topic Re: Intel G45 Express chipset compatability in Graphics

Intel G45 Express chipset compatability

idata — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:51:36 GMT

I just got a new computer, and I have the G45 express chipset, but I hear that isn't very good for gaming. It's integrated, and I was wondering if installing a new graphics card would be a hassle? So my main three questions are-

1. What do I have to do to run both the G45 express chipset and another video card?

2. If it's not possible to run both, how can I get a better video card in and take out/disable the G45?

3. Does anyone have any suggestions for a video card that is better than the G45 for gaming, and preferably <130-150 dollars.

Re: Intel G45 Express chipset compatability

idata — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:13:26 GMT

You can't run both, if you install another it will override it and you can't remove an internal graphics card.

Is this a laptop or a desktop?

Btw you might want to look at this post, I find the 4500 ok for low gaming with the last lot of drivers: /thread/8059?tstart=0 http://communities.intel.com/thread/8059?tstart=0

Re: Intel G45 Express chipset compatability

idata — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:50:03 GMT

So if I were to go out and buy a new card, I could just plug it into the PCI slot without any extra hardware?

Re: Intel G45 Express chipset compatability

idata — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:02:38 GMT

That's correct.

Re: Intel G45 Express chipset compatability

idata — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:16 GMT

Thats it then! Thanks

Re: Intel G45 Express chipset compatability

DKnow2 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:44:20 GMT

nVidia indicates the onboard graphics should be disabled in a very old FAQ. This can be done in Device Manager before installing a graphics card. Intel only indicates that the detection can be set in the BIOS. Most graphics cards still available would give better scores but not necessarily DirectX 10 and shader model 4.0. I imagine some of those features are now being implemented. Onboard graphics is supposed to be available for other monitors so 3, or 4 with a dongle, could be used provided sufficient system memory and a power supply powerful enough for the graphics is available. The G45 can do a lot of gaming at moderate settings.