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K Oz · 04-07-2008, 09:15 AM

Sorry for taking so long to reply, liambl.
I'll mostly be using this old GX110 for web browsing and documents but I would like to have some gaming capability to experiment with and for relatives that visit occasionally.
I've never had so much trouble shopping for hardware.
I've found a card I want (XFX PV-T64K-UAF7) but haven't found a vendor because they try to substitute a different model (PV-T64K-UAFG), stocking problems etc.
The main obstacle is finding a decent card with all the features I want such as:

Bus Type: PCI Universal (2 slots cut in connection tab)
Memory Interface: 128 bit
Memory Bus: 128-bit
Chipset (GPU): GeForce FX 5200 (or 5500)
Output port(s): DVI (DVI-I) S-Video Out (TV Out)
Cooling: Fan/Heatsink

I don't really want VGA (D-Sub) but the DVI-I port cards have it included.
I've arrived at this list of features by researching what others use in their Dell GX110s.
Dell sells the BFG 3DFR55256P (3D Fuzion GeForce FX 5500 ) and PNY VCGFX55PPB (PNY GeForce FX 5500 ) PCI cards but they're 64-bit (if I'm not totally confused by now).
About DVI ports; here's a link to great info:
http://www.directron.com/dviguide.html
The 19" Acer LCD monitor (love it!) I have now has a DVI-D port and cable that I want to use which is why having a DVI video card is a priority.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations/advice!
(HELP!)

04-07-2008, 09:15 AM	#3
K Oz Member (5 bit) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 16	Sorry for taking so long to reply, liambl. I'll mostly be using this old GX110 for web browsing and documents but I would like to have some gaming capability to experiment with and for relatives that visit occasionally. I've never had so much trouble shopping for hardware. I've found a card I want (XFX PV-T64K-UAF7) but haven't found a vendor because they try to substitute a different model (PV-T64K-UAFG), stocking problems etc. The main obstacle is finding a decent card with all the features I want such as: Bus Type: PCI Universal (2 slots cut in connection tab) Memory Interface: 128 bit Memory Bus: 128-bit Chipset (GPU): GeForce FX 5200 (or 5500) Output port(s): DVI (DVI-I) S-Video Out (TV Out) Cooling: Fan/Heatsink I don't really want VGA (D-Sub) but the DVI-I port cards have it included. I've arrived at this list of features by researching what others use in their Dell GX110s. Dell sells the BFG 3DFR55256P (3D Fuzion GeForce FX 5500 ) and PNY VCGFX55PPB (PNY GeForce FX 5500 ) PCI cards but they're 64-bit (if I'm not totally confused by now). About DVI ports; here's a link to great info: http://www.directron.com/dviguide.html The 19" Acer LCD monitor (love it!) I have now has a DVI-D port and cable that I want to use which is why having a DVI video card is a priority. Thanks in advance for any recommendations/advice! (HELP!)