How do i upgrade my graphics card?

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I had my computer repaired a few months ago and since then whenever i open certain programs it tells me that my my video card does not meet the requirements and that i need one that is compatible with DirectX9. I checked display adapters and it says that i have the standard VGA graphics adapter. What can i do to upgrade it???PLEASE HELP!!!!I'm terrible with computers!
 

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I had my computer repaired a few months ago and since then whenever i open certain programs it tells me that my my video card does not meet the requirements and that i need one that is compatible with DirectX9. I checked display adapters and it says that i have the standard VGA graphics adapter. What can i do to upgrade it???PLEASE HELP!!!!I'm terrible with computers!
What kind of computer do you have? Have you updated it since you got it (adding stuff inside)?
Also, that is the drivers, they probably did something where those became uninstalled, because nothing is "Standard VGA Graphics" every company gives their cards names.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    Intel Pentium E5200
    Motherboard
    NVIDIA nForce 730i
    Memory
    Some off brand 6 gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon HD 3850 (512mb)
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Some gateway VGA monitor from 99' (VX920)
    Screen Resolution
    1152 by 864
    Hard Drives
    1 WD Blue - 600 gigs
    PSU
    700 watt - OCZ Silent something
    Case
    Standard Gateway 4800- 05e case
    Cooling
    Standard, but the PSU has a huge fan in it
    Keyboard
    Old gateway keyboard, from 99'
    Mouse
    A black HP mouse, lazer...lazor?
    Internet Speed
    Uhh... I don't know, but it's pretty fast
    Other Info
    My computer has annoying freezes...
I had my computer repaired a few months ago and since then whenever i open certain programs it tells me that my my video card does not meet the requirements and that i need one that is compatible with DirectX9. I checked display adapters and it says that i have the standard VGA graphics adapter. What can i do to upgrade it???PLEASE HELP!!!!I'm terrible with computers!
What kind of computer do you have? Have you updated it since you got it (adding stuff inside)?
Also, that is the drivers, they probably did something where those became uninstalled, because nothing is "Standard VGA Graphics" every company gives their cards names.[/quote

My computer is an acer aspire M1610 and i'm using vista home premium 32bit with an Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2140 1.60GHz processor (i have no idea what any of this means) I haven't upgraded it since i got it. I think i'll just have to do some research and get a new graphics card.
 

My Computer

Do you still have the disc that came with your computer ?, if so, put it in the dvd drive and run the driver install wizard, this will re-install all your drivers.

Graphics Card: SIS Mirage 3 graphics up to 384MB Shared Graphics Memory
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor
    300 Gig Maxtor
    300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    I5 3570K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77-DS3H
    Memory
    4 x 4GB corsair ballistix sport DDR3 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Geforce GTX 660 TI
    Sound Card
    creative x-fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Primary CiBox 22" Widescreen LCD ,Secondary Dell 22" Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    Both 1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    2 x 500G HD (SATA) 1 x 2TB USB
    PSU
    Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Complient PSU
    Case
    Antec 900 Ultimate Gaming Case
    Cooling
    3 x 80mm tri led front, 120mm side 120mm back, 200mm top
    Keyboard
    Logik
    Mouse
    Technika TKOPTM2
    Internet Speed
    288 / 4000
    Other Info
    Creative Inspire 7.1 T7900 Speakers
    Trust Graphics Tablet
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