Not sure what type of card is compatible with my computer?

[Audie]

I just bought a new game for my computer called Oblivion, and it works- but on some parts of the game it is a really choppy frame rate. I did the "Can You Run It" test on my computer before I bought it, and I exceeded the minimum specs. I believe I just need a better vid card, but I need to know which one I should buy that fits and won't be too hard on my computer. (I prefer nvidia)

I was thinking of the geforce 220, looks like a good deal- but not sure if it will be compatible with my computer.

 

Here are my computers model/specs:

 

emachines W3644

 

AMD Sempron Processor LE-1250

2.21GHz

1.9GB of ram.

Microsoft XP Home Edition

nvidea Geforce 6100 nForce 405 512mb

57.9gb free space.

 

I've had this computer for a little over 2 years, should I just set money aside for a new computer, or will buying a better video card fix this problem?

I'm a casual gamer, nothing hardcore here.

 

I'd rather not invest more than $100 in a video card.

 

If you have an exact vcard model for me, please link it if you can!

 

Thanks in advance!

[Jelly Bean]

Hello and welcome.

 

What make and model is your mainboard?

[Audie]

I'm not sure, unless if it's in here...

CPU : AMD Sempron™ LE-1200 processor

(2.1GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 1600MHz system bus) Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Chipset : NVIDIA® GeForce® 6100 Memory : 1024MB 667MHz DDR2 dual-channel memory (2 × 512MB)

Expandable to 2GB

2 DDR2 slots total, 0 DDR2 slots available Hard Drive : 160GB SATA II (7200rpm, 8MB cache)1 Optical Drive : 16x DVD±R/RW Supermulti drive

Up to 8.5GB with dual layer media

Write max: 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD±R DL, 8x DVD±RW, 12x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 40x CD-RW

Read max: 16x DVD-ROM, 48x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM DL Video : NVIDIA® GeForce® 6100 integrated graphics

Up to 128MB shared video memory

PCI-Express® (PCI-E x8) slot available for upgrade Sound : 6-channel (5.1) high-definition audio Communications : 56K ITU v.92-ready fax/modem (RJ-11 port)

10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port) Peripherals : Standard multifunction keyboard

2-button wheel mouse (PS/2)

Amplified stereo speakers (USB-powered) Ports/Other : 6 - USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear)

1 - VGA

1 - Parallel port

1 - Serial port

2 - PS/2 ports (keyboard and mouse)

3 - Audio (rear): line-in/side (stereo), front/headphone (stereo), microphone

2 - Audio (front): microphone, front/headphone (stereo)

1 - RJ-45 Ethernet port

1 - RJ-11 modem port Dimensions : 14.5"H x 7.2"W x 16.1"D2 Weight : 21.5 lbs3 (system unit only) Warranty : 1-year parts and labor limited warranty4 Software :

• Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
  
• Productivity Software
  
  • Microsoft Works® 9.0
    
  • Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)5
    
  • Adobe® Reader
    

  [*]Digital Media Software

  • CyberLink® DVD playback with 2-channel audio
    
    • CyberLink® PowerDVD™ (DVD Play)
      
    • CyberLink® Power2Go™ (DVD Burn)
      

     

  [*]Connectivity/Utilities

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
    
  • AOL® 9.0 (90-day risk-free offer)6
    
  • NetZero Internet Access7
    
  • Google Toolbar™ search bar and Google Desktop Search™ search tool
    
  • eMachines® Connect™
    

  [*]eMachines® Comprehensive Security

  • Norton Internet Security™ (90-day live updates)8
    
  • BigFix® - helps identify and solve problems
    
  • Spare Backup9
    

  [*]Game Software

  • eMachines® Games Powered by: WildTangent® (preinstalled with 10 demo games with 60 minutes of game play)10
    

  [*]Wal-Mart Software

  • Wal-Mart Download Music Service
    
  • Wal-Mart Digital Photo Studio
    

If it's not in there, how do I found out?

[Jelly Bean]

You can download and run:

 

Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit

 

But what you posted shows PCI-Express® (PCI-E x8) you realy need a mainboard with a x 16 slot.

 

Also depending on what card you buy you may have to buy a new power supply.

[Audie]

Okay thanks for your help.

I decided that I would just set money aside for a new computer.

I was looking at the HP Pavilion Elite 9200 series computer and I think that would be a more practical solution because it has much more potential than the computer I have now.