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plz help me out!!

17 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/plz-help-me-out.55441/

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undertakerthedead Original post #1
Apr 18, 2007 at 6:30 PM
here is my config:
Pentium D 3.4Ghz
Asus P5LD2-VM-CR-SI 945 G mobo with onboard graphics
512Mb DDR2 400Mhz ram
Western Digital 160 GB 7200RPM HDD
LCD monitor
DVD writer
300W power supply

My question to u guys is that can if i install an 8600GT 256MB card without replacing the SMPS and also upgrade the ram to 1GB, what kinda problems will i face? are there any serious probs??
And i have an old joystick which requires a game port but since my mobo doesnt have one i wanted to know if there is any kinda adapter available which will enable me to use this joystick thru an USB port.

And lastly will i be able to play Flight Simulator X on this config??
eagerly waiting for ur replies!!!!!
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jack// ani #2
Apr 18, 2007 at 6:35 PM
I don't think there should be any problem, but if you have some cheap quality SMPS you should consider an upgrade!!

Good luck
nileshgr
nileshgr #3
Apr 18, 2007 at 6:52 PM
RAM

Problems can come if you upgrade RAM to >256. I had a 200W SMPS. Computer used to freeze frequently with 256 RAM. But after i upgraded to 400W; all freezing vanished. Now i hv 384 RAM. Still no prob.

Joystick-

You can either install an old type of sound card to get it or consult some enginner for the converter.
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undertakerthedead #4
Apr 18, 2007 at 7:12 PM
thnx a million for ur replies.
anybody else too????????
Goten
Goten #5
Apr 18, 2007 at 7:26 PM
Better change ur SMPS if its cheap n go for a gud one from zebrinics n all n yeah ask ur vendor wich suits G8x the most.

Power issues shud never b neglected it may hamper ur card motherboard n even sometimes performance.

Peace~~~!
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undertakerthedead #6
Apr 18, 2007 at 10:12 PM
thnx for telling me abt the problems with the graphix card but what about ram and the last part of my question about flight simulator X??
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abhijangda #7
Apr 19, 2007 at 5:04 PM
I don't think there should be a prob. but you should upgrade your power supply to atleast 400W.
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undertakerthedead #8
Apr 19, 2007 at 5:53 PM
abhijangda said:
I don't think there should be a prob.
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Do umean to say that there wont be a prob with the graphix card or do u mean to say that i will be able to run Flight Sim X on this????
nileshgr
nileshgr #9
Apr 19, 2007 at 6:38 PM
undertakerthedead said:
thnx a million for ur replies.
anybody else too????????
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Hey, are you telling me?
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undertakerthedead #14
Apr 20, 2007 at 7:25 PM
ok here i go again... thank u for the advices u gave me. plz just cool down...am not pulling ur leg!!!!!
ancientrites
ancientrites #15
Apr 20, 2007 at 8:49 PM
undertakerthedead said:
here is my config:
Pentium D 3.4Ghz
Asus P5LD2-VM-CR-SI 945 G mobo with onboard graphics
512Mb DDR2 400Mhz ram
Western Digital 160 GB 7200RPM HDD
LCD monitor
DVD writer
300W power supply

My question to u guys is that can if i install an 8600GT 256MB card without replacing the SMPS and also upgrade the ram to 1GB, what kinda problems will i face? are there any serious probs??
And i have an old joystick which requires a game port but since my mobo doesnt have one i wanted to know if there is any kinda adapter available which will enable me to use this joystick thru an USB port.

And lastly will i be able to play Flight Simulator X on this config??
eagerly waiting for ur replies!!!!!
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the smps is the only problem.i suggest you buy a 500 watts smps from zebronics or 450 watts from vantec.
nileshgr
nileshgr #16
Apr 21, 2007 at 5:54 PM
undertakerthedead said:
ok here i go again... thank u for the advices u gave me. plz just cool down...am not pulling ur leg!!!!!
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:lol: :lol: You are funny. :lol: :lol:
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thunderbird.117 #17
Apr 21, 2007 at 6:57 PM
undertakerthedead said:
here is my config:
Pentium D 3.4Ghz
Asus P5LD2-VM-CR-SI 945 G mobo with onboard graphics
512Mb DDR2 400Mhz ram
Western Digital 160 GB 7200RPM HDD
LCD monitor
DVD writer
300W power supply

My question to u guys is that can if i install an 8600GT 256MB card without replacing the SMPS and also upgrade the ram to 1GB, what kinda problems will i face? are there any serious probs??
And i have an old joystick which requires a game port but since my mobo doesnt have one i wanted to know if there is any kinda adapter available which will enable me to use this joystick thru an USB port.

And lastly will i be able to play Flight Simulator X on this config??
eagerly waiting for ur replies!!!!!
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Yes you can install 8600GT. Also you should remove your SMPS and RAM. Get a 500W smps and (512*2)1 GB or 2 GB. If you add your graphics card to your 300W be ready for crash and stability of your system and lastly your SMPS will burn. So get a 500W so that your system wont be under risk.

Sell you joystick and get a gamepad.

Yes you can play Flight Simulator X on your system if you have a card.