ATI Radeon x1300 replacement

[ksuserdll]

ATI Radeon x1300 replacement in a COMPAQ SR1730Z, AMD Athlon 64 3800+, 380w PSU, 2005.

Would like to replace with new x1300 but pictures of the available ones don't quiet look like the old one. Was wondering if there might be a compatibility issue concerning and obviously improved x1300 with my old Compaq.

 

[COLGeek]

The x1300 hasn't been around for quite a while. I would suggest you look at a Radeon HD65XX/66XX series video card as a replacement. One like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102994

Compared to your x1300, it is a much better solution and will work nicely in your older rig.

You really don't need to spend any more for this system.

 

[ksuserdll]

Was looking at this one http://www.amazon.com/Radeon-X1300-102A6762631-Dell-UJ973/dp/B006563J7E/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1377284558&sr=1-2&keywords=ati+x1300

It's an old machine and it worked great until the video card fan went out and it overheated. I'd just as soon keep it like it is so as not to take a chance of compatibility issues.

 

[COLGeek]

Seriously, get the HD6570 I suggested for essentially the same price. It is a much better choice between the 2 of them.

You can go with the x1300 if you choose, but I can't imagine any compatibility issues you might have with the HD6570.

What operating system are you using?

 

[ksuserdll]

The operating system is Windows XP.

I've already tried a HD6670 but it wouldn't install.

 

[computer_nugget2]

look for a used hd4650

 

[COLGeek]

The operating system is Windows XP.

I've already tried a HD6670 but it wouldn't install.

A HD6670 with the old drivers removed and the new drivers installed should have worked just fine.

Those drivers can be found at:
http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/radeonaiw_xp.aspx

A utility to remove the old x1300 drivers can be found here:
http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/Pages/catalyst-uninstall-utility.aspx

 

[ksuserdll]

Been there, done that.

I had already removed old drivers as per instructions and already loaded from the AMD site you cited.

 

[computer_nugget2]

okay so i found out the problem. your computer ONLY supports pci express 1.0 because its socket 939.

i found this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814255014

this one should work also. even through its green. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187209

and i also found this too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VisionTek-ATI-Radeon-HD-2600PRO-900181-512-MB-DDR2-SDRAM-PCI-Express-x16-/251310446197?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item3a83451675

 

[COLGeek]

okay so i found out the problem. your computer ONLY supports pci express 1.0 because its socket 939.

i found this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814255014

this one should work also. even through its green. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187209

and i also found this too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VisionTek-ATI-Radeon-HD-2600PRO-900181-512-MB-DDR2-SDRAM-PCI-Express-x16-/251310446197?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item3a83451675

For the record, the HD46XX/HD55Xx/HD56Xx/HD65XX/HD66XX should be backward compatible with a PCI Express V1 slot. I have used successfully in the past.

 

[computer_nugget2]

on socket 939?

also, have you updated the bios and chipset drivers for your motherboard?

 

[ksuserdll]

BTDT

All drivers are up to date

 

[COLGeek]

on socket 939?

also, have you updated the bios and chipset drivers for your motherboard?

Yep, was never a problem.

 

[COLGeek]

The stock PSU for the Compaq was a 300w unit. ksuerdll, you indicate a 380w PSU is in yours. What make/model is it?

 

[ksuserdll]

RAIDMAX RX-380K 380W ATX12V Power Supply

Installed it a while back after the old one went out

 

[computer_nugget2]

i have that power supply. but mine was noisy so i took the fan from the 12v line and put in the 5v line and it works better lol. i use it for testing other computers.

but anyway, thats weird that other cards dont work.

well i found this. i dont know how much it will cost with shipping in your area.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Dell-ATI-Radeon-X1300-PRO-256MB-PCI-e-DVI-VGA-Video-Graphics-Card-UJ973-/200931874872?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item2ec8791838

[edit] here is this one also, it has a fan on it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ATI-Radeon-X1300PRO-Series-PCIE-256MB-Video-Graphics-Card-102A6761810-/121160873013?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item1c35c03435

 

[COLGeek]

Another good source is here:

http://www.txcesssurplus.com/

A search for x1300 will yield 6 results (5 for desktop configs), with prices ranging from 9.97 to 19.97.

I have used these guys many times and I strongly recommend them.

 

[ksuserdll]

Thanx for the input, guys. Going to order a new x1300. If it doesn't work, then it'll be one more reason to break down and buy a new set up.

Repairing, researching and replacing parts in this old computer has given me the confidence to assemble my own.

If I might incorporate the HD6670 vid card, what Motherboard might I need? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[computer_nugget2]

nothing too complicated something like this. you will need to get a new cpu and some ddr3.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga78lmts2p

 

[ksuserdll]

WOW! That PC Part Picker site is way-cool!

Thanx

Spent a couple hours last night exploring through all the components possibilities.

 

[computer_nugget2]

lol its a really cool site. they need to make more sites like that.