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Karpal · 07-05-2009, 06:06 PM

so it sais
ESSENTIAL SPECS:
• Interface Type: PCI Express 2.0 x16

i have PCIe x16 is 2.0x16 different?

Liteninja · 07-05-2009, 06:07 PM

After looking around the interwebz for a bit, i pretty much learned that the pc you have, the m8120n, probably has a standard ATX 300 or 350w power supply. Sadly, moder videocards require a minimum of 450w to be taken full advantage of. I doubt your powersupply would have pci-e power connectors, sorry. the only other option you would have is to convert the pci-e power port into a different one (called molex), but still would not power due to the lack of a proper power supply.

You have two options at this point, purchase a videocard such as the 4670 that does not require pci-e power connector and use that for a pretty significant performance boost.

Or, purchase a whole new power supply to future-proof your computer a bit more and allow for further upgrading and high-end video cards to be installed in your system.

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You shouldn't worry too much about the "PCI-e 2.0 card going into a 1.0 port" problem.
Ive built a few pc's/ upgraded parts for family and friends and never experienced such a problem with older models.
The card that Snow purchased could have been defective and should have gotten a refund :/

Karpal · 07-05-2009, 06:19 PM

okay so i started looking at other graphic cards and i found one i like and i think i could run, its the EVGA GeForce 8600 GTS i think my power supply should be good enough ..right? and this card is better than the GeForce 7900 series right?

Liteninja · 07-05-2009, 06:28 PM

Yeah the Geforce 8600GTS will probably work in your system.
I fyou do a bit more searching, you might be able to find a card that still doesn't need that much mor epower, but is better than the 8600

Like this card
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...368&CatId=3670
Evga 9600GT low power version

Karpal · 07-06-2009, 02:17 PM

so what would be the most powerful and bestestest graphic card my computer could run?

Liteninja · 07-06-2009, 05:58 PM

Im betting your hp could run this low power version of the 9600gt
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...368&CatId=3670

Youll definitely notice a difference in performance while you wont be breaking the bank. Good luck

Karpal · 07-06-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liteninja

Im betting your hp could run this low power version of the 9600gt
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...368&CatId=3670

Youll definitely notice a difference in performance while you wont be breaking the bank. Good luck

thankyou so much for all your help im ordering the card RIGHT NOW! muahaha im so excited thankyou

07-05-2009, 06:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Karpal Wario’s Bad Accent Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 489	so it sais ESSENTIAL SPECS: • Interface Type: PCI Express 2.0 x16 i have PCIe x16 is 2.0x16 different? __________________

07-05-2009, 06:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Liteninja Lockhart’s are forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South San Francisco, California Posts: 388	After looking around the interwebz for a bit, i pretty much learned that the pc you have, the m8120n, probably has a standard ATX 300 or 350w power supply. Sadly, moder videocards require a minimum of 450w to be taken full advantage of. I doubt your powersupply would have pci-e power connectors, sorry. the only other option you would have is to convert the pci-e power port into a different one (called molex), but still would not power due to the lack of a proper power supply. You have two options at this point, purchase a videocard such as the 4670 that does not require pci-e power connector and use that for a pretty significant performance boost. Or, purchase a whole new power supply to future-proof your computer a bit more and allow for further upgrading and high-end video cards to be installed in your system. ------------------- You shouldn't worry too much about the "PCI-e 2.0 card going into a 1.0 port" problem. Ive built a few pc's/ upgraded parts for family and friends and never experienced such a problem with older models. The card that Snow purchased could have been defective and should have gotten a refund :/ Last edited by Liteninja; 07-05-2009 at 06:11 PM.

07-05-2009, 06:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Karpal Wario’s Bad Accent Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 489	okay so i started looking at other graphic cards and i found one i like and i think i could run, its the EVGA GeForce 8600 GTS i think my power supply should be good enough ..right? and this card is better than the GeForce 7900 series right? __________________

07-05-2009, 06:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Liteninja Lockhart’s are forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South San Francisco, California Posts: 388	Yeah the Geforce 8600GTS will probably work in your system. I fyou do a bit more searching, you might be able to find a card that still doesn't need that much mor epower, but is better than the 8600 Like this card http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...368&CatId=3670 Evga 9600GT low power version Last edited by Liteninja; 07-05-2009 at 06:34 PM.

07-06-2009, 02:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
Karpal Wario’s Bad Accent Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 489	so what would be the most powerful and bestestest graphic card my computer could run? __________________

07-06-2009, 05:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Liteninja Lockhart’s are forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South San Francisco, California Posts: 388	Im betting your hp could run this low power version of the 9600gt http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...368&CatId=3670 Youll definitely notice a difference in performance while you wont be breaking the bank. Good luck

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