I have a friend in Canada who has bought a new pc, but the graphics card won't fit. Will it fit in a european pc, I assumed the voltage is set by the motherboard, but I don't know if graphics cards are set to run at lower voltages in the US and Canada. He also has a CPU to give away, so the question applies to this also.
Will US/Canadian Hardware (graphics cards, memory, cpu etc) work on European Pc's?
I think computer standard applies worldwide. For the graphic card, you should check its type, is it PCI, AGP, or PCI-e. Check your motherboard to make sure the graphic card type is supported. This is also applies to memory and CPU, always check what type of memory and CPU is supported by your motherboard.
All PC power is supplied by a power supply, check the power supply specification to see the voltage required.
Reply:I don't see why not, as long use the same a/c outlet.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Ive bought a fairly new pc the e521 but can i have 2 graphics cards?
i had a free pci-e slot which is now used with the graphics card.
A computer engineer had a look and said i could crossfire my graphics card how??? i dont have anymore pci-e slots that i can see i only have pci slots left
Ive bought a fairly new pc the e521 but can i have 2 graphics cards?
If you goal is to go with a dual monitor setup then you could either get a pci-e graphic card that supports two monitors (it will have two outputs on it) or you could use the pci slot for a pci graphics card.
Reply:crossfire only works for 2 identical slots.
the cards have to be next to each other to make the connection with the crossfire plug. Its a bandwidth issue more than anything.
If your motherboard is sli or crossfire ready, then yes it can be done, but what you describe, no it cant be done.
That guy who told you that must work at geek squad
They seem to hand out alot of advice that doesnt pan out.
Reply:if you don't have any more Pci-e slot you can't crossfire. Period. Must have two slots. Now there is an incredibly new ATI card coming out that technically has two gpu on one card which they are calling "single card crossfire" but this can't be what he was refering to. you either...have another pci slot that your not noticing or he's a bad computer engineer. Actually i just checked the dell website and the e530 which appears to be the newer version of the 521. Only has one pci-e x16 slot....meaning you cannot crossfire...could upgrade to a better card though.
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A computer engineer had a look and said i could crossfire my graphics card how??? i dont have anymore pci-e slots that i can see i only have pci slots left
Ive bought a fairly new pc the e521 but can i have 2 graphics cards?
If you goal is to go with a dual monitor setup then you could either get a pci-e graphic card that supports two monitors (it will have two outputs on it) or you could use the pci slot for a pci graphics card.
Reply:crossfire only works for 2 identical slots.
the cards have to be next to each other to make the connection with the crossfire plug. Its a bandwidth issue more than anything.
If your motherboard is sli or crossfire ready, then yes it can be done, but what you describe, no it cant be done.
That guy who told you that must work at geek squad
They seem to hand out alot of advice that doesnt pan out.
Reply:if you don't have any more Pci-e slot you can't crossfire. Period. Must have two slots. Now there is an incredibly new ATI card coming out that technically has two gpu on one card which they are calling "single card crossfire" but this can't be what he was refering to. you either...have another pci slot that your not noticing or he's a bad computer engineer. Actually i just checked the dell website and the e530 which appears to be the newer version of the 521. Only has one pci-e x16 slot....meaning you cannot crossfire...could upgrade to a better card though.
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Is it possible to still get PCI graphics cards?
My motherboard will only use PCI and all i can find is PCI-Express.Does this mean i will need a new motherboard?
Is it possible to still get PCI graphics cards?
yes
Reply:Yes they havn't stopped making them as yet.
Reply:Actually, I don't think anyone is still making em. I got a couple layind around, all small Mbs though. You can have one! Agp is going away too...Pci-express is the new ticket we are being told we must have....
Reply:There are still PCI cards available I have an NVIDIA one in mine.I bought it two months ago at our local PC shop.
Reply:Hi, you should be able to find a PCI card online from somewhere like ebay or ebuyer, i bought a new one recently so yes they are sill available, you can get either PCI or if your computer supports it PCI-e
Reply:You should be able to purchase them at larger retailers, if not there are hundreds offered on the Internet by reputable web sites. Bought one at Circuit City for an old computer about 6 months ago.
The reason you find mostly PCIE cards is they are the latest thing and they cost more.
Reply:PCI-E are definitely more common now, but there are still PCI ones available.
Has your motherboard got an AGP slot?
I have noticed there's quite a few non PCI-E cards on eBay, that might prove to be your best option because you've got the choice of personal sellers, as well as dealers.
Hope I've been of some help.
Is it possible to still get PCI graphics cards?
yes
Reply:Yes they havn't stopped making them as yet.
Reply:Actually, I don't think anyone is still making em. I got a couple layind around, all small Mbs though. You can have one! Agp is going away too...Pci-express is the new ticket we are being told we must have....
Reply:There are still PCI cards available I have an NVIDIA one in mine.I bought it two months ago at our local PC shop.
Reply:Hi, you should be able to find a PCI card online from somewhere like ebay or ebuyer, i bought a new one recently so yes they are sill available, you can get either PCI or if your computer supports it PCI-e
Reply:You should be able to purchase them at larger retailers, if not there are hundreds offered on the Internet by reputable web sites. Bought one at Circuit City for an old computer about 6 months ago.
The reason you find mostly PCIE cards is they are the latest thing and they cost more.
Reply:PCI-E are definitely more common now, but there are still PCI ones available.
Has your motherboard got an AGP slot?
I have noticed there's quite a few non PCI-E cards on eBay, that might prove to be your best option because you've got the choice of personal sellers, as well as dealers.
Hope I've been of some help.
What is the difference between agp, pci and pci express graphics cards? Which one is better for gaming?
Everyone is telling different things...I want to know which one is better for gaming and which one should i get?
What is the difference between agp, pci and pci express graphics cards? Which one is better for gaming?
PCI :the oldest version of slots for graphic using.(I think you can't find any graphic card to support this slot)
AGP: this slot works with 2X / 4X / 8X speeds .(it will work individually and doesn't use your computer memory)
PCI Express :this slot works in 2 mode ;
in the first mode :Speed (8X) ,and it will not use from your Ram(memory of your computer ) and works like AGP8x.
in the second mode :Speed (16x) ,and it will use from your memory for faster working so if you dont have a powerful memory (RAM) in you computer you should use 8x mode.
Reply:PCI is oldest and slowest.
AGP is faster but the newest
is PCI express, which is much
better for gaming. All
depends on what the motherboard
takes tho. Better check first.
Reply:pci express is the newest and best and will replace AGP which replaces pci, make sure your computer has the appropriate slot before buying one
Reply:if you have a good pc with 1 or 2 gb ram on it use a ATI graphics cards good for pc gaming and watching dvd movie on ur pc
Reply:PCI express is the best one..however it depends on what slot is present on your system board ( Motherboard). Check the spesifications of the system board slot and the power supply required for the card that you would like to attach to the system.. Go a head and buy the card.. enjoy gaming!!!
Reply:PCI express is the best one.. they are built for gaming.
Reply:to trash the PCI card and use PCI express, but make sure your motherboard/mainboard have the relative slots.
Reply:PCI Graphics cards are older and slower
AGP Graphics cards are newer and faster
PCI-E Graphics cards are newest and fastest
Buy a PCI-E Card but make sure your motherboard has a PCI-E slot
If you don't have a PCI-E slot, you probably have an AGP one.
I have an AGP 4x slot, using an 8x card, and I get 60 FPS on Counter-Strike Source(remember its only running at half its power)
What is the difference between agp, pci and pci express graphics cards? Which one is better for gaming?
PCI :the oldest version of slots for graphic using.(I think you can't find any graphic card to support this slot)
AGP: this slot works with 2X / 4X / 8X speeds .(it will work individually and doesn't use your computer memory)
PCI Express :this slot works in 2 mode ;
in the first mode :Speed (8X) ,and it will not use from your Ram(memory of your computer ) and works like AGP8x.
in the second mode :Speed (16x) ,and it will use from your memory for faster working so if you dont have a powerful memory (RAM) in you computer you should use 8x mode.
Reply:PCI is oldest and slowest.
AGP is faster but the newest
is PCI express, which is much
better for gaming. All
depends on what the motherboard
takes tho. Better check first.
Reply:pci express is the newest and best and will replace AGP which replaces pci, make sure your computer has the appropriate slot before buying one
Reply:if you have a good pc with 1 or 2 gb ram on it use a ATI graphics cards good for pc gaming and watching dvd movie on ur pc
Reply:PCI express is the best one..however it depends on what slot is present on your system board ( Motherboard). Check the spesifications of the system board slot and the power supply required for the card that you would like to attach to the system.. Go a head and buy the card.. enjoy gaming!!!
Reply:PCI express is the best one.. they are built for gaming.
Reply:to trash the PCI card and use PCI express, but make sure your motherboard/mainboard have the relative slots.
Reply:PCI Graphics cards are older and slower
AGP Graphics cards are newer and faster
PCI-E Graphics cards are newest and fastest
Buy a PCI-E Card but make sure your motherboard has a PCI-E slot
If you don't have a PCI-E slot, you probably have an AGP one.
I have an AGP 4x slot, using an 8x card, and I get 60 FPS on Counter-Strike Source(remember its only running at half its power)
Would a BFG NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra run with 2 Bfg Tech GeForce 8800 GT OC Graphics Cards?
Would a BFG NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra run with 2 Bfg Tech GeForce 8800 GT OC Graphics Cards?
How well would they run?
And would anyone recommend it?
Thanks again if you can help :D Will give a best answer.
Would a BFG NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra run with 2 Bfg Tech GeForce 8800 GT OC Graphics Cards?
I am pretty sure that board only has 1 pci-e x16 slot...so, no. You would need something that supports SLI, like the 680i, or the 790i. I would go for a 790i chipset board. Most of those have 3 pci-e x16 slots and they are all independent and run at full bandwidth. Whereas some older 680i boards will run SLI, but only one gpu can run at x16 speeds...the other would run at 4/8x speeds.
Reply:Sorry, the 650i only has one pci-express slot, so you can only have one video card. Just put the money from the second gt towards a better single graphics card.
Reply:I think a nVidia motherboard must be compatible with all of its graphic chipsets. Ask a nearby computer retailer.
Also, the flower looks good in your hair.
How well would they run?
And would anyone recommend it?
Thanks again if you can help :D Will give a best answer.
Would a BFG NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra run with 2 Bfg Tech GeForce 8800 GT OC Graphics Cards?
I am pretty sure that board only has 1 pci-e x16 slot...so, no. You would need something that supports SLI, like the 680i, or the 790i. I would go for a 790i chipset board. Most of those have 3 pci-e x16 slots and they are all independent and run at full bandwidth. Whereas some older 680i boards will run SLI, but only one gpu can run at x16 speeds...the other would run at 4/8x speeds.
Reply:Sorry, the 650i only has one pci-express slot, so you can only have one video card. Just put the money from the second gt towards a better single graphics card.
Reply:I think a nVidia motherboard must be compatible with all of its graphic chipsets. Ask a nearby computer retailer.
Also, the flower looks good in your hair.
Can a Geforce 6150 SE play games requiring 128mb graphics cards?
Like Civ 4 and Medieval Total War 2?
This is what comes on a cheap Dell. I know its not the best card...but I'm not looking to play the latest games.
I don't get why game requirements are listed in megabytes when graphics cards aren't...doh
Can a Geforce 6150 SE play games requiring 128mb graphics cards?
Yes. You just need to readjust your BIOS settings so that the internal video card uses 128MB of RAM.
However, Medieval Total War 2 might not work with your video card as there's certain feature the game wants that might not be available on your video card.
Reply:yeah.....
it will support,,,,,,,your games requiring 128 mb of card ram........
Reply:maybe, but remember, it is not a good card
family nanny
This is what comes on a cheap Dell. I know its not the best card...but I'm not looking to play the latest games.
I don't get why game requirements are listed in megabytes when graphics cards aren't...doh
Can a Geforce 6150 SE play games requiring 128mb graphics cards?
Yes. You just need to readjust your BIOS settings so that the internal video card uses 128MB of RAM.
However, Medieval Total War 2 might not work with your video card as there's certain feature the game wants that might not be available on your video card.
Reply:yeah.....
it will support,,,,,,,your games requiring 128 mb of card ram........
Reply:maybe, but remember, it is not a good card
family nanny
What sort of graphics card is in the ps3 in terms of desctop pc cards?
i know the ps3 has a custom card but what is it like in terms of desktop pc's?
What sort of graphics card is in the ps3 in terms of desctop pc cards?
I believe its closest match is a Geforce 7800GTX slighty modified in terms of clock and memory speed.
"In August of 2005, an nVidia spokesperson was quoted in PlayStation Magazine as saying "the RSX GPU is basically a slightly less powerful GeForce 7800" [[10]] According to Nvidia the RSX have higher clock rate than a 7800GTX but at the same time possess only half the memory bus width thus resulting in a less powerful card.[3]"
Reply:the PS3 gpu based off of a 7900GS modified , pc is always going to be better, that is why they are more expensive, PS3 and Xbox dont have a chance to run crysis. My core 2 duo setup can run crysis at decent FPS.
Reply:all i know is that it is a nvidia card and it was made before the 8800 cards came out.so it is slower than the 8800's.
Reply:the PS3's RSX graphics card is the arch type for up coming Nivida cards. there is no comparable one now but wait until the nivida 10000 series comes out.
Reply:there is not a comparable pc video card. the thing is a monster...
Reply:its based on nvidia G70
What sort of graphics card is in the ps3 in terms of desctop pc cards?
I believe its closest match is a Geforce 7800GTX slighty modified in terms of clock and memory speed.
"In August of 2005, an nVidia spokesperson was quoted in PlayStation Magazine as saying "the RSX GPU is basically a slightly less powerful GeForce 7800" [[10]] According to Nvidia the RSX have higher clock rate than a 7800GTX but at the same time possess only half the memory bus width thus resulting in a less powerful card.[3]"
Reply:the PS3 gpu based off of a 7900GS modified , pc is always going to be better, that is why they are more expensive, PS3 and Xbox dont have a chance to run crysis. My core 2 duo setup can run crysis at decent FPS.
Reply:all i know is that it is a nvidia card and it was made before the 8800 cards came out.so it is slower than the 8800's.
Reply:the PS3's RSX graphics card is the arch type for up coming Nivida cards. there is no comparable one now but wait until the nivida 10000 series comes out.
Reply:there is not a comparable pc video card. the thing is a monster...
Reply:its based on nvidia G70
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