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NathanC

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Changing a Dell Graphics card
« on: April 26, 2008, 16:32:45 »
Hi, i have a Dell Dimension 5150 with an ATI Radeon X300 SE which can run SS2008 nice and smooth when it wants to, but can sometimes be a pain. I want to replace it with a Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT but my dad says you can't change graphics card in a Dell .

Is this true, and if not, what should i tell my dad?

NathanC
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J3nsen

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2008, 17:00:22 »
It is not Integrated, and it is PCI 16x so u can change to GeForce 8600...  ::) Your dad has wrong!
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NathanC

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2008, 17:05:16 »
Thanks, i can change now  ;D
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TJK

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2008, 17:06:43 »
Quote from: J3nsen on April 26, 2008, 17:00:22
It is not Integrated, and it is PCI 16x so u can change to GeForce 8600...  ::) Your dad has wrong!
even it was integrated you cud canage the graphic card, then you joust disable that in the bios and sett in the new one
Here you can read more about you PC Dell Dimension 5150 But haw you power enough to that card? psu 350 w are not mutts http://search.euro.dell.com/results.aspx?s=dhs&c=uk&l=en&cs=ukdhs1&k=Dell+Dimension+5150&cat=all&x=6&y=9 

TJK
« Last Edit: April 26, 2008, 17:28:35 by TJK »
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J3nsen

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2008, 21:39:10 »
Quote from: TJK on April 26, 2008, 17:06:43
even it was integrated you cud canage the graphic card, then you joust disable that in the bios and sett in the new one
Here you can read more about you PC Dell Dimension 5150 But haw you power enough to that card? psu 350 w are not mutts http://search.euro.dell.com/results.aspx?s=dhs&c=uk&l=en&cs=ukdhs1&k=Dell+Dimension+5150&cat=all&x=6&y=9 

TJK


Naaah, on my old computer, i had integrated... And no Pci-x hub or other grafic cards hub! :P
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TJK

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2008, 09:49:21 »
Quote from: J3nsen on April 26, 2008, 21:39:10
Naaah, on my old computer, i had integrated... And no Pci-x hub or other grafic cards hub! :P
But I'm sure you at list had one PCI hub ;D
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J3nsen

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2008, 11:16:19 »
Nope, had to buy a new Boardcard to get that, or new PC/Computer  :D
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TJK

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2008, 11:18:50 »
Quote from: J3nsen on April 27, 2008, 11:16:19
Nope, had to buy a new Boardcard to get that, or new PC/Computer  :D
Most bean wherry old then or you had Meany cards in it. :D
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J3nsen

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2008, 11:40:02 »
Naah, packard bell..... from 2000 or something.... 256ram, 40GB, 32mb Integrated Video card.... it took the first Sims Games!  :D
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TJK

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2008, 11:55:28 »
Quote from: J3nsen on April 27, 2008, 11:40:02
Naah, packard bell..... from 2000 or something.... 256ram, 40GB, 32mb Integrated Video card.... it took the first Sims Games!  :D
That's almost antic today (http://planetsmilies.net) ;D ;)
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J3nsen

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2008, 11:58:15 »
 :D
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Jayshum

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2008, 21:25:41 »
Nathan, I know what your Dad means I think. It's not IF you can change it in so much as swap the card over, it's more 'if it'll fit' I think. My new only just fit in, severe lack of space inside.

Try to find the measurements, and have a look inside to double check. If it won't, then I'd recommend getting a new case. :)
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NathanC

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2008, 06:25:50 »
Quote from: Jayshum on April 27, 2008, 21:25:41
Nathan, I know what your Dad means I think. It's not IF you can change it in so much as swap the card over, it's more 'if it'll fit' I think. My new only just fit in, severe lack of space inside.

Try to find the measurements, and have a look inside to double check. If it won't, then I'd recommend getting a new case. :)

Already have, the NVIDIA 8600 fits  ;)
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Agent|Austin

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2008, 09:34:11 »
Quote from: NathanC on April 28, 2008, 06:25:50
Already have, the NVIDIA 8600 fits  ;)

Goodie, my NVIDIA 8400 fit too.  :P

Notice any difference?  8) What did you dad say???  ;D
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NathanC

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2008, 16:04:35 »
Dad said no  >:(

What i want to know is why. Surely a computer is better with a new Graphics card, and i'd be paying for it  ::)
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carl

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #15 on: April 28, 2008, 19:08:52 »
Hi
I have changed my graphics card to nvidia 8600 gt.
I have a dell dimension 9100. It fitted very good. ;D
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Agent|Austin

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2008, 19:17:14 »
Quote from: NathanC on April 28, 2008, 16:04:35
Dad said no  >:(

What i want to know is why. Surely a computer is better with a new Graphics card, and i'd be paying for it  ::)

Just hit him with a brick go buy it, put it in. And then pour cold water on him.  ;D

(Ok don't do that)
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[RWP]DJM

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2008, 19:18:56 »
Quote from: Agent|Austin on April 28, 2008, 19:17:14
Just hit him with a brick go buy it, put it in. And then pour cold water on him.  ;D

(Ok don't do that)

:o :o :o :o

Remind me to do something if I ever visit America:

Bring over a first-aid kit for your Dad :P :D
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Shipaddict

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2008, 19:19:12 »
Someone would have the graphics card taken away and smashed if he did that ;D :P :D
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Agent|Austin

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2008, 19:20:17 »
Quote from: Shipaddict on April 28, 2008, 19:19:12
Someone would have the graphics card taken away and smashed if he did that ;D :P :D


Point being, dad would never know.  ;D

@ DJM, err yeah I suggest that.
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Shipaddict

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #20 on: April 28, 2008, 19:20:35 »
oh yes :P

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TerryRussell

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #21 on: April 28, 2008, 21:05:57 »
Quote from: Agent|Austin on April 28, 2008, 19:20:17
Point being, dad would never know.  ;D

@ DJM, err yeah I suggest that.

You can imagine the problems my kids had when they pulled stunts like that. I could smell the difference in their computers even if I was in a diferent country!

But if they changed something after I said no, their computers always worked worse. So eventually they would shuffle up and ask me to fix it. Then I would remove the old rubbish card I had put in when they weren't looking and put back the one they had previously installed....

Don't mess with Dad.
  • You're genetically related, so if he's stupid, then you probably are as well. If you're smart, chances are that he is as well
  • Dad has maybe twenty of thirty years more experience and cunning than you do. You'll loose!
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[RWP]DJM

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #22 on: April 28, 2008, 21:11:31 »
Quote from: TerryRussell on April 28, 2008, 21:05:57
Don't mess with Dad.
  • You're genetically related, so if he's stupid, then you probably are as well. If you're smart, chances are that he is as well
  • Dad has maybe twenty of thirty years more experience and cunning than you do. You'll loose!

ROFL, I like that, makes sense too :D
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Agent|Austin

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #23 on: April 28, 2008, 21:32:44 »
Quote from: [RWP]DJM on April 28, 2008, 21:11:31
ROFL, I like that, makes sense too :D

Lol, but being said, my dad was born in the 50's and doesn't know computers like I do.

I have another little pic for you.

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[RWP]DJM

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Re: Changing a Dell Graphics card
« Reply #24 on: April 28, 2008, 21:34:41 »
Uh oh, we better watch out here Terry, he's a Boy Scout......he'll tie our laces together when we're not looking :P :D
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