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Title: Graphic card?
Post by: MonSun on March 26, 2009, 11:31:12 pm
I really need a new graphic card thing. I have a couple of questions.
I have a: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller. Computer: Windows XP. Can I upgrade that or download a new one for free? I'm 13 and cannot afford anything besides a few packs of gum. I really want any that is better than the one I have. Thank you SOOOO much.


Title: Re: Graphic card?
Post by: Squinge on March 27, 2009, 12:08:35 am
You can't download a video card & you may be able to upgrade it but it depends on what type of slots your PC has available.


Title: Re: Graphic card?
Post by: MonSun on March 27, 2009, 09:13:49 am
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx?iid=subhdr+downloads#
are there any from there I could download?
Graphics> Desktop Graphic controllers.


Title: Re: Graphic card?
Post by: saowens on March 27, 2009, 02:03:25 pm
As Mr. Squinge said, you can not download a graphics controller. The graphics controller is either a hardware chip on the mother board or an add on card that is installed into a slot in the mother board.

The only thing you can download for them are the drivers that make them work. Having an on board video graphics controller like you have won't work well with the game.

The only option you have if you want a better graphics controller is to either

1. Buy a new mother board with a better chip set.
2. Buy a good video card to put in the pc.
3. Buy a new pc with better graphics
4. Have someone give you one of the above out of the goodness of their heart.



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