help with upgrade.

Yes I know I shouldn't... have bought a Dell, but I did.

And I need some help. I have the following computer that I want to update to be able to play Bioshock and Crysis with good graphics.

HAS ANY OWNER OF A DELL DIMENSION UPGRADED HIS G CARD?

I have aDell Dimension 8400 P4 processor 550 with HT technology (3.4 Ghz, 800fsb,1MB cache)

-2048 MB DDR400 (2x1024)

-256mb nVidia Ge Force 6800 PCIe(16 pipes...I unlocked the 4 that were lock).

Yes I know I shouldn't... have bought a Dell, but I did.

And I need some help. I have the following computer that I want to update to be able to play Bioshock and Crysis with good graphics.

HAS ANY OWNER OF A DELL DIMENSION UPGRADED HIS G CARD?

I have aDell Dimension 8400 P4 processor 550 with HT technology (3.4 Ghz, 800fsb,1MB cache)

-2048 MB DDR400 (2x1024)

-256mb nVidia Ge Force 6800 PCIe(16 pipes...I unlocked the 4 that were lock).

I was wondering if I buy more DDR2 memory ( I can add 2 more Gb) and I buy a good PCi Express nvidia card if I will be able to play Crysis at a good resolution. Also, what card do you suggest? A DirectX9? I have also windows XP, should I upgrade to Vista?THanks for your time MotherRussia

what's you problem? it's PCI E as i see so you can put up any video card you want to

get yourself 8800GTS 320Mb or better - you'll be able to play Crysis and Bioshock on high graphics

ok, many thanks. Is the 8800GTS 320mb able to run DirectX10? Sorry, I have very little idea on GCards. MotherRussia

Yes, it is a DX10 compatible card :D

ok, many thanks. Is the 8800GTS 320mb able to run DirectX10? Sorry, I have very little idea on GCards. MotherRussia

yes it is DX10 video card

and prob a stupid question but do I need to install the full windows vista to get DX10? Or if I buy that card I will be able to enjoy DX10 without VIsta?

I don't want to spend more money buying Vista

and prob a stupid question but do I need to install the full windows vista to get DX10? Or if I buy that card I will be able to enjoy DX10 without VIsta?

I don't want to spend more money buying Vista

MotherRussia

you'll need Vista to play games with DX10, BUT this video card is great and you'll be able to play on XP games withgreat performances