You might want to look into a 7800GS - might be just what you need to inject a new lease of life into your aging AGP system, provided you have the PSU to back it up!

I believe you can, but it's best to specify a custom configuration with a reputable manufacturer.

On the other hand, you shouldn't buy a gaming laptop. The added expense isn't worth it and you're...

Heh heh, then I'm afraid no amount of overclocking will help you there! Onboard video is not the type of thing you want to be using for 3D gaming.

I sure wouldn't overclock a brand new several hundred dollar piece of silicon (Why? It's new, it doesn't need it and you're voiding the warranty), but if you insist, here's a guide...

Is this Windows XP? What model is your monitor?

It sounds like you've set a resolution and/or refresh rate the monitor cannot support so it is forced to drop into standby mode. Find out what refresh rates it supports (perhaps start with 60Hz for...

No, it would be better to hang onto your still-stupidly-powerful card and maybe sacrifice a bit of image quality for a smoother gameplay experience.

Mind you, if you've got the money to toss...

Why you really shouldn't bother unless you have nothing better to do with your money (http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/11A62C1EDBC3E972CA256FF8000C97F2). ;)

No.

SLI explained (http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/28674EDA19195657CA25708F001F7B6F)

I can't play a fully tricked out F.E.A.R. at what I think is a decent framerate, and that's on a 7800GTX!

I really think you should wait for another generation before considering an upgrade....

Two options are generally available for dual monitor setups - extend desktop and clone. Extend desktop gives you extra desktop room, extended across 2 monitors. Drag a window from the primary display...

Did you reinstall Windows (a clean install, not an "over the top" or repair) as part of the upgrade? A motherboard replacement constitutes a serious hardware change and it is highly recommended you...

Consult your warranty guide - there should be information concerning Dell's warranty stance on bright pixels and whether or not you have a valid claim for a replacement.

You have a 6800GT? You're better off than most! It's still a great card that's more than capable of handling whatever you throw at it.

Ensure no other drivers are currently installed (check Add or Remove Programs under Control Panel). Are you attempting to install the latest drivers available from Nvidia (www.nvidia.com)?

More memory isn't necessarily better rogue. For many lower end cards, anything more than 128Mb worth is rather pointless (and, sometimes, the model with more memory actually has lower clockspeeds)....

LinkWithUs, your problem is actually different. The original poster had a problem with his PC (motherboard, CPU, power supply - any number of things) - his LCD screen still functioned correctly (as...

Have you installed the latest drivers for your card, available from ATI's website (www.ati.com)? (download the basic Control Panel version)

Nope, the supplied Intel chipset is onboard, and cannot be removed. Adding a new card is not possible (well, nothing decent anyway). I'm afraid you're stuck with it. If you want to play games, buy a...

Similar performance, and I would recommend the 6600GT over the X700!

I would seriously consider saving for a more comprehensive upgrade.

If you do buy a PSU, watch out for what you buy. ATX2.0...

It's not enough of an increase to justify splashing out. In standard Directx 8 games with no fancy driver detail increases, both cards are around the same. The 9600XT shines a little brighter in...

I suggest you read this thread (http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread27079.html) then. ;)

Venturing into the case is a risk. The vendor you bought the system from may use warranty stickers - they sit where the case cover/side meets the chassis and will break if the case is opened. Thus,...

I highly recommend you don't do this if your PC is a package with a warranty. You risk voiding it!

Bought the PC as a package from a store? Take it back under warranty!

I do think there's something wrong with your actual PC, which could be any number of things (motherboard, CPU, video card, PSU). Is it still under warranty?

You can still use PC3200 (DDR400) RAM in your system - it will just run at a slower speed.

A 6600GT would be a nice match for that system, but you may want to consider a more comprehensive upgrade...

You could try previous versions of the ATI 64-bit drivers, but to be honest, you're far better off sticking with 32-bit Windows XP for now if you want everything to work smoothly!

And it's not necessary to boot into safe mode to install drivers. ;)

Download the latest drivers, uninstall the old package and apply the new one.

Do you have the latest versions of Generals and CS?

Yep, you make sure the previous drivers are uninstalled beforehand via Add or Remove Programs under the control panel. If you still experience issues, try older versions or the alternative Omega...

I have to wonder about your current computer configuration numan, because you should be getting decent enough performance out of the 9800 Pro. Forgive me if I repeat what I've stated in other...

Were you running it in default settings with no AA or AF?

http://www.rojakpot.com/default.aspx?location=8&var1=0&var2=39

It is recommended that you set fastwrites to disabled - instability may result with it turned on and the performance difference is...

I'm not really sure how well your card should be performing, but you can get a fair idea by looking at the 3dmark ORB results database (http://service.futuremark.com/servlet/Index?pageid=/orb/index)...

No, if they were issues then the more likely result would be instability. As I said before, adjust your graphics detail to achieve better performance.

You can only improve performance (that is, the number of frames per second that your video card spits out) by adjusting the level of graphics detail (or buy a new card, but you've already done...

What kind of 6800 do you have there exactly? A GT, Ultra, Vanilla or LE?

4.

Formatting isn't necessary, but it does imply a reinstall of Windows. You are wiping the hard drive after all. ;)

You can just remove the current installation and keep your files.