General Help for Windows and Games
Jessica:
i've had the same problem as you, i got the right type of card, but the card itself was just too big to fit into the slot...i mean it fit in it fine but the front part (with all the metal) wouldnt fit because of the case lol
hard to explain but its kinda like as a kid trying to stick the square peg (the video card) into the round hole (the back of the case)...even if i took the metal plate off that front part kept smacking the metal case lol
i ended up having to get a different card...some cards are bigger than others...so even if you get the right kind (agp/pci/etc) it doesnt guarantee that it will fit into your case.
and if your husband works on computers as a job, he should know what kind to get (agp/pci/etc) you just need one that's smaller...if you cant find one at a physical store, you could try shopping online like at newegg or ebay or something
jase439:
The 9600 should be fine, but you may need the PCI version and not the AGP if its an issue of the card not fitting into the slot. If it physically does not fit into the case (similar to what Jessica describes), then you may need a larger case or a different card (although most of the decent cards are at least 8 inches or more in length) and usually have beefy heat sinks and fans on them (so you need ample space laterally as well as lengthwise!)
Melissa:
Well because he is always working, its hard to get time to tell him about this computer...and Im pretty computer dumb. I mean when I bought the machine, it did what I wanted it too and the guy at the store said it could take third party cards...so I was hoping it would.
I was kind of hoping since they have always worked in every other system I had that I could get an Ati card, but I will deal with Nvidia if it works and fits!!
Jessica, thats exactly the issue!!! You explained the issue in a nutshell so thanks for at least having the same issue as me. LOL You also gave me something else to look into, so thanks muchers.
K on to Jase...I didn't even know that I can replace the case on my system...I just assumed I had to keep the one it came with...that might also help...as you can see, I dont get much time to talk to anyone about the system my husband included, so thanks :)
Listen guys thanks so much for the help and Beos thanks for the Pics and stuff, gave me a view of what to look for.
You guys are awesome :)
-melissa
BeosBoxBoy:
hrm - there is also that. I didn't think about the new various height and depth factors. especially true of some of those new shoebox and toaster sized cases.
Rogue777:
I have an e-machines PC and I can change my video card. In fact, when I got it, it was using an onboard type and I got a new nVidia and disabled it, no problem. I have since upgraded the video card twice and am now using a GeForce 7800 GS (it has a huge heatsink/fan on it).
I know this is an older thread, but I just wanted to add that about e-machines, because they are not like HPs or Dells, where it really is almost impossible to upgrade it yourself. At least my model isn't.
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