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My computer is running slower than it should. I already have 2.5GB of ram installed but i find that my video display is exceptionally slow. I am considering upgrading with a video card, but I really don't know anything about video cards and whether my motherboard will support what i am looking at. I can provide all the details of my pc at your request.

Submitted: 17 days and 12 hours ago.
Category: Computer
Value: $14
Status: CLOSED
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Computer OS: Windows XP
Browser: Firefox

Already Tried:
i added 2GB of Ram for a total of 2.5GB. wiped the computer clean and started over. i have an ample amount of free space on my hard drives. i dont run any exceptional software. Even running only firefox or a youtube video makes my computer choppy.

Posted by PC mechanic 17 days and 12 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXXXXXX.

The slowness can be due to several reasons.

Virus scan,corrupt system files are the main issue.

Backing up your data and performing a clean installation of windows should eliminate all those clutter.

Else you should run a virus scan ,perform disc cleanup and defragmentation.

There are several ways to fasten up the system.

http://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-xp-tips/99-ways-to-make-your-computer-blazingly-fast/

Regarding the graphics card upgrade i need more information like your computer or motherboard model to give you the correct upgrade

16 days and 8 hours ago.

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Hi,

I found software that gives me a report on my entire system. I apologize if it is too much, but this way i figured you can get a true picture of my computer.

I am wanting to know if this following video card is compatible with my system:
ONE-SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON X1600 PRO AGP VIDEO CARD 512MB

Here is the report on my computer system: (let me know if i can send it as an attachment to your email instead):
Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name JOHN1
User Name John

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Celeron, 2400 MHz (24 x 100)
Motherboard Name Dell OptiPlex GX270
Motherboard Chipset Intel Springdale-G i865G
System Memory 2550 MB (DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (06/26/06)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port RIM Virtual Serial Port v2 (COM3)
Communication Port RIM Virtual Serial Port v2 (COM4)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller (96 MB)
3D Accelerator Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Monitor LG Flatron L1750S [17" LCD] (150588755)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801EB ICH5 - AC'97 Audio Controller [A-2/A-3]


[ BIOS ]

BIOS Properties:
Vendor Dell Computer Corporation
Version A07
Release Date 06/26/2006
Size 512 KB
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, LS-120
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD, BBS
Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, ESCD, PnP
Expansion Capabilities PCI, AGP, USB

[ System ]

System Properties:
Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
Product OptiPlex GX270
Universal Unique ID 44454C4C-00001020-802080C0-4F202020
Wake-Up Type Power Switch

[ Motherboard ]

Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer Dell Computer Corp.
Product 0CG566
Serial Number ..CN137404270121.

[ Processors / Processor #1 ]

Processor Properties:
Manufacturer Intel
External Clock 400 MHz
Maximum Clock 3600 MHz
Current Clock 2400 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.5 V
Status Enabled
Upgrade ZIF
Socket Designation Microprocessor

[ Caches / Cache #1 ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Associativity 4-way Set-Associative
Maximum Size 16 KB
Installed Size 8 KB
Error Correction None

[ Caches / Cache #2 ]

Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Varies with Memory Address
Associativity 2-way Set-Associative
Maximum Size 128 KB
Installed Size 128 KB
Error Correction Single-bit ECC

[ Memory Devices / DIMM_1 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type SDRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 256 MB
Speed 266 MHz
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator DIMM_1

[ Memory Devices / DIMM_2 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type SDRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 1024 MB
Speed 266 MHz
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator DIMM_2

[ Memory Devices / DIMM_3 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type SDRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 256 MB
Speed 266 MHz
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator DIMM_3

[ Memory Devices / DIMM_4 ]

Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type SDRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 1024 MB
Speed 266 MHz
Total Width 64-bit
Data Width 64-bit
Device Locator DIMM_4

[ System Slots / PCI1 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI1
Type PCI
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / PCI2 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation PCI2
Type PCI
Usage In Use
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

[ System Slots / AGP1 ]

System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation AGP1
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
Length Long

--------[ CPU ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CPU Properties:
CPU Type Intel Celeron, 2400 MHz (24 x 100)
CPU Alias Northwood-128
CPU Stepping D1
Instruction Set x86, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Original Clock 2400 MHz
Min / Max CPU Multiplier 24x / 24x
Engineering Sample No
L1 Trace Cache 12K Instructions
L1 Data Cache 8 KB
L2 Cache 128 KB (On-Die, ECC, ATC, Full-Speed)

CPU Physical Info:
Package Type 478 Pin uPGA
Package Size 3.50 cm x 3.50 cm
Transistors 55 million
Process Technology 6M, 0.13 um, CMOS, Cu, Low-K
Die Size 131 mm2
Core Voltage 1.525 V
I/O Voltage 1.525 V
Typical Power 52.8 - 68.4 W (depending on clock speed)
Maximum Power 67 - 87 W (depending on clock speed)

CPU Manufacturer:
Company Name Intel Corporation
Product Information http://www.intel.com/products/browse/processor.htm

CPU Utilization:
CPU #1 15 %


--------[ CPUID ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CPUID Properties:
CPUID Manufacturer GenuineIntel
CPUID CPU Name Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.40GHz
CPUID Revision 00000F29h
IA Brand ID 0Ah (Intel Celeron)
Platform ID 0Fh (Socket 478)
IA CPU Serial Number Unknown
Microcode Update Revision 2E
HTT / CMP Units 0 / 0

Instruction Set:
64-bit x86 Extension (AMD64, EM64T) Not Supported
Alternate Instruction Set Not Supported
AMD 3DNow! Not Supported
AMD 3DNow! Professional Not Supported
AMD Enhanced 3DNow! Not Supported
AMD Extended MMX Not Supported
Cyrix Extended MMX Not Supported
IA-64 Not Supported
IA MMX Supported
IA SSE Supported
IA SSE 2 Supported
IA SSE 3 Not Supported
CLFLUSH Instruction Supported
CMPXCHG8B Instruction Supported
CMPXCHG16B Instruction Not Supported
Conditional Move Instruction Supported
MONITOR / MWAIT Instruction Not Supported
RDTSCP Instruction Not Supported
SYSCALL / SYSRET Instruction Not Supported
SYSENTER / SYSEXIT Instruction Supported
VIA FEMMS Instruction Not Supported

Security Features:
Advanced Cryptography Engine (ACE) Not Supported
Data Execution Prevention (DEP, NX, EDB) Not Supported
Hardware Random Number Generator (RNG) Not Supported
Montgomery Multiplier & Hash Engine Not Supported
Processor Serial Number (PSN) Not Supported

Power Management Features:
Automatic Clock Control Supported
Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Not Supported
Enhanced SpeedStep Technology (EIST, ESS) Not Supported
Frequency ID Control Not Supported
LongRun Not Supported
LongRun Table Interface Not Supported
PowerSaver 1.0 Not Supported
PowerSaver 2.0 Not Supported
PowerSaver 3.0 Not Supported
Processor Duty Cycle Control Supported
Software Thermal Control Not Supported
Temperature Sensing Diode Not Supported
Thermal Monitor 1 Supported
Thermal Monitor 2 Not Supported
Thermal Monitoring Not Supported
Thermal Trip Not Supported
Voltage ID Control Not Supported

CPUID Features:
36-bit Page Size Extension Supported
Address Region Registers (ARR) Not Supported
CPL Qualified Debug Store Not Supported
Debug Trace Store Supported
Debugging Extension Supported
Fast Save & Restore Supported
Hyper-Threading Technology (HTT) Not Supported
L1 Context ID Supported
Local APIC On Chip Supported
Machine Check Architecture (MCA) Supported
Machine Check Exception (MCE) Supported
Memory Configuration Registers (MCR) Not Supported
Memory Type Range Registers (MTRR) Supported
Model Specific Registers (MSR) Supported
Page Attribute Table (PAT) Supported
Page Global Extension Supported
Page Size Extension (PSE) Supported
Pending Break Event Supported
Physical Address Extension (PAE) Supported
Secure Virtual Machine Extensions (Pacifica) Not Supported
Self-Snoop Supported
Time Stamp Counter (TSC) Supported
Virtual Machine Extensions (Vanderpool) Not Supported
Virtual Mode Extension Supported

Accepted Answer

I have gone through the report.

Now regrading the slowness i ealier adviced you some steps to follow .

Please follow those to improve your system performance.If that doesn't help back up your system and go for a clean installation of windows..

Now about the graphics card.You have on AGP slot and two PCI slots.

But the latest graphics card require PCI express slots which your motherboard doesn't support,

So your AGP card is good enough.You neednot upgrade it.

Just upgrade your graphics driver.

http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Legacy/Pages/radeonaiw_xp.aspx?type=2.4.1&product=2.4.1.3.9&lang=English

IF you still want to go for an upgrade here are your options:-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131161

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2118-6.html

But why i am not asking you to upgrade your card is because its costly.

JUst performing a clean installation of windows and update your graphics driver.

I can assure you that you will ahve a very good performance from your system.

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Expert: PC mechanic
Pos. Feedback: 98.9 %
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Answered: 11/6/2009

Computer Software Engineer

Engineering degree in Computer science,Microsoft Certified Professional.JA computer expert.

15 days and 14 hours ago.

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Thank you for your time and help.

Jean-Eric

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