Dell 2400

First, I apologize. I did search thru the threads and found a lot of discussion on video cards and even some specific to the Dell Dimension 2400? But I've read so many different things I am getting really confused.

I have a 2400- 512 mb ram etc... but a Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics card which is obviously the problem. From what I have read, it seems like it is possible for me to buy either a Radeon 9250 PCI, or a GeForce FX 5200 128 MB PCI and be able to run GW perhaps at medium or lower settings. Anyone out there with a 2400 who has done this and can say they are playing GW? ANyone with Dim 2400 use a diff card that works? Does the manufacturer matter- I see the Radeon 9250 is sold by diamond,sapphire, the Geforce I see from prolink? does it matter. Any help would be appreciated. I really want to play this game.

thanks

if you must go for a 9200 or 5200 only do 9250 if you have to

No, there are 5200 Ultras available in PCI, and they'll stomp a 9250 at that range.

Not only that, but there may be 256 meg PCI video cards, which would completely rock...

thanks for the advice. Another question you mention the 256meg PCI card. I read in another post that there isn't much diff between 128 and 256 when it comes to the PCI card- that a 256 just costs more money but really doesn't produce any diff results? Anyone know if that is true. And still looking for other Dim 2400 owners who are actuallyplaying Guild Wars on their machines to tell me what kind of card they have.

I'm going to look up some info for you Bob...hold on a sec.

Okay buddy...in your situation here is the most bang for the buck!

UPDATE: I'm updating this thread with the info, not the link.

For those ppl with Dell computers with only a PCI slot, look into the 256 mb 9250 ati radeon card. Prices are good and cheap and the speed should be good enough to run Guild Wars at medium or high settings.

Sweet thanks for the info

I am also curious to know, as my friend has a Dell Dimension 2400, over 512 ram, 2.4 pentium, but stock video card that came with the dell. I was curious to know if this pc would run guildwars and if not whats the best cheapest card I could get for it.

I can barely run guild wars on a brand new dell with the Intel video chip at work. So no, theres not much chance it will run. You would most likely be best to go with the one suggested above by Paul.

Alright, cool. Thats the card he suggested for the dell series computers right? Im pretty sure my friend has enough ram, but an upgraded vid card would help.