I want to upgrade my video card. I tried to upgrade to a Nvida FX5600 256mb. For some reason my computer wouldn't run it. I brought down to work and put it in a computer just like mine and it worked. I have a Nvida geforce4 m420 now and it doesn't do to bad a job. But would like to upgrade. When it wouldn't run in my computer I figured there was something wrong with the AGP slot. So since I have an in house extended warranity I made them replace the mother board. Still wouldn't run the new card. We have uninstalled the old card and tried everything. Someone told me they think I need a bigger power pack. What are other people running for cards and do you have any suggestions on my problem. I have a Dell Demension 4550 P-4 2.4gig has 512ram. Don't want to spend a fortune.

Thanks

JIM

The FX 5600 is a good value right now, especially if you can find a used one. Since that particular card didn't work for you, you could try the FX 5600 Ultra with 128 MB. I just got that card for my system at home and G3 runs pretty well on it (450w power supply). I only spent about $115. Here at work I'm using the ATI 9700 on a Dell 4550 3.0 gig, which is a bit more expensive -- more than I would spend personally.

How many watts does your power supply put out?

My power supply is only a 250 watt. Do you think that is my problem? It runs my old card fine. You could see the cooling motor on the new card run, but I would get know video. Put the old card back in and it was fine. Will most power supplies fit my Dell?

Thanks for the help

JIM

I'm not sure if that's your problem or not. 250 sounds low, but Dells seem to run well on low power. Dell makes their own type of power supply so if you wanted to replace it, you either need to get another Dell-brand power supply or get a standard ATX power supply with an ATX to Dell converter.