I have cleaned my computer, and normally it just freezes, sometimes it will send an error report.

Bioshock is really good, its just a shame i couldnt admire all the amazing graphics properly. But i definately reccomend it.

As for stalker, I like the concept so far, but havent really got past the first few minutes of game play yet, so cant really tell.

I might buy some new games, but not untill my comp stops crashing. I cant play anything, not even older games like Dark Messiah.

Ill look into graphics cards then. A friend of mine suggested it might my PSU, its only 300 watts. Do you think it could be a power problem?

300 Watts should be fine for your current card (assuming it is working as it should. The PSU I mean).

Newer cards do take a bit more power but that all depends on how high end you want to go.

Is your slot AGP or PCI_E?

Erm.... wot? :P

Open Everest again and got to Devices > PCI devices

You should see your graphics card there.

What does it say for Bus type?

Also can you get a more exact model of HP? Pavilion 061 doesn't get one too far.

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html

Bus Type is PCI.

HP Model: m7350.uk

This one:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/p...&lang=en&cc=us

That has a PCI_E slot:

One PCI Express x16 graphics

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...38788&lang=en#

If that is your computer you can get a really good card in there. I am surprised it only has a 300W PSU but that should be OK with most mid-ranged PCI_E X16 cards.

Ok. Can you suggest a card?

I just dont know enough and dont want to spend too much on something that will be too good, not good enough, or not compatible.

edit: yea that is my pc

I'll post some ideas in a little bit. After dinner.

Thank you. And no rush or anything Enjoy your meal.

I use Newegg's site because they have a great search and filter system.

Your current card should be something similar to these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=Radeon+X1550

Or these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=Radeon+X1300

I wish I knew exactly what you have already.

Anyway it is important to note that most of the above have TV out as well as monitors and since your computer mentions TV: HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7350.uk Desktop PC

I assume that this is an important feature? Just to keep in mind when looking at upgrades that they have TV out. Not all do.

Anyway I am going back out to the main page for Video cards:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...CI+Express+x16

You see on your left all the options you can start to filter with. I am first going with nVidia over ATI. Personal choice:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...48&name=NVIDIA

Next I am going EVGA. Again a personal choice:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0548&name=EVGA

Next I would choose my price range. What is yours? Your present card is about $50 - $100 US. As we are upgrading I'll say $100 - $200:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...24100+-+%24200

I see some nice cards there put they all have dual DVI ports and I'm assuming your monitor is D-sub. This is a smaller blue plug and port than the wider white DVI. You can get adapters for this as on option.

Here you see in the GForce 6 series the smaller blue D-sub ports along with the DVI. However these cards are no better than the one you have:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Force+6+series

This looks interesting:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130285



Anyway take a look around. Click on specific cards and read the reviews.


Also try other brands. XFX has some really nice cards:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...20548&name=XFX


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