What graphics card can I put on the Intel Calistoga i945GM/PM?

[Alienzilla]

I have an old Alienware with an Intel Calistoga i945GM/PM mobo, seems like my graphics card bit the bucket (fuzzy BSOD, weird display issues) so I would like to see what graphics card i can put in it. Here's my everest summary:


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Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name ALIENZILLA (Alienzilla)
User Name Mike

Motherboard:
CPU Type Mobile , 2000 MHz (4 x 500)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset Intel Calistoga i945GM/PM
System Memory 2048 MB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (08/04/06)

Display:
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 (256 MB)
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 (256 MB)
3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce Go 6600
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB]

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801GBM ICH7-M - High Definition Audio Controller

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 27DF
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801GBM/GHM (ICH7-M Family) Serial ATA Storage Controller - 27C4
Disk Drive ST95005620AS (465 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-5540A
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 476937 MB (439410 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse HID-compliant mouse
Mouse Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad

Network:
Network Adapter Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (192.168.1.102)
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Modem Motorola SM56 Data Fax Modem

Peripherals:
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GBM ICH7-M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GBM ICH7-M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GBM ICH7-M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB1 Controller Intel 82801GBM ICH7-M - USB Universal Host Controller
USB2 Controller Intel 82801GBM ICH7-M - Enhanced USB2 Controller
USB Device USB Composite Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
Battery Microsoft AC Adapter
Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery


Thanks in advance,

Mike

 

[soundguruman]

Contact the manufacturer of the computer to find what graphics will install (if any)
without more motherboard information, it's somewhat difficult to tell what (if any) card will go in it.
But, I would definitely reload the video drivers first, go to the computer manufacturer's website and download the drivers.