Hi, I am lost- I have an HP desktop Media Ctr. XP Home/2005 version. My
integrated graphic processor is an ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ TV-out.

Specs on vid. card a 128 MB DDR. PC specs a 2 GB DDR dual channels,
533 Mhz DRAM, CPU is Intel (R) D 830 3.0 GHZ.

I need to know if my Radeon card will support the following required items
to utilize Visat Home premium "Aero" features and if not what card do I need?
I'm on a budget and want good results based on my needs. 1) A DirectX
9-class processor that supports & "WDDM" compatible for Aero. 2) Pixel
shader 2.0. 3) 32 bits per pixel. 4)Adequate gaphic memory.- 64, 128, or
256MB???

My NEEDS: I do NOT play ANY games or do graphic work or photo editing.
However, I use the Media center daily to record movies, etc. Otherwise I
just web surf, burn DVDs, and use Word to file docs. I already bought the
Vista Home Premium disc at an excellent price- ($69.95) and cannot/do not
want to return it.

I'm sorry, but I have NO clue what a "WDDM" driver is, or a Pixel shader, or
a DirectX 9-class graphic processor as I don't use them. I did go to
Nividia"s site, but couldn't get the info I neede about my existing card or
specifics on the above mentioned items I know nothing about.

ALL help & feedback will be GREATLY appreciated. I don't want to do the
upgrade and find out the important features I use won't work or the install
fails.

My email address is if interested.

Thank you very much for your help!

Why would you go to nVidia site for information on an ATI card? Go to AMD/ATI's
site.

--
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Hi, I am lost- I have an HP desktop Media Ctr. XP Home/2005 version. My
integrated graphic processor is an ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ TV-out.

Specs on vid. card a 128 MB DDR. PC specs a 2 GB DDR dual channels,
533 Mhz DRAM, CPU is Intel (R) D 830 3.0 GHZ.

I need to know if my Radeon card will support the following required items
to utilize Visat Home premium "Aero" features and if not what card do I need?
I'm on a budget and want good results based on my needs. 1) A DirectX
9-class processor that supports & "WDDM" compatible for Aero. 2) Pixel
shader 2.0. 3) 32 bits per pixel. 4)Adequate gaphic memory.- 64, 128, or
256MB???

My NEEDS: I do NOT play ANY games or do graphic work or photo editing.
However, I use the Media center daily to record movies, etc. Otherwise I
just web surf, burn DVDs, and use Word to file docs. I already bought the
Vista Home Premium disc at an excellent price- ($69.95) and cannot/do not
want to return it.

I'm sorry, but I have NO clue what a "WDDM" driver is, or a Pixel shader, or
a DirectX 9-class graphic processor as I don't use them. I did go to
Nividia"s site, but couldn't get the info I neede about my existing card or
specifics on the above mentioned items I know nothing about.

ALL help & feedback will be GREATLY appreciated. I don't want to do the
upgrade and find out the important features I use won't work or the install
fails.

My email address is if interested.

Thank you very much for your help!

You might try going to the ATI page, and running their readiness tool.....
http://ati.amd.com/technology/window.../GetReady.html





"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Hi, I am lost- I have an HP desktop Media Ctr. XP Home/2005 version. My
integrated graphic processor is an ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ TV-out.

Specs on vid. card a 128 MB DDR. PC specs a 2 GB DDR dual
channels,
533 Mhz DRAM, CPU is Intel (R) D 830 3.0 GHZ.

I need to know if my Radeon card will support the following required items
to utilize Visat Home premium "Aero" features and if not what card do I
need?
I'm on a budget and want good results based on my needs. 1) A DirectX
9-class processor that supports & "WDDM" compatible for Aero. 2) Pixel
shader 2.0. 3) 32 bits per pixel. 4)Adequate gaphic memory.- 64, 128,
or
256MB???

My NEEDS: I do NOT play ANY games or do graphic work or photo editing.
However, I use the Media center daily to record movies, etc. Otherwise I
just web surf, burn DVDs, and use Word to file docs. I already bought the
Vista Home Premium disc at an excellent price- ($69.95) and cannot/do not
want to return it.

I'm sorry, but I have NO clue what a "WDDM" driver is, or a Pixel shader,
or
a DirectX 9-class graphic processor as I don't use them. I did go to
Nividia"s site, but couldn't get the info I neede about my existing card
or
specifics on the above mentioned items I know nothing about.

ALL help & feedback will be GREATLY appreciated. I don't want to do the
upgrade and find out the important features I use won't work or the
install
fails.

My email address is if interested.

Thank you very much for your help!

On the build sheet it says: 128MB DDR ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ Tv out. I must
have it wrong- Sorry, but I don't know anything about this area. Is it
www.ATI.com? Thanks.
--
Have a 2005 HP Desktop Media Center PC.


"Cal Bear '66" wrote:

Why would you go to nVidia site for information on an ATI card? Go to AMD/ATI's
site.

--
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Hi, I am lost- I have an HP desktop Media Ctr. XP Home/2005 version. My
integrated graphic processor is an ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ TV-out.

Specs on vid. card a 128 MB DDR. PC specs a 2 GB DDR dual channels,
533 Mhz DRAM, CPU is Intel (R) D 830 3.0 GHZ.

I need to know if my Radeon card will support the following required items
to utilize Visat Home premium "Aero" features and if not what card do I need?
I'm on a budget and want good results based on my needs. 1) A DirectX
9-class processor that supports & "WDDM" compatible for Aero. 2) Pixel
shader 2.0. 3) 32 bits per pixel. 4)Adequate gaphic memory.- 64, 128, or
256MB???

My NEEDS: I do NOT play ANY games or do graphic work or photo editing.
However, I use the Media center daily to record movies, etc. Otherwise I
just web surf, burn DVDs, and use Word to file docs. I already bought the
Vista Home Premium disc at an excellent price- ($69.95) and cannot/do not
want to return it.

I'm sorry, but I have NO clue what a "WDDM" driver is, or a Pixel shader, or
a DirectX 9-class graphic processor as I don't use them. I did go to
Nividia"s site, but couldn't get the info I neede about my existing card or
specifics on the above mentioned items I know nothing about.

ALL help & feedback will be GREATLY appreciated. I don't want to do the
upgrade and find out the important features I use won't work or the install
fails.

My email address is if interested.

Thank you very much for your help!

Thanks. I still have no clue as to what a "WDDM' driver or a DirectX 9
processor or a Pixel shader are? Will I use them as I've already stated what
I want & use on my PC?
--
Have a 2005 HP Desktop Media Center PC.


"Dave" wrote:

You might try going to the ATI page, and running their readiness tool.....
http://ati.amd.com/technology/window.../GetReady.html





"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Hi, I am lost- I have an HP desktop Media Ctr. XP Home/2005 version. My
integrated graphic processor is an ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ TV-out.

Specs on vid. card a 128 MB DDR. PC specs a 2 GB DDR dual
channels,
533 Mhz DRAM, CPU is Intel (R) D 830 3.0 GHZ.

I need to know if my Radeon card will support the following required items
to utilize Visat Home premium "Aero" features and if not what card do I
need?
I'm on a budget and want good results based on my needs. 1) A DirectX
9-class processor that supports & "WDDM" compatible for Aero. 2) Pixel
shader 2.0. 3) 32 bits per pixel. 4)Adequate gaphic memory.- 64, 128,
or
256MB???

My NEEDS: I do NOT play ANY games or do graphic work or photo editing.
However, I use the Media center daily to record movies, etc. Otherwise I
just web surf, burn DVDs, and use Word to file docs. I already bought the
Vista Home Premium disc at an excellent price- ($69.95) and cannot/do not
want to return it.

I'm sorry, but I have NO clue what a "WDDM" driver is, or a Pixel shader,
or
a DirectX 9-class graphic processor as I don't use them. I did go to
Nividia"s site, but couldn't get the info I neede about my existing card
or
specifics on the above mentioned items I know nothing about.

ALL help & feedback will be GREATLY appreciated. I don't want to do the
upgrade and find out the important features I use won't work or the
install
fails.

My email address is if interested.

Thank you very much for your help!

http://ati.amd.com/index.html

--
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"Walker1" wrote in message
...
On the build sheet it says: 128MB DDR ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ Tv out. I must
have it wrong- Sorry, but I don't know anything about this area. Is it
www.ATI.com? Thanks.
--
Have a 2005 HP Desktop Media Center PC.


"Cal Bear '66" wrote:

Why would you go to nVidia site for information on an ATI card? Go to
AMD/ATI's
site.

--
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Hi, I am lost- I have an HP desktop Media Ctr. XP Home/2005 version. My
integrated graphic processor is an ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ TV-out.

Specs on vid. card a 128 MB DDR. PC specs a 2 GB DDR dual channels,
533 Mhz DRAM, CPU is Intel (R) D 830 3.0 GHZ.

I need to know if my Radeon card will support the following required items
to utilize Visat Home premium "Aero" features and if not what card do I
need?
I'm on a budget and want good results based on my needs. 1) A DirectX
9-class processor that supports & "WDDM" compatible for Aero. 2) Pixel
shader 2.0. 3) 32 bits per pixel. 4)Adequate gaphic memory.- 64, 128, or
256MB???

My NEEDS: I do NOT play ANY games or do graphic work or photo editing.
However, I use the Media center daily to record movies, etc. Otherwise I
just web surf, burn DVDs, and use Word to file docs. I already bought the
Vista Home Premium disc at an excellent price- ($69.95) and cannot/do not
want to return it.

I'm sorry, but I have NO clue what a "WDDM" driver is, or a Pixel shader,
or
a DirectX 9-class graphic processor as I don't use them. I did go to
Nividia"s site, but couldn't get the info I neede about my existing card or
specifics on the above mentioned items I know nothing about.

ALL help & feedback will be GREATLY appreciated. I don't want to do the
upgrade and find out the important features I use won't work or the install
fails.

My email address is if interested.

Thank you very much for your help!

"Dave" wrote:

You might try going to the ATI page, and running their readiness tool.....
http://ati.amd.com/technology/window.../GetReady.html


--
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Thanks. I still have no clue as to what a "WDDM' driver or a DirectX 9
processor or a Pixel shader are? Will I use them as I've already stated what
I want & use on my PC?
--
Have a 2005 HP Desktop Media Center PC.


"Dave" wrote:

You might try going to the ATI page, and running their readiness tool.....
http://ati.amd.com/technology/window.../GetReady.html





"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Hi, I am lost- I have an HP desktop Media Ctr. XP Home/2005 version. My
integrated graphic processor is an ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ TV-out.

Specs on vid. card a 128 MB DDR. PC specs a 2 GB DDR dual
channels,
533 Mhz DRAM, CPU is Intel (R) D 830 3.0 GHZ.

I need to know if my Radeon card will support the following required items
to utilize Visat Home premium "Aero" features and if not what card do I
need?
I'm on a budget and want good results based on my needs. 1) A DirectX
9-class processor that supports & "WDDM" compatible for Aero. 2) Pixel
shader 2.0. 3) 32 bits per pixel. 4)Adequate gaphic memory.- 64, 128,
or
256MB???

My NEEDS: I do NOT play ANY games or do graphic work or photo editing.
However, I use the Media center daily to record movies, etc. Otherwise I
just web surf, burn DVDs, and use Word to file docs. I already bought the
Vista Home Premium disc at an excellent price- ($69.95) and cannot/do not
want to return it.

I'm sorry, but I have NO clue what a "WDDM" driver is, or a Pixel shader,
or
a DirectX 9-class graphic processor as I don't use them. I did go to
Nividia"s site, but couldn't get the info I neede about my existing card
or
specifics on the above mentioned items I know nothing about.

ALL help & feedback will be GREATLY appreciated. I don't want to do the
upgrade and find out the important features I use won't work or the
install
fails.

My email address is if interested.

Thank you very much for your help!

OK I went to ATI, ran the advisor. Problem: The PC I'm going to upgrade is
being repaired & gone 'till Friday. I ran advisor on other unit for the heck
of it. It mentioned a 9600 series card or better. Do you know what a "WDDM"
driver is?? I need to know and how to find out if you don't know. I want
Vista Eero functions to work. Thanks.
--
Have a 2005 HP Desktop Media Center PC.


"Cal Bear '66" wrote:

"Dave" wrote:

You might try going to the ATI page, and running their readiness tool.....
http://ati.amd.com/technology/window.../GetReady.html


--
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Thanks. I still have no clue as to what a "WDDM' driver or a DirectX 9
processor or a Pixel shader are? Will I use them as I've already stated what
I want & use on my PC?
--
Have a 2005 HP Desktop Media Center PC.


"Dave" wrote:

You might try going to the ATI page, and running their readiness tool.....
http://ati.amd.com/technology/window.../GetReady.html





"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Hi, I am lost- I have an HP desktop Media Ctr. XP Home/2005 version. My
integrated graphic processor is an ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ TV-out.

Specs on vid. card a 128 MB DDR. PC specs a 2 GB DDR dual
channels,
533 Mhz DRAM, CPU is Intel (R) D 830 3.0 GHZ.

I need to know if my Radeon card will support the following required items
to utilize Visat Home premium "Aero" features and if not what card do I
need?
I'm on a budget and want good results based on my needs. 1) A DirectX
9-class processor that supports & "WDDM" compatible for Aero. 2) Pixel
shader 2.0. 3) 32 bits per pixel. 4)Adequate gaphic memory.- 64, 128,
or
256MB???

My NEEDS: I do NOT play ANY games or do graphic work or photo editing.
However, I use the Media center daily to record movies, etc. Otherwise I
just web surf, burn DVDs, and use Word to file docs. I already bought the
Vista Home Premium disc at an excellent price- ($69.95) and cannot/do not
want to return it.

I'm sorry, but I have NO clue what a "WDDM" driver is, or a Pixel shader,
or
a DirectX 9-class graphic processor as I don't use them. I did go to
Nividia"s site, but couldn't get the info I neede about my existing card
or
specifics on the above mentioned items I know nothing about.

ALL help & feedback will be GREATLY appreciated. I don't want to do the
upgrade and find out the important features I use won't work or the
install
fails.

My email address is if interested.

Thank you very much for your help!

Have you tried the Vista upgrade advisor?
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...deadvisor.mspx

or the hardware assessment?
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sol...v/default.mspx

or looked at the hardware compatibility list?
http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/Pro...0Series&oid=19



"Walker1" wrote in message
...
OK I went to ATI, ran the advisor. Problem: The PC I'm going to upgrade
is
being repaired & gone 'till Friday. I ran advisor on other unit for the
heck
of it. It mentioned a 9600 series card or better. Do you know what a
"WDDM"
driver is?? I need to know and how to find out if you don't know. I want
Vista Eero functions to work. Thanks.
--
Have a 2005 HP Desktop Media Center PC.


"Cal Bear '66" wrote:

"Dave" wrote:

You might try going to the ATI page, and running their readiness
tool.....
http://ati.amd.com/technology/window.../GetReady.html


--
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Thanks. I still have no clue as to what a "WDDM' driver or a DirectX 9
processor or a Pixel shader are? Will I use them as I've already stated
what
I want & use on my PC?
--
Have a 2005 HP Desktop Media Center PC.


"Dave" wrote:

You might try going to the ATI page, and running their readiness
tool.....
http://ati.amd.com/technology/window.../GetReady.html





"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Hi, I am lost- I have an HP desktop Media Ctr. XP Home/2005 version.
My
integrated graphic processor is an ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ TV-out.

Specs on vid. card a 128 MB DDR. PC specs a 2 GB DDR dual
channels,
533 Mhz DRAM, CPU is Intel (R) D 830 3.0 GHZ.

I need to know if my Radeon card will support the following required
items
to utilize Visat Home premium "Aero" features and if not what card
do I
need?
I'm on a budget and want good results based on my needs. 1) A
DirectX
9-class processor that supports & "WDDM" compatible for Aero. 2)
Pixel
shader 2.0. 3) 32 bits per pixel. 4)Adequate gaphic memory.- 64,
128,
or
256MB???

My NEEDS: I do NOT play ANY games or do graphic work or photo
editing.
However, I use the Media center daily to record movies, etc.
Otherwise I
just web surf, burn DVDs, and use Word to file docs. I already
bought the
Vista Home Premium disc at an excellent price- ($69.95) and
cannot/do not
want to return it.

I'm sorry, but I have NO clue what a "WDDM" driver is, or a Pixel
shader,
or
a DirectX 9-class graphic processor as I don't use them. I did go to
Nividia"s site, but couldn't get the info I neede about my existing
card
or
specifics on the above mentioned items I know nothing about.

ALL help & feedback will be GREATLY appreciated. I don't want to do
the
upgrade and find out the important features I use won't work or the
install
fails.

My email address is if interested.

Thank you very much for your help!

From the ATI web site the X300 SE does have directx 9.0 and pixel shader 2.0
support and does have a Vista certified driver. So it seems it will be able to
run Aero. If this is an motherboard integrated video adapter chip and uses
shared system RAM, it may not be the "best" choice for Aero. With 2GB PC4200
system RAM, which you have, it seems AERO will work fine; however, this is
definitely not the best choice for a serious gamer.


--
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"Walker1" wrote in message
...
OK I went to ATI, ran the advisor. Problem: The PC I'm going to upgrade is
being repaired & gone 'till Friday. I ran advisor on other unit for the heck
of it. It mentioned a 9600 series card or better. Do you know what a "WDDM"
driver is?? I need to know and how to find out if you don't know. I want
Vista Eero functions to work. Thanks.
--
Have a 2005 HP Desktop Media Center PC.


"Cal Bear '66" wrote:

"Dave" wrote:

You might try going to the ATI page, and running their readiness tool.....
http://ati.amd.com/technology/window.../GetReady.html


--
I Bleed Blue and Gold
GO BEARS!


"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Thanks. I still have no clue as to what a "WDDM' driver or a DirectX 9
processor or a Pixel shader are? Will I use them as I've already stated
what
I want & use on my PC?
--
Have a 2005 HP Desktop Media Center PC.


"Dave" wrote:

You might try going to the ATI page, and running their readiness tool.....
http://ati.amd.com/technology/window.../GetReady.html





"Walker1" wrote in message
...
Hi, I am lost- I have an HP desktop Media Ctr. XP Home/2005 version. My
integrated graphic processor is an ATI Radeon X300 SE w/ TV-out.

Specs on vid. card a 128 MB DDR. PC specs a 2 GB DDR dual
channels,
533 Mhz DRAM, CPU is Intel (R) D 830 3.0 GHZ.

I need to know if my Radeon card will support the following required
items
to utilize Visat Home premium "Aero" features and if not what card do I
need?
I'm on a budget and want good results based on my needs. 1) A DirectX
9-class processor that supports & "WDDM" compatible for Aero. 2) Pixel
shader 2.0. 3) 32 bits per pixel. 4)Adequate gaphic memory.- 64, 128,
or
256MB???

My NEEDS: I do NOT play ANY games or do graphic work or photo editing.
However, I use the Media center daily to record movies, etc. Otherwise
I
just web surf, burn DVDs, and use Word to file docs. I already bought
the
Vista Home Premium disc at an excellent price- ($69.95) and cannot/do
not
want to return it.

I'm sorry, but I have NO clue what a "WDDM" driver is, or a Pixel
shader,
or
a DirectX 9-class graphic processor as I don't use them. I did go to
Nividia"s site, but couldn't get the info I neede about my existing card
or
specifics on the above mentioned items I know nothing about.

ALL help & feedback will be GREATLY appreciated. I don't want to do the
upgrade and find out the important features I use won't work or the
install
fails.

My email address is if interested.

Thank you very much for your help!