Where are graphics cards inserted into a desktop?

Are most graphics cards inserted into the PCI slots or the PCI-e slots on a desktop; and also can I insert another card if I still have an integrated card, and also is the NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT a good card? You don't have to answer the last question, it would just be helpful to me.

Where are graphics cards inserted into a desktop?
It depends on what your computer has some computers have PCI-e x16 some have AGP and some have plain old PCI so before you go out and buy a brand new card makes sure that it is possible for you to use it. And the card is a very low budget card and could barely play games if you would want something decent in the NVIDIA range you would want either an 8600 or above
Reply:Check your motherboard, depends on your motherboard. PCI and PCI-express slots can be used for installing a graphics card. If your computer has some age to it, you might also have an AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot, which is meant for installing graphics cards, its older and slower than PCI-e. Make sure you have a PCI-e slot on your motherboard, and that you buy the PCI-e card if you plan on installing to that slot.





You can install a graphics card on a motherboard that has an integrated card, which will increase performance most likely, because it will take some work off of your RAM and CPU. You might need to disable the integrated card.





You might need to also check and see if your motherboard is meant for ATI or Nvidia. No use in getting an Nvidia GeForce 8500GT if your motherboard supports an ATI.





Also I believe the 8500GT would be okay, go for an 8600 GT or 8800 GT if you can, and another side note, make sure you have a good power supply unit (PSU) I would recommend atleast a 550 watt psu if not more (600 watt).





You can check your psu if you open up your computer look at the side of the unit. I feel there is more to check on but, I'm really tired now and trying to reinstall Vista for a friend who has a nasty virus. If you need more help email me.
Reply:PCI-e slot.





The 8500GT is an excellent card...no need to go beyond, unless you are a serious gamer. I run a LeadTek 8500GT 512 TDH in my 2nd computer and it is great.





One thing you will find out is that there is no limit to how much a person can want. Eventually, you pick something and say, "This is good enough." If you don't do that, you become what we refer to as "The Merchant's Dream."
Reply:In the pci port, if it is AGP in the brown port, and yes nvidia is good.