Graphics card upgrade

[LP Winterwolf]

I want to upgrade my graphics card to improve my SL experience. I am considering * INVIDIA Geforce 9400 GT * For one reason my tower is a slim line and this is designed as a slim model to fit such towers.Will this card run SL with better graphics,less lag,and less packet loss.And is it compatible with SL operating system? I'm also considering * Geforce 8800 * but i'm not sure if this will fit my tower housing and inner space available.Any info on the tech aspect of these issues will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, LP

[Red Daidig]

Lp I've ran both those cards with SL and they both performed well. YOu might consider moving up to one of Nvidia's newer models though, like the 210 series, price is about the same and you can find half height cards almost anywhere. The card I'm running currently... Asus GeForce 210 Video Card - 512MB DDR2, PCI-Express 2.0, DVI, HDMI, VGA, Low Profile .... Can be found here for less than $70.00 US. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5363094&CatId=3670

[LP Winterwolf]

Hey Red,ty for the helpful advice.it was a great starting point in my search to upgrade graphics card.especially the link to tigerdirect.com,great prices and support.  LP 

[Faubio Alter]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010380048%201305520548%201419530408&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&Order=PRICE

 

Some of them need power supply up grades to 300 WATS or more check the specs. Next time get a ATX tower and you'll have many many more options.

[LP Winterwolf]

Hey Faubio,thanks for the url,i always appreciate a good heads-up.unforunately i bought my current computer about 6 months ago,which was about 2 months before i discovered SL or i would have gotten a more compatible unit.and now that the SL bug has bitten me hard i sure am longing for a more graphics intensive experience with a better,more consitant frame rate and less lag/packet loss.my computer is a gateway SX2800-01 running an intel eaglelake card and a power supply in the mid 200's.Sl runs ok but it sure could be better lol.thanks again for the url and the model recommendation. LP