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cj1976
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_ 		1. September 2008 @ 21:40 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have this mainboard:

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=ALiveNF6G-VSTA

Can I use the Radeon 4850 or 4870? I noticed it is PCI-E 2.0.

Please help, I'm itching to get my mitts on this card!

Thanks
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GrandpaBW
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_ 		2. September 2008 @ 12:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I don't see why not. However, make sure that the onboard graphics chip is disabled, in the BIOS. It should disable automatically, when you install a standalone video card, but check to make sure.
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Deadrum33
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_ 		2. September 2008 @ 17:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Adding to the grandpaBW's correct post, I'd also download and install the latest driver from the website of whichever card you purchase. The CD that comes with the card usually has the original driver, and thats usually several revisions old so use that if you cant download the "latest, greatest" beforehand!
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_ 		6. September 2008 @ 10:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
latest bios is always helpfull
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