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Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 04:10 PM
Hey guys I need some help I need a new graphics card but I don't know which one to get and I saw the thread on which to get but I still don't know I'll post here on what I have and please someone find me a graphics card thx. I have: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) with this graphics card: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family or the chip name is Intel(R) Calistoga Graphics Controller if you need anything else from me just post here and please help me find one. Oh and it says my driver is out of date so here's its name to and which one do I need. ialmrnt5.dll my main driver and here is version 6.14.0010.4436. Help me please thanks.
Can you add a graphics card if they have an embedded one? Last time I checked, intel graphic cards were embedded with the processor, making it impossible to upgrade it to a better graphics card.
Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 04:23 PM
Can you add a graphics card if they have an embedded one? Last time I checked, intel graphic cards were embedded with the processor, making it impossible to upgrade it to a better graphics card.
Keep in mind I'm only 13 so I have no idea what you are talking about if you could put this into english it might help me lol. Thanks but if you tell me how to find out how to embed one I could check it out.
Energizeric
10-06-2012, 04:24 PM
Apollo is correct. You can only upgrade graphics if your graphics card is a separate card. Open up your computer and look, but it sounds like it's attached to your motherboard.
Chickenrunnn
10-06-2012, 04:25 PM
Keep in mind I'm only 13 so I have no idea what you are talking about if you could put this into english it might help me lol. Thanks but if you tell me how to find out how to embed one I could check it out.
Kepp in mind Bill Gates wasn't 13 when he made computers ;).. Ask your dad, he will know how to do for sure ^^
Keep in mind I'm only 13 so I have no idea what you are talking about if you could put this into english it might help me lol. Thanks but if you tell me how to find out how to embed one I could check it out.
Simple English:
Your graphics card cannot be upgraded, you'll have to buy a new computer.
Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 04:27 PM
Awww this sucks and I dont see my dad not going to explain just yaa. Also it says the driver is outdated so can I do anything about that.
Awww this sucks and I dont see my dad not going to explain just yaa. Also it says the driver is outdated so can I do anything about that.
Find the specs for your computer, find the graphics card your computer uses, do a google search for the latest graphics card driver for that graphics card, download it, run it and then you should be done.
Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 04:35 PM
Find the specs for your computer, find the graphics card your computer uses, do a google search for the latest graphics card driver for that graphics card, download it, run it and then you should be done.
okay ill try and do that thanks and do u know any sites that have reliable info? Also what do you mean by specs? Just the card or driver.
Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 05:07 PM
Just learned something it says failed to initialize my video card driver so can i do anything about that?
Chopper
10-06-2012, 05:32 PM
wait, i thought you could disable onboard graphics when you buy upgraded cards in the future?
I am sure i have done this in the past. Dont know if it's possible with all board set ups, but it may still be.
wait, i thought you could disable onboard graphics when you buy upgraded cards in the future?
I am sure i have done this in the past. Dont know if it's possible with all board set ups, but it may still be.
You're talking to a 13 year old kid, gotta keep things simple for him. Onboard, yes, but not integrated, it's built into the chipset (Unless you mean integrated when you say onboard)
Chopper
10-06-2012, 07:38 PM
Sorry, yes, you should be able to disable the graphics chip installed in your computer when you install an actual third party graphics card:
see:
http://www.wikihow.com/Disable-the-Onboard-Graphics-and-Install-a-New-Graphics-Card-in-Your-HP-Pavilion-6630
http://www.whatthetech.com/2009/04/04/disable-onboard-graphics-card-and-install-a-new-graphics-card/
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/364318-33-disabling-m17x-integrated-graphics
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/329043-33-disable-integrated-graphics
It might be as simple as going to Device manager and choosing your display adapter.
Sorry, yes, you should be able to disable the graphics chip installed in your computer when you install an actual third party graphics card:
see:
http://www.wikihow.com/Disable-the-Onboard-Graphics-and-Install-a-New-Graphics-Card-in-Your-HP-Pavilion-6630
http://www.whatthetech.com/2009/04/04/disable-onboard-graphics-card-and-install-a-new-graphics-card/
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/364318-33-disabling-m17x-integrated-graphics
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/329043-33-disable-integrated-graphics
It might be as simple as going to Device manager and choosing your display adapter.
Oh, I see, then it may be best for you to advise him as to how to do it & a compatible card to buy. :)
Otukura
10-06-2012, 09:07 PM
Parth, way to completely screw up a kid. It's hard to find a computer without integrated graphics now, they don't make the old type. Smart companies will include software that lets you use integrated for browsing/web videos and then dedicated for gaming.
@OP, what are the other specs for your computer? Before choosing one, you'd want to make sure something else isn't bottlenecking it. If you have a terrible processor, and get an amazing gfx card, it'll run slower than the same processor with a graphics card of similar power.
do windows key + R, type dxdiag, hit enter. tell us what it says after processor and memory.
edit: considering that you're on a laptop, do you have the model number? that would be a lot easier. on some of the cheaper laptops you can't upgrade regardless just because there isn't room in the case for it.
Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 09:16 PM
here is what I can give to you System Model: Satellite A 105, Manufacturer: Toshiba, BIOS: BIOS Version 2.00, DirectX Version: DirectX9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) Page File: 849MB used, 3084MB available. Thats all thats after memory thanks.
Otukura
10-06-2012, 09:18 PM
it should have something after the A105, eg, "A 105 S9337"
Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 09:19 PM
it should have something after the A105, eg, "A 105 S9337"
Nope only says A 105 and i am looking at the right thing.
Otahaibab
10-06-2012, 09:36 PM
buy a tablet lolz jkjk your choice.
As for the frPhics card.
I have no freakin clue as to what you said -_-
Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 09:50 PM
buy a tablet lolz jkjk your choice.
As for the frPhics card.
I have no freakin clue as to what you said -_-
I have a kindle fire but im grounded lol so wanted to play on here.
Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 10:31 PM
it should have something after the A105, eg, "A 105 S9337"
I found it it says A105-S4334 its on a sticker on the front of my laptop lol sry it doesnt say it when i open the details about it.
Bigsleazy
10-06-2012, 10:35 PM
That computer should have absolutely no problems running pl, are you sure your drivers are up to date?
Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 10:37 PM
That computer should have absolutely no problems running pl, are you sure your drivers are up to date?
I have checked it, it says no updates are found but it still says my video card cannot be initialized. If you know any sites where i can check again might help me.
Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 10:43 PM
Is it the n
what is the n?
Bigsleazy
10-06-2012, 10:44 PM
I have checked it, it says no updates are found but it still says my video card cannot be initialized. If you know any sites where i can check again might help me.
Is it the normal 7600 or the gt? Hard to troubleshoot it without being able to mess around with it in person.
Traebeles99
10-06-2012, 10:45 PM
Is it the normal 7600 or the gt? Hard to troubleshoot it without being able to mess around with it in person.
i dont know wat u are talking about sry explain to me more plz?