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Solve : Video Card issues on a Dell computer? |
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Answer» I have a 3-year old Dell Dimension B110 with the video CARD BUILT into the mother board, and Windows XP op sys. I am trying to find a way to upgrade, because the resolution on my Dell stops at 1280 x 768, and I need 1680 x 1050 for the 20" wide screen monitor that my husband has already brought home (and can not return). The man I talked to at Dell tech tells me that it is not GOING to help to buy a new video card, because the video card does not control the resolution pixels - that the computer, it's self will not handle this size monitor. Then he tried to talk me into buying a new 22" monitor that requires the same 1680 x 1050 resolution that I already can't get on the new monitor I already got! Something is a little fishy there!! Can someone here fill me in with an answer- or a place to find the answer? What I need to know is... If I buy a new card, will it be able to change the resolution to work with the new monitor? What kind of card would I need to buy to be sure that it will work on this computer with this monitor? ConnieFrom what i have read about your system the specs: show you dont have a pci slot or a agp to add a card.If i am wrong [reading] correct meGoing further on this 1 site tells me the board has no slots another site shows slots> B110.Have you opened the case to see if you have a agp slot?I just opened it - there are 2 slots available.And you are sure these are PSI slots and not open expansion slots for RAM?hmmmm... I am not so sure that I know the difference between the 2. There are 3 slots together, and the center one is attached to one of the add-on slots in the back of the computer. That is the only reason I think they are not for memory. If you can tell me the difference, I will open it again. ConniePCI slots are in the rear of the mother board and give access by unscrewing a small screw for the card to sit in.. RAM slots are located in the CENTER of the motherboardNow that I have looked for the memory cards - I know what they are --- I installed them!! I do have 2 pci slots available.The easiest way to tell if the video card will be compatible with your mother board is to go to dells website and insert your PRODUCT ID. I, personally, won't recommend a video card.. g/lI am not really asking for a brand name or anything LIKE that - I am only asking what I need to look for, to know that it will operate my monitor properly ( 1680 x 1050 resolution ). I have never messed with this part of the computer, and I simply do not know what I am looking for. And I would like to thank you for the help you have given me!! ConnieConnie ,you can Google pci1680x1050 for infoThank you both very much!! Connie |
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