, 09:15 AM
According to CNet review it only has two PCI slots, so I second what SB posted. Find a PCI card.

http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/dell-dimension-2400-pentium/4507-3118_7-30824846.html
LowCel
01-13-09, 09:19 AM
Correct, it only has PCI slots. I was just wanting to see if anyone had any recommendations for an affordable one.


She needs a pci card
late
01-13-09, 09:26 AM
I looked at Newegg. I found a few that say they can do DX10. I liked the looks of this one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814139038
LowCel
01-13-09, 09:32 AM
I don't think the Dimension 2400 has an AGP (or PCIx) slot, so your best bet would be to find a PCI card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130188

Thanks, placed the order.
Taerom
01-13-09, 09:38 AM
This (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814103167) is the PCI card I have in my comp right now.
late
01-13-09, 09:59 AM
Thanks, placed the order.

I had a Dell that came with a GeForce 5200. Kinda wimpy for DX9 games.
Psydotek
01-13-09, 10:05 AM
I had a Dell that came with a GeForce 5200. Kinda wimpy for DX9 games.
Tis true, but the truth is that PCI and AGP are essentially obsolete by computer standards. You gotta take what you can get.
late
01-13-09, 01:23 PM
Tis true, but the truth is that PCI and AGP are essentially obsolete by computer standards. You gotta take what you can get.

The one I suggested is a lot stronger. The 5200 is, what, 6 or 7 years old now?
Ancient history in this arena.