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Pleanie

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    A Complicated Problem...
    « on: February 14, 2009, 12:16:50 PM »
    The problem is pretty complicated so... Here I go.

    When we were moving, I didn't show my father how to take off this plug thing that connects the computer screen to the black box thing (Please bare with me...).
    So he broke the blue thing on the black box.
    He got it fixed but when I moved and tried to play my computer game, the graphics were a lot worse.
    I'm guessing that father accidentally broke the graphic card or something as well but I'm not sure.
    But when I checked the graphic card, it said everything was fine.

    So I don't know what the problem is anymore can someone help me.
    I know my computer is really old but we can't afford anything better right now. Can someone suggest something to do. If I have to buy a new graphic card, can someone suggest one (Below 100$ please). Thank you.


    My computer specs are this: (I only put it up to display devices)

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    System Information
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    Time of this report: 2/14/2009, 14:07:34
           Machine name: PC-JAN09
       Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236)
               Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
    System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
           System Model: MS-7211
                   BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
              Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.66GHz
                 Memory: 254MB RAM
              Page File: 249MB used, 375MB available
            Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
        DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
    DX Setup Parameters: Not found
         DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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    DxDiag Notes
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      DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
          Display Tab 1: No problems found.
            Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
              Music Tab: No problems found.
              Input Tab: No problems found.
            Network Tab: No problems found.

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    DirectX Debug Levels
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    Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
    DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
    DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
    DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
    DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
    DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
    DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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    Display Devices
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            Card name: NVIDIA Vanta/Vanta LT (Microsoft Corporation)
         Manufacturer: NVIDIA
            Chip type: Vanta/Vanta LT
             DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
           Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_002C&SUBSYS_007210DE&REV_15
       Display Memory: 16.0 MB
         Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
              Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
      Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
          Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
       Driver Version: 6.14.0010.5673 (English)
          DDI Version: 7
    Driver Attributes: Final Retail
     Driver Date/Size: 4/13/2008 19:12:02, 4274816 bytes
          WHQL Logo'd: Yes
      WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
                  VDD: n/a
             Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
        Mini VDD Date: 8/3/2004 17:29:56, 1897408 bytes
    Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-436C-11CF-4765-7820B4C2CB35}
            Vendor ID: 0x10DE
            Device ID: 0x002C
            SubSys ID: 0x007210DE
          Revision ID: 0x0015
          Revision ID: 0x0015
          Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
     Deinterlace Caps: n/a
             Registry: OK
         DDraw Status: Enabled
           D3D Status: Enabled
           AGP Status: Enabled
    DDraw Test Result: Not run
     D3D7 Test Result: Not run
     D3D8 Test Result: Not run
     D3D9 Test Result: Not run

    The game is this. http://mabinogi.nexon.net/Downloads/Client.aspx

    Thank you very much.

    mannsupreme



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      Re: A Complicated Problem...
      « Reply #1 on: February 14, 2009, 06:37:59 PM »
      have you tryed opening up the system and checking if the graphics card hasn't jarred out of position? by the sounds of it im guessing your dad didn't undo the pins on either side of the cable. when he removed it there is a chance he could have physically damaged the card or maybe even the PCI-E port on the motherboard.
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        Re: A Complicated Problem...
        « Reply #2 on: February 14, 2009, 07:31:30 PM »
        Father didn't remove it. He left it in there until I came back but he broke the blue thing out of the socket and they had to put a new one in. So if it's just out of position, I can just put it back in? Is it something I should attempt (a person with no knowledge of the computer) because I am pretty prone to breaking things...

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        Re: A Complicated Problem...
        « Reply #3 on: February 14, 2009, 07:33:18 PM »
        what do you mean "blue thing" the plug or the connection on the computer?

        If its the connection on the computer, they generally aren't user replacable without soldering experience.
        I was trying to dereference Null Pointers before it was cool.

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          Re: A Complicated Problem...
          « Reply #4 on: February 14, 2009, 08:19:59 PM »
          The blue thing is on the black box connected to my monitor so I guess it is the connection on the computer. It got out of joint so they made a new blue thing below all the other connections. But the problem is the graphic card. I'm thinking my father broke the graphic card while he broke the blue connection thing.
          I'm also afraid to open it. It looks complicated.

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            Re: A Complicated Problem...
            « Reply #5 on: February 15, 2009, 01:16:02 AM »
            i think you are talking about a VGA connector, which is the wire connecting a Video card to a monitor. if this is the problem you may have to open your system.

            if you are not talking about the VGA connector then i think it is the VGA port on the back of a Video card, if this is damaged then chances are you will need to replace your Video card or have it fixed.
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              Re: A Complicated Problem...
              « Reply #6 on: February 15, 2009, 08:29:49 AM »
              Than if I need to replace it, can anyone suggest a good video card for my computer. I heard recent video cards won't be able to run with the type of monitor I have or something...

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                Re: A Complicated Problem...
                « Reply #7 on: February 15, 2009, 01:38:57 PM »
                im guessing you motherboard will only accept PCI ports so i found this card:
                http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130188
                its well inside your price range and its not a bad card to use. i checked and it will support the game you want to play
                Why did the lion get lost?
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                  Re: A Complicated Problem...
                  « Reply #8 on: February 15, 2009, 06:51:50 PM »
                  Oh wow, that's so cheap compared to the graphic cards I usually see. Thank you so much.

                  I'm sorry, a few more questions.
                  Are these sold in stores?
                  Is it easy to place a new graphic card inside a computer?

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                    Re: A Complicated Problem...
                    « Reply #9 on: February 15, 2009, 11:35:19 PM »
                    the trouble is most store wont have a fixed stock like most websites do. so if you were to find a computer store its likely it wont sell anything you are looking for its pot-luck basically. but newegg is a trusted site.

                    http://www.pantherproducts.co.uk/Articles/Graphics/Installing%20a%20GraphicsCard.shtml
                    on this site it will run you through step by step how to install a graphics card and even the site says that doing so isnt as daunting as it sounds :P
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                      Re: A Complicated Problem...
                      « Reply #10 on: February 16, 2009, 02:06:37 PM »
                      Oh wow, thank you so much again. I already told my parents and were putting the plan into action. Once again, thank you

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                        Re: A Complicated Problem...
                        « Reply #11 on: February 16, 2009, 03:14:51 PM »
                        no problem man if there are any problems down the line id be glad to help out
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                          Re: A Complicated Problem...
                          « Reply #12 on: February 21, 2009, 08:20:39 PM »
                          There is a problem down the line...

                          In a youtube tutorial on how to put a graphic card into a computer (It even had the same black box). It said not to use a green screwdriver or your computer will explode... Instead use an orange one... I am very confused. :<

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                          Re: A Complicated Problem...
                          « Reply #13 on: February 21, 2009, 08:42:35 PM »
                          There is a problem down the line...

                          In a youtube tutorial on how to put a graphic card into a computer (It even had the same black box). It said not to use a green screwdriver or your computer will explode... Instead use an orange one... I am very confused. :<
                          So am I. That doesn't make any sense!
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                            Re: A Complicated Problem...
                            « Reply #14 on: February 22, 2009, 05:45:52 AM »