12p Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Actually I can't afford a new PC. My actual founds: $44.000 (not counting coins lol, it will be around $50.000) What I need to buy a new PC (PCI-E like): at least $200.000 If you want to know those money counts in dollars, /500 Link to comment
AeroXbird Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Actually I can't afford a new PC.My actual founds: $44.000 (not counting coins lol, it will be around $50.000) What I need to buy a new PC (PCI-E like): at least $200.000 If you want to know those money counts in dollars, /500 I suggest to get some extra cash and buy a new pc, PCI-E is the new standard and AGP cards are rarely produced. Link to comment
Towncivilian Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 That GeForce 6200 is slow as molasses. I suggest you save up your money to get something modern as well. Link to comment
12p Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Damn. I won't be able to play decent games by about 2 months, due to my recently burned graphics card But the wait will be worth (hope so ) Link to comment
mjau Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 What ? You burned your graphic card ? how did you do that ? Link to comment
CapY Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 He watched Rick 'n roll on 1080p. Link to comment
12p Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I actually don't know. I was playing Minecraft, and it suddenly started to lag as hell. So I stopped it playin', switched to Civilization IV... It was completely messed up with lines, like I was watching a DX error you got when you have a bad graphics card for the game you want... Something like this But WORSE. So, I was wondering WHAT THE FUCK WAS HAPPENING WITH MY PC??? I restarted it... And when it was almost done restarting (just some programs in the taskbar where being loaded)... IT AUTO-RESTARTED, LIKE A DAMN VIRUS. HAPPENED 3 TIMES. My dad came to help me. Tried safe mode, it was working. Tried normal mode, didn't work. Took the graphics card out and set the integrated one. It was now working without any kind of problem in normal mode. Using NOD32, made an analysis to the PC, no virus found. So the problem is probably the graphics card. (btw while trying something in BIOS, we dad touched the graphics card. It was pretty hot) Link to comment
Towncivilian Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 The fan probably died on the GPU (if it has a fan). If it doesn't have a fan, reseat the heatsink using fresh thermal paste. Link to comment
12p Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 No fan reseat the heatsink using fresh thermal paste. Humm... What? I didn't get that part lol What is thermal paste? Link to comment
Towncivilian Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thermal interface material Cheap thermal interface material has a tendency to dry out and become ineffective after several years. Remove the GPU from the computer. On the back of it, there should be two or more pushpins. Push these together and then inwards to loosen the heatsink from the GPU. Clean off the paste off both the heatsink and the chip that you uncovered using isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, then apply a small amount (about this much) thermal paste to the top of the chip (don't spread it), then push the heatsink back into place. Make sure all the push pins are fully seated, then put the card back in the computer and see if it works. Link to comment
12p Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I will wait my dad to test the graphics card at another PC in this new week. If it works, then I will tell him to do what you say. Otherwise, I'll have to buy a new one. Thanks Link to comment
12p Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 LOL, I asked my dad about it. That graphics card already got one of those things. Link to comment
Towncivilian Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Of course it does - if the graphics card had no thermal paste between the heatsink and GPU die, it would overheat quickly. I'm saying to remove the current paste and apply fresh paste. Link to comment
12p Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Well, I finally stopped this, bought a brand new NVidia Geforce 6200 - DDR2 512MB - AGP. Plus 1GB for system memory, so I have 2 GB RAM DDR333 (yeah. still old ). It's making all my games and app run faster, so I'm very proud of this. Also, IT'S MY FIRST SELF HARDWARE PURCHASE, WITH MY OWN MONEY! Though I may fully improve my PC after getting a paid job as game designer in a certain company. But by now, this is enough to me. Link to comment
Towncivilian Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Congratulations. I hope things run better now! I certainly wouldn't spend any more money with that computer - better to save your money for a more modern one now. Link to comment
12p Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 I actually won't, it is now set to max power, I cannot upgrade it anymore lol Link to comment
RiD Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Lol, glad it turned out good for you. Link to comment
zerb Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Well, I finally stopped this, bought a brand new NVidia Geforce 6200 - DDR2 512MB - AGP.Plus 1GB for system memory, so I have 2 GB RAM DDR333 (yeah. still old ). It's making all my games and app run faster, so I'm very proud of this. Also, IT'S MY FIRST SELF HARDWARE PURCHASE, WITH MY OWN MONEY! I remember those days, it feels like a real achievement doesn't it? I'm looking around for a new PC too. I've had this one for quite a while and its the last time I'm going to waste any money on an ATI card. Does anyone know any well recognised international computer companies? I've looked on dinopc.co.uk and they seem very reasonable with their prices. Link to comment
12p Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 So I've finally decided what I'm going to purchase! When March arrives, I'll get paid and my founds will be enough to buy this PC: (Spanish page) http://pcfactory.cl/producto/9834-SLIM- ... DVDRW..TMP Model: Gear SLIM-31iProcessor: Intel Core i3-2100 3,1 GHz Number of Cores: 2 physic cores / 4 virtual cores HD Space: 500 GB RAM Memory: 2 GB DDR3 (1 x 2 GB + 1 free slot) Video Card: Intel HD 2000 (integrated) Speakers: Gear 2.0 USB ES-1700 Comes with a DVD-RW optical unit, an USB mouse and an USB keyboard OS: Free DOS (no operating system included) Dimensions: Depth: 40 cm Width: 10 cm Height: 30 cm Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo 1 x DVI 1 x VGA 1 x LAN (RJ45) 6 x USB 2.0 3 x Audio jack(s) 4 x SATA 3Gb/s 2 x USB 2.0 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 After purchasing it, if I get 15 free dollars, I'll also purchase a game at Steam. What do you think? Link to comment
CapY Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Video Card: Intel HD 2000 (integrated) You won't be able to play any game on High details with integrated graphic card. Link to comment
12p Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Do you know that graphics card? Did you investigate about it? Because it seems more powerful than we both suspect. That game is running under the HD 2000. VIDEO: 1.6 GB - intel HD2000 integrado en el procesador(VIDEO: 1.6 GB - intel HD2000 processor integrated) The only thing I need to do is to buy more RAM (and maybe a 64-bit OS). Link to comment
CapY Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 My bad, never heard for HD2000 Link to comment
12p Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Just buy GeForce GTX. Can't. After purchasing the i3 computer I won't have enough money. Link to comment
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