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tazzygirl -> PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 3:44:02 PM)

I need to upgrade my graphics card.  I have no clue what to use thats compatible.

Time of this report: 11/28/2010, 08:30:46
      Machine name: HOME-PC
  Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Basic (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.100608-0458)
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Everex Systems,Inc
      System Model: Everex IMPACT Series
              BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
         Processor: VIA Esther processor 1500MHz, ~1.5GHz
            Memory: 958MB RAM
         Page File: 1945MB used, 456MB available
       Windows Dir: C:\Windows
   DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 7.00.6002.18107 32bit Unicode

Card name: VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Family WDDM
    Manufacturer: S3 Graphics Co. Ltd.
       Chip type: VIA Chrome9 HC IGP
        DAC type: Internal
      Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3371&SUBSYS_D0001458&REV_01
  Display Memory: 114 MB
Dedicated Memory: 54 MB
   Shared Memory: 60 MB
    Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
         Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
     Driver Name: VTGUModeDX32.dll
  Driver Version: 7.14.0014.0008 (English)
     DDI Version: 9Ex
  BGRA Supported: Yes
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 5/11/2007 20:13:40, 2589696 bytes
     WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71FE6-7031-11CF-E077-0EF0A0C2CA35}
       Vendor ID: 0x1106
       Device ID: 0x3371
       SubSys ID: 0xD0001458
     Revision ID: 0x0001
     Revision ID: 0x0001
     Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C

Where are the computer wizards?!



mnottertail -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 4:34:40 PM)

what is wrong?  have you upgraded something recently?  cant play on line or what?
can you restore to a prior version?
It would help if we could get the chipset.
http://www.via.com.tw/en/support/drivers.jsp

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Step 3.

Select the type of driver IDE, RAID & SATA Integrated Graphics Audio Ethernet (Networking/LAN/WLAN) Card Reader Driver USB

Step 4.

Select your VIA product CN896 VIA Chrome9™ P4M900 VIA Chrome9™ VN1000/M VIA Chrome 520 VN896 VIA Chrome9™ HC VX800 VIA Chrome9™ HC VX800UT VIA Chrome9™ HC VX820/UT VIA Chrome9™ HC VX855 VIA Chrome9™ HCM VX875 VIA Chrome9™ HCM VX900/VX900M Media System Processor

ou can try this:
http://www.pcpr.org/vtgumodedx32-dll-error.php

There is no replacement card.  I see alot of errors on that. 



kalikshama -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 4:50:01 PM)

I'm sure that someone will be along to help, but if not, print that out and bring to Best Buy or where ever and ask them to help you find something compatible. I'm guessing all you need is to make sure it's Vista compatible. (I'm assuming you need a new card rather than to upgrade drivers.)



mnottertail -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 4:51:06 PM)

But its a laptop, and there arent any compats.



kalikshama -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 4:53:00 PM)

Oh, I missed that. I've changed graphic cards on desktops but never done anything to laptops.



tazzygirl -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 4:53:11 PM)

Its a desk top



mnottertail -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:00:12 PM)

arghhhh, i though it was a laptop.   shut it down, do you know how you take off the side?   take a screwdriver, unscrew the card at the clip, if it is a separate card .....waltz that card to the computer store.

if it is integrated on the motherboard,   

look is it a ---------hol on.......

What model is it (speel it out for me)
GC30???
GC35????
gd33????



outlier -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:05:18 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: tazzygirl

Its a desk top


If this is what it is: Everex Impact GC3502 Budget Desktop PC  Review

Then I am afraid there is bad news if these people are correct in their review.

"Graphics are pretty much passable for Windows and that's about it.
The VIA Chrome9 HC integrated processor will eat up some of the
precious system memory and has very limited features for 3D.
Don't expect to replace this with a expansion card though as it isn't really possible."  (emphasis added)





mnottertail -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:10:51 PM)

thats what it looks like to me as well:




Features/Specifications:


  • Everex Impact GC3502 VIA C7 1.5GHz Vista Home Basic Desktop PC


  • General Features:
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic pre-installed w/CoA
  • VIA C7 "Esther" core 1.5 GHz processor
  • 1 GB DDR2 RAM (expandable to 2 GB)
  • 80 GB hard drive
  • CDRW/DVD-ROM drive
  • Integrated VIA Chrome9 graphics processor
  • Native support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0
  • Integrated Realtek ALC883 audio chipset
  • Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet
  • PCI 56k modem
  • Keyboard and mouse included
  • Stereo speakers included
  • OpenOffice and PowerDVD software included


  • Motherboard Features:
  • VIA PC3500G Motherboard
  • One (1) PCI-Express x16 slot
  • One (1) PCI slot
  • Two (2) DIMM slots


  • Front I/O Ports:
  • Two (2) USB ports
  • Microphone in
  • Headphone out


  • Rear I/O ports:
  • Two (2) PS/2 ports
  • One (1) 15-in VGA port
  • Four (4) USB ports
  • RJ-45 Ethernet port
  • Line in, line out, mic jacks
  • Side, rear, c/sub audio jacks
  • 56k modem jacks


  • Case Features:
  • Two (2) 5.25-inch external drive bays
  • One (1) 3.5-inch internal drive bay 
  • Two (2) 3.5-inch internal drive bays
  • 300-Watt ATX power supply


  • Case Dimensions:
  • 14.5 x 7 x 16-inches (H x W x D, approximate)


  • Regulatory Approvals:
  • FCC
  • ETL

integrated card, and either a pci or pci express slot, but with that processor, aint gonna happen.

I imagine you could add a meg of memory but........still........



tazzygirl -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:12:10 PM)

That be it.  No way to replace it?



mnottertail -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:15:34 PM)

what is it doing, or not doing?



tazzygirl -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:19:00 PM)

Just terrible when doing things like cam or playing games.  The rest is fine.  It doesnt even want to play spider solitaire.



Missokyst -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:24:57 PM)

PCI-express is the slot you have available.
Go on ebay and find one that is a g or better.
Consider yourself lucky if you can find one with ddr2.

Egad. Your processor is really slow. But did you know you could have up to 3 g of ram in that thing? I would consider adding it if you plan on keeping that computer.

quote:

ORIGINAL: mnottertail

  • One (1) PCI-Express x16 slot



    • mnottertail -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:28:28 PM)

    Well, first Myst, she could add a gig of mem.  second Taz, how many icons you got down in your tray?  I think Myst, a good registry cleaner, go thru msconfig and dump all that bullshit and indexer autostart and shit...........

    could clean up alot of sins......... or no?



    Missokyst -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:31:39 PM)

    I would wager there is a ton of things in her startup, it is vista. I don't care for registry cleaners but glary utilities is passable and won't mess you up if you don't know what you are doing.
    Vista 32 bit can handle 3 g, but perhaps not with that processor. yucky



    mnottertail -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:36:05 PM)

    Yup, I am a glary man myself, wise pc engineer does a good job, but run glary after and it picks up stuff, yeah, the processor is a fuckin dog.  I wonder Taz, when it was new did those things work ok for you?




    tazzygirl -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:37:45 PM)

    They seemed to then.



    mnottertail -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:41:06 PM)

    barnacles.  do you have cleanup! do you have comodo internet security with incoming ports shut down?  do you have glary and a good defrag?  count all the little icons in the lower right including hidden ones and tell me how many there are.

    go start run and in the box type msconfig  then go to the startup tab, can you cut and paste that list here?

    and you can close out for now



    tazzygirl -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:43:51 PM)

    quote:

    down in your tray?


    6 on the right...lol where my internet connection is.... I am hoping that is what you mean





    mnottertail -> RE: PC HELP!!! (2/22/2012 5:44:50 PM)

    yup thats the one.  can you get me that list from msconfig? 



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