Computer graphics card?

I know very little about my computer

but this is what i do know

its a dell dimension 4600

Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz

Processor Speed 2.60 GHz

Memory (RAM) 256 MB

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

the problem is I can't see certain things on the games i have

sims 2 (can't see faces)

casear iv ( can't see people)

i'm pretty sure i need a new graphics card

but i have no idea which kind

or what would be compatable

Computer graphics card?

You have a PCI Slot, not AGP. waltzme2heaven Would have known that, but you added those additional details after he posted.

For PCI, the best card around is: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as... but since you have a Dell, your power supply will be quite low. Chances are you're not going to be able to run anything better than that.

Computer graphics card?

you might have to go into the properties of the game or on the card itself see if there's any new drivers for the video card

Computer graphics card?

First, I would definitely get more RAM. Buy another 256MB stick to put in your mobo. That is your first problem. Next to find out what graphics card you have now, right click the desktop, click properties, settings, and tell us what it says under display. If you are looking for a better one, you have to find out if your motherboard has AGP, PCI, or PCI-E graphics card slots. Then buy a card according to which slot your mobo has (you might have to do some research and open up your computer for this)

Computer graphics card?

I looked up your PC and it looks like you have an AGP slot available. There is on-board graphics, so if your monitor cable is plugged in near the printer port vice being on a separate card, then you are probably using on-board graphics. The option was to have an ATI 9800 Pro graphics card installed from the factory, which would be fine for Sims 2.

If you don't have an add-in card, then you probably need one. I would suggest getting an AGP card with 128mb of memory. The reason I'm not suggesting a 256mb or 512mb card is because those tend to need special power requirements, special plugs, and can lead to a Power Supply upgrade and more. At worst, a 128mb card will just need an extra floppy drive power connector, or a hard drive power connector that should be already laying wrapped up inside your PC. Easy install.

Whether you get nVidia or ATI is a personal choice (Ford- Chevy thing). Either way, stick with AGP 8x, 128mb and that will get you the card to play nice.

Computer graphics card?

GeForce 7300 or GeForce 7600 may be out of budget.but both can run well for new games.