Desktop Hardware Q&A

[spydragoon]

My friend's desktop is really janky. I looked and it has no dedicated graphics card and only 280W power supply. Is there a video card he can use with this 280W Power supply that can make this game playbale on Low with at least decent frames?

[spydragoon]

I got swtor for xmas hard disc copy and i installed it and it ran fine , until i tried to open my map/take a taxi/ and instant teleport somewhere. it freezes completely and now it wont even load up i get to the character select screen it loads about 50% and freezes. im thinking it might have to do with my system but would like another opinion

 

im currently running a Toshiba Satellite Pro-100 laptop

 

this is what it says when i click on my system in control panel under system, computer

 

intel® core2 CPU

 

T5500@ 1.66 GHZ

 

1.66GHZ , 2.00 GB of RAM

 

and under system it says

 

Microsoft Windows XP

Professional

Version 2002

Service Pack 3

 

 

CAN SOME1 PLZ HELP ME

 

i was a part of beta and i did have the same problems but it wasn't as intense as it is now.

 

Character Name: Zachimai

City: Kass Expanse

Server: Twin Spears

Level: 12

 

also on it says im running intel centrino duo processor and im running NVIDA Geforce Go 7600 graphics card

 

im prepared to get a new Laptop but would rather avoid it if necessary

 

any help or advice would be greatly appreciated THANKS in advance.

 

Sorry but new laptop is what you need. If you absolutely must have a laptop then try to find one with a dedicated graphics card, otherwise known as a "gaming" laptop.

 

But it would be much more cost effective to go with a desktop however.

[Zachimai]

Sorry but new laptop is what you need. If you absolutely must have a laptop then try to find one with a dedicated graphics card, otherwise known as a "gaming" laptop.

 

But it would be much more cost effective to go with a desktop however.

 

 

I thought as much i mean i can play the game if i uninstall reinstall patch and dont open my map take a taxi or instant tele

 

and i prefur laptops for there mobility im looking to spend around $400-500 on a new laptop aslong as i can play swtor and quell my sanity ill be fine, i got a taste and want more, gee i guess it makes sense i made a sith lol

[Senitive]

Hello,

 

I'm thinking about purchasing a new Desktop and was wondering if Star Wars The Old Republic could run on it:

System specs

OS:

Windows 7 (64 bit)

CPU:

Intel i5 2500 2nd generation processor. 4 cores running at 3.3Ghz (3.7GHz with turbo boost)

Memory (RAM):

8GB DDR3 1333Mhz Memory.

Graphics Card:

ATI Radeon HD5450 -1GB graphics card (Dedicated Graphics Card)

 

Thank-you for reading and please reply if you have an answer.

[the_banana]

I'm actually normally the type to be answering questions rather than asking in these types of threads, but I could use a little feedback with something.

 

I'm running SW:TOR on:

 

CPU: i5-2500K @ 4.6GHz

MEM: 8 GB

GPU: Radeon 6950 2GB w/ unlocked shaders and slight over clock

 

Installed to an SSD.

 

So, with that, with all settings max @ 1920x1080 and 4x MSAA forced in Catalyst, I generally run 40-60FPS, but can dip as low as the mid-20s in some areas. Is that normal or is my FPS lower than what one would expect from this rig in this game? I've turned off the forced MSAA to see what impact it has, but it doesn't seem to cost me more than 5-10 FPS in most areas.

[Nandroid]

What graphics card would you recommend to play with high settings and not have to go overboard? (i.e. would the GTX 590 be any better then 580?)

[the_banana]

What graphics card would you recommend to play with high settings and not have to go overboard? (i.e. would the GTX 590 be any better then 580?)

A 590 would be better, but it's not anywhere near worth the price premium. Really, if you're looking to spend that much on a graphics card, I'd wait for AMD's new 7xxx series to come out or wait for nVidia's new Kepler architecture cards if you're a die-hard nVidia type.

 

Or just triple-SLI/Xfire some 6950s or 560ti's if you can't wait.

Edited December 28, 2011 by the_banana

[BattousaiMaximus]

if i wanna buy a new desktop but have the hard drive froamted with no OS can i get the os off my laptop and apply it to my new desktop?

[Nandroid]

A 590 would be better, but it's not anywhere near worth the price premium. Really, if you're looking to spend that much on a graphics card, I'd wait for AMD's new 7xxx series to come out or wait for nVidia's new Kepler architecture cards if you're a die-hard nVidia type.

 

Or just triple-SLI/Xfire some 6950s or 560ti's if you can't wait.

 

I'm not looking to spend that much, what I should have said is.. what's the cheapest i can go and still be happy with the graphics quality? Right now I'm running on a GTS 250 and I have the settings all on low because of latency and fps issues (which I'm presuming is software related), but I hear people with these higher end cards are having better luck, so I figure why not go out and get an upgrade.

 

But, I was looking into the GTX 560ti and it looks tempting. I might just try that and if I'm not blown away, through another in for SLI.

 

Thanks for the input!

Edited December 28, 2011 by Nandroid

[Selvune]

I actaully just posted this in the general forum, but figure I can post it here too and see if you can provide insight.

So my wife bought me a new computer for the holidays since my old computer didn't meet the requirements for a lot of newer games. Anway, when she got the computer, it came with a NVIDIA GeForce GT520 video card and the guy suggested that she also puchase the Radeon HD6770 and have me replace the NVIDIA card. I know really nothing about video cards and hoped you guys might have some insight as to whether I need the Radeon or if I should return it and just stick with the NVIDIA.

 

The game seems to run fine so far with the setings on high, but I guess I don't know what I am missing if I haven't see it with something better. Thoughts and opinions on the cards? Is the Radeon much better?

 

Thanks in advance to any comments/opinions

Edited December 28, 2011 by Selvune

[the_banana]

I'm not looking to spend that much, what I should have said is.. what's the cheapest i can go and still be happy with the graphics quality? Right now I'm running on a GTS 250 and I have the settings all on low because of latency and fps issues (which I'm presuming is software related), but I hear people with these higher end cards are having better luck, so I figure why not go out and get an upgrade.

Well really you have to have a budget to make a recommendation. I have no idea what constitutes cheap for you or what graphics quality you require to be happy.

 

Off the top of my head I'd say AMD 6950 1GB and nVidia 560ti are the best bang-for-your-buck options available at the moment. Both can be had for around the $250 price point, and cheaper if you find a good deal. Both can run this game at the highest settings smoothly (for the most part) at 1920x1080, assuming nothing else in your rig (e.g. CPU, memory) are a bottleneck.

[DarthPeterNorth]

I have huge loadings for planets like alderaan and tatooine (2-3minutes). But that wouldn't be a problem if t stopped there. After this waiting the HD starts reading a lot when moving between planets areas, dropping fps to less than 10 sometimes.

 

My PC is an old one 2007, to be precisely.

 

Core 2 duo e7200 (2.53ghz)

2gb ram ddr2 800

Geforce GTS 450

 

 

Comparing these graphics to other MMO like FF14 and Age of Conan i thought that i would be able to run this game on medium settings and one or another thing on high, that on 1280x1024.

 

I'm struggling to get 30fps in most areas with 1024x768 and the LOW config. I manage to get some medium settings on FF14 and my fps stands almost always above 30fps. The same with Age of Conan. Both games have far superior graphics than this.

Edited December 28, 2011 by DarthPeterNorth

[Nandroid]

Well really you have to have a budget to make a recommendation. I have no idea what constitutes cheap for you or what graphics quality you require to be happy.

 

Off the top of my head I'd say AMD 6950 1GB and nVidia 560ti are the best bang-for-your-buck options available at the moment. Both can be had for around the $250 price point, and cheaper if you find a good deal. Both can run this game at the highest settings smoothly (for the most part) at 1920x1080, assuming nothing else in your rig (e.g. CPU, memory) are a bottleneck.

 

Perfect - thanks!

[Lennac]

Specs:

Windows 7 64-bit

AMD Athlon II X3 3.20GHZ Processor

8GB DDR3 Ram

1TB HDD

NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 Dedicated Graphics Card

 

Also, extra question - the cost of this PC is just over $700. Worth it, or suggestions on where I can get a better deal?

[Amarinth]

I have huge loadings for planets like alderaan and tatooine (2-3minutes). But that wouldn't be a problem if t stopped there. After this waiting the HD starts reading a lot when moving between planets areas, dropping fps to less than 10 sometimes.

 

My PC is an old one 2007, to be precisely.

 

Core 2 duo e7200 (2.53ghz)

2gb ram ddr2 800

Geforce GTS 450

 

 

Comparing these graphics to other MMO like FF14 and Age of Conan i thought that i would be able to run this game on medium settings and one or another thing on high, that on 1280x1024.

 

I'm struggling to get 30fps in most areas with 1024x768 and the LOW config. I manage to get some medium settings on FF14 and my fps stands almost always above 30fps. The same with Age of Conan. Both games have far superior graphics than this.

 

Your mid-range dual core is likely holding back your FPS regardless of your graphics settings. One thing to try first though is turn all the settings up to high, hit apply, and then turn them back down to low. There are some problems with the default settings being heavier than they should be and this should clear any remants of that.

 

If your FPS is still mediocre that's almost certainly because you're CPU-bound and not GPU-bound - you can check this by looking at your CPU useage (should be close to or at 100% on your CPU) and your GPU useage with a tool like MSI afterburner, EVGA precision, etc. If you're CPU bound your GPU useage will be getting nowhere near full, it'll probably be quite low depending on how badly your CPU is bottlenecking you.

 

Also when you raise the graphics settings or resolution the fps may stay the same because the CPU can't keep up with the GPU, however you should still see the GPU useage increase as you raise some of the more heavy graphical settings. If you're CPU-bound anyway you may as well raise the graphics settings to take as much advantage of your GPU as possible, even if it won't improve your FPS, it will at least make the game looks less terrible.

 

As for the harddrive churning, that's most likely because of your lack of memory. TOR loves lots of juicy RAM and 2gb is rather low for this game's needs. So since it doesn't have enough RAM to work with it'll be using the pagefile on your harddrive a lot and that's what causes the constant harddrive activity.

Edited December 29, 2011 by Amarinth

[Pythagoreas]

I thought as much i mean i can play the game if i uninstall reinstall patch and dont open my map take a taxi or instant tele

 

and i prefur laptops for there mobility im looking to spend around $400-500 on a new laptop aslong as i can play swtor and quell my sanity ill be fine, i got a taste and want more, gee i guess it makes sense i made a sith lol

 

Unfortunately, for a laptop with a decent graphics card, you're probably looking at something in the $800 to $1200 range. I've been looking myself, and that's about where it's at.

[Hostility]

Is this desktop a good buy?

 

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1157297&CatId=4928

 

the specs are basically this:

-AMD Athlon II X2 260 3.2GHz

-4GB DDR3

-1TB HDD

-NVIDIA GeForce GT 520

-Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Edited December 29, 2011 by Hostility

[Mincell]

im wondering if i can run the game bare minimum

 

-Acer Aspire M3900g

-Pentium ES700 3.00GHz

-6.00 GB RAM

-Intel® g45/g43 Express Chipset

 

thnx

[saethone]

Hey everybody. Question about my system here. During most gameplay it's fine, but in Warzones and heavily populated city areas I get a bit of FPS slowdown. Wondering what to do about it.

 

My current system is

 

athlon 6000 64bit dual core (3ghz)

4 gigs ram (not sure on speed off the top of my head)

7200 rpm hd via sata

geforce 8800gt

 

 

 

now, with this current setup, would upgrading my video card be worthwhile right now? or is my cpu the major bottleneck?

[HelionOmega]

I was wondering, when i log off, my screen freezes up, and it shows a screen of the taxi place on nar shaddaa, i was wondering, is it a video card issue or is it my pc. my friend says he isnt having that problem. just wondering, I have an ASUS EAH 5850, and was thinking about getting the NVIDIA 560ti. the 5850 is OC out of box, but have been having issues as of late, as video card is obsolete now. anyone with tech knowledge please send some info. my cpu is an amd athlon II x3(can unlock 4th core and make it a phenom). 4 g. of ram and a seagate 1tb hd. just making sure no pc issues were going on.

[Veilshatter]

Is this desktop a good buy?

 

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1157297&CatId=4928

 

the specs are basically this:

-AMD Athlon II X2 260 3.2GHz

-4GB DDR3

-1TB HDD

-NVIDIA GeForce GT 520

-Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

 

 

Not just no but hell no. upgrading to anything but a quadcore or above is rediculous. 500 dollars for a dual core pc and an already outdated graphics card,is a waste of money.

[Hostility]

Not just no but hell no. upgrading to anything but a quadcore or above is rediculous. 500 dollars for a dual core pc and an already outdated graphics card,is a waste of money.

 

Thanks for your input, sir

[Hostility]

So I'm between these three desktops right now. Which is the better buy?

 

1: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5395891&CatId=4928

 

2: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7007449&CatId=4928

 

3:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5395892&CatId=4928

[BattousaiMaximus]

Hey will this system run the game atleast decently?

 

AMD Athlon™II X4 640 Quad-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology,

AMD ATHLON64 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK,

[CrossFireX] GigaByte GA-970A-D3 AMD 970 Socket AM3+ ATX Mainboard w/ On/Off Charge, 7.1 Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, SATA-III RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe X16, 3 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI,

4GB (2GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Kingston HyperX,

AMD Radeon HD 6450 1GB GDDR3 16X PCIe Video Card,

450 Watts - Standard Case Power Supply,

500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD,

 

Should this Pc run the game pretty smooth? This entire setup cost $546. I can upgrade the video card to either a NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card for $8 and the memory to 8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1333MHz Dual Channel Memory for another $54.

 

Or should i just go to Tigerdirect and purchase a memory upgrade for cheap. Is there anythign I can downgrade to save a little money?

 

Any feedback be awesome!

Edited December 29, 2011 by BattousaiMaximus

[ibeanzz]

Here are my system specs for my computer. I believe the only thing I need to replace is my graphics card correct?

 

 

 

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System Information

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Time of this report: 12/29/2011, 15:30:55

Machine name: RAM-PC

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.110622-1503)

Language: English (Regional Setting: English)

System Manufacturer: System manufacturer

System Model: System Product Name

BIOS: BIOS Date: 05/27/09 10:10:29 Ver: 08.00.12

Processor: Pentium® Dual-Core CPU E5300 @ 2.60GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.6GHz

Memory: 4096MB RAM

Available OS Memory: 4086MB RAM

Page File: 2357MB used, 5813MB available

Windows Dir: C:\Windows

DirectX Version: DirectX 11

DX Setup Parameters: Not found

User DPI Setting: Using System DPI

System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)

DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled

DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode

 

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DxDiag Notes

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Display Tab 1: No problems found.

Sound Tab 1: No problems found.

Sound Tab 2: No problems found.

Input Tab: No problems found.

 

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DirectX Debug Levels

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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)

DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)

DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)

DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)

DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)

DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)

DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

 

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Display Devices

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Card name: Intel® G33/G31 Express Chipset Family

Manufacturer: Intel Corporation

Chip type: Intel® GMA 3100

DAC type: Internal

Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29C2&SUBSYS_82B01043&REV_10

Display Memory: 256 MB

Dedicated Memory: 0 MB

Shared Memory: 256 MB

Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (75Hz)

Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor

Monitor Model: 917W

Monitor Id: AOC1917

Native Mode: 1440 x 900(p) (59.887Hz)

Output Type: HD15

Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igdumdx32

Driver File Version: 8.14.0010.1930 (English)

Driver Version: 8.15.10.1930

DDI Version: 9Ex

Driver Model: WDDM 1.0

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

Driver Date/Size: 9/23/2009 19:22:58, 5472256 bytes

WHQL Logo'd: Yes

WHQL Date Stamp:

Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6A82-11CF-7974-BAA2B1C2C535}

Vendor ID: 0x8086

Device ID: 0x29C2

SubSys ID: 0x82B01043

Revision ID: 0x0010

Driver Strong Name: oem2.inf:Intel.Mfg.NTamd64:iBLB0:8.15.10.1930:pci\ven_8086&dev_29c2

Rank Of Driver: 00F42001

Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C

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D3D9 Overlay: Not Supported

DXVA-HD: Not Supported

DDraw Status: Enabled

D3D Status: Enabled

AGP Status: Enabled

 

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Sound Devices

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Description: Speakers (High Definition Audio Device)

Default Sound Playback: Yes

Default Voice Playback: Yes

Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0662&SUBSYS_1043837F&REV_1001

Manufacturer ID: 1

Product ID: 65535

Type: WDM

Driver Name: HdAudio.sys

Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English)

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

WHQL Logo'd: Yes

Date and Size: 7/13/2009 16:07:00, 350208 bytes

Other Files:

Driver Provider: Microsoft

HW Accel Level: Basic

Cap Flags: 0xF1F

Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000

Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0

Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0

HW Memory: 0

Voice Management: No

EAX 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No

I3DL2 Listen/Src: No, No

Sensaura ZoomFX: No

 

Description: Headphones (High Definition Audio Device)

Default Sound Playback: No

Default Voice Playback: No

Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0662&SUBSYS_1043837F&REV_1001

Manufacturer ID: 1

Product ID: 65535

Type: WDM

Driver Name: HdAudio.sys

Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English)

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

WHQL Logo'd: Yes

Date and Size: 7/13/2009 16:07:00, 350208 bytes

Other Files:

Driver Provider: Microsoft

HW Accel Level: Basic

Cap Flags: 0xF1F

Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 200000

Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 0

Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0

HW Memory: 0

Voice Management: No

EAX 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No

I3DL2 Listen/Src: No, No

Sensaura ZoomFX: No

 

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Sound Capture Devices

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Description: Microphone (High Definition Audio Device)

Default Sound Capture: Yes

Default Voice Capture: Yes

Driver Name: HdAudio.sys

Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English)

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

Date and Size: 7/13/2009 16:07:00, 350208 bytes

Cap Flags: 0x1

Format Flags: 0xFFFFF

 

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DirectInput Devices

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Device Name: Mouse

Attached: 1

Controller ID: n/a

Vendor/Product ID: n/a

FF Driver: n/a

 

Device Name: Keyboard

Attached: 1

Controller ID: n/a

Vendor/Product ID: n/a

FF Driver: n/a

 

Poll w/ Interrupt: No

 

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USB Devices

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+ USB Root Hub

| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x27CB

| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub

| Service: usbhub

|

+-+ USB Input Device

| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x3200

| | Location: Port_#0002.Hub_#0004

| | Matching Device ID: generic_hid_device

| | Service: HidUsb

| |

| +-+ HID-compliant mouse

| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x3200

| | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse

| | | Service: mouhid

 

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Gameport Devices

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PS/2 Devices

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+ Standard PS/2 Keyboard

| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303

| Service: i8042prt

|

+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver

| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd

| Upper Filters: kbdclass

| Service: TermDD

|

+ Microsoft PS/2 Mouse

| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f03

| Service: i8042prt

|

+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver

| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou

| Upper Filters: mouclass

| Service: TermDD

 

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives

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Drive: C:

Free Space: 126.5 GB

Total Space: 476.9 GB

File System: NTFS

Model: ST3500418AS ATA Device

 

Drive: Q:

Model: n/a

 

Drive: D:

Model: ATAPI iHAS124 Y ATA Device

Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.01.7600.16385 (English), , 0 bytes

 

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System Devices

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Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Root Port - 27D0

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27D0&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&E0

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® 82801 PCI Bridge - 244E

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_244E&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_E1\3&11583659&0&F0

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27CC&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&EF

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Realtek RTL8102E/RTL8103E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.20)

Device ID: PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8136&SUBSYS_83471043&REV_02\4&3AA6353D&0&00E1

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® G33/G31 Express Chipset Family

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29C2&SUBSYS_82B01043&REV_10\3&11583659&0&10

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27CB&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&EB

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® G33/G31/P35/P31 Express Chipset Processor to I/O Controller - 29C0

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29C0&SUBSYS_82B01043&REV_10\3&11583659&0&00

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27CA&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&EA

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27DF&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&F9

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C9&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&E9

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) SMBus Controller - 27DA

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27DA&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&FB

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C8&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&E8

Driver: n/a

 

Name: High Definition Audio Controller

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27D8&SUBSYS_837F1043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&D8

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® 82801GB/GR/GH (ICH7 Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C0

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27C0&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&FA

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express Root Port - 27D2

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27D2&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&E1

Driver: n/a

 

Name: Intel® 82801GB/GR (ICH7 Family) LPC Interface Controller - 27B8

Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27B8&SUBSYS_81791043&REV_01\3&11583659&0&F8

Driver: n/a

 

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DirectShow Filters

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DirectShow Filters:

WMAudio Decoder DMO,0x00800800,1,1,WMADMOD.DLL,6.01.7600.16385

WMAPro over S/PDIF DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMADMOD.DLL,6.01.7600.16385

WMSpeech Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMSPDMOD.DLL,6.01.7600.16385

MP3 Decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,mp3dmod.dll,6.01.7600.16385

Mpeg4s Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mp4sdecd.dll,6.01.7600.16385

WMV Screen decoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvsdecd.dll,6.01.7600.16385

WMVideo Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,wmvdecod.dll,6.01.7600.16597

Mpeg43 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mp43decd.dll,6.01.7600.16385

Mpeg4 Decoder DMO,0x00800001,1,1,mpg4decd.dll,6.01.7600.16385

DV Muxer,0x00400000,0,0,qdv.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Color Space Converter,0x00400001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

WM ASF Reader,0x00400000,0,0,qasf.dll,12.00.7600.16385

Screen Capture filter,0x00200000,0,1,wmpsrcwp.dll,12.00.7600.16385

AVI Splitter,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

VGA 16 Color Ditherer,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

SBE2MediaTypeProfile,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16724

Microsoft DTV-DVD Video Decoder,0x005fffff,2,4,msmpeg2vdec.dll,6.01.7140.0000

AC3 Parser Filter,0x00600000,1,1,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7600.16724

StreamBufferSink,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16724

MJPEG Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

MPEG-I Stream Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

SAMI (CC) Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

VBI Codec,0x00600000,1,4,VBICodec.ax,6.06.7600.16385

MPEG-2 Splitter,0x005fffff,1,0,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7600.16724

Closed Captions Analysis Filter,0x00200000,2,5,cca.dll,6.06.7600.16385

SBE2FileScan,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16724

Microsoft MPEG-2 Video Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7600.16385

Internal Script Command Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

MPEG Audio Decoder,0x03680001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

DV Splitter,0x00600000,1,2,qdv.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Video Mixing Renderer 9,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Microsoft MPEG-2 Encoder,0x00200000,2,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7600.16385

ACM Wrapper,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Video Renderer,0x00800001,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

MPEG-2 Video Stream Analyzer,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16724

Line 21 Decoder,0x00600000,1,1,qdvd.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Video Port Manager,0x00600000,2,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Video Renderer,0x00400000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

VPS Decoder,0x00200000,0,0,WSTPager.ax,6.06.7600.16385

WM ASF Writer,0x00400000,0,0,qasf.dll,12.00.7600.16385

VBI Surface Allocator,0x00600000,1,1,vbisurf.ax,6.01.7600.16385

File writer,0x00200000,1,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

iTV Data Sink,0x00600000,1,0,itvdata.dll,6.06.7600.16385

iTV Data Capture filter,0x00600000,1,1,itvdata.dll,6.06.7600.16385

DVD Navigator,0x00200000,0,3,qdvd.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Overlay Mixer2,0x00200000,1,1,qdvd.dll,6.06.7600.16385

AVI Draw,0x00600064,9,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

RDP DShow Redirection Filter,0xffffffff,1,0,DShowRdpFilter.dll,

Microsoft MPEG-2 Audio Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msmpeg2enc.dll,6.01.7600.16385

WST Pager,0x00200000,1,1,WSTPager.ax,6.06.7600.16385

MPEG-2 Demultiplexer,0x00600000,1,1,mpg2splt.ax,6.06.7600.16724

DV Video Decoder,0x00800000,1,1,qdv.dll,6.06.7600.16385

SampleGrabber,0x00200000,1,1,qedit.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Null Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,qedit.dll,6.06.7600.16385

MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x005fffff,1,0,Mpeg2Data.ax,6.06.7600.16867

Microsoft AC3 Encoder,0x00200000,1,1,msac3enc.dll,6.01.7600.16385

StreamBufferSource,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16724

Smart Tee,0x00200000,1,2,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Overlay Mixer,0x00200000,0,0,qdvd.dll,6.06.7600.16385

AVI Decompressor,0x00600000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

AVI/WAV File Source,0x00400000,0,2,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Wave Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

MIDI Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Multi-file Parser,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

File stream renderer,0x00400000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Microsoft DTV-DVD Audio Decoder,0x005fffff,1,1,msmpeg2adec.dll,6.01.7140.0000

StreamBufferSink2,0x00200000,0,0,sbe.dll,6.06.7600.16724

AVI Mux,0x00200000,1,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Line 21 Decoder 2,0x00600002,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

File Source (Async.),0x00400000,0,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

File Source (URL),0x00400000,0,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Infinite Pin Tee Filter,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Enhanced Video Renderer,0x00200000,1,0,evr.dll,6.01.7600.16385

BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00200000,2,0,psisrndr.ax,6.06.7600.16867

MPEG Video Decoder,0x40000001,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

 

WDM Streaming Tee/Splitter Devices:

Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385

 

Video Compressors:

WMVideo8 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvxencd.dll,6.01.7600.16385

WMVideo9 Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvencod.dll,6.01.7600.16385

MSScreen 9 encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,wmvsencd.dll,6.01.7600.16385

DV Video Encoder,0x00200000,0,0,qdv.dll,6.06.7600.16385

MJPEG Compressor,0x00200000,0,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Cinepak Codec by Radius,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Intel IYUV codec,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Intel IYUV codec,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Microsoft RLE,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

Microsoft Video 1,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

VP60® Simple Profile ,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

VP61® Advanced Profile,0x00200000,1,1,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

 

Audio Compressors:

WM Speech Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMSPDMOE.DLL,6.01.7600.16385

WMAudio Encoder DMO,0x00600800,1,1,WMADMOE.DLL,6.01.7600.16385

IMA ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

PCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Microsoft ADPCM,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

GSM 6.10,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

CCITT A-Law,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

CCITT u-Law,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

MPEG Layer-3,0x00200000,1,1,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

 

Audio Capture Sources:

Microphone (High Definition Aud,0x00200000,0,0,qcap.dll,6.06.7600.16385

 

PBDA CP Filters:

PBDA DTFilter,0x00600000,1,1,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7600.16724

PBDA ETFilter,0x00200000,0,0,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7600.16724

PBDA PTFilter,0x00200000,0,0,CPFilters.dll,6.06.7600.16724

 

Midi Renderers:

Default MidiOut Device,0x00800000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

 

WDM Streaming Capture Devices:

HD Audio Microphone,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385

 

WDM Streaming Rendering Devices:

HD Audio Headphone,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385

HD Audio Speaker,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385

 

BDA Network Providers:

Microsoft ATSC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7600.16867

Microsoft DVBC Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7600.16867

Microsoft DVBS Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7600.16867

Microsoft DVBT Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSDvbNP.ax,6.06.7600.16867

Microsoft Network Provider,0x00200000,0,1,MSNP.ax,6.06.7600.16867

 

Multi-Instance Capable VBI Codecs:

VBI Codec,0x00600000,1,4,VBICodec.ax,6.06.7600.16385

 

BDA Transport Information Renderers:

BDA MPEG2 Transport Information Filter,0x00600000,2,0,psisrndr.ax,6.06.7600.16867

MPEG-2 Sections and Tables,0x00600000,1,0,Mpeg2Data.ax,6.06.7600.16867

 

BDA CP/CA Filters:

Decrypt/Tag,0x00600000,1,1,EncDec.dll,6.06.7600.16899

Encrypt/Tag,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7600.16899

PTFilter,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7600.16899

XDS Codec,0x00200000,0,0,EncDec.dll,6.06.7600.16899

 

WDM Streaming Communication Transforms:

Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter,0x00200000,1,1,ksproxy.ax,6.01.7600.16385

 

Audio Renderers:

Speakers (High Definition Audio,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Default DirectSound Device,0x00800000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Default WaveOut Device,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

DirectSound: Headphones (High Definition Audio Device),0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

DirectSound: Speakers (High Definition Audio Device),0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

Headphones (High Definition Aud,0x00200000,1,0,quartz.dll,6.06.7600.16490

 

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EVR Power Information

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Current Setting: {5C67A112-A4C9-483F-B4A7-1D473BECAFDC} (Quality)

Quality Flags: 2576

Enabled:

Force throttling

Allow half deinterlace

Allow scaling

Decode Power Usage: 100

Balanced Flags: 1424

Enabled:

Force throttling

Allow batching

Force half deinterlace

Force scaling

Decode Power Usage: 50

PowerFlags: 1424

Enabled:

Force throttling

Allow batching

Force half deinterlace

Force scaling

Decode Power Usage: 0

 

 

 

This is the graphics card I was planning on getting. Would you think it'd work?

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Galaxy+-+NVIDIA+GeForce+8400GS+512MB+DDR2+PCI+Express+Graphics+Card/9957955.p?id=1218201192071&skuId=9957955&st=nvidia%207800&cp=1&lp=7