i was wondering if anyone could help me decide on a new graphics card to purchase. maybe somthing by nVidea or ATI.

i need a new one to play some new games like command and conquer 3, roller coaster tycoon 3 etc.

OS Information:
Property Value
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition|C:\WINDOWS|\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1
Service Pack 2.0
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS


Processor:
Property Value
Current Clock Speed 2992
Description x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 1
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Name Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz

Current Clock Speed 2992
Description x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 1
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Name Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz


Memory (RAM):
Property Value
Bank Label
Capacity 268435456

Bank Label
Capacity 268435456

Total Memory Deteced in Hardware: ~512 MB
Memory Reported to Operating System: 502MB

Disk Drives:
Property Value
Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model ST380013AS
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Size 79999073280 (~75 GB)
Number of Partitions 3


Installed Printers:
Property Value
Name Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
Port Name Microsoft Document Imaging Writer Port:
Default False
Driver Name Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver

Name Fax
Port Name SHRFAX:
Default False
Driver Name Microsoft Shared Fax Driver

Name Dell Photo AIO Printer 922
Port Name USB001
Default True
Driver Name Dell Photo AIO Printer 922


Motherboard:
Property Value
Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Model
Name Base Board
Part Number
Product 0W5363
Serial Number ..CN1374053701KN.
Version


BIOS:
Property Value
Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Name Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A04
Release Date 20050419000000.000000+000
Version DELL - 7


Monitor:
Property Value
Description Dell M783p
Name Dell M783p
Screen Height 864
Screen Width 1152

Description Dell M783p
Name Dell M783p
Screen Height
Screen Width


Keyboard:
Property Value
Description USB Human Interface Device


Pointing Device:
Property Value
Manufacturer (Standard system devices)
Name USB Human Interface Device


Sound Card:
Property Value
Manufacturer Creative
Description Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit
Device ID PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0007&SUBSYS_10071102&REV_00\4&104 16D21&0&00F0

Manufacturer Microsoft
Description Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device
Device ID MODEMWAVE\0\{279030C5-FD37-4C8D-A3BB-5702E7C697AB}

Manufacturer Analog Devices, Inc.
Description SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
Device ID PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&SUBSYS_01991028&REV_03\3&172 E68DD&0&F2

Manufacturer Broadcom
Description Bluetooth Hands-free Audio
Device ID {95C7A0A0-3094-11D7-A202-00508B9D7D5A}\BTAUDIO\1&30EE4AD&0&1000000030000

Manufacturer Broadcom
Description Bluetooth Stereo Audio
Device ID {95C7A0A0-3094-11D7-A202-00508B9D7D5A}\BTWAUDIO\1&30EE4AD&0&1000000030001


Video Card:
Property Value
Adapter Compatibility Intel Corporation
Adapter RAM 134217728
Description Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Installed Display Drivers ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version 6.14.10.4410
Driver Date 14/10/2005 15:15:18
Video Mode Description 1152 x 864 x 4294967296 colors

Adapter Compatibility Intel Corporation
Adapter RAM 134217728
Description Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Installed Display Drivers ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version 6.14.10.4410
Driver Date 14/10/2005 15:15:18
Video Mode Description


DirectX Installation:
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Modem:
Property Value
Model Intel(R) 537EP V9x DF PCI Modem
Name Intel(R) 537EP V9x DF PCI Modem

Model Bluetooth Modem
Name Bluetooth Modem

Model LGE U8XXX USB WMC Data Modem
Name LGE U8XXX USB WMC Data Modem

Model LGE U8XXX USB WMC Modem
Name LGE U8XXX USB WMC Modem


Network Adapters:
Property Value
Description Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description RAS Async Adapter
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description WAN Miniport (L2TP)
Description WAN Miniport (PPTP)
Description WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
Description Direct Parallel
Description WAN Miniport (IP)
Description WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description WAN Miniport (ATW)
Description USB ADSL WAN Adapter
Description WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
Description Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport

External Ports:
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External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
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External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator

Expansion Slots:
Property Value
Slot Designation PCI_1
Slot Designation PCI_2
Slot Designation PCI_E_1
Slot Designation PEG


thank you in advance =)

What brand and model is the computer? That's the best way to tell as those stats only refer to software and drivers. Then I will be able to go to the manufacturer's website and tell you what's compatible, then I can look for a good one for you. Of course, I will need to know your budget.

its a dell dimension 5000

well any thing up to... £125?

The cream of the crop around that price range is the 8600GTS. For about $50 more (which is more than your budget), you can get the 8800GTS, which does show improvements over the 8600GTS and will last you a couple of years). However, if you want a budget card (video card that has much bang for its buck without breaking the wallet) is the 7600GS, priced at $100.
Either way, any card will definately be an improvement over integrated graphics. Just make sure you have a PCI-Express slot, which im sure a Dell Dimension 5000 has. However, I must warn you. Your video card will be bottlenecked by your RAM. I'd suggest you double it (to 1gb, from 512mb) for a smoother gaming experience.

[edit] I forgot to mention, but a minimum of 350 watts from your PSU is recommended.

I personaly would choose ATI over Nvidia,

A good choice for budget gamers is the x1650 pro, retails for around £85+vat on microdirect.com.

Has pixel shader 3 and is vista capable. will also last a good while with good Frame rates.

I do agree the a new psu would be a good idea as todays cards love there juice and a ram upgrade is essential for max performance.

Enjoy!