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Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by Tru_dz, Aug 18, 2007.

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  1. Tru_dz

    Tru_dz Member

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    well i want to buy a graphics card but my motherboard says

    * 1 x AGP 4x, support 1.5v display card only
    * 5 x PCI slots (PCI 2.2 compliant)

    please tell me what this means and does it mean i cant get a agp x8? thanks
     
  2. jazbebies

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    Yes many AGP 8x graphics cards are backwards compatible with 4x slots, but its best to check whether the AGP 8x card itself is 1.5V & 0.8V compatible, otherwise voltage incompatibilies may cause problems. A simple google search should get you what you need.
     
  3. Tru_dz

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    thanks but now i need to know if my motherboard would be able to handle

    Model: Nvidia Geforce 6800GT(Modded to Ultra)

    Interface Type: AGP 8x

    Memory: 256MB 256bit GDDR3

    these are my motherboard specs

    Processor

    * Socket 478 Intel ® Pentium® 4 with HT Technology

    Chipset

    * Intel® 82845PE MCH
    * Intel® 82801DB ICH4
    * Super I/O: ITE IT8712F
    * Realtek ALC650E/655 Audio AC'97 Codec
    * 2Mbit flash ROM

    Front Side Bus

    * 533 / 400 MHz FSB

    Memory

    * DDR 266 / 333 (PC2100 / 2700) 184 pin (2.5v)
    * 3 x DIMM slots
    * 2GB

    Internal I/O Connectors

    * 1 x CD / AUX in
    * 1 x FDD
    * 2 x UDMA ATA 100/66 Bus Master IDE
    * 2 x USB 2.0 (supports 4 ports)
    * 3 x cooling fan pin headers
    * SPDIF in/out (with rear bracket)

    Expansion Slots

    * 1 x AGP 4x, support 1.5v display card only
    * 5 x PCI slots (PCI 2.2 compliant)

    Rear Panel I/O

    * 1 x Game / Midi
    * 1 x LPT
    * 2 x COM
    * 2 x PS/2 (Keyboard/Mouse)
    * 2 x USB 2.0
    * 3 x Audio jacks (Line-in/Line-out/MIC)

    CPU/AGP/DIMM setting

    * AGP Voltage / Clock adjustable via BIOS
    * CPU FSB / Multiplier / Vcore Voltage adjustable via BIOS
    * DIMM Voltage / Clock adjustable via BIOS

    Form Factor

    * ATX
    * 295mm x 200mm

    H/W Monitoring

    * H/W detect and report Power-in voltage, CPU voltage and Fan speed
    * System health status auto-detect and report by BIOS

    THANKS IN ADVACE
     
  4. jazbebies

    jazbebies Guest

    Here are the card requirements:

    System requirements:
    • Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon or compatible
    • 128MB of system memory
    • Mainboard with free AGP (4x/8x) slot
    • AGP Voltage 1,5V
    • CD-ROM drive for software installation
    • 400Watt or greater Power Supply


    As you can see it will be compatible with your motherboard.
     
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    Nvidia Geforce 6800GT is a good choice of card and will play games really well my son has one and he has 2gb of 333mhz memory in with a old gigabyte mobo and a p4 and it bangs out the games and movies no problem.You will be flying all the way.
     
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    sorry for this noob question but can my motherboard

    Processor

    * Socket 478 Intel ® Pentium® 4 with HT Technology

    Chipset

    * Intel® 82845PE MCH
    * Intel® 82801DB ICH4
    * Super I/O: ITE IT8712F
    * Realtek ALC650E/655 Audio AC'97 Codec
    * 2Mbit flash ROM

    Front Side Bus

    * 533 / 400 MHz FSB

    Memory

    * DDR 266 / 333 (PC2100 / 2700) 184 pin (2.5v)
    * 3 x DIMM slots
    * 2GB

    Internal I/O Connectors

    * 1 x CD / AUX in
    * 1 x FDD
    * 2 x UDMA ATA 100/66 Bus Master IDE
    * 2 x USB 2.0 (supports 4 ports)
    * 3 x cooling fan pin headers
    * SPDIF in/out (with rear bracket)

    Expansion Slots

    * 1 x AGP 4x, support 1.5v display card only
    * 5 x PCI slots (PCI 2.2 compliant)

    Rear Panel I/O

    * 1 x Game / Midi
    * 1 x LPT
    * 2 x COM
    * 2 x PS/2 (Keyboard/Mouse)
    * 2 x USB 2.0
    * 3 x Audio jacks (Line-in/Line-out/MIC)

    CPU/AGP/DIMM setting

    * AGP Voltage / Clock adjustable via BIOS
    * CPU FSB / Multiplier / Vcore Voltage adjustable via BIOS
    * DIMM Voltage / Clock adjustable via BIOS

    Form Factor

    * ATX
    * 295mm x 200mm

    H/W Monitoring

    * H/W detect and report Power-in voltage, CPU voltage and Fan speed
    * System health status auto-detect and report by BIOS



    handle this graphics card

    Interface:
    AGP
    GPU Clock Speed:
    400 MHz

    Memory:
    256 MB
    Memory Clock Speed:
    1,000 MHz

    GPU Manufacturer:
    NVIDIA
    Condition:
    Used

    GPU Model:
    GeForce 6600
    Connectors:
    Dual-DVI, TV-Out

    Brand:
    XFX
     
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