Quick Question

Shockotic

Shockotic

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As you may know, I am going to upgrade my graphics card after using the integrated graphics for a while but I have a few questions.

1. The motherboard already has the plugs so where would the graphics card's plug section go?
2. Since the CPU has the integrated graphics, would it interfere with the card?
3. How can I check how many pins it uses?
 
1. Graphics cards fit into the PCIE (PCI Express 3.0 x16) slots on your motherboard. You should look up your motherboard and find a manual which will tell you where these are and how to specifically install a GPU.

2. No, you hook your monitor through the GPU instead of through the motherboard.

3. GPU size is usually standard, if there's any problems you can probably return it.

Please Note: You should definitely have a trained computer technician install/help you pick parts. One wrong move could result in a fried MB or even CPU costing you far more to repair than simply having someone put it in for you.
 
Okay, so I THINK that my computer has a 300 watt power supply but the card needs a minimum of 450 watts. Would there be any chance of it working?
 
1. Not exactly sure what you mean but if you find a PCI-e slot where the GPU fits, then that's where it goes :D (16x slot, PCI-e 3 or 2, dm)
2. Nope
3. CPU or mobo?
 
DManTuts said:
Okay, so I THINK that my computer has a 300 watt power supply but the card needs a minimum of 450 watts. Would there be any chance of it working?
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What card are you looking at? There is a possibility it will run with lock-ups, reboots, or crashes, but it may be more worth investing in a larger power supply as well (these usually don't cost too much).
 
DManTuts said:
Okay, so I THINK that my computer has a 300 watt power supply but the card needs a minimum of 450 watts. Would there be any chance of it working?
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I doubt it. Unless you want an 80+ certified PSU then they aren't too expensive for a new one :)
 
NeverStrikeTwice said:
1. Graphics cards fit into the PCIE (PCI Express 3.0 x16) slots on your motherboard. You should look up your motherboard and find a manual which will tell you where these are and how to specifically install a GPU.

2. No, you hook your monitor through the GPU instead of through the motherboard.

3. GPU size is usually standard, if there's any problems you can probably return it.

Please Note: You should definitely have a trained computer technician install/help you pick parts. One wrong move could result in a fried MB or even CPU costing you far more to repair than simply having someone put it in for you.
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On the motherboard info, it says "PCI Support: No" But PCI Express revision is 2.0 and it's x1, x2, x4...?[DOUBLEPOST=1372123889,1372123819][/DOUBLEPOST]
NeverStrikeTwice said:
What card are you looking at? There is a possibility it will run with lock-ups, reboots, or crashes, but it may be more worth investing in a larger power supply as well (these usually don't cost too much).
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Galaxy 66NPH7DN6ZVZ GeForce GTX 660 GC 2GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card
 
'On the motherboard info, it says "PCI Support: No" But PCI Express revision is 2.0 and it's x1, x2, x4...?'

As Crypt said, you're looking for a PCIE 16x slot (2.0 or 3.0)
 
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