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video card question
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ryuuzzaki
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5. August 2007 @ 06:25 |
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hi guys, since im new to all this computer hardware stuffs, i just wanna know that for example, i want to change my GEforce 64mb video card to a more higher or better video card, should i pick GEforce video cards only or any video cards will do? i dont want to screw up again buying hardwares that arent compatible... and here are my PC specs, suggestions on what video card should i buy will be helpfull too thanks..
windows vista premium home edition 32 bit
intel pentium D 3.00GHz
1gb ram
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5. August 2007 @ 08:30 |
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Can you post what kind of motherboard you have? I'm guessing this is a pre-built PC so you computer model number will do.
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6. August 2007 @ 02:42 |
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The things you need to worry about are:
AGP or PCI express 16x
Is the Power supply capable?
Do you have sufficient case ventilation?
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ddp
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6. August 2007 @ 08:19 |
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sam, you forgot pci slots as i have seen new pc's with only pci slots.
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6. August 2007 @ 08:34 |
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Really? Holy hell, that must be really low spec!
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ddp
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6. August 2007 @ 08:36 |
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6. August 2007 @ 08:49 |
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hello there. just wondering is there any way i can stick an ATI graphics card 128bit into my dell PC.
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6. August 2007 @ 08:52 |
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Ouch, what stingy people!
As for the Dell PC, what model is the Dell PC< and which ATI Graphics card is it?
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6. August 2007 @ 08:57 |
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dimension 2400 series and ATI X1050 256mb 128 bit
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ddp
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6. August 2007 @ 09:03 |
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6. August 2007 @ 09:06 |
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No, because it's AGP. You'll want an AGP graphics card instead.
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6. August 2007 @ 09:08 |
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cheers ddh. think i made a mistake
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6. August 2007 @ 09:09 |
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Hmm. I guess we read different spec sheets! If it's only PCI, you'll have to stick with what you've got.
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ddp
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6. August 2007 @ 09:16 |
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the dell site said 2400 series as flynn said is using.
flynn, what color are the expansion slots on motherboard?
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6. August 2007 @ 09:19 |
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yeah, to be fair, Id trust the Dell site more than a specifications list on Amazon. I wasn't really sure where to look, the name '2400 series' suggest there may have been several.
if they're all white, they're probably all PCI.
if there are some white ones and a longer dark coloured (often brown) slot above them, quite a bit further towards the middle, then you have AGP. If there's a long one that's only a tiny amount further towards the middle, it may have PCI express, but this I doubt.
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